BIBLICAL TURKEY TOUR
BIBLICAL TURKEY TOUR
Turkey is famous all over the world for its unique culture and traditions. With this tour, you will discover Turkish handicrafts and traditions, enjoy culinary delights and experience historic and artistic Turkish products – all handmade and typical for the unique characters of cultural heritage. Be ready to bargain in the famous bazaars of Istanbul for exquisite furniture, leather products, pottery, metal craft, textiles, jewellery and much more. Be amazed by hand-knotted Turkish rugs made by Turkish nomadic tribesmen and listen the history of Turkish tiles from experts.
Tour Summary
Booking Conditions
Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.
Credit Card: For your protection, we need you to sign the credit card payment form upon receipt and return it with verification of legal identification (e.g. copy of your passport or driver’s license) after your credit card has been charged. We will inform you in advance of purchase of any credit card fees that may apply.
Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details. Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!
What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel
Included
7 Nights accommodation in tourist class hotels
Airport transfers Domestic flight tickets
Services of professional tour guide
Entrance fees to the sites and museums
Transportation
Meals where mentioned
TURSAB travel insurance
Excluded
International airfare
Drinks, and other personal items
Visa for Turkey (if required)
Excess baggage
Tips for guide, drivers and hotel
Tour Program
Arrive in Istanbul airport and be transferred to your hotel. A welcome package with tour vouchers, a map, and other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival. There are no plans for this day so you have free time to explore or experience a traditional Turkish bath nearby your hotel.
Meals: No Meals
Your city tour will take you to the
• St Sophia Museum; Former church and mosque, it is now a museum
• Hippodrome; Remains of the sporting stadium of the Byzantine Empire
• Blue Mosque; The largest fully functioning mosque in Turkey
• Grand Bazaar; Turkey’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops
• Topkapi Palace including; Imperial Treasury, gardens, Sultan’s kitchen, Sacred Relics (The Harem section is not included in the tour).
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Enjoy dinner at leisure (Not included in package, see our list for the recommend restaurants).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
There is free time in the morning to explore Istanbul on your own. In the afternoon, you will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, be transferred to your cave hotel and enjoy free time for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Book our optional, early morning hot air balloon ride for a magnificent view of the valleys. After breakfast, visit…
• Scenic Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, dotted with fairy chimney rocks
• Avanos town that is famous for its red pottery
• The cave churches of Goreme Open Air Museum
• Uchisar castle giving an amazing panoramic view over the region
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Take a flight from Cappadoccia to Izmir. Meet your tour guide and driver at the airport. Then begin the tour with Smyrna, nowadays a modern Turkish city of Izmir. After visit Saint Polycarp church and drive to the ruins of Pergamon.
The city, described as being the throne of Satan, was “praised for its martyrdom and perseverance but those who hold false teachings are criticized” (Rev. 2:12-17). Here you will see the Acropolis, Greek & Roman Temples and large ancient theatre built into the steep hillside then transfer to Kusadasi to stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast drive to Thyatira that was “Praised for its increasing faith and service, but criticized for its tolerance of Jezebel, an immoral woman who calls herself a prophetess” (Rev. 2:18-29).
Then we head to Sardis, located on the banks of the Pactolus River in western Asia Minor. “The church of Sardes was described as dead, and it must wake up. However, there are some who have not “soiled their clothes.”” (Rev. 3:1-6).
End the day with a visit to ancient Philadelphia that was known for its variety of temples and worship centres.“The church of brotherly love that endures patiently” (Revelation 3:7-13).Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning you will join Mass held in the House of the Virgin Mary (Only available on Sundays). We then visit Ephesus, which was the most influential capital city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea. “Ephesus receives praise for its perseverance, but criticism for forsaking its “first love”” (Rev. 2:1-7).
You will explore some of the best-preserved theatres, fountains, and buildings in the world. Finally visit to the Basilica of St John, which stands over the believed burial site of St. John, who is identified as the apostle, evangelist (author of the Fourth Gospel), and prophet (author of Revelation). Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, visit the ancient City of Hierapolis as well as the world famous travertine of Pamukkale. Then take an enjoyable drive to Laodicea located in the Lycus River Valley of Western Asia Minor, a primary trade route between the cultures of the West and East. “The “lukewarm” church with a faith that’s neither hot nor cold” (Rev. 3:14-22). After visits, transfer to the airport to take a flight back Istanbul (Return flight ticket to Istanbul is not included) or continue the tour to explore other Biblical Sites in Turkey.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch