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Seven Churches of Revelation Tour Itinerary:
1st Day: Istanbul welcoming and Relax day
2th Day: Smyrna and Pergamon tour.
3rd Day: Sardes, Thyatira, and Philadelphia tour.
4th Day: Pamukkale and Leodiceia Tour.
5th Day: Ephesus and Basilica of St. John tour.
6th Day: Flight from Izmir to Istanbul
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Duration: 5 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
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Seven Churches of Revelation Tour Itinerary:
1st Day: Istanbul welcoming and Relax day
2th Day: Smyrna and Pergamon tour.
3rd Day: Sardes, Thyatira, and Philadelphia tour.
4th Day: Pamukkale and Leodiceia Tour.
5th Day: Ephesus and Basilica of St. John tour.
6th Day: Flight from Izmir to Istanbul
Itinerary
Day 1: SMYRNA – PERGAMUM
Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
We will meet you at the Izmir Airport and depart for the visit of ancient Smyrna; poor and persecuted, the church at Smyrna suffered amidst prosperity for its refusal to worship the Roman Emperor. This proved to be the last stronghold of Christianity in Asia Minor. Home of the great second century Bishop Polycarp who was burned alive at the age of eighty-six. Continue to Pergamum; a most memorable experience will be Pergamum, with its acropolis and Great Theatre, the steepest of the ancient world. Revelation 2:12-16 describes the city as “where Satans seat is”, a reference to the altar of Zeus, where we pause for reflection on the fulfillment of Scripture. Nearby, visit the Red Basilica; once a pagan temple, it later converted into a Christian church. Finally, walk through the Asclepion, the famous medical center of antiquity. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Izmir.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: THYATIRA – SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA
Stop At: Sardis (Sardes), Belediye Cd. No:124 Sart, Salihli 45300 Turkey
Depart for the visit of Thyatira; was once a busy trading center and famous in dyeing of purple clothes. Thyatira is one of the Seven Churches mentioned in Revelations tolerated the false prophetess, Jezebel (Rev. 1: 11; 2: 18-29). Travel to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Jesus told Sardis, “I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead”(Rev. 3: 1-6). Coins were minted and the dyeing of wool originated in Sardis. You will be impressed by the massive scale of the Temple of Artemis, by the white marble Royal Road, by the gymnasium, and by the synagogue.
Visit the site of Philadelphia also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 3: 7-13). Christ told those who overcame that He would write upon them “the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is New Jerusalem.” (Rev.3: 12) Today, not much is left to mark the spot. You will see an ancient wall and the remains of a Byzantine basilica. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: HIERAPOLIS – LAODICEA
Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli – Pamukkale, Denizli Turkey
After the breakfast at the hotel, depart for the visit of Hierapolis; an ancient city of pagan cults, Hierapolis or “holy city” was evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. The Apostle Philip lived and is said to be buried here. Pamukkale, or “cotton castle” is a spa and resort center with its hot springs and cascading limestone pools. Col. 4:12-13.
The Christians of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches, (Rev. 3: 14-22) were chastised for being lukewarm, “You are neither cold nor hot” (Rev. 3: 15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. In the famous scripture from Revelation (3: 20-21), Jesus says to the Laodicean church: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”. Today, there are many acres of ruins to see, including the stadium and columned streets and a chance to witness the newest axcavations in Laodicea. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: EPHESUS
Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkey
Full day tour of Ephesus; Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 1: 11). In ancient days, Ephesus was a bustling port town of 250,000, graced with wide, colonnade bordered streets. The St. Pauls first visit to Ephesus was brief – during his second missionary tour (Acts 18:19-21).
The Great Theatre (stadium) mentioned in Acts 19:29-31 could seat 25,000 people. Walk the marble-paved street with grooves made by chariot wheels. See the Fountain of Trajan, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24.000 spectators. Visit the Chapel of the Virgin Mary (Double Church), where the Third Ancient Council convened.
Continue to visit the Basilica of St. John, In the 6th century Emperor Justinian had an impressive domed basilica built to replace the earlier church. The church, known as the Church of St. John located in a town called Selcuk.
Visit the Museum of Ephesus then Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Transfer from Hotel to Izmir Airport
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
Transfer from your Hotel to Izmir Airport
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
