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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Travelers:50 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
The first day of your Istanbul tour begins at the historic Roman Hippodrome Square, once the social and sporting center of the Byzantine Empire. You’ll then visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616 by Sedefkar Mehmed Aga at the request of Sultan Ahmed I, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Next, explore the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, originally constructed as a Byzantine church and later transformed into a mosque, which has inspired countless structures across centuries. Continue to the Topkapı Palace, the grand residence and administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to 19th centuries. Conclude the day with a visit to the mysterious Underground Cistern, built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, before ending your journey amid the vibrant colors and sounds of the Grand Bazaar.
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Highlights

  • Topkapı Palace
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Hippodrome of Constantinople
  • Drive to Çanakkale
  • Troy Ancient City
  • Pergamum (Revelation 2:12–17)
  • Thyatira Church (Revelation 2:18–29)
  • House of Virgin Mary
  • Ephesus Ancient City (Revelation 2:1–7)
  • St. John Basilica
  • Sardes (Revelation 3:1–6)
  • Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7–13)
  • Laodicea Church
  • Hierapolis Ancient City
  • Pamukkale “Cotton Castle” & Cleopatra Pool
  • Antiocheia Ancient City (Acts 13:13–52)
  • Cappadocia Underground City
  • Göreme Open Air Museum
  • Uchisar Citadel
  • Paşabağ & Dervent Valley photo stops
  • Cappadocia hot air balloon experience (optional)
  • St. Paul Church and Well in Tarsus
  • Titus Tunnels in Samandağ
  • St. Pierre Church in Antakya
  • Bosphorus Cruise (private boat)
  • Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar shopping time

Includes/Excludes

  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites and museums
  • Accommodation in listed destinations
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated (B,L,D)
  • Domestic flight to Istanbul (Day 8)
  • Airport transfers
  • Private Bosphorus cruise
  • Visits according to itinerary
  • International flights
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks and extras at meals
  • Optional hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia
  • Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1 | Istanbul - Çanakkale

Arrival to İstanbul Airport and meet by Greyfurttour Representative. City tour of İstanbul including , Topkapı Palace St. Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque , famous for its blue

Tiles and uniuqe its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse and chariot races used to take place.

After lunch we are driving to Çanakkale. Dinner&Overnight at the hotel. ( L,D )

Day 2 | Çanakkale - Pergamum - Thyatira - Kusadası

After breakfast visiting Troy Ancient City. Lunch on the way at local restaurant. After lunch driving to Bergama. Visiting Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) Driving to Akhisar.

Visit Thyatira Church (Revelation 2:18-29). Dinner&Overnight at the hotel in Kusadası. (B,L,D)

Day 3 | Ephesus - ST. John - Kusadası

After breakfast Visiting St. Mary House and Leather Factory. After lunch visiting Ephesus Ancient Greek- Roman City (Revelation 2:1-7) which had the biggest population

( 250.000 ) of the Mediterianen area and St. John. Dinner&overnight at the hotel in Kusadası (B,L,D)

Day 4 | Kusadası - Sardes - Philadelphia - Laodicea - Pamukkale

After breakfast driving to Salihli&Alaşehir Visiting Sardes (Revelation 3:1-6) and Phıladelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) Churches. After lunch Driving to Denizli visit Laodicea

Church. Driving to pamukkale and visit Hierapolis Ancient City , Cotton Castle and Cleopatra’s Ancient Pool. Dinner&overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale (B,L,D) After breakfast transfer to airport.

Day 5 | Pamukkale - Antiocheia - Cappadocia

After breakfast driving to Yalvac. Visiting Antiocheia Ancient City (Acts 13:13–52). Driving to Cappadocia Lunch at local restaurant then on the way visit Underground city which built by early christian period for outlive and keep their faith. Dinner&Overnight at the hotel (B,L,D)

Day 6 | Cappadocia

Early morning hot air ballonning tour ( optional ) watching the landscape in the safe hot air balloon basket , gliding from sky through the valleys , going up-down the sky and seeing the beauties of Cappadocia in different aspect is just an amazing experience. After breakfast whole day sightseeing tour start Göreme Open Air Museum. Then visit very traditional handmade carpet workshop which waven by local ladies.. Short break or nice picture near by göreme town and Uchisar Citadel. Lunch at local restaurant.

Next we take a picture in the Paşabağ and Derbent Valley. Visit turquoise jevellery shop. Dinner&Overnight at the hotel (B,L,D)

Day 7 | Ankara - Tarsus - Antakya

After breakfast driving to Tarsus. Visiting St. Paul Chuch and well. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch driving to Antakya. Dinner&Overnight at hotel in Antakya (B,L,D)

Day 8 | Antakya – Istanbul

After breakfast driving to Samandag Visiting Titus Tunnels. After lunch Visiting St. Pierre Chuch. Transfer to Airport. Flight to Istanbul. Dinner at Local Restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel in İstanbul (B,L,D)

Day 9 | Istanbul

After Breakfast Bosphorus Cruise with private tour.. After lunch leisure time for shopping Grand Bazaar and Egypt Bazaar. dinner, transfer to airport. (B,L,D)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a religious tour?

Yes, it includes key Biblical sites and Seven Churches of Revelation, combined with major historical and cultural highlights of Turkey.

Are meals included?

Yes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included as stated in the itinerary.

Is transportation included?

Yes, including private transportation, airport transfers, and a domestic flight to Istanbul.

Is a hot air balloon ride included?

No, the Cappadocia hot air balloon experience is optional.

Are entrance fees covered?

Yes, all listed site entrances are included.

Do I need travel insurance?

Travel insurance is recommended but not included.

Is the Bosphorus cruise private?

vYes, the Bosphorus cruise is private.

Do we stay in multiple cities?

Yes, accommodation is provided in Çanakkale, Kuşadası, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Antakya, and Istanbul.
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