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.
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
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