Tour Style:Private

15-Day Biblical & Historical Turkey Tour

Istanbul • Ankara • Cappadocia • Tarsus • Hatay • Antalya • Pamukkale • Ephesus • Izmir • Pergamon • Nicea

Explore the sacred Christian heritage and historical landmarks of Turkey on this 15-day fully guided pilgrimage tour. Walk in the footsteps of early Christians, visit ancient churches, biblical cities, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Perfect for pilgrims, history enthusiasts, and cultural explorers.

🗓️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul – Arrival

• Arrival at Istanbul Airport

• Transfer to hotel and check-in

• Evening at leisure

Day 2: Istanbul Church Tour

• Explore historic churches of Istanbul

• Hagia Sophia, St. Anthony of Padua, Hagia Irene

• Walk through Sultanahmet and Beyoğlu districts

Day 3: Ankara City Tour

• Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

• Explore Roman-era ruins and historic churches

Day 4: Ankara → Cappadocia

• Transfer to Cappadocia (by vehicle or flight)

• Orientation tour: Göreme, Uchisar Castle

Day 5: Cappadocia Full-Day Tour

• Göreme Open-Air Museum

• Fairy chimneys, Love Valley, Pasabag & Devrent Valley

• Optional sunrise hot air balloon

Day 6: Tarsus → Hatay

• St. Paul’s Church in Tarsus

• Explore Roman streets and historic sites in Hatay

Day 7: Antakya → Antioch → Mersin

• Visit ancient Antioch, mosaics, and early Christian sites

• Transfer to Mersin

Day 8: Anamur → Antalya

• Scenic coastal drive

• Explore historic sites in Anamur

• Arrive in Antalya

Day 9: Antalya – Side / Perge & Aspendos

• Perge ancient city & Roman theater

• Aspendos Roman theater

• Side ancient city & harbor

Day 10: Pamukkale City Tour

• Hierapolis ancient city & Roman theater

• Pamukkale thermal terraces

Day 11: Philadelphia → Sardes → Kuşadası

• Visit Philadelphia (Alaşehir) & Sardes

• Arrival in Kuşadası

Day 12: Ephesus → Şirince Village → Kuşadası

• Ephesus: Celsus Library, Great Theater, House of Virgin Mary

• Şirince Village: local wine tasting & cultural experience

Day 13: Izmir (Smyrna) → Pergamon

• Explore Smyrna ruins

• Pergamon: Acropolis, Asclepion, Red Basilica

Day 14: Nicea → Istanbul

• Visit Nicea (Iznik) and Hagia Sophia of Nicea

• Transfer back to Istanbul

Day 15: Istanbul – End of Tour

• Breakfast at hotel

• Transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure

📦 What’s Included

• Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Daily breakfast and selected meals

• All transportation (bus, domestic flights, transfers)

• All activities and entrance fees listed in itinerary

❌ Excluded

• International flights

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses