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  02 september 2023 - 09 september 2023

TURQUIA (VIAJES DE SAN PAU)

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General information about the trip

Individual supl.: 340€
Registration and meeting deadline: 26 may 19:00 h

DAY 1  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

APT OF PALMA DE MALLORCA - APT. OF MADRID - APT. FROM ISTANBUL - IZMIR

Meeting at the Palma de Mallorca Airport 2 hours before the departure of our flight to Madrid that has its departure at 08:00 and arrival at 09:25. In Madrid we will take our flight to Istanbul which leaves at 12:00 and is scheduled to arrive at 17:15. There we will connect with the flight to Izmir (Izmir) It will leave at 7:00 p.m. and arrive at 8:05 p.m. Transfer to the hotel.Cold dinner in the room. Night in Izmir

DAY 2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD

ISMIR - KUSADASI – EPHESUS - PAMUKKALE

Today we are going to explore Ephesus. Located in the modern city of Selcuk, ancient Ephesus is one of the archeological sites best preserved archaeological sites that can be visited. Originally an ancient Ionian Greek city built in the 10th century BC C., Ephesus grew to become the largest metropolis, and capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor. Us We will stop at the ruins of the Basilica of San Juan. Built by Justinian I in the 6th century, this Basilica is located about the believed cemetery of John the apostle. We will continue to Pamukkale. Upon arrival we will visit Pamukkale, by the terraces Unique White Hilltop Travertine. Here we will also visit the archaeological remains of Hierapolis, a significant early Christian site thanks to Paul's missionary efforts Full board. Overnight in Pamukkale.

DAY 3 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

PAMUKKALE - PISIDIA ANTIOCH - KONYA

Today we will visit the ruins of Laodicea, which was one of the Seven Churches, which the Apostle John warned about for the lukewarmness of its inhabitants (Rev. 3: 14-22). Here, we will see the well-preserved stadium, the gymnasium, and the theaters, which They talk about the importance of this city. We will continue to Yalvac, where the remains of the ancient city are located. from Antioch in Pisidia. Located at a crossroads between the Mediterranean, Aegean and Central Anatolian regions, Antioch in Pisidia was a capital for many different cultures, and an important location for early Christianity. in Anatolia. Here the Apostle Paul led his first preaching to the Gentiles and visited the city on each of his missionary trips (acts 13:13-52). Full board. Night in Konya.

DAY 4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

KONYA – CAPPADOCIA

This morning we will head towards the Cappadocia region. On the way we stop at an old Caravanserai on the silk route and at Kaymakli, an underground city. Full board. Night in Cappadocia.

DAY 5TH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

CAPADOCIA - KAYSERI AIRPORT - ISTANBUL

This morning we will visit Goreme, a valley in the where there are Byzantine churches carved in rock and de- decorated with frescoes depicting the life of Jesus. Our next stop will be Uchisar, which means "the fortress on the edge”. Hundreds of cave dwellings sit within a massive rock formation that survived the erosion and stands as the top of the surrounding valleys. We will also visit the Pasabag valley to see rock formations that were used as hermitages in Byzantine times. Then we will continue to the airport from Kayseri to fly to Istanbul on a flight that leaves at 18:15 and arrives at 19:45. On arrival transfer to our hotel. Full board. Night in Istanbul.

DAY 6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH

ISTANBUL

After breakfast we will leave the hotel to begin our tour of the most important places of the city. First of all, we will take a walk through the Plaza del hipódromo, the old sports and social center from Constantinople which hosted chariot races during the Roman period. Next we will approach the la Sultan Ahmet Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, this Ottoman shrine is adorned with six minarets and more than 20,000 hand-painted tiles. Then we will go to the ancient Christian Basilica of Hagia (Saint) Sofia, an imposing temple that reflected the splendor of Christian Constantinople.

We will continue to Topkapi Palace. Located in the same cape of the peninsula where Constantinople was founded, the Palace of Topkapi is the former home of the Ottoman Sultans who still it houses a wide collection of royal jewels. We will end the day in the Grand Bazaar, the huge covered market that houses a maze of streets with a multitude of shops that sell all kinds of products from jewelry or leather products, clothing or souvenirs from the country. Pension complete. Night in Istanbul.

DAY 7TH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

ISTANBUL

We will start our day with a morning of shopping at the Eminönü Spice Bazaar, also known as the Bazaar egyptian eastlarge covered market has remained the center of the city ​​for the spice trade since its inception. Next, we will embark on a cruise on the Bosphorus, a strait that separates Europe and Asia, and connecting the Black Sea with the inland Sea of marmara During this time we can enjoy with some beautiful views of the old wooden mansions, Ottoman palaces and the fortresses, which adorn the coast. If time permits we will finish our day at the Suleymaniye Mosque, the coronation of Mimar Sinan, who was so proud of her that he chose to be buried at side. We will be able to see his magnificent dome and tour the complex of the Mosque, past the Süleyman and Roxelana mausoleums. Since from the terrace of the Mosque we will have a magnificent panoramic view on the golden horn. Full board. Night in Istanbul.

DAY 8TH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

ISTANBUL - MADRID AIRPORT - PALMA DE MALLORCA AIRPORT

At the time to be determined we will leave for the airport of Istanbul to catch our flight to Madrid that has its departure at 1:30 p.m. and arrival at 4:55 p.m. next we will take our next flight, to Palma de Mallorca, which will depart at 19:00 and you have your arrival at 20:20. Arrival. End of the trip and of our services. 

OUR PRICE INCLUDES

- Flights Palma de Mallorca / Madrid / Palma de Mallorca

- Flights Madrid / Istanbul / Izmir, Kayseri / Istanbul and Istanbul / Madrid< /span>

- Private transportation during the trip through Turkey- Planned hotels (or similar):

- Izmir: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Bayrakli (1 night)
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Pamukkale: Hotel Lycus River Thermal (1 night)
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Konya: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel (1 night)
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Cappadocia: Hotel Dinner (1 night)

- Istanbul: Hotel Grand Gulsoy (3 nights)
- Transfers and visits with tickets as per itinerary- Guide in Spanish during the trip
- 6 lunches in local restaurants
- 1 bottle of water per person at meals
- Travel insurance

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

- Drinks at meals (except water)
- Personal expenses
- Tips to the guide and driver according to the client's criteria
- Nothing not specified in the "price includes" section
- Harem in Topkapi Palace and hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia

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