Seven Churches of Revelations-Six Days
Seven Churches of Revelations-Six Days
$1153
Tour Overview
Discover seven churches in revelation refer to seven literal churches described in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. These churches are all located on the Western part of modern Turkey; Ephesus, Smyrna (Izmir), Laodicea, Sardis, Pergamum, Philadelphia and Thyatira. At the time these were the seven cities with major Christian congregations in Anatolia. The archaeological remains of all seven locations still exist today. Walk on the 1st century roman road where Paul actually walked on his missionary journey. Discover the meanings of the letters in revelation by observing the actual places. Find out Ancient Christian Traditions of early congregations from your Bible Oriented Guide. This is a 6 Days Package combined with Istanbul. Domestic Flight tickets, Bible Oriented guide, 4* hotel accommodation, Luxury transportation, Skip-The-Line tickets, lunch at tours provided. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dosso Dossi Old Town
Upon arrival at IST / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 : Treasures Of Istanbul
Location: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dosso Dossi Old Town
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Upon breakfast at the hotel meet with your guide and depart for Istanbul city tour. Pass by with Istanbul city walls, a massive wall of Ancient Constantinople built by the Emperor Theodosius ıı over 1500 years ago. Then visit the blue mosque also known as Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles and proceed to the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consist of 3 monumental columns and fountains. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. Next; proceed to Hagia Sophia, the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 2nd century by Emperor Justinian. Experience shopping with locals in Grand Bazaar with is over 4.000 shops. After the tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 : Pergamum - Thyatira - Smyrna (Izmir)
Location: Kızıl Avlu, Alaşehir, İzmir, İzmir, Pergamon Ancient City, Asclepieion of Pergamon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park inn by Radisson
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early in the morning transfer from the hotel to the airport, take a flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival at Izmir, meet your tour guide and drive to Pergamum. There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city, and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, the Temple of Trajan, and the third biggest Library of antiquity. Later visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church). Then we continue our drive visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Upon driving to Izmir before we check in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 4 : Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia And Laodicea
Location: Sardis, Pamukkale, Pammukale Thermal Pools, Hierapolis Theater, Philadelphia Siesean Church, The ancient city of Laodicea
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Colossae Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we depart early in the morning to Sardis, There you see the remains of Sardis such as the gorgeous restored gymnasium and the Synagogue Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, today called Alasehir. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes. Afterwards we drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually, Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites, There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip. Then we drive to Laodicea. There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures. Overnight in a Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 5 : Ancient Ephesus - Mary House - Basilica Of St. John
Location: House of Virgin Mary, Basilica Of Saint John, Ancient Ephesus, The Temple of Artemis, Ancient Ephesus
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to Ephesus and visit the ancient city of Ephesus. There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the ascention took place. After that, you visit the Basilica of St. John and Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After the tour drives you to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 6 : End Of Our Service
Location: İzmir
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time, transfer to Airport. End of the service.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4-star hotel accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers from/to hotels
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wifi at the hotels
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Fully Guided
Professional bible orient tour guide throughout the tour
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Meals – Half Board
Meal plans as mentionedon the itinerary
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Domestic Flight Tickets
Economic Class Domestic Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Izmir
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
Drinks at lunches
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Tipping and Gratuities
Options
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Entrance Fees
Admission Fee(per person): -Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 55 USD -Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD -House of Mary: 17 USD -Pamukkale: 35 USD -Laodikeia: 25 USD -Pergamum Akropol: 20 USD -Pergamum Asklepion: 18 USD -Pergamum Red Garden: 7 USD -Sardes: 7 USD -Laodicea: 25 USD -Thyatira: 15 USD -St. John Basilica: 10 USD Note: The tour guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours. ...more ...less
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Seven Churches of Revelations-Six Days
6 Days Starting in istanbul and ending in izmir
Visiting: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Kızıl Avlu, Alaşehir, İzmir, Pergamon Ancient City, Asclepieion of Pergamon, Sardis, Pamukkale, Pammukale Thermal Pools, Hierapolis Theater, Philadelphia Siesean Church, The ancient city of Laodicea, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica Of Saint John, Ancient Ephesus, The Temple of Artemis ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TAT-014
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Halal, Vegetarians, Diiferent tastes from Turkish cuisine with vegetarian option
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology