Tour Overview
Discover the Seven Churches of Revelation which are located in western Turkey.Seven Churches Of The Revelation1. Ephesus 1:11;2:1-72. Smyrna 2:8-113. Pergamon 2:12-174. Thyatira 2:18-295. Sardis 3:1-66. Philadelphia 3:7-137. Laodicea 3:14-22I, John... was on the island called Patmos, because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord`s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the Seven Churches." Rev. 1:9-11
Tour Program
Day 1 : Izmir – Pergamon – Thyatira
Pick up from Izmir hotel or Izmir airport. Meet and departure to visit Pergamon (Pergamon Revelation 2:12-17), the Acropolis, the Asclepion and the Red Basilica. Then drive to Akhisar to visit the Church of ancient Thyatira (Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 Acts 16:14) which was a commercial and agricultural center on the highway between Troy and Sardes. Return to Izmir and overnight. (L)
Day 2 : Smyrna – Ephesus – Pamukkale
Early departure to visit the Church of St. Polycarpe which is the oldest church in ancient Smyrna (Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11), it symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then visit to the unforgettable remains of Ephesus (Ephesus Revelation 1:11:2:1-7 Acts 18:19-28:19), the House of Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John. Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 3 : Hierapolis – Laodicea – Philadelphia – Sardes - Izmir
Morning visit to see Hierapolis, The Martyrium of St. Philip the Apostle is here and Eskihisar, ancient Laodicea (Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22). Continue to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church (Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13) is located. After lunch proceed to Sardes (Sardes Revelation 3:1-6), ancient capital of the Lydians and visit the Church of Sardes. Return back to Izmir after the tour. Drop off at Izmir hotel or Izmir airport. End of services. (B, L)
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Tour Highlights
- Pergamon, Acropolis, Asclepion, Red Basilica, Thyatira, Smyrna, Church of St. Polycarpe, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Archaeological Museum, Basilica of St. John, Hierapolis, Laodicea, Philadelphia, Sardes.
Tour Inclusions
- English speaking professional tour guide
- 2 nights hotel accommodation
- A/C vehicle
- All the entrance fees to sites and museums
- 2 breakfast, 3 lunch, 1 dinner
- All taxes
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Izmir – Pergamon – Thyatira
- Day 2: Smyrna – Ephesus – Pamukkale
- Day 3: Hierapolis – Laodicea – Philadelphia – Sardes - Izmir
Excludes
- Drinks
- All personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in including section
