Pergamum

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The New Testament book of Revelation refers to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor in Turkey. Discover the theological and social environment of ancient Biblical times as you travel the West Aegean. The tour encompasses all significant religious sites in addition to those with cultural and touristic importance. Explore the seven churches at the ancient cities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia (Lydia), and Laodicea on a round-trip journey from Istanbul to Izmir.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Explore the ancient city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Marvel at the spectacular 'Fairy Chimneys' of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>See the natural limestone cascades of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Wander through the famous archaeological site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the ancient city of Pergamum</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Flight to Izmir</h4><p>Travel to airport for Izmir flight reach the airport in Izmir. Our agent will meet you and transfer to hotel. See the Church of Saint. POLICARP, the first structure built in ancient Smyrna, which served as a symbol of the central location of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then, go to Alexander the Great's "Velvet Castle" to see the Izmir Bay.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Kusadası | Pergamon | Kusadasi</h4><p>See the Asclepion, Red Basilica, Acropolis, and Pergamon. Spend the night at Kusadas</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>Full day visit to the impressive remains of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John. Spend the night at Kusadas</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Kusadası | Sardes | Philadelphia | Pamukkale</h4><p>Go to Sardes, the former Lydian capital, and explore the Church of Sardes. proceed to Alasehir, the location of the Biblical Philadelphia Church. Take a stroll around Philadelphia's neighborhoods before traveling to Pamukkale, the snow-white "Cotton Castle," with its mineral-rich lime springs. See Hierapolis, a former city. Here is the St. Philip the Apostle Martyrium. Take a leisurely dip in the hotel's hot spring pool.</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Pamukkale | Laodicea | Aphrodisias | Kusadasi</h4><p>Drive to the ancient Ruins of Eskihisar in the morning before continuing on to Aphrodisias, the home of the Goddess of Love. See the beautifully restored Hadrian Bath, Odeon, Agora, Stadium, and Temple of Aphrodite.</p><h4><strong>Day 6 </strong>: Izmir Airport</h4><p>Transportation to the airport in Izmir for a flight to Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

6 DAYS SEVEN CHURCHES TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The first stop on the 20-day Turkey tour is Istanbul, where we'll visit the most significant remnants of Constantinople's former grandeur. Gallipoli, the Dardanelles, and Canakkale will be visited as we learn more about the battles that were attacked in Turkey. Check out Troy and the ruins from the Trojan War. We'll view the Pamukkale white limestone waterfalls as we stroll through Ephesus, the site of the biblical city. After seeing Fethiye, we'll keep cruising the Mediterranean. Before returning to Istanbul, where the tour comes to a conclusion, we will visit Ankara, the capital of the country, and Cappadocia, the home of the Fairy Chimneys.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Search the old and modern city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Wonder at the natural limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>View the spectacular ‘Fairy Chimneys’ of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>Hit the Tomb of St. Nicholas</p></li><li><p>Rest by the Mediterranean Sea</p></li><li><p>Walk through the ancient site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the famous city of Troy</p></li><li><p>Get about the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula</p></li><li><p>Lunch with locals</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>You will be met at the gate and taken to your hotel after landing at Istanbul Ataturk airport. After a quick introduction, you will spend the rest of the day to explore Istanbul on your own.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul Walking city tour</h4><p>After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you on a full-day tour of the Old City, including stops at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Open afternoon. Stay the night in Istanbul. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Gallipoli Tour</h4><p>Early in the morning (06:00), we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Gallipoli. Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, and ANZAC Monument Site are all visited in one day. Turkish 57. Army Regiment Graveyard, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstons Jolly (Turkish and Allied canals and tunnels), and Turkish 57. The excursion will include lunch, and it will end with a transfer to a hotel in Canakkale. (Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Troy and Pergamum tour</h4><p>Depart for a half-day tour of Troy after breakfast. We will visit the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, where more than ten Biblical towns dating back to 3500 BC have been discovered, built one on top of the other. After Troy leaves for Pergamum and tours Acrapol, they take a bus to Kusadasi where they spend the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Ephesus tour</h4><p>After breakfast, at 9:00 am, we will go for a full-day tour of the Ephesus Ruins. See the Home of the Virgin Mary, the Hadrian's, Celsius, and the Temple of Artemis. The tour includes lunch, and after it is complete, a transfer to a hotel is made for the night in Kusadasi. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Free day in Kusadasi</h4><p>You have the day off to explore Kusadasi on your own. It could be a good idea to visit Sirince Village or one of the beaches nearby. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Pamukkale &amp; Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>After breakfast at 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your accommodation for a full-day guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle," was created over time by calcium carbonate-rich natural hot springs that run down the slope and create an unnatural landscape of mineral forests, petrified cascades, and terraced pools. We'll also go to Hierapolis, an old Greco-Roman health resort known for its hot thermal springs (they have been using as a spa since the 2nd century BC). and historic buildings like the Theater, the Apollo Temple, the Agora, and the Necropolis. Drive to Fethiye after the tour is over. Sleep in Fethiye. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Free day in Fethiye</h4><p>Following breakfast, you have the day to yourself to explore Fethiye; alternatives include the Blue Lagoon and Kayakoy. Spend the night in Fethiye. (Breakfast)</p><h4>Day 10 : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Around 11:00 or 12:00, a driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the harbor in Fethiye, where you can go swimming and have lunch. Our next stop is Butterfly Valley, where we'll go swimming and explore this natural reserve that is home to 136 different species of butterflies and moths (sea conditions permitting). Next, if the seas permit, we continue on to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon). There is a paragliding option. Saint. Nicholas Island is the day's final destination. first night, dinner, swimming, and Byzantine ruins. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 11</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at Firnaz Bay in Kalkan before sunrise for brunch and swimming. While on the way to Kas, we make a lunch break in the harbor and explore this quaint fishing community. Just the Roman theater and the Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi remain of Kas's old Antiphellos. Nevertheless the town's allure is still there! We pause for swimming, dinner, and the second night in a bay close to Kekova. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at the Sunken City of Kekova after breakfast (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected; just viewing is permitted!). Simena is a typical Turkish fishing town with a Byzantine/Ottoman castle and no vehicular access. Optional water sports are accessible in Gokkaya Bay. Have dinner and unwind in this pirate refuge. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>We explore the Pirates Cave after breakfast before sailing to Andriace harbor. Arrival at the dock before lunch. After we arrive at 13:00 or 15:00, you will be transferred to the bus station where you will board a bus bound for Antalya. Upon arriving, you will be taken to your hotel for the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Fethiye to Antalya</h4><p>Spend the day at leisure exploring Antalya before staying the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Antalya to Cappadocia by plane via Istanbul</h4><p>Go to the airport following breakfast to catch a flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul. Once in Cappadocia, make your way to your hotel. Spend the night in a hotel underground in Cappadocia. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 16</strong> : Northern Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Following breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 9:30am and take you to the meeting place where the full-day tour of Northern Cappadocia will begin. See the Devrent Valley, Pasabag, the historic village of Cavusin, the Goreme Open Air Museum, and the Avanos ceramic studios. The tour ends at 17:00, and we'll arrange for transportation back to the hotel. Time to yourself and a night in Cappadocia. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 17</strong> : Southern Cappadocia</h4><p>At 9:30 am, we will arrive and pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. Take a tour of Southern Cappadocia for the entire day. Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, the Underground City, and hiking in one of the most picturesque valleys are all included in the tour. Tour ends; continue to your accommodation for the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 18</strong> : Cappadocia to Hattusas and Ankara (only driver and car - no guide)</h4><p>Leave for Hattusas, the capital of the Hittite kingdom, after breakfast. Anatolia has a more than 4,000-year history with the Hittites. Drive to Ankara after Hattusas and spend the night there. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 19</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your trip to Istanbul after breakfast. Istanbul airport transfer to accommodation. You have the day off to go shopping in the Great Bazaar or to see Istanbul once more before leaving Turkey. Istanbul overnight stay and free time. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 20</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Following breakfast, transportation to the airport will be offered in accordance with the timing of your flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li><li><p>100 € extra for Credit Card Payment</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

20 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>You will experience a fully guided tour of the only metropolis to span two continents on our Flying Carpet Tour. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome are all visible. We travel to the Gallipoli War battlefields and Troy, the legendary home of the Trojan Horse. See the majestic acropolis, temples, and library of Pergamum. The most well-preserved ancient city in Turkey is Ephesus, which also houses the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Biblical World. Visit the Sirince, Carpet Village, village. Hold a showcase of locally made leather goods. See the Hierapolis and Pamukkale. You will also visit Hierapolis, a Biblical city built on hot springs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We travel to Fethiye, a tourist destination, Kayakoy, a museum town, and a derelict Greek settlement with two Greek Orthodox churches. See the Mevlana Museum as well as the fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, and Ankara in Turkey's Cappadocia region.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Greetings from Istanbul! At the airport, we will meet you and transport you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own speed. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Sunday Istanbul Old City</h4><p>You take a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents after breakfast, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Monday Gallipoli Battlefields</h4><p>Today, we take a tour of the Gallipoli battlefields from World War One, stopping at the memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and actual trenches and tunnels. Canakkale overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Tuesday Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum</h4><p>Go back in time as we visit Troy and its fabled Trojan Horse, followed by a visit to Pergamum's stunning acropolis. It was a renowned center for politics and culture at the time thanks to its magnificent temples and library. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Wednesday Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>With a tour of Ephesus and a visit to the location of the Temple of Artemis, you can immerse yourself in the past today. Experience the ethereal atmosphere of the ancient city and theater before traveling to Sirince, an ancient Greek hamlet famous for its fruit wines. Turkey has a long history of carpet weaving, and in the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are created by hand and what factors into their price. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Thursday Pamukkale | Hierapolis</h4><p>The great white calcium terraces, also known as the Travertines, are located in Pamukkale, where we will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, this morning. Before travelling there, we will have a presentation of locally made leather goods. Swim in the hot springs that were once used for therapeutic purposes in Roman times, amidst Biblical columns. Daytime Pamukkale</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Friday Aphrodisias | Fethiye</h4><p>Today, as we travel south toward the Mediterranean coast, we stop to explore the biblical city of Aphrodisias. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Saturday Fethiye</h4><p>Alternatively, you can experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day trip to Saklikent Gorge, the country's largest and deepest canyon, or simply unwind on a day cruise through the 12 Islands of Fethiye. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Sunday Kayakoy | Antalya</h4><p>A leisurely morning is followed by a trip in the late afternoon to the tourist city of Antalya. While traveling, stopping in the abandoned Greek hamlet of Kayakoy A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Monday Aspendos | Manavgat Waterfalls</h4><p>We will go to the magnificent theater at Aspendos today, which is renowned for having one of the best-preserved theaters in all of Asia Minor that is still in use. After that, we'll go to Manavgat Waterfalls for a relaxing resting place. A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 11 </strong>: Tuesday Konya | Cappadocia</h4><p>Early departure for Cappadocia with a detour in Konya to see Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's mausoleum and its accompanying museum. The largest caravansary in Anatolia, Sultanhani, is another reason we stayed this afternoon. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Wednesday Goreme | Uchisar Castle</h4><p>With a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, and more, you may marvel at the lunar landscape. Don't miss the optional evening of authentic Turkish folklore tonight! Overnight Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Thursday Ihlara Valley | Underground City</h4><p>Today, we traverse the breathtaking Ihlara Valley and investigate the numerous levels of an underground metropolis. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Friday Ankara</h4><p>We leave early for the capital of the country, Ankara, where, before heading back to Istanbul, we visit the illustrious Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 720 €</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

Pergamum

15 DAYS FLYING CARPET TOUR

20 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

6 DAYS SEVEN CHURCHES TOUR