Day 1: Istanbul

Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the old city. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. Free time is given for the rest of the day.

Meals: No Meals

Day 2: Istanbul Old City

Today you will have a full-day guided tour of the …

Hagia Sophia Mosque, the pride of the Byzantine architecture
Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held
Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles
Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops
Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans (Harem not included)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Cappadocia

Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport with your private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your private car and driver and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Cappadocia Tour

Book an early morning optional hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region. After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations. After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Cappadocia to Kusadasi via Smyrna - Pergamon

After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and transfer to Cappadocia airport and flight to Izmir airport. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you meet with your guide. Drive to former Smyrna (current day Izmir) to visit the St Polycarp church. Then to Pergamon, the city described as having the throne of Satan was “praised for its martyrdom and perseverance but those who hold false teachings are criticized” (Rev. 2:12-17). Here you will see the Acropolis, Greek & Roman Temples as well as the theatre built into the steep hillside. After visits are driven to your hotel in Kusadasi.  You will have your dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ephesus - Mass in the House of Virgin Mary - Basilica of St John

After breakfast, we drive to Selcuk town to join mass held in the House of the Virgin Mary (Only available on Sundays), a pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. We then visit Ephesus, which was the most influential capital city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea. "Ephesus receives praise for its perseverance, but criticism for forsaking its "first love"" (Rev. 2:1-7). You will explore some of the best-preserved theatres, fountains, and buildings in the world. Finally visit the Basilica of St John, which stands over the believed burial site of St. John, who is identified as the apostle, evangelist (author of the Fourth Gospel), and prophet (author of Revelation).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Hierapolis - Laodicea - Pamukkale

This morning, we drive to Pamukkale and visit the ancient City of Hierapolis as well as the world-famous travertines. After our visit, we drive to Laodicea located in the Lycus River Valley. "The "lukewarm" church with a faith that's neither hot nor cold" (Rev. 3:14-22). After visits, you will check into your hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 : Thyatira - Sardis - Philadelphia

This morning, we drive to Thyatira, “praised for its increasing faith and service but criticized for its tolerance of Jezebel, an immoral woman who calls herself a prophetess” (Rev. 2:18-29). Then to Sardis, “The church of Sardes is described as dead, and it must wake up. However, there are some who have not "soiled their clothes." (Rev. 3:1-6). End of the day we will visit to ancient Philadelphia, known for its variety of temples and worship centres. “The church of brotherly love that endures patiently” (Revelation 3:7-13). After visits transfer to the airport to take a flight back to Istanbul or continue the tour to explore other Biblical Sites in Turkey.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

INCLUSIONS

7 Nights Accommodation in 4-star Hotels

Private Transportation with new model vehicles

English Speaking Guide all the way through

Entrance Fees of the sites

Meals as per itinerary

Daily bottle of water