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Seven Churches of Renevation -2- (7 nights/8
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Seven Churches of Renevation -2- (7 nights/8
days), Biblical Tour
Seven Churches of Renevation -2- (7 nights/8 days)
Key Information:
Tour Duration:
7 nights / 8 days
Days of Operation: Private
Tour
Destination(s): Turkey
Hotel's Class: 5, 4, 3 Stars
Hotel or Tourist Class
Season: All Year
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No |
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Overnight Places:
3 nights Istanbul, 2 night Izmir, 1 night Pamukkale, 1 night
Kusadasi. |
Tour Itinerary:
 Day
1: Istanbul.
Arrival at Istanbul airport; you will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Istanbul.
Following breakfast, we drive to the 'Old City' where we will
visit the Hippodrome, The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts,
the Blue Mosque, famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles and
Saint Sophia. This church - turned mosque - turned museum takes
the breath away with the sheer architectural size of its
interior and magnificent dome and next we will visit the
spectacular Topkapi Palace. Built on one of the seven hills of
Istanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of
Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of
government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852)
and we will see the extravagant Treasury, the priceless Chinese
porcelain. Overnight in Istanbul. (B/L/D).
Day 3: Izmir (Pergamon / Thyatira).
We will take an early flight to Izmir and from the airport drive
north to the hauntingly beautiful Pergamon. Among the impressive
structures of this city, dating from 399 B.C., we will see the
Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library
which was surpassed only by that found in Alexandria at the
time. The Asclepieum of Pergamon was a famous health center
where methods of treatment included blood transfusions, music
therapy and meditation. On our way back to Izmir, we will stop
by Thyatira to see the remains of the church. This was one of
the principle towns where Christianity spread quickly. We
journey back to Izmir for the night. (B/L/D).
Day 4: Izmir /(Sardis-Philadelphia)/
Pamukkale.
We leave in the morning for Sardis which holds a prominent place
in mythology. Sardis felt the influence of the Seven Churches of
Revelation and high lights
include the 3rd century A.D. Synagogue, Gymnasium, House of
Bronzes, Temple of Artemis, and of course the Church. Next on
our itinerary is Philadelphia which was an important Christian
center during Byzantine times. We will see the Basilica and
several interesting mosques. Overnight at Pamukkale. (B/L/D).
Day 5: Pamukkale (Laodicea-Aphrodisias)
Kusadasi.
We journey on to Laodicea Ad Lyceum where the remains are found
on a flat-topped hill. Christianity came to the area during the
time of St. Paul, brought by Epaphras of Colossae. Laodicea
became the seat of Bishopric and hosted an important Ecumenical
Council in the fourth century A.D., it was named in the
Revelations as one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse.
Highlights will be the Water Tower, Stadium and the Council
Chamber. Our next stop will be Aphrodisias, a site presently
under excavation. Highlights will include the Stadium, the Baths
of Hadrian, the Theater and the "Bishop's Palace" Overnight at
Kusadasi. (B/L/D).
Day 6: Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Izmir.
Leaving Kusadasi behind us we will proceed to Seljuk and the
ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Basilica of St.John,
"the Evangelist" who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote
his Gospel. Close by is the House of the Virgin Mary where she
is believed to have spent her last years. On August 18th, 1961,
Pope John XXII proclaimed the House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus to
be sacred. You will have a chance to take a phial of Holy Water
fro m
the Sacred Spring. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B/L/D).
Day 7: Istanbul.
We leave Izmir in the morning after a city tour and a glimpse at
one of the Churches of Revelation. Catching our plane to
Istanbul we settle into the hotel for the night. (B/L).
Day 8: Departure.
Transfer following the breakfast. (B)..
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Airfare is not included in the tour price.
(B), (L), (D); B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner.
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