Türkiye - Cappadocia

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Izmir Turkey

Arrive Izmir. Free time in Izmir. Group dinner included at hotel.

Day 2: Izmir Turkey

Breakfast at the hotel and continue to Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) First visit Asklepion (medical center of the ancient world). Then visit the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, library, Royal Palace, Temple of Trajan, the steepest theater of the ancient world, Altar of Zeus. Continue to Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) which was a commercial center, visit remains of a church and then return to Izmir. Group dinner included at hotel.

Day 3: Izmir Turkey

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit ancient Agora of Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) Depart from Izmir to Ephesus, a cradle of early Christianity (Revelation 1:1; 2:1-7). Proceed to spectacular ruins from the period of Paul; see Odeon, Fountains, Temples; Library, Great theater and stadium. Temple of Artemis (one of the seventh wonders of the ancient world.) Group dinner included at hotel.

Day 4: Izmir Turkey/Pamukkale

Breakfast and check out of Izmir hotel. Visit Aphrodisias en route to Pamukkale (which was ancient Hierapolis mentioned at Colossians 4:13.) Visit the wonderful formations of stalactites and watch the Cataracts falling into the Basin at the bottom of the Mountain. Continue the tour with the ancient city of Hierapolis. Group dinner included, overnight in Pamukkale Hotel.

Day 5: Pamukkale/Izmir Turkey

Breakfast and check out of Pamukkale hotel. Early morning start with a visit to the ancient city of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22). Continue to Philadelphia. (Revelation 3:7-13) Visit Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. See the Temple of Diana, the Golden River (Pactalos) and the royal road. Then visit the reconstructed synagogue and continue to Izmir for Group dinner included, overnight in Izmir hotel.

Day 6: Izmir/Cappadocia Turkey

Breakfast and check out of Izmir hotel. Flight to Kayseri Airport (Cappadocia).
Flight In-Country Izmir Airport to Cappadocia
Group dinner included, overnight in Cappadocia Hotel.

Day 7: Cappadocia

Possibility to take hot air balloon ride (not included) at early morning (5am). Exploring Monastic center of Goreme, dark churches and Buckle church. Touring Pasabag Valley. Visit pottery town Avanos. Group dinner included.

Day 8: Cappadocia

Visit Kaymakli Underground city visit (cave dwellings), where the Christians lived protecting themselves from invaders. Visit to Sinassos. Group dinner included.

Day 9: Cappadocia/Istanbul

Breakfast and check out of Cappadocia Hotel.
Flight In-Country Kayseri Airport Cappadocia to Istanbul
Visit Grand Bazaar & Egyptian Spice Market. Group dinner included, overnight in Istanbul Hotel.

Day 10: Istanbul

Breakfast in Istanbul hotel. Visit Hagia Sophia Museum. Enjoy Bosphorus Cruise. Group dinner and overnight in Istanbul hotel.

Day 11: Istanbul

Breakfast and checkout from hotel. Flight from Istanbul Airport to home

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