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@abrahamspath.org;
+533 7471850; SKYPE: nomad.tours.turkey
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 |
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| Gobelki Tepe |
October 2, 2013, Day
4: Depart after breakfast for the airport either from Golli or
Manici.
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| Home Stay Dinner |
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 :
*
Lisenced English Speaking Guide
*
Transportations
*
Lunch
*
Entrance Fees
*
Istanbul Airport departure and arrival transfers
* Izmir
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Tour
Excludes :
*
Return Domestic flight which is one way between $100 to $180 subject to seat availability.
Cappadocia (Tour
Code: ANT 2-0-0)
Day 1: Full Day / South
Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Tour
start in the morning from the Hotel or from the airport. Visit to the Pigeon
Valley near Uchisar; then proceed to the Open Air Museum in Goreme through
Avcilar Valley and visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique
frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Lunch in a restaurant and
then visit to Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from
persecutors. Pasabagi in Zelve region and Avanos with shopping facilities for
the world-wide famous handicrafts. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2: Full Day / North
Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After
having breakfast in the hotel visit to the Ihlara Canyon near Mount Hasan, then
we enjoy 4km. hike through the Ihlara Valley to arrive in the Belisırma
Village. Lunch at a local Restaurant, Selime Monastery, Agzikarahan
Caravanserai. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3: Departure / Transfer to
Airport (Breakfast)
After
having breakfast in the hotel transfer to Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport according
to your flight time.
Tour
Includes :
* Licensed
English Speaking Guide
*
Transportations
* 2
Nights 4 stars hotel accommodations
* 2
Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
*
Entrance Fees
Tour
Excludes :
*
Return Domestic flight which is one way between USD100 to USD180 subject to
seat availability. Optional outing in Cappadocia - Whirling Dervish at Dervish
House $40 per person http://www.dervisevi.com/en/news.php
TURKEY IS AN AMAZING
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY WITH WARM, FRIENDLY PEOPLE. IT IS BOTH VERY MODERN AND
ALSO RICH WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANT PLACES TO VISIT.
PLAN TO COME EARLY OR STAY AFTERWARD TO EXPERIENCE
OR RE-EXPERIENCE TURKEY
