8 Days Biblical Turkey

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

1. Pass by
   Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel.
   
   Optional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)

Day 2: City Highlights Tour

1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   St. Sophia (The Church of Divine Wisdom) One of the greatest marvels of architecture, Hagia Sophia was founded as a basilica in the 6th century. Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years; it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
2. Hippodrome
   1h
   Its a former center of sportive events (chariot races for example) and political activities of the old city. Continue to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent.
3. Chora Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   the old church of St. Savior in Chora treasuring the marvelous mosaics and frescoes that represent scenes drawn from, the cycle of the life of the Virgin and of Christ that have been restored under the guidance of the Byzantine Institute of Boston.
4. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures

Day 3: Istanbul - Troy – Canakkale (Gallipoli)

1. Istanbul
   3h
   Upon breakfast at the hotel meet your guide and drive to Canakkale.
2. Troy (Truva)
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   visit the remains of the legendary ancient city of Troy. There you see magnificent remains of the great walls of Troy as told by Homer and a wooden replica of the wooden horse
3. Canakkale
   30m
   After tour drive to your hotel in Canakkale and overnight

Day 4: Alexandria Troas - Assos - Pergamum

1. Canakkale
   2h
   Upon breakfast at the hotel meet your guide and drive to Alexandria Troas
2. Alexandria Troas Antik Kenti
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Alexandria Troas where Paul preached in his missionary journey.
3. Assos Antik Liman
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Then continue to the ancient city of Assos, along the way you will have chance to see and walk on the 1st century roman road where Paul actually walked on his missionary journey. Upon arrival to Assos visit the gorgeous ancient remains of the fortification walls and see the only standing doric-ordered temple of Athena.
4. Bergama
   2h
   Then we continue driving to Pergamum. Overnight in Pergamum

Day 5: Pergamum - Thyatira - Smyrna (Izmir)

1. Pergamon Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, the Temple of Trajan, and the third biggest Library of antiquity.
2. Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Later visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church).
3. Akhisar
   1h
   now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period.
4. Izmir
   1h
   Upon driving to Izmir before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia

Day 6: Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea

1. Sardis (Sardes)
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   There you see the remains of Sardis such as gorgeous restored gymnasium and the Synagogue
2. 1h
   There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes
3. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   actually, Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites,There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip
4. Laodicea
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures.

Day 7: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St John

1. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre.
2. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   where she spent her last days
3. Basilica of St. John
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   where he wrote his gospel
4. The Temple of Artemis
   1h
   one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Day 8: Departure Day

1. Pass by
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Izmir Airport for your next destination. End of the service.

Pickup details

Please share your arrıval flıght detaıls at the tıme of the bookıng.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.