Izmir Trip Overview
Our Biblical tour guides are locals who have very good knowledge not only about the sights in the area, but also about the history of Christianity.
They are all fluent in English, and some of them guide also in other languages.
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Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Izmir, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Izmir, Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey
Our Biblical tour guides are locals who have very good knowledge not only about the sights in the area, but also about the history of Christianity.
They are all fluent in English, and some of them guide also in other languages.
Have the best experience with our expert local guides…
Itinerary
Day 1: Smyrna & Pergamon (the Suffering Church and the Compromising Church)
Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
we will visit Smyrna, “the suffering church” and the (“Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days”), home of great 2nd century Bishop Policarp who was burned alive at the age of 85.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
we will continue to Pergamum, “the compromising church”; Revelation 2:12-16 describes the city as “where Satan’s seat is”, a reference to the altar of Zeus. After the tour return to Izmir andovernight at your hotel in Izmir.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-4-5 star Hotel Options are available
Day 2: Thyatira-Sardes-Philedelphia (the Adulterous Church, the Dead Church, the Faithful Church)
Stop At: Akhisar, Akhisar, Manisa Province
Depart for the visit to Thyatira, “the adulterous church” that, as mentioned in the Revelations, tolerated the false prophets, Jezebel (Rev. 1: 11; 2: 18-29).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sardis (Sardes), Belediye Cd. No:124 Sart, Salihli 45300 Turkey
Proceed to Sardes, “the dead church”, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Jesus told Sardes, “I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead”(Rev. 3: 1-6).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi, Soguksu Mahallesi, Ismet Pasa Cd. No: 114, Alasehir Turkey
After visiting “the faithful church” of Philadelphia, we will stay overnight in Pamukkale.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel Option is available
Day 3: Pamukkale and Laodicean Church
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
After we get to Pamukkale, we will walk through the ruins of ancient Hierapolis.
We will make a short break for taking photos and after that continue walking to well preserved Roman theater.
Then, you can visit the Necropolis, graveyard with more than two thousand graves.
Passing by the Roman baths, we will reach the Ancient Pool where you can spend some of your free time swimming in a warm spring water. Instead, you can also choose to spend that time walking barefoot down the Travertines, filled with thermal water enriched with calcium.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli – Pamukkale, Denizli Turkey
Laodicea, the church chastised for being lukewarm, “You are neither cold nor hot” (Rev. 3: 15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs.
After the tour transfer to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available
Day 4: Ephesus, Virgin Mary and Church of St. John
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
We will visit Ephesus (“the loveless church”, the most important of the seven churches),
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her final years
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Basilica of St. John also known as Church of St. John the Theologian. After the tour we can transfer you back to Izmir airport.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available
