Kusadasi Trip Overview
This is a customized 4-day package with Professional bible oriented guides. The seven churches in revelation refer to seven literal churches described in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. These churches are all located in the Western part of modern Turkey; Ephesus, Smyrna (Izmir), Laodicea, Sardis, Pergamum, Philadelphia, and Thyatira. At the time these were the seven cities with major Christian congregations in Anatolia. The archeological remains of all seven locations still exist today.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Kusadasi, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey
This is a customized 4-day package with Professional bible oriented guides. The seven churches in revelation refer to seven literal churches described in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. These churches are all located in the Western part of modern Turkey; Ephesus, Smyrna (Izmir), Laodicea, Sardis, Pergamum, Philadelphia, and Thyatira. At the time these were the seven cities with major Christian congregations in Anatolia. The archeological remains of all seven locations still exist today.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Izmir / Pergamon
Stop At: Pergamon Antik Kenti, Bergama Turkey
Upon your arrival at Izmir, meet your tour guide and drive to Pergamum. There you wıll explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, Temple of Trajan and the third biggest Library of antiquity. Later continue to Asklepion, famous medical center of classical times, we also visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church).
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Akhisar, Akhisar, Manisa Province
Then we continue our drive visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Old Smyrna, Ord. Prof. Dr. Ekrem Akurgal Cad. No: 95, Izmir Turkey
Upon driving back to Izmir before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight in Izmir at 4* Hotel
Day 2: Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea
Stop At: Sardis (Sardes), Belediye Cd. No:124 Sart, Salihli 45300 Turkey
Today we depart early in the morning to Sardis, there you see, the great Temple of which later became a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and the Synagogue.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi, Soguksu Mahallesi, Ismet Pasa Cd. No: 114, Alasehir Turkey
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, called Alasehir and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Afterward we drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites, There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli – Pamukkale, Denizli Turkey
Then we drive to Laodicea. There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight in Pamukkale at 4* Hotel
Day 3: Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Mary’s House, St. Jean Basilica
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Drive to Ephesus and visit the ancient city of Ephesus. There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the assumption took place.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of St. Jonh, Isabey Mah. Saint Jean Cad. Selcuk Merkez, Selcuk, Izmir 35920 Turkey
After that, you visit the Basilica of St. Jean and Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After the tour drives you to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight in Kusadasi at 4* Hotel.
Day 4: Departure Day
Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according to your flight time, drive you to the airport. End of our service.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Not Included
