At the
2013 Mediators Beyond Borders 6th Annual Congress, the beautiful sights and
warm, friendly people of Turkey will be the backdrop to our gathering of “peace
able” professionals.
TO
BOOK THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ABRAHAM PATH EMAIL, CALL OR SKYPE NOW
Alison
Tanik International Representative Abraham Path Initiative
Abraham's Path (Masar Ibrahim al
Khalil) is a route of walking and cultural exchange following the footsteps and
memory of Abraham or Ibrahim across the Middle East. Our walk in South Turkey
covers about 20 miles over two days. (transportation
is available for those who grow weary or find walking difficult). The
Congress Co-Chair recently visited the Path in Turkey and it was a safe and
comfortable experience for him. Cost will be around $550 per person, subject to
changes in currency & airfare.
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Abraham's Path |
The story of Abraham's journey,
which has been kept alive for four thousand years in the landscape and memory
of this region, records the origin of a spiritual tradition of hospitality
shared by more than three billion people in the world today. By retracing this
journey, the Path provides economic benefits to local communities along the
route and a framework for developing peace in the Middle East.
September
29, 2013, Day 1: Following a morning Istanbul tour and cruise of the
Bosporus fly to Sanliurfa (Urfa), stay one night in the 4 star hotel Manici
Hotel, Early
evening guided walk of nearby Park, bazaar and area around Cave of Abraham.
Dinner and overnight in Manici.
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Manici Hotel |
September 30, 2013, Day
2: Walk with a guide around historic sights relating to the story of
Abraham, (Cave fish ponds and Palace) before driving to the world heritage site
Gobekli Tepe, 12,000 years old and
a rival to Stonehenge. Drive to Yuvacali Village (dating back to 9000BC),
arriving in time for lunch.
Educational discussion
about the Path, local history and Kurdish culture followed by 90 minute guided
archaeological walk of the Village. Dinner and overnight at homes of the
friendly people of Yuvacli.
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Gobelki Tepe |
October 1, 2013, Day
3: Breakfast provided then walk 17 km (10.5
miles) along the first stage of the Path to the hamlet of Golli, pass a Yezidi
shrine and the ruins of a late Roman chapel. The walk is of medium difficulty
and a support vehicle is provided so that people with limited walking capacity
can take part. A local escort will accompany the walkers and a packed lunch is
provided. Dinner in Golli. Participants may chose a second night in the home of
a family or return to Manici Hotel. (+$60)
October 2, 2013, Day
4: Depart after breakfast for the airport either from Golli or
Manici.
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Home Stay Dinner |
Tour
size for the Path are limited to 30 individuals. Sign up for the Abraham Path
Tours now by emailing Alison Tanik International Representative Abraham Path
Initiative alison@abrahamspath.org.
Other Tours and Transportation Services
Bosporus Cruise: $40 (minimum
15 people at this price - private tour)
City Tour: $60 per person (minimum 10
people for this price - private tour)
Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia famous
with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets built in the name of
Sultan Ahmet.
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of
Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons,
calligraphy section etc.
St. Sophia, One of the greatest
marvels of architecture constructed as a Basilican the 6th. century by Emperor
Justinian .
Lunch: $15
At a
local Kebab shop (Soup, Salad, Adana Shish Kebab with Rice, Fruit or Dessert).
Package
Includes:
-Transportation for all tours & transfers
mentioned on above itinerary, including Parking
-English
Speaking Guide
-All
Entrance, Parking fees on mentioned program.
-Tipping
for Restaurants
Package
Excludes:
-Tips
to Guide & Driver (Per passenger $5 per day; $3 for guide and $2 for
driver).
-Personal
Expenses (Laundry, Phone Calls etc.).
Other Services
Transportation From/To Airport
4
Seater Cart one way to/from hotel $70 max 2 passengers
Additional Private Tours
There
are several 2-3 night packages to other parts of Turkey (e.g.: Cappadocia) for
groups of 2 or more people either before or following the Congress. Here are
two samples.
RATES ARE IN EURO (exchange
rate varies daily - current exchange rate is 1 Euro : 1.32 US dollars)
Tour Code
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Tour Name
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1+0
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2+0
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3+0
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4+0
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5+0
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6-9+0
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10-12+0
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SNG.
SUPPL
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5* SUPPL.
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ANT-1-0-3
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Daily Ephesus Tour
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€
355,00
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€
270,00
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€
260,00
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€
250,00
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€
245,00
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€
235,00
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€
225,00
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€ 0,00
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€ 0,00
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ANT-2-0-0
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Cappadocia Dream
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€
315,00
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€
245,00
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€
220,00
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€
195,00
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€
175,00
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€
145,00
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€
135,00
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€ 45,00
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€ 35,00
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Ephesus City Tour (Tour Code: ANT 1-0-3)
( Ephesus Daily )
Pick
up from your hotel and transfer to Airport. Morning flight to Izmir.
Ephesus
Ancient City: Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk
with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route
takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the
Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
House
of Virgin Mary: Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John
where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the
region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.Temple
of Artemision: Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Archelogy
Museum in Selcuk: Which is one of the best regional museums in Turkey, houses a
large collection of objects found in Ephesus. This is a great tour for
archeology lovers.
Transfer
to Izmir Airport. Evening flight to Istanbul & Transfer back to your hotel.
Tour
Includes :