Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel in the old city. There's a welcome package waiting for you with tour vouchers, a map, and tourist information. The rest of the day is open for settling in and exploring on your own schedule.
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul at leisure
- Day 2
Istanbul
Today's a full guided tour covering Istanbul's major sites. You'll start at the Hagia Sophia Mosque, then head to the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque with its distinctive Iznik tiles. The Grand Bazaar comes next, where you can wander through thousands of shops. After that, explore Topkapi Palace, the former Ottoman sultan residence (the Harem section isn't included). Breakfast and lunch are provided throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Visit Byzantine Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Tour Topkapi Palace
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Mosque Byzantine Hippodrome Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Topkapi Palace - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Your hotel picks you up in the morning for the drive to Istanbul airport. You'll catch a direct flight to Cappadocia, about an hour in the air. Once you land, a private car and driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring Cappadocia at your own pace. Breakfast is included before you head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Cappadocia at leisure
- Day 4
Cappadocia
There's an optional early morning hot air balloon ride available if you book it ahead of time, offering views across the valleys. After breakfast, you'll head out to Devrent and Pasabagi valleys to see the famous fairy chimneys. Next stop is Avanos pottery town where you can watch local potters working with traditional kick wheels. Following lunch, explore the Goreme Open Air Museum with its Byzantine cave churches and well-preserved frescoes. End the day at Uchisar Castle for panoramic views of the whole region. Breakfast and lunch are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys
- Pottery workshop tour in Avanos
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit Uchisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon tour
Landmarks/POIs Devrent Valley Pasabagi Valley Avanos Goreme Open Air Museum Uchisar Castle - Day 5
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you're transferred to Cappadocia airport for a flight to Izmir. Your guide meets you upon arrival, and you'll drive to visit St Polycarp Church first. From there, head to Pergamon to see the Acropolis, ancient Greek and Roman temples, and the impressive theatre built right into the hillside. Then continue to Kusadasi and check into your hotel, where dinner is waiting. Lunch and dinner are included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit St Polycarp Church in Izmir
- Visit Pergamon Acropolis
- View Greek and Roman temples in Pergamon
- View Pergamon theatre
Landmarks/POIs St Polycarp Church Pergamon Acropolis 
- Day 6
Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll drive to Selcuk to attend mass at the House of the Virgin Mary (only available on Sundays). This pilgrimage site welcomes visitors from all backgrounds. Then it's on to Ephesus, one of the most important cities in ancient Asia Minor, where you can see well-preserved theatres, fountains, and buildings. Finish at the Basilica of St John, thought to be where St. John the Apostle and evangelist was buried. All three meals are covered.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend mass at House of the Virgin Mary
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit Basilica of St John
Landmarks/POIs House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus Basilica of St John - Day 7
Pamukkale
You'll drive to Pamukkale to see the ancient city of Hierapolis and the famous white travertine terraces. Next, visit Laodicea in the Lycus River Valley. Check into your hotel in Pamukkale for the night. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient city of Hierapolis
- View Pamukkale travertines
- Visit Laodicea
Landmarks/POIs Hierapolis Pamukkale Travertines Laodicea 
- Day 8
Pamukkale to Istanbul
The day starts with a drive to Thyatira to explore ancient ruins there. Then continue to Sardis to see the historic church site. Next is ancient Philadelphia, known for its temples and worship centers. After that, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul, or you can arrange to continue exploring other Biblical sites in Turkey if you prefer. Breakfast and lunch are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Thyatira
- Visit Sardis
- Visit Philadelphia
Optional Activities
- Continue tour to explore other Biblical sites in Turkey
Landmarks/POIs Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia 
