Biblical Sites in Turkey (12 Nights/13 Days)
Key Information
Tour Duration: 12 nights / 13 days
Days of Operation: Private Tour
Destination's: Turkey
Hotel's Class: 5, 4, 3 Stars Hotel or Tourist Class
Season: All Years 2026
Scheduled / Operates on: Jan 1st 2026 - Dec 31st 2026. All years Biblical Tours Turkey
Domestic Flight Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
*Overnight Place:
2 nights Istanbul, 3 nights Cappadocia, 1 night Antalya, 1 night
Pamukkale, 2 nights Kusadasi
2 nights Izmir, 1 night Bursa.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Istanbul.
Arrive
Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour
in Istanbul, if times permits (according to the arrival time).
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul.
St. Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and
St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul. Including: Breakfast
Day 3: Cappadocia.
Flight to Cappadocia-Kayseri Airport and drive to Hotel. Leisure
Day. Including: Breakfast.
Day 4: Cappadocia.
Full day exploring Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos,
the pottery making town, the natural Citadel of Uchisar and the
monastic Zelve Valley. Including: Breakfast.
Day 5: Cappadocia.
Visit the Ihlara Valley including painted cave churches, Guzelyurt (Karballa),
the birthplace of St. Gregory of Nazianzus and the underground city. Return to hotel for overnight. Including: Breakfast.
Day 6: Cappadocia - Konya - Antalya.
Early departure to Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum and the 13th
century Whirling Dervish Monastery. After lunch, drive to Antalya. Including: Breakfast.
Day 7: Demre - Hierapolis - Pamukkale.
Early departure to Demre, one of the six great cities of the Lycian
civilization which was first settled in the 5th century B.C. The
rock tombs, theater and Church of St. Nicholas commemorate the life
and work of this Fourth Century Bishop. Saint Nicholas provided the
dowries for three poor girls who would not have been able to marry
otherwise, the beginning of our tradition of Christmas
giving. Continue to Hierapolis, where we will visit the Martyrium of
St. Philip amidst the sites extensive ruins. Overnight in Pamukkale. Including: Breakfast
Day 8: Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Laodicea.
Complete the tour of Hierapolis, see the wonderful formation of
stalactites in Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), the Roman Bath which later
became a church, then visit Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of
the Revelation, continue to Kusadasi for overnight. Including: Breakfast
Day 9: Kusadasi.
Today we will visit Saint John Basilica, Virgin Mary House and
Temple of Artemis. Return to
Kusadasi
for overnight. Including: Breakfast
Day 10: Ephesus - Izmir.
Depart for Ephesus, cradle of the early Church.,ancient Ephesus, the
Archaeological Museum, Dinner and overnight in Izmir. Including: Breakfast
Day 11: Sardes - Philadelphia - Izmir.
After Mass at the Church of St. Polycarp, travel to Sardes, the
capital city city of the ancient
kingdom
of Lydia, and the church which was built on the foundations of the
Temple of Artemis. After traveling to Philadelphia, return to Izmir.
Balance of the afternoon is free to explore the city and its ancient
bazaar. Overnight in Izmir. Including: Breakfast
Day 12: Pergamum - Bursa.
Depart to Pergamum to see the Asclepion, the ancient hospital whose
approach to medicine was remarkably modern, the Acropolis, the
church at the site of ancient Serapium, and the Red Court dedicated
to St. John. Continue to Bursa; visit the Green Mosque and the Green
Mousoloum. Overnight in Bursa. Including: Breakfast
Day 13: Bursa - Nicea - Iznik - Istanbul.
Drive to Iznik (ancient Nicaea) via the beautiful Iznik Lake road.
Two ecumenical councils were held here: the First Ecumenical Council
of 325 and the Seventh Ecumenical Council of 787. Visit the ruins of
the St. Sophia Church where the Seventh Ecumenical Council was held.
In the afternoon, drive to Istanbul, the only city in the world
spanning two continents, transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Including: Breakfast
INCLUDING
- 12
Nights, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel Accommodation including breakfast.
- All sightseeing tours as described in the
itinerary.
- 1 Domestic
Flight Ticket from Istanbul to Kayseri Cappadocia.
- All Entrance Fees.
- All admission fees to
the visited sites.
- Biblical expert English speaking
professional tour guide.
- All meals as stated in the
itinerary. Breakfast.
- Transportation with New brand
Mercedes Luxury Van.
- All Taxes and service fees.
EXCLUDING .
- Any tips to guide.
- Driver
or staff at hotels.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Drinks
with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical
services.
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