In the book of Revelation of the Bible are written messages to seven of the most prominent churches of the Roman Province of Asia, which are located in western Turkey. When we use the word “church” we mean a group of Christians,not a bulding.
Therefore on a tour of the seven churches we are not looking for remnants of church structures. These sites show Marks of the passing empires and cultures of the Greeks, Roman, Byzantines, Selcuk Turks,Ottomans and the modern Turkish Republic. A visitor to these ancient places find remains of massive pagan temples,beautiful Muslim mosques,as well as many Christian church buildings,which were of course built much later in history.
The seven cities mentioned in Revelation form what the Rev. John Stott “an irregular circle”, and “are listed in the order in which a Messenger might visit them if commissioned to deliver the letters”.
Though the book of Revelation was penned by the hand of the Apostle John,it is claimed that these letters emanate directly emanate from the lips of the ascended and glorified Jesus Christ. Stott notes that “in them, by praise and censure, warning and exhortation, He makes plain much of His will for His people.The seven churches of Asia,though historical,represent the local churches of all ages and of all lands”.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Izmir. Arrive at Izmir Airport. Meet and transfer to hotel.Visit the church of St. Policarp which the oldest church in ancient Smyrna, it symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then visit Alexander the Great’s "Velvet Castle" overlooking the bay of Izmir.
Day 2: Izmir-Pergamum-Thyatira-Pamukkale. Visit Pergamum, the Acropolis and the Asclepion, then drive to Akhisar to visit the Church of ancient Thyatira. Return to Izmir.
Day 3: Izmir-Sardes-Philadelphia-Pamukkale. Drive to Sardes, ancient capital city of the Lydians and the visit Church of Sardes. Continue to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church is located. Walk the streets of Philadelphia, then proceed to Pamukkale, the white “Cotton Castle” with lime cascades of the Roman spa, see the ancient city of Hierapolis. The Martyrium of St.Philip the Apostle is here. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the hot spring pool of your hotel.
Day 4: Pamukkale-Laodicea-Miletos-Kusadasi. Morning visit to Eskihisar, the ancient Laodicea, then drive to Miletos, where St. Paul gave a speech to Christianity. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Kusadasi-Ephesus-Kusadasi. Full day visit to the unforgettable remains of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Archaelogical Museum and the Basilica of Saint John.
Day 6: Kusadasi-Izmir. Transfer to Izmir Airport. End of our services.
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.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included Tour
• 5 nights accommodation (H/B) 4-5 stars
or S class Hotel.
• Luxury transportation.
• Experienced Guiding.
• Entrance Fees.
• Insurance.
• All Taxes.
Excluded Tour
• International airfare.
• Drinks and meals which are not listed
at the itinerary.
• All personal expenses.
• Turkish Visa Fee.
• All kind of Tips.
We have tours everyday,please let us know arrival dates to Izmir Airport.If you wish we can make your internal flight ticket reservations from ISTANBUL or other city in Turkey.
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