Istanbul Trip Overview
This is an 8 days biblical package combined with Istanbul, Alexandria Troas, Troy, Assos, and Seven Churches of Revelation. Walk on the 1st century roman road where Paul actually walked on his missionary journey. Discover the meanings of the letters in revelation by observing the actual places. Find out Ancient Christian Traditions of early congregations from your Bible Oriented Guide. Visit the treasures of Istanbul and learn history about Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. Enjoy typical Turkish food in local restaurants. Experience shopping with locals in Grand Bazaar. Luxury transportation, bible-oriented guide, 4* accommodation provided.
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Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
This is an 8 days biblical package combined with Istanbul, Alexandria Troas, Troy, Assos, and Seven Churches of Revelation. Walk on the 1st century roman road where Paul actually walked on his missionary journey. Discover the meanings of the letters in revelation by observing the actual places. Find out Ancient Christian Traditions of early congregations from your Bible Oriented Guide. Visit the treasures of Istanbul and learn history about Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. Enjoy typical Turkish food in local restaurants. Experience shopping with locals in Grand Bazaar. Luxury transportation, bible-oriented guide, 4* accommodation provided.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Pass By: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Celal Sultan Hotel
Day 2: City Highlights Tour
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
St. Sophia (The Church of Divine Wisdom) One of the greatest marvels of architecture, Hagia Sophia was founded as a basilica in the 6th century. Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years; it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Its a former center of sportive events (chariot races for example) and political activities of the old city. Continue to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chora Museum, Kariye Mahallesi, Kariye Camii Sokak, No: 18 EdirnekapI Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkey
the old church of St. Savior in Chora treasuring the marvelous mosaics and frescoes that represent scenes drawn from, the cycle of the life of the Virgin and of Christ that have been restored under the guidance of the Byzantine Institute of Boston.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Celal Sultan Hotel
Day 3: Istanbul – Troy – Canakkale (Gallipoli)
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
visit the remains of the legendary ancient city of Troy. There you see magnificent remains of the great walls of Troy as told by Homer and a wooden replica of the wooden horse
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Buyuk Truva Hotel (4*)
Day 4: Alexandria Troas – Assos – Pergamum
Stop At: Alexandria Troas Antik Kenti, Dalyan Koyu, Ezine Turkey
where Paul preached in his missionary journey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Assos Antik Liman, Assos Turkey
Then continue to the ancient city of Assos, along the way you will have chance to see and walk on the 1st century roman road where Paul actually walked on his missionary journey. Upon arrival to Assos visit the gorgeous ancient remains of the fortification walls and see the only standing doric-ordered temple of Athena.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Acropolis Guest House
Day 5: Pergamum – Thyatira – Smyrna (Izmir)
Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, the Temple of Trajan, and the third biggest Library of antiquity.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu), Adjacent to the second otogar, Bergama Turkey
Later visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akhisar, Akhisar, Manisa Province
now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Upon driving to Izmir before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Park Inn by Radisson
Day 6: Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea
Stop At: Sardis (Sardes), Belediye Cd. No:124 Sart, Salihli 45300 Turkey
There you see the remains of Sardis such as gorgeous restored gymnasium and the Synagogue
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alaşehir, Manisa, Turkey
There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
actually, Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites,There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli – Pamukkale, Denizli Turkey
There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Colossae Hotel (4*)
Day 7: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St John
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
where she spent her last days
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
where he wrote his gospel
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Efe Boutique Hotel
Day 8: Departure Day
Pass By: Dokuz Eylül, Adnan Menderes Havaalanı VIP Otoparkı, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Izmir Airport for your next destination. End of the service.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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