13 DAYS 12 NIGHTS GRAND TURKEY TOUR

Arrive at Istanbul Airport, fly to Adana with a domestic flight and then drive to Tarsus, the birthplace of Saint Paul. Visit the Well of Saint Paul and the Cleopatra Gate. Lunch in Tarsus and drive to Antakya (Antioch) for overnight.

Breakfast and departure for Antakya, the biblical city called Antioch, where the word “Christian” was used for the first time. Visit the museum with Roman mosaics and the Cave of Saint Peter. Drive to Samandagi to see Seleucia Piera and the Tunnel of Titus. Lunch during visits. Return to Antakya for overnight.

After breakfast, drive to Cappadocia. Visit the incredible Underground City of Kaymakli and proceed to rock-carved churches hollowed out of volcanic ash. Picture stops at the Valley of the Birds and Uchisar Castle. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Full day exploring Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, Uchisar Citadel, Ihlara Valley with rock chapels, and a Carpet Weaving Center to view handmade Turkish carpets. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Early morning drive to Psidian Antioch (Yalvac), where St. Paul preached Christianity. Continue to Konya, visiting its ancient and religious sites related to St. Paul and Barnabas. Dinner and overnight in Konya.

After breakfast, drive to Pamukkale to visit Hierapolis, known for its Roman Baths, Temple of Apollo, and Theater. Visit Laodicea with its ancient structures like the Water Tower and Odeon. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, drive to Kusadasi and visit Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and St. John’s Basilica. Explore the remnants of the ancient city and its famous sites. Drive to Izmir for dinner and overnight.

Following breakfast, visit Smyrna, Sardis, and Philadelphia, all part of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Explore the historical remains and transfer to the hotel in Izmir for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, visit the Agora of Smyrna and Sardes, then drive to Pergamon to explore its remnants including Acropolis, library, and temples. Proceed to Canakkale for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, visit Troy, famous for its role in Homer’s epics. Continue with a scenic drive to Gallipoli, known for WWI battles. Cross the Dardanelles and proceed to Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Visit the St. Sophia Museum, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern, Chora Church, and Saint Antoine Church. Explore the architectural and religious marvels of Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Visit Little Hagia Sophia and enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise. Have lunch at a local fish restaurant, followed by free time at the Spice Market for shopping. Dinner at a local restaurant before transfer to the airport for departure.