{"id":404,"date":"2023-12-08T20:31:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T20:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaskiatravelandtours.com\/?page_id=404"},"modified":"2024-04-06T04:20:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T03:20:55","slug":"crossroads-pilgrimage-of-turkiye-and-greece","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shaskiatravelandtours.com\/index.php\/crossroads-pilgrimage-of-turkiye-and-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Crossroads Pilgrimage of Turkiye and Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Start your sacred journey of a lifetime with CROSSROADS: Pilgrimage of Turkiye & Greece! \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>

Journey to the heart of spirituality where East meets West, and ancient traditions converge. Unwrap the timeless pilgrimage sites of Turkiye and Greece, as we follow in the Footsteps of St. Paul and explore the 7 Churches of Revelation. \u2728<\/p>

Discover Crossroads, where faith finds its way and history unfolds in every step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u2022 Roundtrip Airfare via Emirates
\u2022 30KG Check-in Baggage w\/ 7KG Hand Carry
\u2022 4-Star Hotel Accommodation
\u2022 Full Board Meals
\u2022 Fully Loaded Tours
\u2022 Transfers and Tours via Private Coach
\u2022 Sightseeing and Entrances as specified
\u2022 English-Speaking Tour Guide
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\u2022 Travel Insurance – PHP 2,005 (For 59 y\/o and below only. For 60 y\/o and above, surcharge
may apply.)
\u2022 Tipping – USD 10\/pax\/day
\u2022 Schengen Visa (Greece) – PHP 10,800
\u2022 Turkiye Visa
o Regular Visa – $245
o E-Visa – $100 + PHP 1,000 Shipping Fee
\u2022 Airline Taxes – Approx. USD 180\/pax<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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DAY 1: MANILA – ISTANBUL (MEALS ON BOARD)
-Departure from Manila<\/p>

DAY 2: ISTANBUL (MEALS ON BOARD\/D)
-Your private guide and driver will welcome you at the Istanbul Airport and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Istanbul.
-You will have free time this evening to explore Sultanahmet on your own!<\/p>

DAY 3: ISTANBUL (B\/L\/D)
-Proceed to Bosphorus Boat Tour and visit Emperor Justinian\u2019s masterpiece, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and its monuments. Following lunch, you will continue your tour by
visiting the Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
-You will return to your hotel that evening for dinner on your own and overnight.<\/p>

DAY 4: ISTANBUL TO EPHESUS (B\/L\/D)
-Travel to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. In Izmir, your private guide will welcome you directly to visit Roman Agora of Ancient Symrna.
-Later, you will drive to Akhisar to see Thyatira Church and check-in to your hotel that evening in
Kusadasi.<\/p>

DAY 5: EPHESUS (B\/L\/D)
-Today, you will meet your guide at your hotel and visit the Ancient City of Ephesus. Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 1:11). In ancient days, Ephesus was a bustling port town of 250,000, graced with wide, colonnade-bordered streets.
-Your tour will continue with Ephesus Museum. Following lunch you will visit the Basilica of St. John.<\/p>

DAY 6: PATMOS (B\/L\/D)
-Early morning ferry to Patmos. There, you will visit the Cave of Revelation and the Basilica of St. John\u2019s Church. In the afternoon, you will take ferry back to Kusadasi and return to your hotel.
NOTE: IF THE PATMOS TRIP IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, WE WILL OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE
TOUR TO MILETUS.<\/p>

DAY 7: LAODICA – HIERAPOLIS – SARDIS (B\/L\/D)
-Travel to Pamukkale to visit Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches and the Ancient City of Hierapolis. Hot mineral springs and some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Asia Minor bless Hierapolis. Following lunch, you will drive to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
There, you will see the gymnasium and the synagogue.
-You will spend the night in Sardis.<\/p>

DAY 8: PERGAMON – TROY (B\/L\/D)
-Make your way to Pergamon, the most favored of the Seven Churches. You will also see the Acropolis, Asklepion and visit Red Basilica. Following lunch, you will drive to Canakkale to visit Troy and overnight in Canakkale.<\/p>

DAY 9: CANAKKALE – GREECE BORDER – KAVALA (B\/L\/D)
-Today will be an early start as you get up and make your way towards the border of Greece.
Say your farewell to Turkey as you cross the border and transfer to your Greek guide and driver. You will check-in to your hotel in Kavala that evening.<\/p>

DAY 10: KAVALA – THESSALONIKI (B\/L\/D)
-Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and you will travel to Neapolis (Kavala) and Philippi.
-You will see the famous Acropolis, the Market Place, the Basilica, and the Theater. Following lunch your tour will continue as you travel to Amphipolis.
-You will check-in to your hotel in Thessaloniki that evening.<\/p>

DAY 11: THESSALONIKI – METEORA (B\/L\/D)
-Tour will begin with visit to St. George’s Basilica, Old City Ramparts and the Galerius Arch, the Archaeological Museum, St. Sophia and St. Demetrios Basilicas in Thessaloniki.
-In the afternoon, you will drive to Meteora check-in to your hotel that evening.<\/p>

DAY 12: METEORA – ATHENS (B\/L\/D)
-Visit the Rock Forest of Meteora in western Thessaly. Here you make your way through the rough terrain in which the apostle Paul walked during his missionary journey. See famous Byzantine Monasteries perch precariously on summits of soaring, sheer-sided grey rock pinnacles of varied and
spectacular shapes. Later, you will drive to Delphi and visit the Delphi Theatre, the Temple of Apollo, and its magnificent museum.
-You will make your way to Athens that evening and will overnight in the city.<\/p>

DAY 13: ATHENS (B\/L\/D)
-Today you have a full day to experience Athens!
-Your guide will take you to the Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, the Erectheum, the House
of Parliament, the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You’ll check-in at a hotel in Athens that evening.<\/p>

DAY 14: CORINTH – CENCHREA (B\/L\/D)
-Proceed to Corinth to visit the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place and Temples. You will walk among the ruins and stand on the Bema where Paul stood before Gallio facing charges brought by the Jews that were dropped. Paul stayed awhile in Corinth before leaving for Syria from the port at Cenchrea.
-You will return to your hotel that evening for one final night.<\/p>

DAY 15: ATHENS – MANILA (B\/MEALS ON BOARD)
-A private driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the Athens airport for your
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CANCELLATION CHARGES
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\u2022 60 days \u2013 forfeiture of guarantee deposit and 50% cancellation charges applies
\u2022 45 days \u2013 forfeiture of guarantee deposit and 100% cancellation charges applies<\/p>

VISA APPLICATION
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OTHERS
\u2022 For the Pax who cannot pass the immigration process in any Int’l airport, the tour cost is non-refundable.
\u2022 The Package is non-refundable and cannot be rebooked. No refund for any unused tours, transportations, hotels and flights.
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