Private 5-Day Tour to the 7 Churches of Revelation
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Izmir
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Turkey Thab Travel Embark on a spiritual journey through the Churches of Revelation in Turkey. Explore ancient cities like Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in Ephesus and visit the Basilica
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Itinerary
Day 1: Izmir Arrival (Dinner)
Upon our arrival at Izmir airport or Kusadasi port or Cesme Port, our guide will meet you with your name sign and assist and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Izmir.
Day 2: Pergamum – Thyatira – Izmir (Breakfast - Dinner)
Your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, and you will drive to Pergamum, also called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here, we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepion (famous medical Centre of classical times), the Altar of Zeus mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, and the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library, which was foremost in the world.
The Library inspired the invention of parchment and was estimated to have over 200,000 volumes. We then continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira.
Drive back to Izmir and check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Izmir.
Day 3: Izmir – Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea – Hierapolis (Breakfast - Dinner)
Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia, Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several meters of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolus.
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia, and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes. Continue to visit to Laodicia. The city established in the C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed Laodicea on Lycus, to distinguish it from other similarly named cities. Laodicia is the last of the seven churches. As a crossroad of two important roads, this city had an important commercial and logistical position.
We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites. The therapeutic waters were known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. In the evening, we arrive in Pamukkale where you will enjoy the Whirling Dervishes show. After the show, check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in a Thermal Hotel.
Day 4: Ephesus – Kusadasi (Breakfast - Dinner)
Drive to Ephesus and visit the ancient city, including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. Explore the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, founded in the 10th century BC.
Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, including the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. Visit the Basilica of St. John and The House of Virgin Mary before driving to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Izmir – Home (Breakfast)
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Izmir airport for the flight back home. The end of services.
Tour Information
*If participants of the tour arrive late on the first day of the activities scheduled, the initial day will be designated as a free leisure day for relaxation.
**Our company reserves the right to cancel some destinations of the tour in order to catch the flight on tours that include domestic air flight.
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