9 Day Biblical Tour of Ephesus From Istanbul

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day

Upon your arrival at Istanbul International airport Ataturk. Meet, assist and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 - Istanbul

(Breakfast included)

Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit to St. Sofia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 - Istanbul

(Breakfast included)

Morning private Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul. After free time in Spice Market lunch near Spice market. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Istanbul - Troy - Canakkale

(Breakfast and dinner included)

After breakfast depart for Gallipoli to visit ancient Troy, see the legendary walls and the replica of the wooden horse. Drive to Canakkale. Check in at the hotel followed by dinner. Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 5 - Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir

(Breakfast and dinner included)

After breakfast drive to Pergamum, actually called Bergama to visit impressive Acropolis, the Asklepion, the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan and the Library, Red Basilica, Thyatira, the Citadel of Lysimachos and the Clock Tower. Check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Day 6 - Izmir - Sardis - Philadelphia - Hierapolis

(Breakfast and dinner included)

Today depart early in the morning to visit Sardis, the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip, the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the Necropolis. Check in at hotel for dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7 - Laodicea - Aphrodisias - Kusadasi

(Breakfast and dinner included)

Depart for Laodicea to see the ancient theatre, the remains of basilica and ancient stone water pipes. Aphrodisias, the Temple of Aphrodite, Hadrian’s Bath and the Bishop’s Palace.Drive to Kusadasi where You will have supper and spend the night at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi

Day 8 - Ephesus - Kusadasi

(Breakfast and dinner included)

Drive to Ephesus to visit the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul, Temple of Artemis, Ephesus ancient sites and Virgin Mary, the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre, The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, the Basilica of St. John. Visit The House of Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 9 - Izmir - End of Tour

(Breakfast included)

Pick up from hotel and transfer to Izmir airport for flight back home. Have a nice trip back home.