Turkey guided tour Seven Churches of Revelation

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival day
1 stop
1
Sultanahmet District
Sightseeing tour around European part of Istanbul with photo stops. (after 2 pm) Check-in. Dinner.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Istanbul
5 stops
2
Hagia Sophia Cultural Info Center
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Excursion around Istanbul. Hagia Sophia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Blue Mosque
Visiting around
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Chora Museum
The Chora Monastery of Constantinople
1 day • Admission ticket included
5
Bosphorus Tour
Boat trip on the Bosphorus.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Grand Bazaar
Enjoy oriental atmosphere
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Troy, Pergamon
2 stops
7
Troy (Truva)
Early breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Visit to the ancient city of Troy.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Pergamon Ancient City
Explore the Acropolis of Bergama (ancient Pergamon) and take the cable car. Admire the Basilica from the outside! "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things said he which has the sharp sword with two edges; I know your works, and where you dwell, even where Satan's seat is: and you hold fast my name, and have not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells" (Revelation 2:12-13). Pergamon, an ancient Greek city and one of the seven churches (referring to Christian communities in each city, not just buildings for worship). Explore the Archaeological Park (the Great Altar of Pergamon is in the Pergamon Museum). The altar's base remains on the Acropolis. It was dedicated to Zeus, referred to as the "Throne of Satan" by John of Patmos in the mentioned scripture.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Smyrna, Ephesus
2 stops
9
Izmir
Today, we will begin with the ancient ruins in Izmir (Smyrna), rich in history and home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. " Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." (Rev. 3:20).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Ephesus Museum
We will explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 1:11), which, for many years, was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire, second only to Rome. In Ephesus, we will visit its numerous historically rich landmarks, including the Temple of Artemis (Diana), the Trajan Fountain, the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, the Celsus Library, and the Grand Theater – which could accommodate 25,000 spectators (initially used for drama but later in Roman times for gladiator contests), where Paul preached and where the silversmiths' riot took place. We will stroll along the Arcadian Way, once traveled by Mark Antony and Cleopatra in procession.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Kusadasi (free time), transfer to the Spa hotel in Pamukale
1 stop
11
Kuşadası
Free time in the city
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Laodicea, Hierapolis
2 stops
12
Laodicea
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot: I would you were cold or hot. So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent." (Rev. 3:15-16, 19). Today we will visit Laodicea one of the Seven Churches which was rebuked for being lukewarm. Archaeological excavations near Laodicea still testify to its past grandeur: relatively well-preserved stadium, gymnasium, and theaters.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
We will also stop at the ruins of Hierapolis (another famous site with hot springs), where Paul delivered the good news (Col. 4:13). We'll admire the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and visit Cleopatra's Pool – a remarkable place where, even in Roman times, the pools were frequented by wealthy and noble Romans who believed in the healing properties of the Pamukkale hot springs.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
City tour Antalya, rest at the Sea
1 stop
14
Antalya
City tour
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Transfer to Cappadocia (all day)
1 stop
15
Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Rest at The Sea until check-out at 10.00 am. Transfer to Cappadocia
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Cappadocia
1 stop
16
Cappadocia
Explore Cappadocia’s amazing cone-shaped rock formations which create a fairy-tale landscape. Even today, people make their homes in the cliffs and rock cones of Cappadocia. It is estimated that over 3,000 rock churches exist in the region. You will visit the Rock Chapels of Goreme, the Cave Village of Avcilar, and the Monastic Complex of Zelve.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Departure day
1 stop
17
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
Group transfer to airport (if you need earlier or later, individual transfer is not included)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not reccomended for children under 8 years

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