Iznik Christian Heritage Day Trip from Istanbul
Departs from Istanbul
- Duration
- Approximately 10.5–11 hours (08:30 – 19:30)
- Meeting point
- Your hotel in Istanbul (Hotel pickup & drop-off)
What you see
- İznik (Ancient Nicaea) & First Council site (325 AD)
- Hagia Sophia of Nicaea (Second Council 787 AD)
- İznik Ancient City Walls & Historic Gates
- Roman Theatre & Early Christian Heritage Walk
- İznik Lake & traditional ceramic workshops
The day trip
08:30
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Istanbul by private vehicle.
09:00
Scenic Drive via Osmangazi Bridge
Journey south across the Marmara region towards ancient Nicaea (~1.75 hours).
10:45
Arrival in İznik & Ancient Gates
Arrive in İznik (ancient Nicaea) and discover the impressive Lefke and Istanbul city gates.
11:15
Hagia Sophia of Nicaea
Visit the historic church, site of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Second Council of Nicaea) in 787 AD.
12:15
Site of First Council of Nicaea (325 AD)
Explore the lakeside area associated with the Emperor Constantine's First Council and the Nicene Creed.
13:00
İznik City Walls & Roman Theatre
Discover impressive Roman fortifications, surviving towers and the Roman Theatre.
13:45
Traditional Turkish Lunch by the Lake
Enjoy delicious local lunch featuring traditional Turkish cuisine.
15:00
Early Christian Heritage Walk & Ceramic Workshops
Guided walk through historic streets and visit renowned authentic İznik tile workshops.
16:30
Lake İznik Free Time
Relax along the tranquil shoreline of Lake İznik and take photos.
17:15
Departure for Istanbul
Begin the comfortable return journey across the highway (~2 hours).
19:15 – 19:30
Arrival in Istanbul & Hotel Drop-Off
Arrive in Istanbul and drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Private vehicle & professional English-speaking guide
- Guided İznik Christian heritage tour
- All visits mentioned in itinerary
Not included
- Lunch (+15 EUR / person)
- Entrance tickets (+15 EUR / person)
- Personal expenses
Adults
Children under 6
Children 6–11
≈ 230 EUR per person
Child discounts apply to group tours only.
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