Biblical Highlights of Turkey Tour

When you arrived to İstanbul airport you will be welcomed by our representative and you will transfer to your İstanbul hotel.Overnight in İstanbul.

After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up by your guide and you will walk to hippodrome (Sultanahmet area).And you will visit landmarks of the Old City area one by one.HAGIA SOPHIA ( Originally built as a Eastern Orthodox Cathedral between 532 and 537 AD by the Byzantine Empire and initially served as a church for nearly 1000 years.Then converted into a mosque by Ottomans ,then muzeum and now again mosque.)BLUE MOSQUE ( Also known as Sultanahmed Mosque,is one of the İstanbul's most famous symbol of the city.This mosque distinguished by its intricate blue tiles adorning the interior,is an architectural masterpiece.visitors can admire its six minarets,cascading domes and exquisite design)TOPKAPI PALACE MUSEUM (Once the residence of Ottoman sultans,Topkapı Palace offers a glimpse into the opulent lives of the royals.It houses collections of artifacts including porcelain,manuscripts and jewels.)HİPPODROME ( An ancient chariot racing track that once stood in front of the Hagia Sophia.It feautures historical monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpent Column and Walled obelisk)GRAND BAZAAR (One of the oldest and largest covered markets,it offers a labyrinth of shops selling carpets,jewelry,spices,textiles and more.It is an excellent place to experience İstanbul's vibrant atmosphere and shop for souvenirs.)Overnight in İstanbul.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your tour guide for beautiful Izmir (ancient Smyrna). After visiting the St. Policarp St. Paul Tour and İzmir Smyrna church in Izmir, continue to in Akhisar, ancient commercial place in connection with Troy & Sardes.Going to Pergamum, visit to Asclepion, the ancient hospital, the Acropolis, the Church at the site of Serapium and the Red Court adopted to St. John. Then visit Akhisar, the site of antique Thyatira. 

After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in İzmir.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your guide and drive to Sardes and visit there one of the seven churches of the Apocalypse and the remains of the Cathedral.. Visiting , capital of the ancient Lydia with temple of the Cybele & Diana, which became later a church, see the royal road and continue to in Alasehir, visit the remains of St. John church. Then continue to Laodicea, the smallest among all Seven Churches of Asia Minor. Then drive to Pamukkale, ancient Hierapolis city . It was famous for its healing hot springs. The city also had a significant Jewish community. In the first century it was part of the tri-city area of Laodicea, Colossae, and Hierapolis. This connection between the cities lies behind Paul’s reference to Hierapolis and Laodicea in his epistle to the Colossians.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast at your hotel,your guide will pick you up and you will drive to Ephesus.You will visit Ancient Greek Ephesus City.You will see highlights of the ancient city like as Celcius Library,Temple of Hadrian,georgous Antique Ephesus Theatre,ancient baths vs.After the lunch you will visit Virgin Mary's House which is located in the high mountains.That house is known for where Virgin Mary spent her last days.After this place you will visit a temple which is called Artemis temple ,also it was one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Unfortunately only marble column reached today but you will see ruins of construction of the temple.At the end of the tour you will be transferred to İzmir airport for Cappadocia flight.Overnight in Cappadocia

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia. Your flight will last about one hour and upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Our representative will be at the first exit door and holding a sign with your name on it.

First of all, we will visit the Devrent Valley with its eye catching, unique chimneys, Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), fascinating Avanos, the beauteous valley of Goreme and Open Air museum where the remains of churches and early Christian dwellings, hewn from the soft rocks and stones, dating back thousands of years, are still standing.

After your tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast at the hotel, pick up from your hotel by your guide and start the Southern Cappadocia Tour by seeing the famous and unforgettable rock churches in the Red and Rose Valley where the colour of rocks changing throughout the day and little hiking through the Gulludere Valley. In old Greek Cavusin Village we will visit the houses and churches of the Cristian clergymen such as Saint John the Baptist and Nicophoras Phocas. In the afternoon, visiting Kaymaklı (or Ozkonak) Underground City as the widest of the Cappadocia and it was used by refugees or people running away from catastrophes. The next destination is the Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the Cappadocia. This is a great opportunity to get some great panorama shots of Cappadocia and the fairy chimneys. Pigeon Valley offers a nice view over Uchisar Castle and it has pigeons still living in pigeon houses. The last visit to Three Beauties Valley which is famous with its vine factories and stunning view.

At the end of the day, you will be taken to the Cappadocia Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. When you arrive at the airport in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our representative . You will transferred to your Istanbul hotel.

According to your flight time,you will be transferred to airport 4 hours before your flight.You will be able to check-in by yourself.This is the end of services.