Welcome to Istanbul!
Upon arrival, our driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to join our optional Dinner Cruise tour.
Overnight in Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included
Today, your itinerary includes visits to the Rüstem Paşa Mosque, Spice Bazaar, and a Bosphorus boat trip:
Overnight in Kusadasi
Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included
After the tour, we will transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, a transfer will take you to your hotel.
Today, you will explore Ephesus, the most significant of the Seven Churches of Revelation and the capital of Asia Minor. Visit the impressive Temple of Artemis, the revered House of the Virgin Mary, and the historic Basilica of St. John. Immerse yourself in the mystical ambiance of these ancient sites, where history and spirituality intertwine.
Overnight in Kusadasi
Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included
After breakfast, you’ll head to Laodicea, the city to which John wrote his letter about the decline of its faith. From there, continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis, where St. Philip was martyred in the 1st century AD. Next, you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at the stunning white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, also known as the Cotton Castle. These natural formations were once revered by the Romans for their therapeutic properties.
Overnight in Pamukkale
Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included
Today, you will explore three historic churches: Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia. Thyatira, once a thriving commercial hub, has deep connections to the ancient city of Troy. Sardis, the capital of the ancient Lydia kingdom, holds remarkable archaeological significance. Philadelphia, the youngest of the Seven Churches, offers its own unique history. These sites are all located within an hour’s drive of each other, making for a seamless and enriching journey.
Overnight in Pergamon
Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included
Today, start with a visit to the Church of St. Polycarp, known for the early Christian community praised by St. Paul in his letters. Then, continue on to Pergamon, where you’ll explore the Church of Pergamon, famously referenced by John as the site of “Satan’s throne.
Overnight in Izmir
Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye and transfer to the airport.
Breakfast at the hotel is included
Fly back to Istanbul
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
Additional Information
Accommodations are provided at your choice of selected 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, or cave hotels, with breakfast included.
Yes, the tour can be customized to suit your preferences. You can join a small group or arrange a private tour exclusively for your party.
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