Turkey Biblical Tour (Private)

s handmade, blue ceramic tiles that decorate its interior.

t 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.

in the world, and a very good example of Ottoman art and architecture.

he largest covered market place in the world with more than 4000 shops. After the tour return to hotel and overnight stay

bahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Anadolu and Rumeli fortresses and beautiful houses around the strait).

After the tour transfer to airport to fly to Izmir; arrival in Izmir, transfer from airport to a hotel in Kusadasi; overnight stay in Kusadası

roy and see the replica of the wooden horse.

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).

y journey, Paul walked from Alexandria Troas to Assos ( Acts 20:5-6,13-14) where he met his companions, who had gone ahead of him by sea.

he 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).

elation 1:11;2:18-28) Lydia, the seller of purple, who sold her dyes in Philippi was from this city, (Acts 16:14).

It was the second city to receive a letter from the Apostle John in the book of Revelation (Acts 19:10). The letter in Revelation (2:8-11) is filled with the affection and joy that comes from triumph over hardship and persecution.

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).

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).

flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns. We will also visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Necropolis and Apostle Philip’s tomb.

The final letter of the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. We visit the Christian Ruins as well as the Statue of Emperor Augustus, Aquaduct, Stadium, Ephesian Gate.

The book of Colossians was addressed to the Church here (Col 1:2) and that Philemon lived in this city. After the tour 3 hours driving to Kusadasi and overnight stay.

Paul visited Ephesus briefly during his second missionary journey and stayed there more than three years. Both Paul and Apostle John wrote letters to the Ephesians. 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.

John was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now lost Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople. After the tour you will be transfered to Izmir airport for your Cappadocia Flight.

astery 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.

neys, 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.

ngest river of Turkey, the Kızılırmak which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery, it is also the most economic activity in the town. You can visit one of the pottery workshops in the area.

ley full of unique rock formations, many of which are said to resemble animal shapes.

ties built in ancient times to protect the local population from marauding armies and roving bands of invaders, but the Kaymaklı Underground City dwarfs them all with its sprawling layout. Kaymaklı Underground City contained eight floors of subterranean defense, but currently only four of the floors are open to the public.

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John, and a marvelous view into the Rose and Red Valleys.

ovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff.

After the tour you will be transferd to Kayseri airport for your Istanbul flight.