Istanbul + Seven Congregations + Cappadocia
12-23 July 2027
12 Days / 11 Nights | € 2,120 per person (full package)
Istanbul
3 Nights | € 500 per person
12th July
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You will be picked up from Istanbul Airport (IST). Check-in our hotel where is located in the heart of the city. You can enjoy plenty of dining options around. Overnight in Istanbul.
13th July
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After breakfast at the hotel, our first stop will be the Old Town to visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in the area, we will visit the Grand Bazaar. We will then return to the hotel, located in the heart of the city, where you can enjoy plenty of dining and shopping options.
14th July
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After breakfast at our hotel, we will leave for Topkapı Palace, the home of the Ottoman sultans for more than four hundred years. After visiting the palace, we will explore the Spice Bazaar and then enjoy a local lunch. Afterwards, we will take a Bosphorus boat tour, which takes roughly two hours, before returning to our hotel.
15th July
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After breakfast, we will check out and travel to Pergamum by bus, one of the seven cities of Revelation. Here, the Seven Congregations Tour begins for those who booked it, while guests who joined only the Istanbul part of the itinerary will leave us.
Seven Congregations
5 Nights | € 900 per person
15th July
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We will arrive in Pergamum in four hours. After visiting the site, we will enjoy a delicious local lunch in the area before continuing to Thyatira. After visiting Thyatira, we will be heading to Izmir. Overnight in Izmir.
16th July
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After having breakfast at the hotel, our first stop will be Smyrna. We will then continue to Sardis and Philadelphia. These three stops are approximately one hour apart from each other. We will have a local lunch on the way to Pamukkale, where the white terraces and one of the seven congregations, Laodicea, are located. Overnight in Kaya Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.
17th July
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After breakfast, we will leave our hotel and first visit Laodicea. Following our visit, we will enjoy a local lunch in the area. We will then continue to Hierapolis, the ancient city located among the white terraces. You will enjoy barefoot walking on the white travertine terraces, where you can feel the warm mineral water flowing over your feet. Once we return to our hotel, you can relax in the hotel's thermal pool. Overnight at the Kaya Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.
18th July
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After breakfast, we will drive from Pamukkale to Izmir, a journey of approximately four hours. We will enjoy a local lunch in the city and then check in at our hotel, which is located in the heart of Izmir. You will then have free time to shop, dine, and explore this beautiful city at your own pace. Overnight in Izmir.
19th July
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After breakfast, we will travel to Ephesus, the highlight of our tour, a journey of approximately 1.5 hours. We will spend 3 to 4 hours exploring the site and the Temple of Artemis. Afterwards, we will continue to the charming village of Şirince for a local lunch. There, you can shop for handmade products from local women, organic olive oils, pomegranate sauces, and more. We will then return to Izmir. Overnight in Izmir.
Cappadocia
3 Nights | € 720 per person
20th July
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After breakfast, we will check out from our hotel in Izmir and transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). We will fly to Cappadocia with the group that booked the Cappadocia tour, enjoy a local lunch in the area, and stay overnight at Aya Cappadocia Hotel.
21st July
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Guests who wish to take a hot air balloon ride will start their day early, at around 5:00 AM. The balloon company will pick them up from the hotel by vehicle and drop them back at the hotel at around 7:00 AM. Following our hotel breakfast, we will visit Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, and the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
22nd July
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Following breakfast, we will visit Red Valley, known for its red-hued cliffs, Çavuşin, an early Christian village, and Özkonak Underground City, a historic underground refuge. We will have lunch at a restaurant serving local cuisine, then continue to Pigeon Valley, known for its pigeon houses carved into the rocks, and Uçhisar, known for its hilltop castle to enjoy stunning view.
23rd July
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We will check out from our hotel and head to the airport. From there, we will fly to Istanbul, where our tour will end at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Included
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11 Night Accommodation & Breakfast Hotels: Mukarnas Pera Istanbul & Ibos Hotels Izmir, or similar.
Kaya Thermal Hotel, Pamukkale
Aya Cappadocia Hotel
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11 Lunches
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2 Domestic flight tickets
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Museum Entrance Fees
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All transportation services
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Guidance Service
Extras
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Drinks ordered with lunches
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Personal expenses
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Tip for the driver
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Dinner (suggestions for local restaurants near our hotel will be provided)
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Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia (optional)
* Please note that you can choose the full package or the package that suits you best in this itinerary. Please click the button below to reserve your spot by fillıng out the form and for your questions.