Seven Churches of Revelation & Cappadocia 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Day 1 | Arrival in Istanbul – Çanakkale (Lunch & Dinner)

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet your professional English-speaking guide and begin your unforgettable biblical journey through Türkiye.

Our first visit is a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia along one of the world's most famous waterways. During the cruise, admire magnificent Ottoman palaces, historic fortresses, elegant waterfront mansions, and the iconic Bosphorus bridges.

After the cruise, visit the colorful Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market), built in the 17th century. Browse its vibrant shops offering spices, saffron, Turkish delight, herbal teas, dried fruits, perfumes, nuts, pashminas, and many traditional Turkish products.

After lunch, depart for Çanakkale, crossing the historic Dardanelles Strait.

Dinner and overnight in Çanakkale.

Day 2 | Çanakkale – Troy – Pergamon – Smyrna – Kuşadası (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, visit the legendary Ancient City of Troy, famous for Homer's Iliad and the legendary Trojan War.

Highlights include:

• The famous Wooden Trojan Horse
• Ancient city walls
• Archaeological remains spanning over 4,000 years

Continue to Pergamon, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world.

Visit:

• Acropolis
• Temple of Trajan
• Temple of Athena
• Ancient Library of Pergamon
• The steepest ancient theatre in Türkiye

Continue to Smyrna (Izmir), another of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation, where you will visit the remains associated with the early Christian community.

Drive to Kuşadası.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 | Ephesus – House of the Virgin Mary – Basilica of St. John (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Selçuk to visit the magnificent Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.

Highlights include:

• Library of Celsus
• Great Theatre
• Temple of Hadrian
• Marble Street
• Curetes Street
• Agora

Continue to the Basilica of St. John, built over the traditional burial place of St. John the Apostle, who is believed to have written his Gospel while living in Ephesus.

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The sanctuary was officially recognized as a pilgrimage site by Pope John XXIII, and later visited by Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI.

Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 4 | Thyatira – Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea – Pamukkale (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, begin your journey through four more of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

Thyatira

Visit the archaeological remains of ancient Thyatira, one of the early Christian communities addressed in the Book of Revelation.

Sardis

Explore Sardis, once the wealthy capital of the Lydian Kingdom and later one of the Seven Churches.

Highlights include:

• Ancient Synagogue
• Gymnasium
• Byzantine Church
• Temple of Artemis

Philadelphia

Continue to ancient Philadelphia, praised in the Book of Revelation for its faithfulness.

Laodicea

Visit the remarkable archaeological site of Laodicea.

Highlights include:

• Ancient Theatre
• Stadium
• Odeon
• Water Tower
• Churches
• Roman Streets

Drive to Pamukkale.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 | Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Cappadocia (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hierapolis.

Founded by the Kings of Pergamon, Hierapolis later became an important Christian center and the place where St. Philip the Apostle was martyred.

Visit:

• Roman Theatre
• Roman Baths
• Necropolis
• St. Philip's Martyrium
• White Travertine Terraces of Pamukkale

After lunch, continue to the magical region of Cappadocia.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 | Cappadocia (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience one of the world's most spectacular balloon flights over the breathtaking valleys of Cappadocia.

After breakfast, begin a full-day tour.

Visit:

Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground City

Explore one of the remarkable underground cities where thousands of early Christians sought refuge during times of persecution.

Continue to a traditional Turkish Carpet Cooperative, where you will learn about the ancient art of handwoven carpets.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum, featuring rock-cut churches decorated with beautifully preserved Byzantine frescoes.

Continue with visits to:

• Uçhisar Castle
• Pigeon Valley
• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
• Three Beauties
• Love Valley

Dinner and overnight.

Optional Turkish Night Show featuring traditional folk dances, belly dancing, live music, and local cuisine in a cave restaurant.

Day 7 | Cappadocia – Istanbul (Flight Included) (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.

Upon arrival, visit:

• Grand Bazaar
• Taksim Square
• Istiklal Avenue

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 | Byzantine & Ottoman Istanbul – Departure (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, discover Istanbul's greatest historical treasures.

Visit:

Topkapı Palace

Residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years.

Blue Mosque

One of the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture, famous for its six minarets and magnificent İznik tiles.

Hippodrome of Constantinople

See the:

• Obelisk of Theodosius
• Serpent Column
• German Fountain

Hagia Sophia

One of the greatest architectural masterpieces in history and an enduring symbol of Christianity and Islam.

After lunch, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight.

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