Iznik Nicaea Heritage Tour from Istanbul Councils Lake Basilica
Discover Iznik, ancient Nicaea, one of the most important cities in the history of Christianity. On this full-day tour from Istanbul, explore the city where the First Ecumenical Council was held in AD 325 and the Second Council in AD 787, two events that helped shape early Christian doctrine. Visit the Hagia Sophia of Nicaea and the remarkable Lake Basilica archaeological site, discovered beneath Lake Iznik in 2014. Ongoing research continues to explore its connection to the early Christian history of Nicaea. See the archaeological site and viewing platforms, and discover the city’s Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage with a professional licensed guide. Travel comfortably from Istanbul as part of a small-group experience and enjoy an in-depth journey through one of Christianity’s most historically significant destinations.
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