Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel

Blue Mosque

the blue mosque is also known as the Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets.

Hippodrome

Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consist of 3 monumental columns and fountains. This is where chariot races took place in the past.

TopkapI Palace

Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, it's a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Hagia Sophia, the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 2nd century by Emperor Justinian.

arly in the morning transfer from the hotel to the airport, take a flight to Izmir.

Upon your arrival at Izmir, meet your tour guide and drive to Pergamum.

Pergamon Ancient City

There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan, the Temple of Trajan, and the third biggest Library of antiquity.

Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)

Later visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church)

Then we continue our drive visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Upon

Salihli

Overnight in Salihli

Sardis (Sardes)

Today we depart early in the morning to Sardis, There you see, the great Temple of which became a Byzantine Church later. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and the Synagogue.

Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi

Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, called Alasehir and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

Afterward, we drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually, Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites, There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip.

Laodicea

Then we drive to Laodicea. There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures. Overnight in a Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.

Ephesus Ancient City

There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Theatre.

The House of the Virgin Mary

Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the assumption took place.

Basilica of St. John

Visit the Basilica of St. John where he wrote his gospel

The Temple of Artemis

one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Kusadasi

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time, transfer to Airport. End of the service.