Turkey Biblical Tour (Private)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul
transfer from airport to your hotel, overnight stay
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Istanbul Old City tour
5 stops
2
Istanbul
You will start the tour from the Byzantine Hippodrome that was used for public entertainments organised by emperors.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Blue Mosque
Also known under its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, it is famous for its handmade, blue ceramic tiles that decorate its interior.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The Church of Holy Wisdom is one of the most important sites in the world when it comes to history of art and architecture. It used to be the biggest orthodox church in the world, and nowdays it is a musem/mosque, one of the most visited sites in Turkey.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
TopkapI Palace
This former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans is one of the largest palaces in the world, and a very good example of Ottoman art and architecture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Grand Bazaar
At the end of the tour you will have chance to walk and shop in the oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more than 4000 shops. After the tour return to hotel and overnight stay
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Istanbul tour
2 stops
7
Bosphorus Strait
During a 2 hour Bosphorous boat trip you will see the bridges of Istanbul, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Anadolu and Rumeli fortresses and beautiful houses around the strait).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
This covered market area is the 17 century structure that housed the majority of the city’s spice trade. After the tour transfer to airport to fly to Izmir; arrival in Izmir, transfer from airport to a hotel in Kusadasi; overnight stay in Kusadası
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Troy - Alexander Troas - Assos
3 stops
9
Troy (Truva)
After breakfast you will have short drive and you will visit Homer’s legendary Troy and see the replica of the wooden horse.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Alexandria Troas Antik Kenti
After short drive you will reach Alexandria Troas; St. Paul sailed to Greece from here ( Acts 16:8.); this is also the place where he raised Eutychus from the dead ( Acts 20:5-12).
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Assos
Our final stop during this tour is Assos; on the last leg of his third missionary journey, Paul walked from Alexandria Troas to Assos ( Acts 20:5-6,13-14) where he met his companions, who had gone ahead of him by sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Pergamon - Akhisar (Thyatira) - Izmir (Smyrna)
3 stops
12
Pergamon Ancient City
Departure from Assos and 3 hours driving to Pergamon; in Pergamon you will see the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, Serapis Temple, Heroon, Sanctuary of Athena, Library of Pergamon, Temple of Trajan, Theatre, Zeus Altar, Red Coart. Pergamon is the third of the ‘Seven Churches of Asia’ (Rev.1:11). This was the place of Satan’s throne ( Rev. 2:13).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Akhisar
Our second stop on this tour is Thyatira; it was one of the Seven Churches ( Revelation 1:11;2:18-28) Lydia, the seller of purple, who sold her dyes in Philippi was from this city, (Acts 16:14).
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Izmir
Then we will drive to Smyrna (Izmir) the third largest city of Turkey. It was the second city to receive a letter from the Apostle John in the book of Revelation (Acts 19:10). The letter in Revelation (2:8-11) is filled with the affection and joy that comes from triumph over hardship and persecution.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Sardis - Philedelphia ( Alasehir) - Hierapolis ( Pamukkale)
3 stops
15
Sardis (Sardes)
After breakfast we will drive to Sardis. Here was one of the seven Asiatic Churches (Revelation 3:1-6). Sardis was the capital city of ancient Lydia. See the early church remaining in Sardis (Sardis Gymnasium, Jewish Synagogue, Diana Temple).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Alasehir
Then proceed to Philadelphia (Alasehir). Philadelphia (brotherly love) is not so ancient as many other cities of Asia Minor, it was founded after 189 BC. It was the seat of the ‘Seven Churches’ (Revelation 3:7-12).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns. We will also visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Necropolis and Apostle Philip’s tomb.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Laodicea - Collosae
2 stops
18
Laodicea
After breakfast we will have a short drive to Laodicea ( Lukewarm Church) . The final letter of the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. We visit the Christian Ruins as well as the Statue of Emperor Augustus, Aquaduct, Stadium, Ephesian Gate.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Colossae
Then drive to the unexcavated city of Colossae (Honaz, Ancient metropolis of Phrygia, the recipient of Paul’s letter). The book of Colossians was addressed to the Church here (Col 1:2) and that Philemon lived in this city. After the tour 3 hours driving to Kusadasi and overnight stay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Ephesus Tour
3 stops
20
Ephesus Museum
After breakfast we will drive to Ephesus; St. Paul visited Ephesus briefly during his second missionary journey and stayed there more than three years. Both Paul and Apostle John wrote letters to the Ephesians. We also visit Baths of Scholastica, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, the Theater, Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
21
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
We will visit the house, where it is believed Mary (mother of Jesus) lived her last years.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Basilica of St. John
The Basilica of St. John was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now lost Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople. After the tour you will be transfered to Izmir airport for your Cappadocia Flight.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 9
North Cappadocia Tour
5 stops
23
Goreme Panorama
Esentepe Panoramic viewpoint gives an amazing landscape view over the town of Goreme in Cappadocia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Goreme Open Air Museum is a rocky settlement area that has hosted an extreme monastery life between 4th to 13th centuries D.C.. Being UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Goreme Open Air Museum is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
Pasabag
Monks Valley (Paşabağ Vadisi) in Cappadocia is famous for its perfect fairy chimneys, sculpted from ancient lava, ash, and basalt. Often known as Pasabag, Monks Valley is famous for its opportunities to hike among the boulders and into the hills that ring the area.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
26
Avanos
The old city of Avanos, whose name in ancient times was Venessa overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kızılırmak which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery, it is also the most economic activity in the town. You can visit one of the pottery workshops in the area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
Cappadocia Cave Dwellings
Devrent Valley in Cappadocia (also known as Imaginary Valley) is a beautiful valley full of unique rock formations, many of which are said to resemble animal shapes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 10
South Cappadocia Tour.
5 stops
28
Kaymakli Underground City
Buried beneath the surface of Cappadocia are a number of stunning underground cities built in ancient times to protect the local population from marauding armies and roving bands of invaders, but the Kaymaklı Underground City dwarfs them all with its sprawling layout. Kaymaklı Underground City contained eight floors of subterranean defense, but currently only four of the floors are open to the public.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
29
Red Valley
interesting for walking, as you can see many vineyards and gardens throughout the valley
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
30
Cavusin
Cavusin old Greek village in Cappadocia Turkey has a 5th century church of Saint John, and a marvelous view into the Rose and Red Valleys.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
Pigeon Valley
Guvercinlik Vadisi (Pigeon Valley) earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
Love Valley
Out-of-the-way destination with scenic sunset views & unique tower-shaped rock formations. After the tour you will be transferd to Kayseri airport for your Istanbul flight.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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