Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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- Expertly crafted Christian-focused itinerary the program highlights the most important sites related to the Council of Nicaea, early Christianity, and Byzantine heritage — not just the typical tourist spots.
- Small-group or private tours for a more intimate experience We avoid crowded buses. Your guide has time to answer questions, explain the history in detail, and adapt the pace to your needs.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Personal expenses
Ancient Nicaea City Visit from Istanbul
Istanbul
About
- Expertly crafted Christian-focused itinerary the program highlights the most important sites related to the Council of Nicaea, early Christianity, and Byzantine heritage — not just the typical tourist spots.
- Small-group or private tours for a more intimate experience We avoid crowded buses. Your guide has time to answer questions, explain the history in detail, and adapt the pace to your needs.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Istanbul
After being picked up from Istanbul hotel or meeting at the meeting point, your approximately 2-hour journey to Iznik begins by ferry.
1 hour
2
Hagia Sophia
The highlight of the tour.
The exact location of the First Council of Nicaea
Where the Nicene Creed was formulated
Basilica structure from the 4th–8th century
Iconoclasm-era frescoes and surviving architectural elements
Time for photos and quiet reflection
Although the building is now a mosque, its historical layout and council significance are fully visible and explained.
1 hour
3
Lefke KapI
Guided walk along:
Lefke Gate (most impressive Roman gate)
Istanbul Gate
Southern defensive walls
Explanation of Nicaea’s strategic importance to Romans, Byzantines, and early Christians.
1 hour
4
Iznik
Arrival at İznik (Ancient Nicaea)
A short introduction to the town’s sacred history:
Capital city of the Byzantine Bithynia
One of Christianity’s most important centers
Location of the First Ecumenical Council (325 AD)
Surrounded by ancient Roman-Byzantine walls
Panoramic stop by İznik Lake.
2 hours
5
Antik Roma Tiyatrosu
Built in the 2nd century under Emperor Trajan.
15,000-seat Roman amphitheater
Used during Roman and early Byzantine periods
Understanding daily life in ancient Nicaea
1 hour
6
Iznik Cini Esref Eroglu Atolyesi
Visit a traditional İznik ceramics atelier:
Famous blue-white Ottoman-era tiles
Demonstration of pottery-making
Optional shopping opportunity
1 hour
7
Iznik
Archaeological area of an early Byzantine church destroyed by earthquakes.
4th–8th century Christian architecture
Virgin Mary (Dormition) traditions
Excavation details and photo opportunities
1 hour
8
İstanbul
After your tour ends, we return to your hotels after a journey that lasts approximately 1.5 or 2 hours.
