Day 1 till Day 8

 

 

 

Day 1: Antalya

Flight to Antalya. Meeting with your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Antalya.

Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

 

Day 2: Antalya - Aspendos - Antioch in Pisidia - Konya

After breakfast we drive to Yalvac, to the remains of the ancient Antioch in Psidia (Acts 13, 14-52; 14, 19-22). The continuation of the trip to Konya, the former Iconium in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 13, 51-14, 1; 14,6; 14,19; 16,2; 2; 3,11). In Konya we will visit the Museum of Mevlana and the monastery of the Whirling Dervishes. Also a visit to the St. Paul's church is on the programme (worship opportunities).

 

Day 3: Konya - Sultanhani - Ihlaratal - Cappadocia

Today we drive to Cappadocia (Acts 2,9; Petr 1,1), on our way we visit the Sultanhani Kerwanserail from the 11 Century. Then we continue driving to the fabulous Ihlara Valley (Peristrema Valley) and hike through the picturesque valley. On the way we will visit some well-preserved Byzantine cave churches.

 

Day 4: Göreme - Uchisar

You will visit the cave churches decorated with frescoes in the Göreme Park (UNESCO Heritage Site at Göreme). Here the nature became addicted to the fantasy. This landscape consists of rocky cliffs, tuff pyramids and cones, which are perforated with holes like an anthill. Then we drive to the Simeon Valley, also known as Valley of the "monks" - and as Valley of the "fairy chimneys". The landscape will amaze you. The originality and perfection of the ten-meter-high tuff cones, which stand around in groups or individually, are unique. You will also enjoy a magnificent view of the Erosion landscape from the bottom to the highest tuff cone in Uchisar. Then you will have an opportunity to see the church in a cave or outdoors. Finally you will have a walk through a picturesque pottery town Avanos.

 

Day 5: Cappadocia-Derinkuyu - Cilician Gates - Tarsus - Silifke

Today we travel further to the south and visit first an underground city Derinkuyu. Then we will drive through the "Cilician Gates" to Tarsus (Acts 9,11,30; 11,25; 21,39; 22,3; 25-29), the Birthplace of the Apostle Paul. He was born there as a Jew of Benjamin's tribe about 10 AD. Tarsus was also one of the centres of the Stoic philosophy. Then we will visit  St. Paul's Well (there is an opportunity to visit the church).

 

Day 6: Silifke-Alanya-Antalya

This day we travel to the West from Silifke (Seleucia on Saleph; Acts 13,4) over Alanya to Antalya. On the way we first visit the Mamure fortress at the southernmost point of Turkey (Cap Anamur).

Overnight in Antalya.

An opportunity to meet Father Korten (booking in advance).

 

Day 7: Perge - Antalya

Today you will visit Perge (Acts 13,1; 14,25),in ancient times one of the major cities in the region. Visit the theatre, the stadium and various public buildings. Then you will visit Antalya (Attaleia, Acts. 14,25), one of the most beautiful cities at the Turkish Riviera. Sheltered by the magnificent mountain scenery of the Taurus thrives rich vegetation is growing here. During the short stroll you will see the city's landmark, the Yivli Minaret, the "serrated" minaret. At the Kalekapisi, the "fortress gate", stands the clock tower on an old tower of the fortification. The finishing point is our visit to the famous Karpuzkaldran waterfall.

 

Day 8: Antalya - Return

Transfer to the airport and return.

 

Services

 

 

 

Included in the price:

• Qualified and professionally trained German tour guide
• Transfer and tour in air-conditioned modern coaches
• Welcome Cocktail
• Entrance fees according to programme
• 3 nights stay in 5 star hotel Falez or similar
• 1 night in 5 star hotel Rixos in Konya or similar
• 2 nights in 4 star hotel Tourist or similar
• 1 night in 4 star hotel Altinörfoz in Silifke or similar
• Half board (breakfast and dinner)

 

Not included in the price:

• personal expenses
• Lunch
• Drinks
• Air fare

 

Things to know

 

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