Seven Churches
Turkey has been the centre of Christianity ever since St. Paul, St.
Peter, St. John. Many other apostles came here to preach the Gospel
of Jesus Christ. This intensive religious effort bore fruit in
the building of "Seven Churches of Revelation" in seven
major cities throughout western Turkey.
Day 1 - Smyra-Thyateria-Sardis-Philadelphia
Early morning departure to Smyrna (Izmir), recipient of a letter
from St Paul praising the early believers for their faithfullness.
Visiting to St. Polycarp Church and a short tour of the city,
drive to Thyateira (Akhisar), and Sardis (Salihli), the ancient
Lydian capital. Philadelphia (Alasehir), the youngest of the "Seven
Churches of Relevation", visiting the still standing remains
of an early church and the city walls. Dinner and overnight at
Hierapolis (Pamukkale).
Day 2 - Laodicea-Ephesus
Departure after breakfast, tour of Hierapolis. Visit to Laodicea
(Denizli), a crossroad of the ancient world, home of Philip the
Evangelist. Continue to Ephesus, most important of the "Seven
Churches of Asia Minor", where St. John brought Mary in
fulfillment of his pledge to Jesus to protect her, she is belived
to have taken into heaven. Visit to the last abode of Virgin
Mary and St. John Basilica. Dinner and overnight stay in Izmir.
Day 3 - Pergamon
Departure after breakfast for Pergamum (Bergama), the place where,
wrote St. John to the church of Pergamon, "Satan's throne
is sited". Evening return to Izmir and transfer to the airport
for flight, or bus to Istanbul
Tour Includes:
*Flight tickets
*Pick up and drop off
*2 Nights accommodation in a S-class, individually chosen hotels
*All accommodation is with breakfast and dinner
*Professional English speaking tour guide and driver
*All of the transfers by a comfortable vehicle
*All of the tax and service charges
*All entrance fees and Lunch
