After transferring to your hotel, welcome briefing.

Your day begins with a guided tour  Byzantine  hippodrome  the magnificent Topkapi Palace (main residences of Ottoman Sultans), Saint Sophia Basilica, historic seat of the Byzantine church, built in 537 AD and now a museum whose mosaics, stained glass windows and decorated domes have been crafted to create an environment of breath taking beauty. A short walk through gardens takes us to the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet 1 built in 1616 that is famous for unequalled ceramic tiles. Overnight in Istanbul

Early morning flight to Izmir and visit Pergamum  and Aesculapiums, then continue to Thyatira  a city of artisans' guilds in St. Paul time. Izmir we will visit St.Polycarpos church.Overnight Izmir ( Dinner at hotel )

This morning we explore Ephesus with its expansive synthesis of Greco-Roman and Christian remains , including the Church of Mary (The Council Church). It was the home of St. Paul between 54 & 57 AD. Nearby we visit Virgin Mary’s house on a wooded hilltop where it was miraculously discovered. After Ephessus we will drive Pamukkale. For evening we continue on to Pamukkale, the white “Cotton Fortress” lime cascades of the Roman spa Hierapolis. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the warm mineral waters of your hotel’s pool. ( Dinner at hotel

Morning visit Hierapolis. This was Philip the Evangelist's home. We will tour the extensive necropolis, churches and baths then stop at nearby Laodicea, afternoon continue to Izmir for overnight  ( Dinner at hotel )

 After breakfast we visit Sardis with its beautiful gymnasium and marble paved synagogue and the Temple of Artemis including ancient Christian Chapel of the 4th Century. Then continue to Philadelphia , a favorite city of Paul and John. ( Dinner at hotel )

Morning short flight to Kayseri and a full day touring the "moon-like" topography and unique landscape of Cappadocia. Goreme with its Chapels carved by early Christians and decorated with frescoes dating from the 6th and 10th century is an unforgettable experience. Visit the underground city of Kaymakli where thousands of early Christians lived concealed from persecutors in eight story complexes of subterranean dwellings, before checking into our hotel to enjoy the picturesque views of this ancient and historic land. ( Dinner at hotel )

Optional early Morning  Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia This morning visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine monastic complex of Zelve, afternoon drive to Kayseri and take a short flight to Istanbul and overnight at hotel, close to the airport. ( Dinner at hotel )

Your escort will transfer you to the airport for the flight home.