Day 1 ANKARA - We welcome you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and give an orientation. (D)

Day 2 ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA - Today we visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and Anatolian Civilizations Museum to view outstanding collections dating back to the Paleolithic Age. Drive along the picturesque Salt Lake to reach Cappadocia. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 CAPPADOCIA - We start the day in Cappadocia, known for its bizarre land formations and settlements. Dominated by Mt. Argeus, inhabited by Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks and Romans, it offers magnificent rock carved monasteries and churches ornate with Christian frescoes from the 7th-13th centuries. Next we explore Goreme Open-Air Museum, Zelve rock cut city. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA - ADANA - Today we discover the Underground city of Kaymakli, built by the early Christians to escape from the invading Roman armies. It goes down to a depth of over 300 feet. Later we visit Agzikarahan Caravanserai used by traveling merchants on the ancient silk and spice road. Pass through the famous Cilician Gates of the Taurus Mountains and arrive in Adana. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 ANTAKYA - ADANA - This morning we drive to Antioch, origin of St. Paul's missionary journeys. Acts 6:5; 11:19-30; 13:1-3; 15:1-2; 22-25. Visit Hatay Museum with the finest collection of Roman mosaics in the world. Near Antakya is the grotto where St. Peter first preached and is believed to be the world's oldest church still in use, St. Peter's Church. Followers were coined 'Christians'. In 1983 the Vatican declared the church holy. Next is Seleucia where Paul sailed off to Cyprus. Overnight in Adana. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 ADANA - KONYA (ICONIUM) - We go to Tarsus, birthplace of Saint Paul. Acts 9:11; 30; 11:25; 21:39; 22:3; 25:79 We tour the town, see St. Paul's Well and Cleopatra Gate. We drive along the Mediterranean passing Pompeipolis, Korykos, Maiden's Castle, Silifke and visit Derbe and Lystra where St. Paul spent time. II Timothy 3:11. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 KONYA - PISIDIAN ANTIOCH - PAMUKKALE - Today we tour Konya, an important Roman city and capital of Seljuk Empire. Visit Museum of Mevlana, founder of the Whirling Dervishes. Next is Pisidian Antioch where St. Paul decides to turn to Gentiles. II Timothy 3:11. Drive by Egridir Lake and reach Pamukkale, "Cotton Castle" one of the natural wonders, where we see tiers of white limestone cascading down the hillside. Enjoy the pools and thermal springs. Near the waterfalls are the ruins of Hierapolis, a Roman city. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 PAMUKKALE - LAODICEA - MILETOS - KUSADASI - We first visit Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, where Christians were chastised as being "neither hot nor cold." (Revelation 3:14-22; Colossians 2:1; 4:13-16) Then visit Miletos where St. Paul went during his third missionary trip and see Temple of Apollo, one of the famous oracles of antiquity. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 KUSADASI - EPHESUS - IZMIR - We go to Ephesus, the best preserved and most visited city of all ages. It is as popular a religious shrine today as it was in ancient times. Revelation 1:11; 2:1-7; Acts 18:19-28; 19:1-41. The city was dedicated to the Goddess Artemis, whose temple is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We tour the remnants: the majestic theater, Arcadiane, library of Celsus, market place, street of the Curetes, baths of Scholastica, agora, odeon. Next we visit House of Virgin Mary declared holy by the Vatican and St. John's Basilica. (B,L)

DAY 10 IZMIR - AKHISAR - SARDIS - PHILADELPHIA - IZMIR - Today we go to Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation. We continue on to Sardis, the capital of Lydian Kingdom. It has one of the greatest temples of Antiquity; the Gymnasium-Synagogue complex. Next visit Philadelphia one of the Seven Churches, known as the city of brotherly love. (B,L)

DAY 11 IZMIR - PERGAMUM - AYVALIK - CANAKKALE - Visit the ancient Agora of Smyrna (Izmir), go to Pergamon (Revelation 2:12-17), addressed by Saint John. We tour the remnants of Acropolis, its famous library, theater, Athena, Dionysos, Trajan Temples and figure of Nike, ancient medical center Asklepion where Galen taught.We drive to Ayvalik to see the biblical Alexandria Troas (Acts 16:8-11; 20:5-14; Corinthians 2:12-13; Timothy 4:13) visited by St. Paul. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 CANAKKALE - TROY - ISTANBUL - Today we visit ancient Troy, the site of the Trojan War immortalized in Homer's Iliad. We talk about its history and Troy's legendary residents; Hector, Heros, Achilles, Paris, King Odysseus of Ithaca and Ajax. We cross the Dardanelles by ferryboat to Gallipoli and drive along the European coast to Istanbul. (B,L)

DAY 13 ISTANBUL (CONSTANTINOPLE) - Today we visit the Blue Mosque built in 1616. Next we admire Saint Sophia, the Church of Holy Wisdom (Basilica St. Sophia). Many consider it as the "Eighth" Wonder of the World: Built by the Byzantium Emperor Justinian circa 535, it is awesome in size, still the biggest basilica in the world and contains well preserved Byzantine mosaics. Adjacent is the site of the Hippodrome that once held 100,000 spectators of chariot races and gladiators. On the site are the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II. Afterwards we tour the Ottoman Empire's Topkapi Palace, walk through its rooms full of exquisite art and view its priceless treasures. Later experience the dazzling Grand Bazaar which houses many artisans and is a shoppers paradise with over 4,000 shops selling precious hanmade rugs, jewelry, leather goods, souvenirs, etc. Then we visit Suleyman the Magnificent's Mosque and stop to enjoy the Golden Horn. (B,L)

DAY 14 Departure or Extension - Transfer to the airport for the trip back home or if arrangements are made we go on to another tour or a sea cruise or to a holiday resort (B)