TURKEY
		A 10,000 YEAR HISTORY... CULTURE... ARCHAEOLOGY... RELIGION... EDUCATION... AN EXQUISITE CUISINE... SUN... SWIM... AND FUN!!!
	Turkey is a paradise on Earth which astonishingly blends exotic and modern, East and West, past and present. You will enjoy a mild climate, unspoiled beautiful landscapes, swimming in the cyrstal clear turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, sunbathing and tanning at the pristine beaches; shopping at exotic bazaars as well as modern gallerias and malls, superb carpet and leather shops, ceramic, jewelery, onyx and carved Meerschaum souvenir stores; and photographing. You will enjoy the luxury of 4,5-star and spectacular resort hotels and chic restaurants as well as cafes; or if you prefer, 3-4 star hotels for even more reasonable prices and the exquisite Turkish cuisine which is considered one of the world's greatest. In Istanbul you will be excited when floating down the unique Bosphorus, the waterway which links Asia to Europe. You will feel yourself like sultans when visiting the Sultans' Palaces and also feel home being surrounded by the atmosphere of the unique hospitally of the Turkish people.      You will explore Turkey's breathtaking fabulous remains of a very rich history which extends 10.000 years back. This brilliant history includes over twenty Anatolian civlizations among which are Assyrian, Hattie, Hittite, Lydian, Urartian, Ionian, Carian, Gallic, Lycian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantium, Seljuk, Ottaman and many other traditions. You will be fascinated by the historic sites in Pergamum, Ephessus, Dydima, Miletus, Aphrodisias, Perge, Aspendos and many more.      You can never find a history of so many civilizations in one country, elsewhere. You will have the opportunity to touch the fabulous Roman sculptures in Aphrodisias; to sit on marble seats of well preserved Roman Theaters; to pat the marble had of Medusa; to visit the real birthplace of St.Nicholas; to follow the foot steps of the Saints, to visit the Holy House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St.John (the Evangelist); in fact, Turkey is known as the Cradle of Christianity because people who had faith of this religion were first called Christians in Turkey (Acts 11:26). St.Paul who was born in Tarsus, Turkey, preached for many years throughout Asia Minor. The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Laodicea, Philadelphia, Sardis) in Revelation 2-3 are in Western Turkey. Two ecumenical councils were in Nicea of the Nicean Creed.      You will be thrilled by the mysterious and ghostly landscapes in Cappadocia, which is also an important land for Christians that took place in Bible. You will be astonished by the natural wonders in Pamukkale; you will be impressed by the mystic atmosphere of churches, a gorgeous synagogue and mosques; and you will enjoy the special night entertainments with folk dances and belly dancers.      You can also experience an unforgettable Blue Voyage along the South Agean Coast; it is really a great pleasure to cruise along the turquoise coast which is a dazzling mix of blue and green.      As a summary, a vacation in Turkey is a unique way to combine travel with learning, pleasure and fun. I hope and wish that your vacation dreams would come true in Turkey.