Biblical Ancient Wonders of Turkey

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Biblical Ancient Wonders of Turkey is a private luxury tour. The highest level of expertise has gone into the construction and delivery of this intensive programme. It is an infusion of History, Culture and sights that will remain with you forever. It may satisfy your thirst for knowledge or indeed increase it!
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit remarkable Anatolian Civilizations Museum
    • Enjoying the beautiful tile decoration of the Blue Mosque
    • Discover Istanbul, Ankara and Konya
    • Visit Goreme Church Valley, Zelve, Avanos, Ortahisar and Uchisar
    • Explore Cappadocia
    • Visit Topkapi Palace

What's this trip about?

    Biblical Ancient Wonders of Turkey is a private luxury tour. The highest level of expertise has gone into the construction and delivery of this intensive programme. It is an infusion of History, Culture and sights that will remain with you forever. It may satisfy your thirst for knowledge or indeed increase it!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityIstanbul

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Blue Mosque
  • Cappadocia
  • Ephesus
  • Istanbul
  • Izmir
  • Troy

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • 10 nights hotel Accommodation including breakfast
    • Arrival Airport and Departure Transfers
    • All Airport / Hotel Transfers
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor vehicles
    • Professional tour guide
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Local taxes and service charges
    • Insurance

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Istanbul – Ankara

Flight to Ankara via Istanbul. Ankara is the capital of modern Turkey Transfer to hotel by private motor coach. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Ankara – Cappadocia

In the morning, visit the remarkable Anatolian Civilizations Museum, among its treasures are Neolithic frescoes, Bronze Age emblems, the remains of the fabled Phyrigian King Midas, as well as many objects from the Hittites. Stroll in the old Ankara citadel. Tour the A...

Day 3: Cappadocia

Start out early for a full day excursion into the magical lunarscape of Cappadocia’s rocky hills & valleys. Dominated by Erciyes Dagi, Mt. Argaeus, the region was first settled by ancient people then home to Romans, early Christians, Byzantines and Seljuks. Visit ...

Day 4: Cappadocia – Konya

Visit Kaymakli underground city in the morning. Kaymakli with some floors down the underground was home to early Christian refugees. On the way south visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai. Drive to Karaman, Derbe where St. Paul preached, then visit Lystra, where St. Paul stopped on his journey. Arrive Konya , Iconium for the night.

Day 5: Konya – Pamukkale

Morning sightseeing of Konya, visit the Mevlana Mausoleum and Museum, the founder of the whirling dervishes in the Islamic sect. Proceed to Yalvac, Pisidian Antioch where St. Paul said, “We now turn to the gentiles” and opened Christianity to the world. Passing by Egridir Lake arrive at Pamukkale, Hierapolis and overnight.

Day 6: Pamukkale – Izmir

After a visit to Hierapolis ruins and St. Philip martyrdom, drive to Loadicea. The church at Laodicea was an extension church of the church at Ephesus, as were the churches of Hierapolis and Colosea. Continue on to Alasehir, Philadelphia the church of “brotherly love” of the apocalypse. Proceed to Sardes another of the Seven Churches.

Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Day 7: Ephesus – Izmir

Morning departure to Ephesus. St. Paul stayed in Ephesus for two years. The still standing amphitheatre is the witness of the riots against St. Paul. The very first church dedicated to Virgin Mary was built in Ephesus after visiting Hadrian Temple, Celcus Library, St....

Day 8: Izmir – Canakkale

Morning drive to Akhisar, Thyatira to see the remains of Basilica church. Proceed to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis of Hellenistic Pergamum. Among its buildings are the Altar of Zeus and the temples of Trajan & Dionysus. After visiting the Asclepion, the earliest...

Day 9: Canakkale – Istanbul

Morning visit the site of Troy, the Homeric city and the local museum. Cross the Dardenelles by ferryboat to the European site. Driving through Galipoli, the battlefields of the First World War. Arrive to Istanbul for overnight.

Day 10: Istanbul

Full day sightseeing in Istanbul in the old quarters of the city; Visit the Church of St. Savior in Chora famed with Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, Hagia Sophia, the oldest Christian basilica for Ecumenical councils. Visit the circus maximus of Constantinople, the Hi...

Day 11: Departure

Transfer to the airport for flight to next destination or transfer to Turkish/Greek border to continue tour in Greece.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,300
Price per day$118
Single supplement (single occupancy)$312
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Deborah

Jan 2016

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This was our favourite trip ever!!

Our recent trip to Turkey (September 8-22) truly exceeded our expectations! We came to Istanbul two days early to visit with a NEW friend we met on our Ada Vegas Tra...

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Jun 2019

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Apr 2019

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Dec 2018

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Ada Vegas Travel provides Turkey Tours, Private Shore Excursions, Round Trips, Daily Tours, Package Tours, ANZAC Day Tours, Istanbul Tours, Cappadocia Tours, Ephesus Tours, Bodrum Tours, Antalya Tours, Izmir Tours, Greece Tours, Egypt Tours, Dubai Tours, Israel Tours, Jordan Tours etc.

We are an Experienced Proffessional Licensed Tour Operator, located in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi and we are a member of (A- 2424) TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies) and (900233550) ASTA (American Society of Travel Agencies) since 1993. We are also member of Skal tourism proffesionals club and NACTA (National Association of Career Tavel Agents) and IGLTA (The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association).

We have been working in tourism since 1993 and providing travel services such as Tours, Package Holidays, Round Trips, Hotel Reservations, Flight Tickets, Transfers and all kinds of Travel Servises in Turkey and all over the world with our profesional partners in Australia, North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Russia. We specialize in organizing Shore Excursions, Daily Tours, Private Tours, Group Tours, Round Trips, Biblical Tours, Jewish and Christian Heritage Tours, Congress, Golf Tours, SPA Packages, Gullet Tours, Blue Voyages, Hollyland Tours for travellers and cruisers from all over the world and package holidays such as Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Israel, Jordan. In addition to those services, we provide Hotel Reservations, Transfers, Flight Tickets. Ada Vegas Tour Operator provides travel services for all visitors coming to Turkey, whether they are a part of a group or travelling individually and plan to stay for one or more days. We are a recognized service provider for incoming and outgoing tours in Turkey. We are looking forward to welcoming you with our proffessional team.

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    • Any Optional Tours
Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be made in writing and signed by the tour participant in the event that a tour participant cancels his or her reservation, the following fees will apply. Cancellation fees are agreed to be liquidated damages and are not considered a penalty.

 

Cancellation received in writing by Ada Vegas Travel more than 45 days prior to departure are subject to an administrative fee of 25 % of tour rate per person.

If your request is received within 45 days, the following fees will apply.

Domestic and international flight tickets fees are non-refundable

 

Cancellation Process For Package Tours

  • Days before date of departure % of Entire Tour Cost
  • Between 31 and 45 days 35%
  • Between 15 and 30 days 50%
  • Between 7 and 14 days 80%
  • Between arrival and 6 days no show
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Additional Information

Ancient Wonders Of Biblical Turkey is a luxury private tour by ada vegas travel. The highest level of expertise has gone into the construction and delivery of this intensive programme.

An infusion of History, Culture and sights that will stay with you forever. It may satisfy your thirst for knowledge or indeed increase it!

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