ISTANBUL, NICAEA, & THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
10 Days (9 Nights)
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ISTANBUL, NICAEA, & THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION

February 29 – March 9, 2024

 Ryan  Busler
Ryan Busler

Fep 29 Thu           Depart OKC – Fly Istanbul

Mar 1 Fri               Arrive Istanbul Airport

Your tour guide will meet you after the customs and baggage claim with “RYAN BUSLER – TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight. *If time permits, Bosphorus Boat Tour. (D)

Mar 2 Sat              Istanbul

Full day Istanbul Tour; Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Archaeology Museum, St Irene Church, Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul. (B,D)

Mar 3 Sun            Istanbul – Nicaea – Overnight Bursa

Drive to Iznik, ancient Nicaea. Two ecumenical councils were held here; 1st counsil of 325, and the 7th council of 787. Visit Hagia Sophia Church (now a mosque) where the 7th council was held. Overnight Bursa.(B,D)

Mar 4 Mon            Thyatira - Pergamum – Izmir

Drive to Akhisar to visit the remains of Thyatira Church. Drive to Bergama. Take cable car up to Acropolis. Continue South to Izmir, ancient Smyrna. Overnight Izmir.(B,D)

Mar 5 Tue             Smyrna – Sardis – Philadelphia - Pamukkale

Visit the Smyrna Agora in the morning including Graffiti section (if possible). Drive to Sardis to visit the Gymnasium, Synagogue, and the Temple of Artemis with a small Byzantine church. On the way to Pamukkale, we will visit the remains of the Philadelphia St John Church. Overnight Pamukkale. (B,D)

Mar 6 Wed            Hierapolis – Laodicea – Kusadasi

Visit Hierapolis and the tomb of Apostle Philip (according to the Italian excavator). Then, visit Laodicea and its latest excavations. Drive west to Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Mar 7 Thu            Patmos - Kusadasi

Early transfer to Kusadasi port for ferry to Patmos. Meet the Greek bus and guide. Visit Basilica of John and Cave of Revelation. We will take the 3:00 pm ferry back to Kusadasi. Arrive Kusadasi at around 7 pm. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)

Mar 8 Fri               Ephesus – Fly Istanbul

Full day Ephesus tour. First we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus including the Terrace Houses. (if possible Tutku will arrange a special visit to the Cave Church of Paul and Thecla). In the afternoon, we will visit the Basilica of John. Early dinner at a local restaurant in Selcuk.Transfer to the airport for TK2335  19:50 /21:10 flight to Istanbul. Overnight at Yotel in the airport. (B,D)

Mar 9 Sat              Walk to the terminal for departure - Fly back OKC

Including
  • International flights between Oklahoma City OKC - Istanbul, and Izmir-Oklahoma City OKC
  • 2 Nightsat Movenpick Golden Horn in Istanbulor similar
  • 1 Night at Almira Hotel in Bursa or similar
  • 1 Night at Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir or similar
  • 1 Night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkaleor similar
  • 2 Nightsat Korumar Hotel in Kuşadasıor similar
  • 1 Night at Yotel at the Istanbul Airport
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • 8 Dinners at the hotels
  • English speaking Licensed Tour Guides in Turkey& Patmos
  • All transportation and airport-hotel-port transfers with private AC Bus
  • All Parking fees
  • All Entry fees to the sites and museums
  • Service charges and local taxes
  • TUTKU GIFTS (travel bag, map, t-shirt)

Excluding
  • Turkish Visa fee to be obtained online before arrival evisa.gov.tr
  • US citizens do not need a visa to enter Greece (Patmos island) – Other citizens must check on their own.
  • Tips to Tour Guides – Bus Drivers
  • Travel and health insurance, all kind of insurances

Flight Details

POSSIBLE FLIGHT SCHEDULE: *can be changed

DL2873  29FEB OKCATL   1113 1410 

DL9622  01MAR AMSIST   1130 1655 

DL8353  06MAR ISTCDG   0725 0910 

DL8504  06MAR CDGATL   1040 1425 

DL2862  06MAR ATLOKC   1635 1752

Hotels
Mövenpick Istanbul Golden Horn, IstanbulFeb 29, 2024 - Mar 01, 2024Mövenpick Istanbul Golden Horn, Istanbul
Locations on the map may include pre program or extension locations with main program.