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7 CHURCHES CAPPADOCIA 2024

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Tour Length 9 days
Destinations Canakkale, Izmir, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Bolu
Trip Starts Istanbul
Operated In English
Age Requirement 2-90 yrs
Trip Ends Istanbul
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ITINERARY

Welcome to Türkiye!

Arrive in Istanbul Airport and meet with your English-speaking guide by

8:00 a.m local time. Then, we will depart for Canakkale (320 km/4 hr).

After having lunch; we will stop for taking photos of Wooden Horse of Troy

which also called as "Hollywood horse of Troy". After shooting the movie

starring Brad Pitt; they sent the wooden horse to Çanakkale as a thankful

gift.

After photo stop; will proceed to hotel for dinner and rest.

MEALS : Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel ; we will drive to Bergama (250 km/3 hrs) is our first stop for 7 Churches of Revelation called as Pergamum (Revelation

2:12-17); which was described as the church that compromises its beliefs.

Upon arrival, we will visit Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural

Landscape is the site of a magnificent acropolis situated atop a high hill

overlooking the modern town of Bergama. It is listed on UNESCO World

Heritage List. After visit, we will have lunch at local restaurant and then, move to Akhisar (83 km/approx. 1hr)to visit Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29). The Church of Thyatira was told to persist in their beliefs, despite the lack of a strong church in the city which was described as the church that follows false prophets. Move to Izmir (105km/approx 2hr). Later we will visit Ancient Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) Agora Ancient City. It was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. After visit; proceed to hotel for dinner and rest.

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) where St John lived. Because Ephesus was an important Roman city, the Church congregation here is believed to have been quite strong, with Christianity eventually becoming the city’s chief religion. After that, proceed to the Basilica of St. John. After John was exiled to Patmos, it is believed that he came back to Ephesus before his death and passed his last years around Ayasuluk Hills. In the 6th century, Emperor Justinian (527-65 AD) believed that a tomb dating from the 300s was John's, so he built a magnificent church on the site dedicated to the saint. Today’s last visit will be to The House of Virgin Mary. It is believed that the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, supposedly spent the last years of her life in this house. Before go to hotel ; we will stop at the Leather Factory Outlet for fashion show and then proceed to hotel for dinner and rest. 

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

SHOPPING : Leather Factory Outlet for Fashion Show

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Sardis (145 km/approx. 3 hr). Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) was one of the wealthiest Roman cities in the area. Home to a significant Jewish population, Sardis was a bustling city important to the growth of the Church in the area. Then we will proceed to Philadelphia (50 km/approx. 1hr). Philadelphia(Revelation 3:7-13) was a thriving city under Roman rule. Modern-days' Alasehir (God’s City) is a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church. Artifacts from Alasehir’s colorful past are found throughout the city. After having lunch; we will depart for Laodicea (97 km/approx. 2 hr). Laodicea (Rev. 3: 14-22) was, in ancient times, a key city in the area. Important for trade and as an important Christian site. We will visit Cotton Castle and Hierapolis Ancient City. Pamukkale, meaning cotton castle in Turkish, is a World Heritage site that contains hot springs and travertine terraces of calcium bicarbonate minerals left by the flowing water. There, you may also visit Hierapolis Ancient City with a Great Theatre; city walds and unique Necropolis , the biggest cemetery of Anatolia with 1,200 graves. Proceed to hotel for dinner and rest.

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Cappadocia (650 km/approx. 8 hr). From Aegean coast; we will proceed to Central Anatolia. After having lunch in a local restaurant on the way, we will have a photo stop by Sultanhani Caravansarai; which refers to "Camel hotel" in old days on the Silk Road. It is a historical caravanserai that draws attention to its stonemasonry. Upon arrival to hotel; we will have dinner and rest.

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

OPTIONAL TOURS : Turkish Night Show in a Cave Restaurant with Unlimited Alcohol Drinks

After breakfast at the hotel, we will start our tour with Goreme

Open Air Museum where you can enjoy the complex with finest rock-out churches and beautiful frescos.

The tour will continue by visiting one of the Underground City. Ensuring

the security of the inhabitants is the main reason for the construction of

the cities under the ground. We will have a chance the see where the

people have lived during the wars, and natural disasters.

We will visit the famous Carpet Weaving Center where you can see the

ladies reflecting cultural richness of Anatolia to the motifs and helping

their family economy.

After the tour, we will have photo stops in Pigeon Valley which is named

after pigeon nests carved into rocks, Devrent Valley or Imagination Valley

which is famous for its Camel Rock, and photo stop by Uchisar Castle

which is the biggest fairy chimney seen from all over Cappadocia.

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

OPTIONAL TOURS : OPTIONAL TOUR : Hot-air Balloon Ride Jeep Safari at Sunset

SHOPPING : Carpet Weaving Center

After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Avanos to visit the Pottery Workshop where you can learn how to make pottery which is a traditional

art in Cappadocia for more than 4000 years.

We will depart for Salt Lake (190km/ 2 hr). The Salt Lake is the second

largest lake of Türkiye and when you visit here at the end of summer

season; you may witness wonderful views across this endless whiteness.

After that, we will drive to Bolu (190 km/approx 2hr) and dinner at hotel and rest.

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

SHOPPING : Pottery

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Istanbul (257 km/approx 4 hr).

Upon arrival; our Old Town Tour will start at "Sultan Ahmet Square"

where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

We start visiting the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Previously, it was a

circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital

of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is still possible to see Obelisk(Egyptian

Column); Serpentine Column; Constantine Column and German

Fountain in this area which is used to be held for sportive events (chariot

races, athletics) and political activities of the old city.

Later on continue to visit Blue Mosque(Sultan Ahmet Mosque); famous

with its’ blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built under the name of Sultan Ahmet I.

After having lunch in a local restaurant; we will visit Hagia Sophia

(Ayasofya)Grand Mosque, one of the greatest marvels of architecture,

constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian and

converted into the mosque by Ottomans and museum at the time of

Turkish Republic until few years back.

Then; we will visit Topkapı Palace, which used to be a residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Holy Relic Section;

(belonging of prophet Muhammed); kitchen section with

Chinese/Japanese porcelains , armour and guns section, etc.

After having dinner in a local restaurant; we will proceed to hotel and rest.

MEALS : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Eminonu where we will

get on the Bosphorus Cruise.  During the tour, you will have the chance to see both the European Side and the Asian Side of Istanbul. On the

European Side, you will see many historical monuments and buildings

such as; Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress. On the Asian Side of Istanbul and see Kucuksu Palace which was built in the 19th century and used as a hunting lodge by the Ottoman Empire along with the Beylerbeyi Palace which was a summer palace for royal family. We will walk to the Spice Bazaar from port which is one of the oldestcovered bazaars in Istanbul. Today, inside the bazaar you can find spices, dried fruits, cheeses, sausages, jams, nuts and seeds, Turkish Delight, souvenirs, and more. Later, transfer to Istikal Street & Taksim; the most popular shopping area of Istanbul. Enjoy free time for shopping and dinner will be by own arrangement during free time where you may find all local street foods;

kebabs; international cuising through the lively streets of Taksim.

After meeting at Taksim Square; we will drive to airport for our flight back home.

MEALS : Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED
ACCOMODATION
  • 8 Overnight stay in 4* & 5* Hotels
ENTRY FEES
  • All entry fees to the sites & museums
GUIDE
  • English-speaking professional tour guide through the tour
MEALS
  • Daily meals where indicated
OTHER
  • Service charges & local taxes
TRANSPORT
  • Transportation by A/C deluxe vehicle
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Domestic & International Flight tickets
  • Drinks with the meals
  • All personal expenses
  • Porter at the airport and hotels
  • Tips To The Guide And To The Driver
CANCELLATION POLICIES

Between 1 and 3 day before the start of the tour 100% will be charged.

Between 4 and 7 day before the start of the tour 50% will be charged.

Between 8 and 15 day before the start of the tour 20% will be charged.

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