10 Day Bible Tour Turkey

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax and settle in before beginning your tour. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

• Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and accompany you on an engaging tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City.
• Begin at the Byzantine Hippodrome, where emperors once hosted grand public events.
• Next, visit the magnificent Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), renowned for its stunning blue tiles and detailed design.
• Then, explore the grand Topkapi Palace, the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, filled with rich history and impressive architecture.
• Admire the architectural wonder of Hagia Sophia, once the largest Orthodox cathedral in the world, now a museum/mosque showcasing its incredible history.
• Finally, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, the world’s oldest and largest covered market, full of unique treasures.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

• Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you on another captivating walking tour of Istanbul.
• Start with a visit to the Archaeology Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts.
• Next, explore the Basilica Cistern, the largest surviving Byzantine cistern in Istanbul, with its impressive columns and serene atmosphere.
• Then, enjoy a scenic Bosphorus boat trip, where you’ll see Istanbul’s iconic bridges, the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, the Anadolu and Rumeli fortresses, and beautiful waterfront houses along the strait.
• Finish your day with a visit to the Spice Market, a 17th-century market that once served as the heart of the city's spice trade.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

• Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
• Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be greeted by your guide and continue directly to your sightseeing tour.
• The day’s tour includes a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique and imaginative rock formations.
• Next, explore Pasabag, where you'll see some of the most remarkable examples of fairy chimneys.
• Continue to Avanos, a town renowned for its traditional handmade pottery, where you can observe the craft in action.
• Finish the day at the Goreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ancient churches and frescoes carved into volcanic rock.
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

• Start your day with an optional early morning hot-air balloon ride, offering stunning aerial views of Cappadocia’s unique landscape.
• Then, embark on a full day tour of Cappadocia, beginning with a visit to Kaymakli Underground City, one of the most fascinating and well-preserved examples among the 36 underground cities in the region.
• Next, head to Uchisar, the highest point in Cappadocia, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
• Continue to Pigeon Valley, named for its ancient pigeon houses carved into the rocks.
• Finally, explore Cavusin, one of the oldest settlements in the region, known for its historical rock-cut dwellings.
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

• You will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir.
• Upon arrival in Izmir, you will meet your guide and driver and start your Seven Churches of Revelation Tour.
• We will first visit Smyrna, known as “the Suffering Church.” Here, we reflect on the words from Revelation 2:10: “Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days.”

Smyrna is also the home of the great 2nd-century bishop, Polycarp, who was martyred at the age of 85, burned alive for his unwavering faith.

• Next, we will travel to Pergamum, known as “the Compromising Church.” Revelation 2:12-16 describes this city as “where Satan’s seat is,” referring to the altar of Zeus, a symbol of the city’s deep ties to idolatry.
• Our final stop is Thyatira, known as “the Adulterous Church,” which, as mentioned in Revelation, tolerated false prophets, including Jezebel (Rev. 2:18-29).
• After exploring the ruins of Thyatira, we will proeed to Sardes for an overnight stay.

• We begin the day with a visit to Sardis, referred to as “the Dead Church.” In Revelation 3:1-6, Jesus says to the church, “I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead.” Here, we reflect on the church's spiritual decline, appearing alive while being spiritually dead.
• Our next stop is Philadelphia, known as “the Faithful Church,” which stands as an example of enduring faith.
• We will also visit Laodicea, the church criticized for being lukewarm—“You are neither cold nor hot” (Rev. 3:15). Laodicea was chastised for its spiritual indifference, as it had become too comfortable, blending pagan practices with Christian beliefs.
• After exploring this significant site, we will stay overnight in the town of Pamukkale.

• Today we will explore Pamukkale, famous for its stunning white terraces formed by the thermal waters that have flowed down the mountainside for centuries.

• Nearby is Hierapolis, an ancient city known for its vast necropolis, Roman theater, and for being the place where St. Philip was martyred and buried.

• From Hierapolis, we head to Collossae. Althougg an unexcavated mound, it is a significant biblical site, because the Book of Colossians was adressed to the church here (Col 1:2), and it is also the place where Philemon lived.-

• After the tour, we will proceed to Kusadasi for an overnight stay.

• Today, we will visit Ephesus, known as “the Loveless Church,” the most significant of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation.

In Revelation 2:4, Jesus says, “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.”

Ephesus was criticized for losing its passion and devotion.

• We will also explore the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where she spent her final years.
• Finally, we will visit the Basilica of St. John, also known as the Church of St. John the Theologian, an important site dedicated to the apostle who is thought to be buried here.
• After the tour transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul.
• Arriving at Istanbul; transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Istanbul

• After a journey filled with unforgettable sights, rich history and cultural experiences, it's time to say goodbye. You’ll return home with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for the heritage of Turkey.