Give Thanks and Remember
TURKEY
and a little of Greece
with Father Michael Gallagher
October 1 - 13, 2008
See details below
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Give Thanks and Remember
TURKEY and a little of Greece with Father Michael Gallagher
October 1 - 13, 2008
See details below
|
This pilgrimage will be coordinated through
Jerico Journeys
19091 Island View Drive,
Mora, MN 55051-7304
Please contact Colleen at
1 - 877-453-7426
Want to join us and haven't signed up yet?
Call Jerico Journeys
and let them help you be part of this wonderful trip!
Proposed Itinerary*
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Gather with Heidi for departure from Dulles Airport outside Washington DC.
Thursday, October 2, 1008 After breakfast on board, we arrive in the capitol of Turkey, Ankara.
We collect our bags and clear customs, and are greeted by our outstanding guide
who will escort us to the waiting motorcoach. A brief overview of the city on our way to the hotel to relax before dinner.
Friday, October 3, 2008 After breakfast, a visit to the wonderful Anatolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara.
In the afternoon, we depart for Cappadocia, checking into our hotel for dinner and ovenright.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Saturday, October 4, 2008 After
another full Turkish breakfast, discover Cappadocia; its
unusual spaceland, the fairy chimneys,
troglodyte dwellings and underground cities built by Christians in the 7th century.
Visit the Rock Churches in Goreme Valley and Zelve Valley.
Later visit the citadel of Uchisar and the pottery making village of Avanos.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Sunday, October
5, 2008
A chance to start your day with an Optional Hot Air
Balloon Trip in Cappadocia (06:00 to 08:00 am).
We'll then visit the underground city of Kaymakli and drive to Ihlara Valley to visit the Rock Churches in that area.
Tonight, celebrate Heidi's birthday at a special dinner and Show at a Cave Restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia. (
Monday, October 6, 2008
Transfer to Kayseri Airport for our flight to
Izmir.
Have time to visit the city and enjoy lunch before
driving to Kusadasi.
Check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 After breakfast, drive up to visit the Basilica of St. John. After time to roam through the fascinating ruins
of this magnificent basilica, see the Temple of Diana (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) on the way
to Visit EPHESUS, cradle of early Christianity (rev:2-1-7). Walk through the streets that St. Paul walked and learn
the history of this fantastic city. After lunch, we'll visit Meryama, the House of the Virgin Mary and celebrate Mass.
Have time for personal meditation and prayer before we return to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 A FREE DAY TO RELAX - maybe around the pool, or
wandering in the town by the sea.
Thursday, October 9, 2008 After an early breakfast, we depart on a private ferryboat for the island of Patmos, GREECE
Visit the cave where St. John wrote Revelations and have time visiting the monastery there.
Walk in the narrow streets before we return by our ferryboat to Kusadasi.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Transfer to Izmir Airport for
our flight to Istanbul.
Transfer to the hotel in Istanbul. Afternoon is free.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 A full day of sight-seeing in Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue tiles,
the Roman Hippodrome, and Topkapi Museum,
the Imperial Residential Palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 16th and 19th centuries
and the oldest and largest of the remaining palaces in
the world.
Its displays include priceless world-class collections
of jewelry, porcelain and costumes of the sultans.
In the afternoon, take a boat trip through the Bosphorus Strait, viewing the mosques, palaces,
old traditional wooden villas and the beauty of the
Asian and European shorelines on each side.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 After breakfast, we visit St. Sophia Museum,
built by Constantine the Great and
reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, one of
the world's greatest
architectural marvels and a designated World Heritage
site. After lunch,
visit the. Chora Church, with its beautiful
mosaics, Afterward, we`ll have
the opportunity to go shopping
at the Grand Bazaar.
This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner.
Monday, October 13, 2008 After breakfast, Transfer to the airport for our flight to the USA.
Return home with memories to Give Thanks and Remember! (B)
*Please note that any part of this itinerary can be changed or rearranged
due to local circumstances and/or weather.
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Call Colleen at 1-877-453-7426 for more information on joining this special journey
Click here for the registration form
Registration, deposits and payments should be sent to
Pilgrimage to Turkey with Fr.Gallagher
JeriCo Christian Journeys
19091 Island View Drive,
Mora, MN 55051-7304
for more information, contact Jerico Journeys at 1-877-453-7426 or (320) 679-1158
PRICE: $3,250.00 INCLUDES
Airfare from Washington to and from Turkey .
Airport taxes and fees
Airfare on domestic flights within Turkey
All transfers and assistance with departure and upon arrival
Hotel accommodations in double rooms using first class hotels with private baths
Half board: Breakfast and dinner (except for one night when you're on your own.
Services of English speaking local guides
Services of a certified Tour Manager from the States
All entrance fees as shown on the itinerary
All service charges and taxes.
Arrangements for daily Mass celebrations
NOT INCLUDED:
Single Supplement when no roommate $625.00
Expenses of a personal nature
Meals not mentioned
Connecting flights to the departure city other than Washington, DC.
any deviation of flight schedule
A Tip fund of $8.00 per day per person which covers all tips (collected with balance payment) ($120)
Visa sticker upon arrival in Turkey. 20 US$ per person (must be in cash)
NOTE: The price of any trip is based on an exchange rate at the time the trip is advertised. When the balance of the trip is due, if the exchange rate has increased significantly, there may be a surcharge to reflect this difference. This trip was based on $1.00 = 1.42 Euros. IF airline taxes or fees are assessed at a higher rate than originally contracted, a surcharge can be added to this rate.
Want to join us and haven't signed up yet?
Call Jerico Journeys
and let them help you be part of this wonderful trip!
DEPOSITS/CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
A deposit of $450 is required to confirm your space.
This is applied to the total price of the pilgrimage and the balance is to be paid in full at least 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellations MUST be made in writing and refunds are subject to the following charges:
More than 90 days prior to departure: $100 pp
Between 60-90 days prior to departure: 10% of tour price
Between 45-59 days prior to departure: 25% of tour price
Between 30-44 days prior to departure: 50% of tour price
Between 14-29 days prior to departure: 75% of tour price
Less than 14 days to departure: 100%
This pilgrimage will be coordinated through
Jerico Journeys
19091 Island View Drive,
Mora, MN 55051-7304
Please contact Colleen at 1-877-453-7426