Day 1. Depart from Home Country

Day 2. Arrival in Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul.

After meeting our local representative, transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an orientation tour around Istanbul, time permitting. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3. Istanbul

Visit iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and St. Irene and Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4. Istanbul - Bursa Travel to Iznik (Nicea)

Site of the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Continue to Bursa to explore the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 5. Bursa - Troy - Ayvalik Drive to Canakkale

Visiting Gallipoli, Troy, and Alexandra Troas, where St. Paul met Luke. Overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 6. Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir Journey to Pergamon to visit the Asclepion (ancient hospital), Acropolis, and sites associated with St. John. Continue to Akhisar to see ancient Thyatira. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 7. Sardis - Philadelphia - Izmir

Explore Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia, and the Church built on the Temple of Artemis’ foundations. Visit Alasehir, ancient Philadelphia, and return to Izmir to see St. Policarp Church. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 8. Ephesus - Kusadasi

Travel to Ephesus to explore the ancient city, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of St. John. Visit Miletos, where St. Paul gave his famous speech. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 9. Kusadasi - Patmos (Greek Island)

Kusadasi Take a private boat tour to the Greek island of Patmos. Visit the Cave of Revelation and St. John’s Monastery. Return to Kusadasi for the night.

Day 10. Aphrodisias - Laodicea - Pamukkale

Explore Aphrodisias, Laodicea, and Hierapolis. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 11. Pisidian Antioch - Iconium - Cappadocia

Visit Pisidian Antioch, then head to Konya (Iconium) to see the Mevlana Mosque and Mausoleum. Proceed to Cappadocia for an overnight stay.

Day 12. Cappadocia

Explore the stunning landscapes of Goreme, Zelve Valley, and the Underground City. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 13. Cappadocia - Tarsus

Antioch Travel to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul, then continue to Antakya (Biblical Antioch), where St. Paul and St. Barnabas spread the Gospel. Overnight in Antakya.

Day 14. Antioch - Fly to Istanbul

Visit the Museum of Antioch, home to famous mosaics, and St. Peter’s Grotto, the Cave Church. Depart for Istanbul via flight from Adana. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 15. Istanbul

Departure Transfer to Istanbul airport for departure.