Full board accommodation. Departure for Antioch, one of the most famous biblical cities; a city where luxury and wealth were evident at every turn; a city where the name "Christian" was first coined and from where Saint Peter, Saint Paul, and Saint Barnabas began their evangelizing journeys throughout the world. We will begin our visit at the Church of Saint Paul. Next, we will visit the Hatay Museum and the village of Harbiye (Daphne). We will then proceed to the Syrian Gate. Return to Adana. Dinner and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Full board accommodation. Early morning departure for Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. We will visit the Church of St. Paul and the rock-hewn monastery next to the church. Next, we will visit the 10th-century Church of Eski Gumus. We will then continue to the extraordinary and fascinating world of Cappadocia. Arrival in magical Cappadocia, a unique lunar landscape. We will begin with a visit to the underground cities of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu (visit one of them), which were built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. These underground fortresses were sealed with stone doors carved into the rock itself, creating a fantastic defense system. A special ventilation system, consisting of chimneys, allowed air to reach the lowest levels of the cities. The city of Kaymakli was built between the 6th and 10th centuries, is divided into eight levels, and reaches a depth of 45 meters. It contains stables, a church, a chapel with a nave and two apses, large common rooms, meeting rooms, and smaller rooms. The city of Derinkuyu was inhabited around the 7th century, making it older. It has 18 to 20 stories and is about 40 meters deep. It preserves a stable with watering troughs for livestock, a wine-making area, a barrel-arched structure that likely served as a church, water wells, and storerooms. Dinner and accommodation.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON EXCURSION. Take an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise, a unique experience amidst rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, and lunar landscapes. Discover Cappadocia, a region unique in the world for its geological formations, where you can discover breathtaking reliefs and formations that will undoubtedly amaze you. Enjoy a full day of hiking in northern Cappadocia, the most stunning part of this volcanic landscape. First, we will visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and medieval monastic complex of rock-hewn churches and dwellings carved into the tufa rock by Orthodox monks in the 4th century. We will then continue to the Ortahisar Panorama, which offers a magnificent view with its natural castle at its center, stone houses, and beautiful mosques. From here, a short drive will take us to Paşabağı (Monks' Valley), where we'll see the conical columns, resembling fairy chimneys, which also served as homes and Orthodox churches for hermits. After lunch at a local restaurant (not included) in the town of Avanos, on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River), we'll admire some of Turkey's most famous handicrafts. Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop at Devrent Valley, famous for its unique rock formations. The Valley of the Three Beauties offers a beautiful view of the town of Ürgüp, renowned for its wine and vineyards with apricot orchards, where you can always take memorable photos. Finally, visitors will be transferred back to their hotel after a visit to the Göreme Panoramic Viewpoint, a scenic viewpoint overlooking Göreme.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 

Full board accommodation. Early departure by coach to Konya, the city visited by St. Paul. En route, a stop will be made to visit the Seljuk Caravanserai Agzikarahan, an impressive example of Seljuk architecture with its gate decoration featuring predominantly geometric designs. Arrival in Konya, the ancient Iconium, the former capital of the Seljuk Empire and where the mystic poet and philosopher Mevlana founded a Sufi order known as the Whirling Dervishes. We will visit the Mevlana Mausoleum, covered in striking green tiles, the most famous building in Konya. Following this, we will visit St. Paul's Church. Overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Full board accommodation. In the morning, we will begin by visiting Pisidian Antioch. We will then continue to Pamukkale, the city known as the "Cotton Castle." We will visit the ruins of the Roman city of Hierapolis, famous for its vast necropolis, Roman baths (converted into a church during the Byzantine period), the thermal baths (restored and now a museum), and the theater, the best-preserved structure of all. We will then depart for Laodicea, whose founding dates back to the Hellenistic kings of the mid-3rd century BC. We will celebrate the Eucharist. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Selçuk-Ephesus. Upon arrival, we will visit the ruins of Ephesus, the fifth largest city of the Roman era. During our visit, we will see the famous Library of Celsus (after Alexandria), the theater, several Roman and Hellenistic temples, the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Agora, Marble Street, and the theater. Next, we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that Mary arrived in Ephesus with Saint John and lived until her Assumption (according to Catholic doctrine) or Dormition (according to Orthodox faith). As this house is a pilgrimage site, it is visited by many Christian tourists throughout the year. In the afternoon, we will stop at a leather processing center. Since Ephesus has been a center for leather tanning since ancient times, we will have the opportunity to purchase some leather goods at very affordable prices. We'll also see a fashion show where we'll be exposed to some of the most stylish jackets in the country. Afterward, we'll continue to Izmir-Smyrna, Turkey's third-largest city. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast and departure for the ancient city of Pergamon, one of history's greatest cultural, commercial, and medical centers. Visit the famous Asclepeion, considered one of the most important health centers of its time. The Asclepeion was built for the god of healing, and among physicians, Asclepius is also known as the first psychiatric hospital. Here, various medical experiments were conducted and different treatment methods were applied. Then, departure for Çanakkale to visit Troy, the ancient city whose name itself evokes another poetic title: Homer's Iliad. Continue to Çanakkale. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast and departure for Çanakkale. Arrival and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Full-day tour of the Old City. In the morning, we will visit Hagia Sophia (exterior view only), one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, a magnificent architectural marvel that we offer to our visitors. It is considered one of the largest and most important mosques in the world. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six tall minarets, terraces, and domes that rise from the center of the building. You will see that the architect undoubtedly achieved perfection with this impressive work of art. In the afternoon, we will visit the Roman Hippodrome (dating from the reign of Septimius Severus), a space where horse races and circuses were held, providing entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for over a thousand years. Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Next, we will visit Topkapi Palace, where the sultans lived between 1478 and 1865. Topkapi is not a single structure, but rather an organic monumental complex comprised of various pavilions, gardens, and scattered areas located in the historic district at the entrance to the Golden Horn. We will end the day at the covered market, the Grand Bazaar, where you will have free time. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. **The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Meals included: Breakfast

Breakfast and free time in Istanbul. Hotel accommodation.

Meals included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion on the Bosphorus and Asia. In the morning, we will make a preliminary visit to the Süleymaniye Mosque, built between 1520 and 1566 by order of Süleyman I, better known as Süleyman the Magnificent, one of the richest and most powerful Ottoman sultans in history, who commissioned the renowned architect Mimar Sinan to design it. We continue with the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and located in the old Eminönü district of Istanbul. We then board a boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus (regular ferry), skirting the Sea of ​​Marmara on both the Asian and European sides of the city. During this tour, you will see monuments such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, and Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, among others. Time for lunch after disembarking. Climbing Çamlıca Hill, known as Lovers' Hill, offers a majestic panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your return flight.

Meal included: Breakfast.