Arrive at Istanbul Airport around 05:50 in the morning, and transfer to the city center. Firstly you will have breakfast in a restaurant. Afterwards, visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, including the treasure and holy relics. Hagia Sophia cathedral now is a mosque, Stroll in the Sultanahmet area and continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque, a marvel of harmony, proportion, and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Emperor William Fountain, and the Egyptian Obelisk. At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch at a local Restaurant.
Departure to Canakkale ( Distance 300 KM / 3,5 Hours ) Arrival and take
Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale ( Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll head to the ancient city of Troia or Troy, the real-life location of the legendary Trojan War described in Homer's Iliad. Next, we will visit the legendary Pergamon, the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon Kings in 282-133 BC. We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, the city's administrative centre, the Temple of Zeus, Dionysus, Athena, Demeter, and the famous Pergamon Library of 200,000 rolls. The Altar of Zeus, excavated during the Pergamon (Bergama) excavations, is now on display at the Pergamonmuseum in Berlin. The Great Theatre of Pergamon here is the world's steepest theatre, and it could entertain up to 10,000 spectators in ancient times. The Red Basilica (St. John’s Church), which is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Revelation. After our visits, we’ll drive back to Akhisar to Visit Thyatira.
Arrival and overnight in Izmir. ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
After breakfast, we will visit the ruins of ancient Smyrna Church, one of the Seven Churches Revelation that the Apostle John relays the promise from God: “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Rev 2:10). Visit Izmir Agora and St. Maria Church.
Smyrna is the second city of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation to receive the message from St. John, which was that of Smyrna. (Rev. 1:11;2:8)
Departure Ephesus (80 km from Izmir). The Church of Ephesus is the most important of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. It is thought that the Gospel of John was written here. Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. The Church of Ephesus also received an epistle from him.
Visit Ephesus ruins including the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theatre with a capacity of 25,000.
Lunch at a selected local restaurant. Afterward, we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the Basilica of St. John was built by Byzantine Imperator Justinyanus.
Lastly, we will see the House of the Virgin Mary, a small modest stone house located in the forest on the side of a mountain 9 km from Ephesus. It is visited by Christian pilgrims from all over the world. St. John brought Mary to Ephesus, following Jesus Christ's advice to his mother. (John 19:27)
At the end of the tour, we will be watching the special demonstrations in Turkish Delight and Leather Wear Factory stores with fashion shows in the area. At the end of the tour, visit Kusadasi 20 km from Ephesus. Sightseeing in Kusadasi, transfer to Izmir.
Dinner and overnight in Izmir or Kusadasi ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
After breakfast, we continue with Salihli city (Sardes). This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century B.C., portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which was converted into a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored Sardis Gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue.
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia Church called Alaşehir, one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church that wasn’t censored. There, we will see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a high arch and 11th-century frescoes. After our tour, we will drive to Pamukkale.
We will visit the ancient Laodicea (present name Denizli), yet another of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor[Rev. 1:11; 3:14; Col. 2:1; 4:13 - 16].
Laodicea thrived as a major centre of worship for the pagan goddess Aphrodite for about 500 years after Christ. In the famous scripture from Revelation (3: 20-21), Jesus says to the Laodicean Church: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock...".
We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant in Pamukkale.
We will visit Hierapolis first. Here, we’ll see the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip, where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian.
We will pass through the Roman Gate, admire the ancient Pamukkale Theater, and walk around the grave monuments built to honour heroes. Each tomb is a miniature work of art telling a different story. Then, we will have relaxation on the travertine terraces.
Overnight in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale. ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
Pamukkale Cappadocia 650 Km. The first stop is at Konya. Visit the Mausoleum of Rumi. It is a must-see destination in Konya, and there is the tomb of the famous mystic / sufi / thinker Rumi with the full name Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi-Rumi in English literature.
We have Lunch in a Local restaurant in Konya. Visit Sultanhani Caravaserai in Aksaray.
Arrival and overnight in Cappadocia ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
Optional event Hot Air Balloon Tour: 04:30 – 09:00
The and of the Balloon tour take breakfast in the hotel and starts to Cappadocia Tour
First, we will visit the Uçhisar Castle, which consists of volcanic rocks and is the highest point in Cappadocia. From here, we will watch the fairy chimneys, valleys, and beautiful views of the region. Next, we will visit the Pigeon Valley and have a sightseeing tour of Goreme Village, which has fascinating cave houses and an authentic atmosphere. Then, we’ll visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağı Valley (Monks Valley), and Devrent Valley, famous for its rock formations resembling different animal figures Afterward, we’ll have lunch in Avanos. After lunch, we’ll visit a pottery workshop to see how potteries are made by hand.)
Visit Kaymaklı underground city.
Overnight in Cappadocia ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
After breakfast drive to Istanbul, 800 Km / 9 hours. First stop at Ankara ( from Cappadocia 320 Km / 4 Hours ). We will visit the mausoleum of Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic, and the Anıtkabir museum, which includes 4000 books he read. Take lunch in a Restaurant. Drive to Istanbul from Ankara ( 480 Km / 6 Hours ) We take dinner in a Restaurant on the way. Arrival at Istanbul Airport around 22:30 ( Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)
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| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 6927.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 3788.00 | 4130.00 | 3788.00 | |
| 3 Pax | 2876.00 | 3218.00 | 2876.00 | |
| 4 Pax | 2478.00 | 2820.00 | 2478.00 | |
| 5 Pax | 2254.00 | 2596.00 | 2254.00 | |
| 6 Pax | 2044.00 | 2386.00 | 2044.00 | |
| 7-9 Pax | 1883.00 | 2225.00 | 1883.00 | |
| 10-14 Pax | 1599.00 | 1941.00 | 1599.00 | |
| 15-19 Pax | 1463.00 | 1805.00 | 1463.00 | |
| 20-24 Pax | 1381.00 | 1723.00 | 1381.00 | |
| 25-29 Pax | 1310.00 | 1652.00 | 1310.00 | |
| 30-40 Pax | 1263.00 | 1605.00 | 1263.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax | 3971.00 | 4313.00 | 3971.00 | |
| 3 Pax | 3059.00 | 3401.00 | 3059.00 | |
| 4 Pax | 2661.00 | 3003.00 | 2661.00 | |
| 5 Pax | 2437.00 | 2779.00 | 2437.00 | |
| 6 Pax | 2227.00 | 2569.00 | 2227.00 | |
| 7-9 Pax | 2066.00 | 2408.00 | 2066.00 | |
| 10-14 Pax | 1782.00 | 2124.00 | 1782.00 | |
| 15-19 Pax | 1646.00 | 1988.00 | 1646.00 | |
| 20-24 Pax | 1564.00 | 1906.00 | 1564.00 | |
| 25-29 Pax | 1493.00 | 1835.00 | 1493.00 | |
| 30-40 Pax | 1446.00 | 1788.00 | 1446.00 |
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