Turkey guided tour Seven Churches of Revelation

Arrival day

1. 1

   Sightseeing tour around European part of Istanbul with photo stops. (after 2 pm)

   Check-in. Dinner.

   2 hours•Admission free

Istanbul

1. 1

   Breakfast at the hotel.

   Check out from the hotel. Excursion around Istanbul. Hagia Sophia.

   1 hour•Admission included

2. 2

   Visiting around

   30 minutes•Admission not included

3. 3

   The Chora Monastery of Constantinople

   30 hours•Admission included

4. 4

   Boat trip on the Bosphorus.

   1 hour•Admission included

5. 5

   Enjoy oriental atmosphere

   1 hour•Admission free

Troy, Pergamon

1. 1

   Early breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Visit to the ancient city of Troy.

   1 hour•Admission included

2. 2

   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 included

Smyrna, Ephesus

1. 1

   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 free

2. 2

   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 included

Kusadasi (free time), transfer to the Spa hotel in Pamukale

1. 1

   Free time in the city

   1 hour•Admission free

Laodicea, Hierapolis

1. 1

   "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 included

2. 2

   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 included

City tour Antalya, rest at the Sea

1. 1

   City tour

   2 hours•Admission free

Transfer to Cappadocia (all day)

1. 1

   Rest at The Sea until check-out at 10.00 am. Transfer to Cappadocia

   1 hour•Admission free

Cappadocia

1. 1

   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 free

Departure day

1. 1

   Group transfer to airport (if you need earlier or later, individual transfer is not included)

   30 minutes•Admission free

Drop-off

• The tour ends in the Kayseri Airport.