Turkey Highlight Tour with Seven Churches

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9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

10 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 85 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Istanbul, Turkey

Ankara, Turkey

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Highlights

Enjoy a unique blend of Turkey's history and culture

Explore the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture

Visit Turkey’s major sites such as Sardis, Thyatira, Philadelphia and more

Itinerary

Looking for a journey that fuses faith, history, and vibrant culture? The Turkey Highlight Tour with Seven Churches delivers just that. Over eight days, uncover Istanbul’s Byzantine masterpieces and trace the footsteps of early Christianity through the legendary Seven Churches of Revelation—Sardis, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Thyatira, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Smyrna. With expert guides leading you through ancient ruins and spiritual landmarks, you’ll also savor the sights and flavors of modern Turkey. The tour’s unique selling point is its rare focus on both religious history and living culture, making it an enriching adventure for young adults and seniors alike.

day 1Arrival

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will welcome you and drive you to Istanbul city center. After a nice breakfast at a local café, we will head to Taksim Square and walk along popular Istiklal Street. Then, we will visit St. Antuan Church and Galata Tower. You can enjoy spectacular terrace view of Istanbul from the tower.
Then, we take the historical Finike from Galata to Karakoy. We will stop by historical Karaköy Güllüoğlu Baklavacısı to taste popular baklava in Karaköy and see its authentic streets. From there, we head to Galata Bridge and Karakoy. After that, we take a Bosphorus boat tour from Eminönü (Shared boat-Not private boat). Enjoy the magnificent architecture of Istanbul along with famous landmarks such as the 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 the boat tour, our representative will drop you off at your hotel in Istanbul for overnight stay.

Meals

Breakfast

day 2Old City Istanbul

day 3Thyatira – Pergamon – Symrna

day 4Kusadasi – Ephesus – Sirince

day 5Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea

day 6Leisure day in Pamukkale

day 7Explore Underground Cities

day 8Explore Cappadocia

day 9Transfer to Airport

What's Included

8 Breakfasts

Comfortable accommodation

Professional Tour Guide throughout the tour

Private VIP transportation

All transfers including airport pick up/drop

What's Excluded

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