Turkey Biblical Tour (Private)
Turkey Biblical Tour (Private)
Every year we get more and more inquiries for Biblical tours in Turkey as a lot of people have recently discovered the important role these lands played in the history of Christianity. Therefore, for Bible land tours we carefully choose guides who have good knowledge of Bible and Christian history.During our Bible tours, our guests can visit many magnificent churches, some nearly as old as Christianity itself, and can retrace the footsteps of Apostle Jhon and Paul from the Biblical city of Ephesus to the underground churches of Cappadocia.Our Biblical tour guides are locals who have very good knowledge not only about the sights in the area, but also about the history of Christianity. They are all fluent in English, and some of them guide also in other languages.If you want to visit more biblical sites in Turkey; you can contact us and we can allways customize this itinerary.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul Old City tour
Istanbul
You will start the tour from the Byzantine Hippodrome that was used for public entertainments organised by emperors.
45 minutesBlue Mosque
Also known under its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, it is famous for its handmade, blue ceramic tiles that decorate its interior.
40 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
The Church of Holy Wisdom is one of the most important sites in the world when it comes to history of art and architecture. It used to be the biggest orthodox church in the world, and nowdays it is a musem/mosque, one of the most visited sites in Turkey.
1 hour 30 minutesTopkapi Palace
This former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans is one of the largest palaces in the world, and a very good example of Ottoman art and architecture.
1 hour 30 minutesGrand Bazaar
Day 3: Istanbul tour
1 hourBosphorus Strait
During a 2 hour Bosphorous boat trip you will see the bridges of Istanbul, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Anadolu and Rumeli fortresses and beautiful houses around the strait).
2 hoursMisir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Day 4: Troy - Alexander Troas - Assos
1 hourTroy (Truva)
After breakfast you will have short drive and you will visit Homer’s legendary Troy and see the replica of the wooden horse.
1 hourAlexandria Troas Antik Kenti
After short drive you will reach Alexandria Troas; St. Paul sailed to Greece from here ( Acts 16:8.); this is also the place where he raised Eutychus from the dead ( Acts 20:5-12).
30 minutesAssos
Day 5: Pergamon - Akhisar (Thyatira) - Izmir (Smyrna)
1 hourPergamon Antik Kenti
Departure from Assos and 3 hours driving to Pergamon; in Pergamon you will see the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, Serapis Temple, Heroon, Sanctuary of Athena, Library of Pergamon, Temple of Trajan, Theatre, Zeus Altar, Red Coart. Pergamon is the third of the ‘Seven Churches of Asia’ (Rev.1:11). This was the place of Satan’s throne ( Rev. 2:13).
1 hour 30 minutesAkhisar
Our second stop on this tour is Thyatira; it was one of the Seven Churches ( Revelation 1:11;2:18-28) Lydia, the seller of purple, who sold her dyes in Philippi was from this city, (Acts 16:14).
45 minutesIzmir
Day 6: Sardis - Philedelphia ( Alasehir) - Hierapolis ( Pamukkale)
1 hourSardis (Sardes)
After breakfast we will drive to Sardis. Here was one of the seven Asiatic Churches (Revelation 3:1-6). Sardis was the capital city of ancient Lydia. See the early church remaining in Sardis (Sardis Gymnasium, Jewish Synagogue, Diana Temple).
1 hour 30 minutesAlasehir
Then proceed to Philadelphia (Alasehir). Philadelphia (brotherly love) is not so ancient as many other cities of Asia Minor, it was founded after 189 BC. It was the seat of the ‘Seven Churches’ (Revelation 3:7-12).
30 minutesPamukkale
Day 7: Laodicea - Collosae
2 hoursLaodicea
We visit the Christian Ruins as well as the Statue of Emperor Augustus, Aquaduct, Stadium, Ephesian Gate.
1 hour 30 minutesColossae
Day 8: Ephesus Tour
30 minutesEphesus Museum
We also visit Baths of Scholastica, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, the Theater, Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
2 hoursMeryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
We will visit the house, where it is believed Mary (mother of Jesus) lived her last years.
45 minutesThe Basilica of Saint John
Day 9: North Cappadocia Tour
45 minutesGoreme Panorama
Esentepe Panoramic viewpoint gives an amazing landscape view over the town of Goreme in Cappadocia.
20 minutesGoreme Open-Air Museum
Goreme Open Air Museum is a rocky settlement area that has hosted an extreme monastery life between 4th to 13th centuries D.C.. Being UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Goreme Open Air Museum is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia.
1 hour 30 minutesPasabag
Monks Valley (Paşabağ Vadisi) in Cappadocia is famous for its perfect fairy chimneys, sculpted from ancient lava, ash, and basalt. Often known as Pasabag, Monks Valley is famous for its opportunities to hike among the boulders and into the hills that ring the area.
45 minutesAvanos
You can visit one of the pottery workshops in the area.
1 hourCappadocia Cave Dwellings
Day 10: South Cappadocia Tour.
30 minutesKaymakli Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City contained eight floors of subterranean defense, but currently only four of the floors are open to the public.
1 hourRed Valley
interesting for walking, as you can see many vineyards and gardens throughout the valley
30 minutesCavusin
Cavusin old Greek village in Cappadocia Turkey has a 5th century church of Saint John, and a marvelous view into the Rose and Red Valleys.
45 minutesPigeon Valley
Guvercinlik Vadisi (Pigeon Valley) earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff.
30 minutesLove Valley
Accommodation included: Accommodation is not included to day 10. Please contact us if you need any accommodation for this night.
45 minutesIncluded
- Private tour (transport, guiding, entrances, parking fees, lunch)
- Cappadocia - Istanbul flight tickets.
- Different hotel options are available to choose.
- 8x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 10 nights
- Entry/Admission - Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Entry/Admission - Ephesus Museum
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
- Entry/Admission - Laodicea
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Antik Kenti
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - Red Valley
- Entry/Admission - The Basilica of Saint John
- Entry/Admission - Sardis (Sardes)
- Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)
- Entry/Admission - Pasabag
- Entry/Admission - Alexandria Troas Antik Kenti
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
- Entry/Admission - Kaymakli Underground City
Not Included
- Hot Air Baloon in Cappadocia (130euro pp)
- Dinners
- Gratitudes
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.