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Biblical 10 Day Tour of the Seven Churches in Turkey

By Go Epic Tours Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 11,888 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Follow the footsteps of St. John and St. Paul on this deeply meaningful journey through the Seven Churches of Revelation. Travel with expert local guides who bring Biblical history to life as you explore ancient sites like Ephesus, Sardis, and Laodicea. Enjoy seamless logistics, 4 star hotels, comfortable transport, and curated devotional moments designed for faith-based travelers.

Activity location
  • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

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Biblical 10 Day Tour of the Seven Churches in Turkey
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d
    10d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 11,887.51 x 1 AdultRM 11,887.51

Total
Price is RM 11,887.51

What's included, what's not

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    International flights
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    Visa fees (if applicable)
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    Travel insurance
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    Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, etc.)
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    Lunches not mentioned in the itinerary
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    Tips for guide and driver

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul – Welcome to Turkey
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Istanbul — 4★ hotel in the Sultanahmet or Taksim area (or similar)
Istanbul
  • 1h
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), meet your Go Epic Tours representative, and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy free time to rest or explore the nearby Sultanahmet Square.
Day 2: Istanbul – Biblical & Byzantine Highlights
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Istanbul — 4★ hotel in the Sultanahmet or Taksim area (or similar)
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit iconic sites including Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque. Explore Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans, and discover the Basilica Cistern. Afternoon visit to the Grand Bazaar for local crafts and souvenirs.
Day 3: Fly to Cappadocia
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Cappadocia — 4★ boutique cave hotel (or similar)
Goreme Open-Air Museum
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Morning flight to Cappadocia. Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum with its rock-cut churches and frescoes. See Uçhisar Castle for panoramic views and explore the ancient cave dwellings of Zelve Valley.
Day 4: Cappadocia to Mersin
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Mersin — 4★ seaside hotel (or similar)
Ozkonak Underground City
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Optional hot-air balloon flight at sunrise (extra cost). Discover the fascinating tunnels of Kaymaklı Underground City used by early Christians. Afternoon scenic drive south through the Taurus Mountains to Mersin on the Mediterranean coast.
Day 5: Tarsus & Antioch
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Adana — 4★ city hotel (or similar)
St. Paul Kuyusu
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit St. Paul’s Well and Cleopatra’s Gate in Tarsus. Continue to Antioch (Antakya) to visit the Cave Church of St. Peter, one of the world’s earliest Christian worship sites. Explore the old town of Antakya, rich in Biblical heritage.
Day 6: Fly to Izmir
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Izmir — 4★ city hotel (or similar)
Izmir
  • 1h 30m
Morning flight to Izmir. Explore the ancient ruins of Smyrna Agora, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Learn about its early Christian history and significance in the Book of Revelation. Afternoon free to stroll the lively Kordon waterfront or Kemeralti Bazaar.
Day 7: Sardis, Philadelphia, Thyatira & Pergamum
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight near Pergamum or Kuşadası — 4★ hotel (or similar)
Sardis (Sardes)
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Depart from Izmir to visit Sardis, capital of ancient Lydia and site of one of the Seven Churches. Continue to Philadelphia (Alaşehir) and Thyatira (Akhisar) for brief devotional stops. Afternoon visit to Pergamum’s Acropolis and the ancient healing center of Asclepion.
Day 8: Ephesus & Virgin Mary’s House
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Kuşadası — 4★ seaside hotel (or similar)
Ancient City of Ephesus
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Full-day visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and Marble Street. Visit the Basilica of St. John and the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site for Christians.
Day 9: Laodicea & Pamukkale
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Pamukkale — 4★ thermal spa hotel (or similar)
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Laodicea, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation, known for its message of spiritual renewal. Continue to Pamukkale to see the white travertine terraces and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including the Theatre and the Martyrium of St. Philip.
Day 10: Tour Ends
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Tour concludes
Istanbul Airport
  • 1h
After breakfast, transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul or onward travel. Guests may extend their journey with optional Antalya, Istanbul, Bodrum, or Greek Islands extensions.

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    • Istanbul, Turkiye
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    Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

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