13 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Seven Churches Tour
Experience a life-changing journey across time and faith with this 13-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Seven Churches of Revelation Tour. Discover the spiritual roots of early Christianity while visiting the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation — from Ephesus to Laodicea. Begin with the grandeur of Istanbul’s ancient treasures, sail between continents on the Bosphorus, then soar above surreal landscapes in Cappadocia.
Each day brings new wonders — sacred ruins, natural marvels, and divine connections — wrapped in seamless comfort with flights, transfers, and expert guides included.
- Covers the full Seven Churches of Revelation trail in a logical and relaxed route
- Balances spiritual enrichment with cultural exploration and natural beauty
- All domestic flights and transfers included for effortless comfort and convenience
- Small group guided tours provide a deeper, more personal experience
- Stays in boutique and well-located hotels across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, and Salihli
- Ideal for Christian travelers, Bible study groups, and faith-based tour seekers
- Includes unique experiences like Bosphorus cruises, underground cities, and Pamukkale’s thermal terraces
What's Included
- 12 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, and Sardes
- All Domestic flights: Istanbul → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Izmir, Denizli → Istanbul
- All hotel-airport and intercity transfers
- Breakfast each morning at the hotel
- Lunches during full-day tours
- Guided tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and all Seven Churches regions
- Entrance tickets to museums, historical landmarks, and natural sites
- Professional English-speaking licensed tour guides
- Bosphorus cruise and boat transfers (where applicable)
- All transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Dinners
- Drinks during lunches
- Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon, Turkish bath, dinner cruise)
- International flights
- Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated)
13 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Seven Churches of Revelation Tour Package
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Airport Pick-up: Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative holding a name sign. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in the heart of the city. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to rest or explore nearby attractions at your own pace.
Day 2 – Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour
Tour Highlights: Historic Monuments of Faith and Empire
Hotel Pick-up (08:30): After breakfast, your guide will meet you for a full-day exploration of Istanbul’s ancient soul.
- Hippodrome: Roman chariot racing stadium featuring monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpent Column.
- Blue Mosque: Admire the six minarets and intricate tilework of one of Istanbul’s most iconic mosques.
- Hagia Sophia: A marvel of Byzantine engineering and a spiritual site that blends Christian and Islamic heritage.
- Topkapi Palace: Explore the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans and view sacred relics, weapons, and royal artifacts.
- Grand Bazaar: Wander through a maze of over 4,000 shops selling everything from carpets to Turkish delights.
Tour ends at 17:00. Return to your hotel.
Day 3 – Bosphorus and Two Continents Tour
Tour Highlights: Istanbul from Sea to Skyline
Hotel Pick-up (08:30): Begin your cultural discovery on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait.
- Spice Bazaar: Dive into the aromatic world of Turkish herbs, teas, and sweets in a colorful 17th-century market.
- Bosphorus Cruise: Glide between two continents past magnificent waterfront mansions, Ottoman palaces, and fortresses:
- Dolmabahçe & Çırağan Palaces
- Rumeli & Anadolu Fortresses
- Historical Yalılar (waterfront villas)
- Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Turkish meal at a local restaurant with Bosphorus views.
- Bosphorus Bridge Crossing: Travel from Europe to Asia via the striking suspension bridge connecting continents.
- Çamlıca Hill: Enjoy a panoramic view of Istanbul from one of its highest points.
- Beylerbeyi Palace: Discover the richly decorated summer palace of the Ottoman sultans on the Asian shore.
Tour ends around 17:30. Return to your hotel.
Day 4 – Flight to Cappadocia & Red Tour
Tour Highlights: Fairy Chimneys, Rock Cities & Valleys
Early Morning: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and begin the Red Tour.
- Devrent Valley: See natural rock formations resembling animals and whimsical figures—perfect for photography.
- Pasabag (Monks Valley): Walk among towering fairy chimneys once inhabited by hermit monks.
- Avanos: Watch a pottery demonstration in this charming riverside town famous for its ceramic tradition.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: Explore an abandoned cave village with religious and domestic rock-cut structures.
- Goreme Panorama: Admire the surreal beauty of Goreme’s valleys from an elevated lookout point.
- Uchisar Castle: Climb to the top of this ancient rock fortress for panoramic views over Cappadocia.
Tour ends around 17:00. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 5 – Cappadocia Yellow Tour
Hot Air Balloon Flight
The price of the hot air balloon flight is not included in this package. You can add it optionally if you want to experience the incredible sunrise view over Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Watching
If you prefer to stay on the ground but still want to capture amazing photos of the balloons floating over the fairy chimneys, join our hot air balloon watching tour.
Tour Highlights: Valleys of Mystery and Underground Cities
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Continue your Cappadocia exploration with the Yellow Tour.
- Rose Valley: A stunning canyon colored by natural minerals and dotted with cave churches.
- Ozkonak Underground City: A multi-level subterranean complex used by early Christians for protection.
- Pigeon Valley: View rock faces carved with thousands of pigeon houses used for farming and messaging.
- Gulludere Valley: A quiet area of soft tufa stone formations and spiritual solitude.
- Cavusin Village: Explore one of the oldest cave villages in the region, known for its church of St. John the Baptist.
Tour ends at 17:00 with hotel drop-off.
Day 6 – Cappadocia Green Tour & Flight to Izmir
Tour Highlights: Ihlara Valley, Underground Cities & Natural Splendor
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Begin your South Cappadocia journey with the Green Tour.
- Ihlara Valley: Hike along the Melendiz River through a lush canyon dotted with ancient churches carved into cliffs.
- Derinkuyu Underground City: Descend into a vast, 8-level city that sheltered thousands during attacks.
- Belisirma Village: Enjoy lunch beside the river in this peaceful valley town surrounded by caves.
- Selime Monastery: Visit a gigantic rock-cut monastery complex with chapels, kitchens, and classrooms.
- Yaprakhisar Panorama: View the dramatic landscape that inspired scenes from Star Wars.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 7 – Smyrna & Ephesus Tour
Tour Highlights: Christian Roots & Roman Glory
Hotel Pick-up: Depart Kusadasi to visit the first of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
- St. Polycarp Church (Smyrna): Visit the church honoring the early bishop and martyr of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir).
- Agora of Smyrna: Explore the Roman marketplace that served as the city’s economic and social center.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Walk on marble roads and visit major highlights:
- Library of Celsus
- Great Theatre
- Temple of Hadrian
- Curetes Street
- Fountain of Trajan
- Terrace Houses (optional)
Return to your hotel in Kusadasi for overnight.
Day 8 – Pergamon, Thyatira & Sardes Tour
Tour Highlights: Letters to the Seven Churches Come Alive
Hotel Pick-up: Depart early for a journey through three more biblical cities.
- Pergamon: Visit the hilltop Acropolis, Temple of Trajan, Altar of Zeus (base), and the massive Hellenistic theater.
- Red Basilica: Once a temple to Egyptian gods, later turned into a Christian church.
- Thyatira: See ancient ruins where the early Christian church once flourished amid Roman trade routes.
- Sardes: Visit the gymnasium, synagogue, and Artemis Temple in this ancient Lydian capital city.
Overnight in Salihli (Sardes).
Day 9 – Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Pamukkale & Laodicea / Flight to Istanbul
Tour Highlights: A Sacred Finale through the Final Churches
Hotel Pick-up: After breakfast, start your final day of the Seven Churches route.
- Philadelphia: Visit ruins of the church commended for its faithfulness in Revelation.
- Hierapolis: Discover this spa city’s massive theater, necropolis, and the martyrdom site of St. Philip.
- Pamukkale: Walk barefoot across dazzling white calcium terraces formed by thermal waters.
- Laodicea: See ruins of the church criticized for being “lukewarm,” and the remains of its grand agora, stadium, and theater.
After the tour, transfer to Denizli Airport and fly to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet our driver and transfer to your hotel.
Day 10 – Free Day in Istanbul
Use this day to relax or revisit your favorite places. You may also explore neighborhoods like Balat, Galata, or join an optional half-day city tour.
Day 11 – Free Day in Istanbul (Optional: Dinner Cruise)
Enjoy another relaxing day in the city. You can optionally join a Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus in the evening with live entertainment. If interested, add this during booking.
(OPTIONAL) Hotel Pick-up for the dinner cruise on the Bosphorus: Around 20:00 – Drop-off at hotel: Around 23:00
Day 12 – Last Free Day in Istanbul
This is your final day to soak in the charm of Istanbul, shop for souvenirs, or unwind before departure.
Day 13 – Departure from Istanbul
Hotel Pick-up: Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Please ensure your details are shared during booking.
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is not included but you can easily add it in the optionals section during booking.
- Domestic flight baggage: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin included. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
- Domestic flights may be direct or connected depending on seasonal availability.
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please let us know during the reservation process. On the checkout page, you will see an "Additional Request" section where you can specify your preference.
However, please note that we will make the reservation at one of the hotels listed below or similar quality hotels based on availability.
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The tour was very well orgnized. Cappadocia’s views were breathtking. Smyrna and Ephesus had so much to offer. Overall great experince, I would do it again!
Amazinng tour with so many historic sites. Laodicea and Hierapolis were quiet beautiful. The guide was knowledgeable and patient.
The combination of culture, history and nature was perfect. Loved every day. Pergamon was one of the best stops, truely stunning.
13 days of history, culture and stunning places! Istanbul and Cappadocia were my favurites. The Seven Churches tour was really unique expeerience.. Highly recommneded!
Loved this journey! Smyrna and Sardes were so intresting, guide was very friendly. Pamukkale terraces are beautifull. A trip full of wonder.
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