This tour through Turkey follows the Apostle John and the messages to the Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation. It explores Turkey’s biblical history among its landscapes and ancient ruins, from the streets of Istanbul to the sites of Ephesus, Pergamum and Sardis.
See Hagia Sophia, the ruins of Ephesus and Laodicea, the travertine pools of Pamukkale and the waters of the Bosphorus, and discover the legacy the apostles left in this region.
Day by day
Day 1
- Arrival in Istanbul; visit St. Saviour, Bosphorus cruise and the Spice Market
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2
- Tour Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3
- Flight to Izmir; visit Thyatira and Pergamum, including the Acropolis and the Red Hall
- Overnight in Izmir
Day 4
- Visit the Agora of Izmir (ancient Smyrna), Sardis and Philadelphia
- Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 5
- Tour Hierapolis, the Pamukkale pools, Laodicea and Colossae
- Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 6
- Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John and the museum
- Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 7
- Transfer to Izmir Airport for departure
Included
- 6 nights' hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Luxury bus and English-speaking guide
- Private charter cruise
- Domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir
- Entrance fees for museums and parks
- Daily bottle of water and whisper headsets
Not included
- Visas
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
- Services not listed as included
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