Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region
will go to a charity in the region
Watch ancient history take shape before you on this 10-day Mini Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul, combine the early history of Christianity with pre-Christian heritage, including Cappadocia and 7 Churches of Asia Minor (Ephesus, Pergamum, Sardis, Smyrna, Thyatira, Philadelphia and Laodicea) with your Bible-oriented tour guide. Do not miss this opportunity to see all these wonders in 10 days. This tour takes you to a huge variety of distinct and antique sites. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for.
* Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Domestic flight included.
* Option with Private Tour for your family
* Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Domestic flight included.
* Option with Private Tour for your family
Duration
10 days
The tour starts at
?stanbul, Turkey
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Day 1
Istanbul ArrivalIstanbul Arrival -
Day 1
Welcome to Turkey. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.Welcome to Turkey. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul. -
Day 1
Overnight in a 4 star hotel in IstanbulOvernight in a 4 star hotel in Istanbul -
Day 2
Fullday Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)Fullday Istanbul Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 2
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from the hotel and our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names sp...09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from the hotel and our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Hippodrome Square, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. -
Day 2
Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. -
Day 2
Blue Mosque is just 5 minutes away from Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.Blue Mosque is just 5 minutes away from Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. -
Day 2
We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, which was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and...We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, which was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including the weapons section. -
Day 2
After that, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400...After that, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewellery, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Please note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, so, Spice Market will be visited instead of Grand Bazaar when your day 2 is on Sunday. -
Day 2
Back to your hotel for overnight.Back to your hotel for overnight. -
Day 2
Overnight in a 4 star hotel in Istanbul.Overnight in a 4 star hotel in Istanbul. -
Day 3
Istanbul - Capapdocia Tour (Breakfast , Dinner )Istanbul - Capapdocia Tour (Breakfast , Dinner ) -
Day 3
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Cappadocia.Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Cappadocia. -
Day 3
Arrive in Cappadocia. Meet by your guide and transfer to your hotel. Leave your luggage at the hotel and start for the Cappadocia tour.Arrive in Cappadocia. Meet by your guide and transfer to your hotel. Leave your luggage at the hotel and start for the Cappadocia tour. -
Day 3
First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements.First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements. -
Day 3
After Fairy Chimneys, we head on to Pigeons Valley. Pigeons have been always important for Cappadocian people. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will se...After Fairy Chimneys, we head on to Pigeons Valley. Pigeons have been always important for Cappadocian people. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will see that the houses for the pigeons are like the houses for the people. -
Day 3
Then, we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia.Then, we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia. -
Day 3
After the tour program drive to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.After the tour program drive to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. -
Day 3
Overnight in a 5 star hotel in cappadocia.Overnight in a 5 star hotel in cappadocia. -
Day 4
Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast, Dinner )Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast, Dinner ) -
Day 4
After breakfast, take our second day of the Cappadocia tour. Drive to Devrent Valley, take a walk through this lunar landscape where different rock formations can be seen.After breakfast, take our second day of the Cappadocia tour. Drive to Devrent Valley, take a walk through this lunar landscape where different rock formations can be seen. -
Day 4
Seeing the best examples of the Fairy Chimneys at Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley.Seeing the best examples of the Fairy Chimneys at Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley. -
Day 4
After Pasabag, we drive further to Avanos Town, which is famous with tile and pottery workshops.After Pasabag, we drive further to Avanos Town, which is famous with tile and pottery workshops. -
Day 4
After the lunch break, our next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos from various centuries decorating the walls of the churches.After the lunch break, our next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos from various centuries decorating the walls of the churches. -
Day 4
Then we drive to the Uchisar Rock Castle, which is the highest and the most dominant point, giving us a breathtaking panorama.Then we drive to the Uchisar Rock Castle, which is the highest and the most dominant point, giving us a breathtaking panorama. -
Day 4
Drive back to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.Drive back to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia. -
Day 4
Overnight in a 5 star hotel in CappadociaOvernight in a 5 star hotel in Cappadocia -
Day 5
Cappadocia - Izmir ( Breakfast, Dinner )Cappadocia - Izmir ( Breakfast, Dinner ) -
Day 5
Pick up from hotel and private transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir.Pick up from hotel and private transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir. -
Day 5
Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, our representative will welcome you with your name sign and transfer you to your hotel in Izmir. Overnight in Izmir.Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, our representative will welcome you with your name sign and transfer you to your hotel in Izmir. Overnight in Izmir. -
Day 5
Overnight at 4 star hotel in Izmir.Overnight at 4 star hotel in Izmir. -
Day 6
Izmir - Pergamum - Thyatira - IzmirIzmir - Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir -
Day 6
After breakfast we drive to Pergamum, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12].After breakfast we drive to Pergamum, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. -
Day 6
Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Te...Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long a rival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200,000. It inspired the invention of parchment. -
Day 6
We will visit the Asklepion, where is the famous medical Centre of classical times.We will visit the Asklepion, where is the famous medical Centre of classical times. -
Day 6
Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a ...Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira. -
Day 6
Before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12-17]. Smyrna is a city scar...Before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12-17]. Smyrna is a city scarred with a bloody history of trade and warfare. We will also see the Clock Tower. Check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight. -
Day 6
Overnight in a 4 star hotel in IzmirOvernight in a 4 star hotel in Izmir -
Day 7
Izmir - Sardis - Philedelphia - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Breakfast, Dinner)Izmir - Sardis - Philedelphia - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Breakfast, Dinner) -
Day 7
Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian ki...Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several meters of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolus. -
Day 7
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a B...Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes. -
Day 7
Continue to visit Laodicea. The city established in C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed ...Continue to visit Laodicea. The city established in C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed Laodicea on Lycus, to distinguish it from other similarly named cities. Laodicea is the last of the seven churches. As a crossroad of two important roads, this city had an important commercial and logistical position. -
Day 7
We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and s...We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters were known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. -
Day 7
Check in to your Thermal hotel for dinner and overnight.Check in to your Thermal hotel for dinner and overnight. -
Day 7
5 star Thermal Hotel accommodation in Pamukkale.5 star Thermal Hotel accommodation in Pamukkale. -
Day 8
Ephesus Region - Kusadasi (Breakfast, Dinner)Ephesus Region - Kusadasi (Breakfast, Dinner) -
Day 8
Drive to Ephesus area around 2,5 hours. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast ...Drive to Ephesus area around 2,5 hours. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city, it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. -
Day 8
The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 3...The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there. -
Day 8
After the House of Virgin Mary, drive to St. John’s Basilica, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ay...After the House of Virgin Mary, drive to St. John’s Basilica, it 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. -
Day 8
We will stop at Artemis Temple which used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive to Kusadasi where is around 25 minutes away.We will stop at Artemis Temple which used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive to Kusadasi where is around 25 minutes away. -
Day 8
Check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight.Check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight. -
Day 8
Overnight in a 4 star hotel in Kusadasi.Overnight in a 4 star hotel in Kusadasi. -
Day 9
Izmir – Istanbul (Breakfast)Izmir – Istanbul (Breakfast) -
Day 9
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul.After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. -
Day 9
Upon your arrival to Istanbul Airport / Sabiha Gokcen Airport, our representative will welcome you with your name sign and will transfer you, to your hotel. You can explore the city on your own in the...Upon your arrival to Istanbul Airport / Sabiha Gokcen Airport, our representative will welcome you with your name sign and will transfer you, to your hotel. You can explore the city on your own in the afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul. -
Day 9
Overnight in a 4 star hotel in Istanbul.Overnight in a 4 star hotel in Istanbul. -
Day 10
Home (Breakfast)Home (Breakfast) -
Day 10
Transfer to Airport for your international flight and leave Turkey. The end of our services.Transfer to Airport for your international flight and leave Turkey. The end of our services.
9 nights accommodation in 4 / 5 star and Cave Hotels
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
Professional Bible-oriented guide
9 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners
Istanbul - Cappadocia - Izmir - Istanbul domestic flight tickets- 15 kilos check in & 8 kilos cabin
Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar
Hotel in Cappadocia : Dinler Hotel or Perissia Hotel or similar
Hotels in Izmir : Hilton Garden Inn Bayrakli or similar
Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
Hotels in Kusadasi : Carina Hotel or Marina Suits or similar
Transport by air-conditioned Minibus
International Flight tickets
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