Fourteen days. This is the journey that holds the others: Istanbul, Tarsus, Antioch, Cappadocia, the seven churches, the Troad, and the north of Cyprus. It is the right route when a group wants one departure rather than two. The same limits apply. No price is printed here. The Cyprus crossing is confirmed before you travel.
Hotels are arranged for the nights below. Names and class are confirmed in your proposal, not here. Meals that are included are listed in that same proposal.
The route
- 1
Istanbul, the Byzantine churches and the palace.
- 2
South to Tarsus and the places linked to Paul’s name.
- 3
Antioch and the church of St Peter.
- 4
The plateau and Cappadocia.
- 5
A second day in the valleys.
- 6
West toward Pisidian Antioch and Pamukkale.
- 7
Laodicea, Hierapolis and the terraces.
- 8
Philadelphia, Sardis and Ephesus.
- 9
Smyrna, Thyatira and Pergamon.
- 10
The Troad: Alexandria Troas and Troy.
- 11
The crossing to Northern Cyprus.
- 12
Famagusta, Salamis and Barnabas.
- 13
Kyrenia, St Hilarion and Bellapais.
- 14
Return and departure.
Day by day
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Day
1
Overnight · Istanbul
B
L
D
- Arrive at Istanbul International Airport
- Meet and greet with the local guide at the airport
- Departure for the city tour
- Visit the Blue Mosque, photo stop at the Hippodrome
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit the St. Sophia Museum
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Day
2
Overnight · Adana
B
L
D
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport
- Fly to Hatay
- Arrive at Hatay Airport
- Visit St. Peter Church
- Visit the Antioch Archeological Museum
- Departure to Adana · 200 km, 2.5 hr
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Day
3
Overnight · Kyrenia
B
L
D
- Departure to Tarsus · 45 km, 1 hr
- Visit St. Paul's Church and Well
- Photo stop at Cleopatra's Gate
- Fly to Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus
- Arrival at Ercan Airport and transfer to the hotel
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Day
4
Overnight · Kyrenia
B
L
D
- Depart for Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Visit Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Move on to the Antiphonitis Monastery
- Visit Antiphonitis Monastery
- Visit Sourp Magar Monastery
- Visit Bellapais Monastery
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Day
5
Overnight · Famagusta
B
L
D
- Depart for Güzelyurt (Omorfo)
- Visit St. Mamas
- Visit St. Sophia Church and St. Nicholas Church
- Visit the Green Line
- Depart for Nicosia
- Depart for Famagusta
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Day
6
Overnight · Cappadocia
B
L
D
- Visit the Old Town of Famagusta and all its churches
- Depart for Kyrenia
- Fly back to Adana
- Arrival and departure to Nevşehir
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Day
7
Overnight · Cappadocia
B
L
D
- Optional: hot air balloon tour
- Departure for the Cappadocia tour
- Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum
- Photo stop at Uçhisar Castle
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Pottery, carpet and Turkish jewellery workshops
- Optional: Turkish night show
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Day
8
Overnight · Konya
B
L
D
- Optional: hot air balloon tour
- Visit the Underground City
- Visit Devrent Valley and Paşabağ Valley
- Departure to Konya · 53 km, 1 hr
- On the way, photo stop at the Sultanhanı Caravanserai
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Day
9
Overnight · Pamukkale
B
L
D
- Departure for Antioch of Pisidia · 170 km, 2.5 hr
- Visit Antioch of Pisidia
- Departure for Pamukkale · 225 km, 3 hr
- Visit the Hierapolis ancient city ruins and the Cotton Castle
- Visit Laodicea
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Day
10
Overnight · Kuşadası
B
L
D
- Departure to Philadelphia · 90 km, 1.5 hr
- Visit Philadelphia
- Departure to Sardes · 50 km, 1 hr
- Visit Sardes
- Departure to Selçuk · 145 km, 2.5 hr
- Visit the House of Virgin Mary
- Visit St. John Basilica
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Day
11
Overnight · İzmir
B
L
D
- Departure for Ephesus · 20 km, 30 min
- Visit Ephesus Ancient City
- Visit the leather factory and enjoy the fashion show
- Departure to İzmir · 80 km, 1.5 hr
- Visit Smyrna: St. Polycarp Church
- Visit the Agora of the ancient city
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Day
12
Overnight · Ayvalık or Akçay
B
L
D
- Departure to Thyateira · 140 km, 2 hr
- Visit Thyateira
- Visit the Red Basilica
- Visit the Acropolis of Pergamon
- Proceed to Ayvalık · 65 km, 1 hr
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Day
13
Overnight · Istanbul
B
L
D
- Departure for Alexandria of Troas · 136 km, 2.5 hr
- Visit Alexandria of Troas
- Departure for Troia · 35 km, 45 min
- Visit Troy Ancient City
- Departure to Istanbul · 330 km, 6.5 hr
- Terminating at the hotel, overnight in Istanbul
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Day
14
B
L
D
- Departure for the city tour
- Bosphorus cruise with a private yacht
- Visit the Spice Market
- Visit the Kariye Museum
- Visit the Grand Bazaar
- Free until departure
- Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
