DHAKA – IZMIR – BIBLICAL – DHAKA (5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS) – TOUR IN TURKEY

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 01: IZMIR ARRIVAL

Upon our arrival at Izmir airport or Kusadasi  port or Cesme Port, our guide will meet you with your name sign and assist and transfer to hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to Explore Izmir. Overnight in Izmir.

Meal: Dinner

DAY  02: PERGAMON –  THYATIRA – IZMIR

After breakfast we drive to Pergamon, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepion, famous medical centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long a rival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200, 000. It inspired the invention of parchment.
We also visit the Red Basilica(St. Johns Church). Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18 – 24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purpledyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira.
We enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12 – 17]. Smyrnas is a city scarred with a bloody history of trade and war fare. We ascend to Mount Pagus where we visit the Citadel of Lysimachos, commander of Alexander the Great, erected in the 4th century BC. We will also see the Clock Tower. Check in at the hotel for dinner and over night in Izmir.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY  03: IZMIR – SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA – LOADICA – HIERAPOLIS

Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque are as of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1 – 4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and theTemple of Cybele, which became a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several meters of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolos. Lunch en route. Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, now a days called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th century frescoes. We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cottonfortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs form ingpools, channels and stala ctites. The ther apeutic water swere known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. In Hierapolis [Col. 4:13] we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian. Proceed to Laodicea (present name Denizli) yet another of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor[Rev. 1:11; 3:14; Col. 2:1; 4:13 – 16]. We see the ancient theatre, the remains of basilica and ancients tone water pipes. We visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the Necropolis. Check in at hotel for dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY  04: EPHESUS – KUSADASI

Drive to Ephesus visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Temple of Artemis, Ephesus ancient sites and Virgin Mary. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. We visit the Basilica of St. John. Visit The House of Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 05: IZMIR DEPARTURE

After breakfast you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.

Meal: Breakfast.

Package Price in BDT for per person:

Package price policy for Children:

• Under 2 years of age, child will travel free of charge for land package.
• Children under 6 years of age are charged at 50% of a full priced of an adult rate
• Children 7-11 years of age are charged at 75% of a full priced of an adult rate
• Children above 11 years old are full priced on adult fares.

Package Inclusions:

• Arrival airport transfer from Izmir airport
• 2 nights hotel in Izmir
• 1 night hotel in Pamukkale
• 1 night hotel in Kusadasi
• 4 open buffet breakfasts
• 4 dinners at hotels
• Guided Thyatira Pergamum tour
• Guided Philadelphia, Sardes and Smyrna tour
• Guided Laodicea and Hierapolis Pamukkale tour
• Guided Ephesus tour
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
• Professional English – speaking tour guides
• Return airport transfer

Package Excluded:

• International flights
• Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
• Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
• Insurance: All types
• OPTIONAL Istanbul Vialand Tour
• OPTIONAL – Istanbul Aquarium & Aqua Florya Shopping Mall Tour

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• 0% before 30 days from date of departure
• 25% before 20 days from date of departure
• 50% before 15 days from date of departure
• No Refund within 07 Days from the date of departure

HOTEL INFORMATION: