Itinerary
Day 1 (L/D) Exploring Pergamum and Thyateria
After breakfast we will transfer you to domestic airport and put you on a 1 hour flight down to izmir *Pergamum is one of the seven churches of Revelation. At the time that Christianity traveled along the Asian Minor caravan routes and trade ships, it was one of the largest cities of the area.
* Thyateria is another of the seven churches of Revelation.
After Thyatira we will be on our way to Kusadasi, evening arrival in Kusadasi, check in the hotel & Overnight stay
Day 2 (B/L/D) Ephesus
After breakfast we will take you on a full day tour of Ephesus Region
We will visit Turkey's most impressive Biblical site today, in what may well be your most memorable day in Turkey. We will also visit other significant Christian sites.
Sites you'll see today
*Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60's AD, it was at it's Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. When St. Paul lived in Ephesus he would have addressed the Ephesians in the great theatre, that today impresses everyone that walks into it's stands.
*The House of The Virgin Mary where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life.
*The Church of St. John was erected by Emperor Justinian in memorial to St. John whose tomb is within it's walls. St. John came here towards the end of his life with the Virgin Mary whom he cared for. He wrote the gospel of St. John and his other letters during the last years of his life here. >Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided<overnight in KUSADASI.
Day 3 (B/L/D) Pamukkale, Laodicea and Colossae
After breakfast we will depart from Kusadasi and will visit Laodicea, Colossae, Pamukkale and Hiarapolis.
Sites you'll see today
*Pammukale, which means cotton castle, is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pammukale is nowa world heritage site.
*Hierapolis was founded as a healing care centre in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire. It eventually had a large Jewish and Christian community, and during the Christian era the city of
*Laodicea is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation written about by St. John.
*Colossae was the church that St. Paul wrote to in the book of Colossians. This site will be a good experience of seeing what a ruin site is like before much excavation is done. We will be able to see an ancient church and other remnants of the once teeming city. Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 4 (B/L/D) Philadelphia, Sardis and Smyrna
After breakfast we will depart from Pamukkale to Izmir and explore these sites on the way :
*Philadelphia is another of the seven Revelation churches. It was once called 'Little Athens" during the Roman period. Today we will see remnants of the surrounding wall that once encircled the entire city, and the Church of St. John.
*Sardis is the place that historians believe coinage was invented. It was a rich Lydian city that was known for it's gold.
*Smyrna, known today as Izmir, once was a place where more Christians and Jews lived than Muslims. Thousands of foreign diplomats, traders, merchants and sailors were based here.
Gule, Gule! Our tour has come to an end. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Turkey in your hearts and prayers, and hoping that our paths cross again in this life! If you have extended your time with an additional add-on trip, we will be confirming this day with you your additional schedule. To see additional trip add-ons, see below or go to the top of this page and click on trip add-ons.
Tour ends
Total cost will be 425 Euro per person in a double room
Includes
* All of the transfers ( Brand new comfortable vehicles )
* All of the hotels ( Superior Class and 4 star hotel )
* All of the meals mentioned in the itinerary
* Professional English speaking tour guide
* Entrance fees to the ancient sites
* OW Domestic flight tickets
* All of the TAX and service charges
Excludes
* International flight tickets
* Drinks with meals
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