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Private Turkey Highlight Tour With Seven Churches of Revelation
Product code 251829P10
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Available from Jun 1, 2020
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Private Turkey Highlight Tour With Seven Churches of Revelation
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Duration
216 hours
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Mobile Only
Languages
English
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Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
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Private Turkey Highlight Tour With Seven Churches of Revelation





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Duration
216 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Why Travelers Love This
Our tour commences in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where travelers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the historical wonders of Hagia Sophia and other iconic landmarks. From there, we embark on a captivating journey through the Aegean region, visiting the Seven Churches of Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Laodicea, Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamon. These sacred sites hold immense historical and spiritual significance, allowing participants to connect with the early foundations of Christianity. In addition to the Seven Churches, our itinerary includes an exploration of popular destinations such as Pamukkale, Kusadasi, and Ephesus, where travelers can witness the magnificence of ancient ruins and experience the timeless beauty of these regions. Furthermore, we extend the tour to encompass the majestic cities of Istanbul and Cappadocia, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the rich history, culture, and natural wonders of Turkey.
Overview
Our tour commences in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where travelers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the historical wonders of Hagia Sophia and other iconic landmarks. From there, we embark on a captivating journey through the Aegean region, visiting the Seven Churches of Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Laodicea, Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamon. These sacred sites hold immense historical and spiritual significance, allowing participants to connect with the early foundations of Christianity. In addition to the Seven Churches, our itinerary includes an exploration of popular destinations such as Pamukkale, Kusadasi, and Ephesus, where travelers can witness the magnificence of ancient ruins and experience the timeless beauty of these regions. Furthermore, we extend the tour to encompass the majestic cities of Istanbul and Cappadocia, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the rich history, culture, and natural wonders of Turkey.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Comfortable accommodation
Travel health insurance
Professional Tour Guide throughout the tour
Breakfast
Not included
International and domestic flights
Lunch and dinner
Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia
Swimming in Cleopatra pool in Hierapolis
Expenses out of itinerary (HAB and etc.)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Welcome and Enjoy Istanbul
8 hours
Welcome and Enjoy Istanbul
We welcome you at Istanbul Airport (IST) in the early morning. Then, drive to Istanbul city center. Have a nice breakfast at a local cafe. Then, move to Taksim Square. Walk along popular Istiklal Street. Visit St. Antuan Church. Then. Move to Galata Tower. Discover the Galata area and enjoy amazing terrace view of Istanbul from the tower. Afterward, take historical Finike from Galata to Karakoy. Stop by Historical Karaköy Güllüoğlu Baklavacısı to taste popular baklava in Karaköy and see authentic streets of Karakoy. Then, move to Galata Bridge and Karakoy. Afterwards, take a Bosphorus boat tour from Eminönü (Shared boat-Not private boat). See the magnificent architecture of Istanbul from different views. See Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Anatolia Fortress and Maiden’s Tower, discovering both European and Asian sides of Istanbul during our boat tour. After boat tour, check in hotel and have rest.
Discover Old City Istanbul
8 hoursAdmission included
Discover Old City Istanbul
Let’s discover old city Istanbul, the heart of history, culture, and entertainment! Starting at Hippodrome, let’s visit Blue Mosque, then move to Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Then, let's deepen our exploration with Basilica Cistern and then Istanbul Archeological Museum. Finally, visit the ancient Grand Bazaar for shopping and see its beautiful art. Then, drive to Pergamon.
Discover Old City Istanbul
1 minutesAdmission included
Discover Old City Istanbul
Visit Blue Mosque
Discover Old City Istanbul
2 hoursAdmission included
Discover Old City Istanbul
The palace complex is located on the Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu), a promontory overlooking the Golden Horn, where the Bosphorus Strait meets the Marmara Sea. The terrain is hilly and the palace itself is located at one of the highest points close to the sea. During Greek and Byzantine times, the acropolis of the ancient Greek city of Byzantion stood here
Discover Old City Istanbul
1 hourAdmission included
Discover Old City Istanbul
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica (Greek: Βασιλική Κινστέρνα, Turkish: Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Yerebatan Saray, "Subterranean Cistern" or "Subterranean Palace"), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey
Discover Old City Istanbul
2 hoursAdmission included
Discover Old City Istanbul
The Istanbul Archaeology Museums (Turkish: İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri) are a group of three archaeological museums located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums consists of three museums: Archaeological Museum (in the main building) Museum of the Ancient Orient Museum of Islamic Art (in the Tiled Kiosk).
Thyatira-Pergamon-Symrna
2 minutesAdmission included
Thyatira-Pergamon-Symrna
During the Hellenistic period, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon in 281–133 BC under the Attalid dynasty, transforming it into one of the significant cultural centers of the Greek world. Many remains of its monuments can still be seen, especially the Pergamon Altar's masterpiece. Pergamon was the northernmost of the seven churches of Asia cited in the New Testament Book of Revelation.
Thyatira-Pergamon-Symrna
1 hour
Thyatira-Pergamon-Symrna
Thyateira (also Thyatira; Ancient Greek: Θυάτειρα) was the name of an ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, now the modern Turkish city of Akhisar ("white castle"), Manisa Province. The name is probably Lydian. It lies in the far west of Turkey, south of Istanbul, and almost due east of Athens. It is about 50 miles (80 km) from the Aegean Sea.
Thyatira-Pergamon-Symrna
1 hour
Thyatira-Pergamon-Symrna
Smyrna was a Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. The name of the city since about 1930 is İzmir. we drive to Smyrna (Izmir) Antic City to visit Church of Smyrna and discover ancient city. Ancient Smyrna, was the one of the seven Christian churches in Asia Minor to which St. John the Divine wrote. Visit the Church of St. POLICARP which is the oldest church in ancient Smyrna, it symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse.
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
1 hourAdmission included
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
In the morning, visit Kusadasi Marina, Pigeon Island and Kusadasi castle.
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
1 hourAdmission included
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
Then, let’s first visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her final years.
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
3 hoursAdmission included
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
Then, visit ancient city of Ephesus which was the Roman Capital. It is located opposite the island of Samos and it is the closest of Revelation's seven churches to the island of Patmos where the apostle John wrote the book of Revelation. See various UNESCO listed ruins such as Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and the Great Theatre, Public Latrines and Roman Baths. Have a walk through grand Arcadian Avenue and hang around Agora. Then, visit also the Church of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
1 hourAdmission included
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
Then, visit Selcuk Castle and Selcuk Archeological Museum, and. Stop by Temple of Artemis.
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
1 hourAdmission included
Kusadasi-Ephesus-Sirince
visit to Sirince Village in Selcuk. Visit traditional historical Sirince Houses. Stop by local market in Sirince.
Sardis- Philadelphia-Laodicea
2 hoursAdmission included
Sardis- Philadelphia-Laodicea
In the morning, we will move to Salihli, to the another Seven Churches, Sardis, which is presently called Sart. It was the capital of the ancient Lydian Kingdom of the 6th century BC and was portrayed as a dying church. We discover the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which later became a Byzantine Church. We will also cover some ancient Lydian houses, the gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue.
Sardis- Philadelphia-Laodicea
2 hoursAdmission included
Sardis- Philadelphia-Laodicea
Then, we will move to another Seven Church, Philadelphia, which is presently called Alasehir. It is the only church not censured. We see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick and some 11th-century frescoes
Sardis- Philadelphia-Laodicea
2 minutesAdmission included
Sardis- Philadelphia-Laodicea
Then, drive to Pamukkale. Visit Laodicea ancient city. Visit another Seven Churches in Asia Minor in Laodicea. We will visit the ancient theater, the remains of the basilica and ancient stone water pipes. We will also cover the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the Necropolis. Then, move to Pamukkale.
Relax in Pamukkale
3 hoursAdmission included
Relax in Pamukkale
It’s time to relax in Pamukkale! Pamukkale has both historical and natural beauties! Let's have relax in thermal pools and cool down with calcium rich mineral springs around Pamukkale Travertines.
Relax in Pamukkale
1 hourAdmission included
Relax in Pamukkale
Then, explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and visit Cleopatra Polls (Swimming is optional and extra).
Relax in Pamukkale
1 hourAdmission included
Relax in Pamukkale
visit Cleopatra Polls
Relax in Pamukkale
2 hoursAdmission included
Relax in Pamukkale
Let's also visit Amphitheatre which is full of history. The therapeutic waters were known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. In Hierapolis, we will also visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian.
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
In the morning, drive to Cappadocia. On our way, stop by Sulhanhani Kervansaray
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
Visit Selime ancient city
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
Let’s explore Ihlara Valley. Explore natural beauty and ancient sites in Ihlara Valley which is about 14 km. Walk along the Valley near Melendiz River and stop by ancient cave churches and historical destinations.
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
2 hoursAdmission included
Explore Underground Cities, Cappadocia
Explore Kaymakli / Derinkuyu Underground Cities which were built because of mandatory situations with magnificent building arts
Explore Cappadocia
2 hours
Explore Cappadocia
Take hot air balloon tour very early morning (Optional). Enjoy a magnificent balloon tour over Cappadocia! See the beautiful views of hot air balloons over fairy chimneys and discover amazing rock formations of valleys all around Cappadocia.
Explore Cappadocia
2 hoursAdmission included
Explore Cappadocia
Visit Openair Göreme Museum where monastery, church, chapel, etc. exist.
Explore Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Explore Cappadocia
It's time to visit Paşabağ and Zelve Open Air Museums to see the Fairy Chimneys closely.
Explore Cappadocia
2 hoursAdmission included
Explore Cappadocia
Then, drive to Avanos. Walk along Kizilirmak river. Involve in historical pottery making workshop in Avanos. Then, visit Urgup Three Beautifuls. Afterwards, stop by Güvercinlik Valley and visit Uçhisar Castle. Enjoy panoramic view of Cappadocia from the top of castle. Enjoy beautiful sunset of Cappadocia
Transfer to Airport
1 hour
Transfer to Airport
It’s time to go back home! We will transfer to Ankara Airport. Have a nice flight!
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
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