10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Saint Paul & Seven Churches Biblical Tour in Turkey

Welcome to Türkiye, where your unforgettable biblical journey begins. Upon your arrival at مطار إسطنبول (IST), our professional team will warmly welcome you and provide a comfortable private transfer to your carefully selected hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax after your international flight or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic streets of Istanbul before beginning your biblical adventure.

Arrival at Istanbul Airport ✈️
Meet & Greet by Our Team 🤝
Private Airport Transfer 🚐
Hotel Check-in 🏨
Free Time to Explore Istanbul ☕
Tour Briefing & Welcome Information 📖
Overnight in Istanbul 🌃

After breakfast, discover the rich Christian heritage and imperial history of اسطنبول, once known as Constantinople. Visit the magnificent آيا صوفيا, one of Christianity's greatest architectural masterpieces, admire the beautiful المسجد الأزرق, explore the historic ميدان سباق الخيل, and visit the impressive قصر طوب قابي, home to the Ottoman Sultans. Complete the day with free time at the colorful البازار الكبير, one of the world's oldest covered markets.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Visit Hagia Sophia ⛪
Blue Mosque 🕌
Hippodrome 🏛️
Topkapi Palace 👑
Grand Bazaar 🛍️
Lunch at a Local Restaurant 🍽️
Overnight in Istanbul 🌃

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your included domestic flight to كابادوكيا, one of the world's most extraordinary landscapes and an important refuge for early Christians. Explore the famous Göreme Open-Air Museum, admire the spectacular fairy chimneys of Pasabag, visit the pottery town of أفانوس, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from قلعة أوشيسار before checking into your cave hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Transfer to Istanbul Airport 🚐
Domestic Flight to Cappadocia ✈️
Göreme Open-Air Museum ⛪
Pasabag (Monks Valley) 🏜️
Avanos Pottery Town 🏺
Uchisar Castle 🏰
Overnight in Cappadocia 🌃

Start your day with an optional Hot Air Balloon Flight over the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia, offering unforgettable panoramic views at sunrise. After breakfast, continue your biblical journey with a visit to the remarkable مدينة كايماكلي تحت الأرض, where early Christians sought refuge during times of persecution. Explore the impressive دير سليمة, the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, before enjoying a scenic private transfer to Konya (Ancient Iconium), one of the most significant cities visited by Saint Paul during his first missionary journey. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and prepare to continue exploring the footsteps of early Christianity the following day.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight 🎈
Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Kaymaklı Underground City 🏛️
Selime Monastery ⛪
Private Transfer to Konya (Ancient Iconium) 🚐
Hotel Check-in 🏨
Overnight in Konya 🌃

After breakfast, begin exploring Ancient Iconium (Konya), one of the most important cities visited by Saint Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey, as described in the Book of Acts. Learn about the early Christian community established here before continuing to Pisidian Antioch (Yalvaç), where Saint Paul delivered one of his most significant sermons and played a key role in spreading Christianity throughout Asia Minor. After exploring this remarkable biblical site, continue your journey through the beautiful Anatolian countryside to باموكالي, where you'll check into your hotel for the evening.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Visit Ancient Iconium (Konya) ✝️
Follow the Footsteps of Saint Paul 📖
Explore Pisidian Antioch 🏛️
Lunch at a Local Restaurant 🍽️
Private Transfer to Pamukkale 🚐
Hotel Check-in 🏨
Overnight in Pamukkale 🌃

After breakfast, continue your biblical pilgrimage with a visit to Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, where the Apostle John recorded Christ's message to the early Christian community in the Book of Revelation. Continue to the magnificent ancient city of هيرابوليس, renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins, ancient theater, and early Christian significance. Conclude the day by walking barefoot across the world-famous Pamukkale Travertines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its dazzling white mineral terraces and thermal waters. After the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Pamukkale.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Visit Laodicea (Seven Churches of Revelation) ⛪
Explore Hierapolis Ancient City 🏛️
Walk on the Pamukkale Travertines ♨️
Lunch at a Local Restaurant 🍽️
Free Time for Photos 📸
Overnight in Pamukkale 🌃

After breakfast, depart for أفسس, one of the most important biblical cities in the world and home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Walk along its remarkably preserved marble streets and discover iconic landmarks, including the Great Theatre, where the Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians. Continue to the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Conclude your day at the Basilica of St. John, built over the traditional burial site of the Apostle John, before returning to your hotel in Kuşadası.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Explore Ancient Ephesus 🏛️
Great Theatre of Ephesus ✝️
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary 🙏
Visit the Basilica of St. John ⛪
Lunch at a Local Restaurant 🍽️
Transfer to Kuşadası 🚐
Overnight in Kuşadası 🌊

After breakfast, continue your biblical journey by visiting three more of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Begin in Smyrna (modern-day İzmir), one of the few churches praised for its faithfulness despite persecution. Continue to Sardis, once the prosperous capital of the ancient Lydian Kingdom, where the early Christian church received a powerful message in the Book of Revelation. Your final stop is Philadelphia (modern Alaşehir), the church commended for remaining faithful and steadfast. After completing today's inspiring pilgrimage, return to your hotel in Kuşadası.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Visit Smyrna (Seven Churches of Revelation) ⛪
Explore Ancient Sardis 🏛️
Visit Philadelphia (Alaşehir) ✝️
Lunch at a Local Restaurant 🍽️
Scenic Drive Through Western Anatolia 🚐
Overnight in Kuşadası 🌊

After breakfast, continue your pilgrimage with a visit to Pergamon (Pergamum), one of the most influential Seven Churches of Revelation and home to the impressive Acropolis overlooking the ancient city. Explore its remarkable archaeological remains before continuing to Thyatira (modern Akhisar), where the early Christian community received Christ's message recorded in the Book of Revelation. After completing your journey through all Seven Churches of Revelation, transfer to İzmir Airport for your included domestic flight to اسطنبول. Upon arrival, meet our representative and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Visit Pergamon (Seven Churches of Revelation) ⛪
Explore the Ancient Acropolis of Pergamon 🏛️
Visit Thyatira (Akhisar) ✝️
Lunch at a Local Restaurant 🍽️
Transfer to İzmir Airport 🚐
Domestic Flight to Istanbul ✈️
Private Airport Transfer 🚐
Overnight in Istanbul 🌃

After breakfast, it's time to conclude your unforgettable biblical journey through Turkey. At the scheduled time, enjoy a comfortable private airport transfer to مطار إسطنبول (IST) for your international departure. Depart with lasting memories of walking in the footsteps of Saint Paul, visiting the Seven Churches of Revelation, and experiencing some of Christianity's most significant historical and spiritual landmarks.

Breakfast at Hotel 🍳
Hotel Check-out 🧳
Private Airport Transfer 🚐
Arrival at Istanbul Airport ✈️
International Departure 🌍
End of Services ❤️