Nicaea (Iznik) Day Trip from Istanbul with Lunch

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10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Iznik, ancient Nicaea, on a shared day trip from Istanbul focused on its early Christian and Byzantine heritage.

Visit Hagia Sophia in Iznik, Lefke Gate and the ancient Roman theatre, and see local tile-making traditions at an Iznik workshop. An English-speaking guide, lunch, bottled water and air-conditioned transport are included.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within the designated Istanbul area. We confirm pickup arrangements before the tour. Allow approximately 10–11 hours for the full trip. Personal expenses are excluded.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We usually contact our guests 1 day before our tour. If there are guests we cannot reach, please be present in the lobby of your hotel 30 minutes before the departure time.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Istanbul

    After being picked up from Istanbul hotel or meeting at the meeting point, your approximately 2-hour journey to Iznik begins by ferry.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia

    The highlight of the tour. The exact location of the First Council of Nicaea Where the Nicene Creed was formulated Basilica structure from the 4th–8th century Iconoclasm-era frescoes and surviving architectural elements Time for photos and quiet reflection Although the building is now a mosque, its historical layout and council significance are fully visible and explained.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lefke KapI

    Guided walk along: Lefke Gate (most impressive Roman gate) Istanbul Gate Southern defensive walls Explanation of Nicaea’s strategic importance to Romans, Byzantines, and early Christians.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Iznik

    Arrival at İznik (Ancient Nicaea) A short introduction to the town’s sacred history: Capital city of the Byzantine Bithynia One of Christianity’s most important centers Location of the First Ecumenical Council (325 AD) Surrounded by ancient Roman-Byzantine walls Panoramic stop by İznik Lake.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Antik Roma Tiyatrosu

    Built in the 2nd century under Emperor Trajan. 15,000-seat Roman amphitheater Used during Roman and early Byzantine periods Understanding daily life in ancient Nicaea

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Iznik Cini Esref Eroglu Atolyesi

    Visit a traditional İznik ceramics atelier: Famous blue-white Ottoman-era tiles Demonstration of pottery-making Optional shopping opportunity

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Iznik

    Archaeological area of an early Byzantine church destroyed by earthquakes. 4th–8th century Christian architecture Virgin Mary (Dormition) traditions Excavation details and photo opportunities

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Istanbul

    After your tour ends, we return to your hotels after a journey that lasts approximately 1.5 or 2 hours.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Disgate Tourism Travel Agency, Licance: 13265

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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