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"JOY of the EARLY SAINTS Tour"

"JOY of the EARLY SAINTS Tour"

Seven Churches of Revelation, İstanbul & Cappadocia

11 Days20–40 peopleOctober 21–31, 2026Turkey
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About This Tour

An LDS-friendly Bible Lands journey through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, the Seven Churches of Revelation, Pamukkale, Pergamum, Troy, Nicaea, and more. Open to everyone. Walk in the footsteps of the Apostles and experience 10 nights in 5-star hotels with daily breakfast, dinners, domestic flights, private coach, and a Bible-oriented English-speaking guide.

Tour Highlights

Istanbul Old City — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace
Cappadocia — Göreme Open Air Museum & Underground Cities
Ancient Ephesus, Terrace Houses & Temple of Artemis
All 7 Churches of Revelation — Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Pergamum, Troy & Canakkale
Nicaea / Iznik — Council of Nicaea Site
LDS-friendly with Sunday worship & devotional time

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What Our Guests Say

Melody Travel guests in Cappadocia, Türkiye

"Our family trip to Türkiye was absolutely amazing! We were able to visit many sites and learn so much about the history and culture there. Our guide, Yagmur, was extremely knowledgeable and helped make our experience there incredible. We would love to return some day!"

— Rebecca

"We were looking for a unique trip to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our children. After much deliberation, I chose the destination of Türkiye. Though some were a bit surprised at my choice, everyone had a fantastic time. We were able to see and do so many things together as we learned about events and people in this land. We were pleased with all the travel arrangements, as well as with our guide!"

— Shirley Ricks

The Seven Churches of Revelation

Tap a pin on the map — or a card below — to open photos and details of each church.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

11 days of carefully curated travel

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Kent P. Jackson

Featured Guest Speaker

Kent P. Jackson

BYU Professor Emeritus, Led by Prof. Kent P. Jackson & Hosted by Murat & Susan Çakır

Professor Emeritus of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. Kent P. Jackson is a leading scholar of the New Testament and early Christian history, and will personally lead this faith-based journey through the Seven Churches of Revelation, Istanbul, and Cappadocia.

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