Day 1 : Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour in Istanbul, if times permits (according to the arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02 : Istanbul
St.Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque,Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 03 : Istanbul - Bursa
Drive to Iznik (Nicea), the site of the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Drive to Bursa, visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mouseleum.Overnight in Bursa.
Day 04 : Bursa - Troy - Ayvalik
Continue to Canakkale, visit Gallipoli, Troy, Alexandra Troas where St. Paul met Luke. Overnight in Ayvalik.
Day 05 : Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir
Depart to Pergamum, visit to Asclepion, the ancient hospital, the Acropolis, the Church at the site of Serapium (7C) and the Red Court dedicated to St. John. Then visit Akhisar, the site of ancient Thyatira (7C). Overnight in Izmir.
Day 06 : Sardes - Philadelphia - Izmir
Visit Sardes, the capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, visit the Church built on the foundations of the Temple of Artemis (7C). Continue to Alasehir, ancient Philadelphia (7C). Return to Izmir, visit St. Policarp Church (7C). Overnight in Izmir.
Day 07 : Ephesus - Kusadasi
Drive to Ephesus where St. Paul stayed a while, visit ancient city, House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John (7C), continue to Miletos where St. Paul gave a speech to spread Christianity. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 08 : Kusadasi - Patmos (Greek Island) - Kusadasi
Daily tour to the Greek Island of Patmos by private boat. Visit the cave of Revelation and St. John's Monastery. Return to Kusadasi for overnight.
Day 09 : Aphrodisias
Laodicea Pamukkale visit Aphrodisias, Laodicea (7C) and Hierapolis, overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 10 : Pisidian Antioch - Iconium - Cappadocia
Visit Pisidian Antioch, Konya (Iconium), the Mevlana Mosque and Mouseleum, proceed to Cappadocia for overnight.
Day 11 : Cappadocia
Visit Goreme, Zelve Valley, Underground City. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 12 : Cappadocia - Tarsus - Antioch
Depart to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul, continue to Antakya (Biblical city of Antioch) where St. Paul and St. Barnabas stayed. Overnight in Antakya.
Day 13 : Antioch - Flight to Istanbul
Visit the Museum of Antioch with its famous mosaics and St. Peter's Grotto, the Cave Church where early Christians met in secret. Drive to Adana airport for late afternoon flight to Istanbul.
Day 14 : Istanbul
Transfer to Istanbul airport for departure.
Biblical References
The Seven Churches mentioned by St. John in the Book of Revelations (The Apocalypse) are all found in Turkey and each was a founding community of Christianity.
Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11
Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17
Thyatira Revelation 2:18-19 Acts 16:14
Sardes Revelation 3:1-6
Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13
Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22
Ephesus Revelation 1:11:2:1-7 Acts18:19-28:19
Included :
• Transfer from airport or hotel and back
• Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
• Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
• Entry fees to the museums and sites.
• Parking fees.
