UNDERSTAND THE SYNTHESIS OF CULTURES:
The Mother Goddesses, The History of the Christians & The Spirituality of Sufism
1st Tour  June 09, 2006 Saturday - June 21, 2007 Thursday
2nd Tour   Sept 10, 2006  Monday - September 22, 2007 Saturday

Turkish hospitality, Turkish tea, Turkish baths, loving Turkish children, and the delicious Turkish food would be enough to make your travel experience rich and happy. But Turkey has far more to offer. The timelessness of its history, the richness of its spiritual  wealth inspired by the goddesses, St. Paul and Rumi , the inviting blue waters of the Mediterranean, stunning ancient sites, the philosophies of all ages and the diversity of nature will make your stay in Turkey a life changing experience. This tour will be the best introduction to the Turkish culture and the History of Turkey, Anatolia.                                                           Please click here for a  Journal / Poem

Arrival Suggestions:
     VISA
US citizens need a visa to travel in Turkey. You may obtain this visa upon your arrival at the Istanbul airport. The fee is $ 20 in US currency for the USA citizens. The visa is valid for three months.
When you come out of your plane please proceed to the Visa  Booth. They only accept cash.
    POLICE CHECK AND LUGGAGE /
    MEETING MELITOUR REPRESENTATIVE FOR TRANSFER
After paying for your visa please proceed to police control. Baggage claim is immediately down the ramp after the police check. If you need a cart, you will need to pay one US dollar cash to a person who stands by the carts. It will be nice if you have a change. The Melitour representative for transfer to the hotel will meet you out side the custom area. Look for a MELITOUR sign as soon as you leave the customs gate.

  EMERGENCY INFO FOR TRANSFER
In case of unexpected delay or change of your  flight, should there be a problem in meeting the person who should be waiting for you at the airport please call Hotel Ayasofya at 0212-51694-46 or take a taxi to Hotel Ayasofya. Your taxi fare will be refunded.

Hotel Ayasofya
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi
Demirci Resit Sokak
Sultan Ahmet Meydani Alti

PRE TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
If you plan to arrive a few days before the tour to get over jet lag we can reserve a room at Hotel Ayasofya (Single US$50, Double US$70)

We can suggest itineraries for those who want to explore on their own or with a guide before or after the tour. Simply send us an e-mail with your request.