Turkey - The Seven Churches of Revelation & Istanbul, Biblical Tour
TOUR DETAILS:
Turkey - The Seven Churches of Revelation & Istanbul
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6 nights / 7 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: Yes
Overnight Places:
1 night Izmir, 1 night Pamukkale, 1 night Kusadasi, 1
night Ayvalik, 2 night Istanbul.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Izmir.
Upon arrival in Izmir, your local guide will take you to
your hotel. An afternoon tour of Izmir (old Smyrna)
includes a visit to the Church of St. Polycarp.
Overnight in Izmir. (D)
Day 2: Izmir-Hierapolis(Pamukkale).
Depart for Sardes to visit the Church of Sardes.
Continue to Alasehir, home to the ancient Philadelphia
Church. Continue Pamukkale, famous for its its lime
cascade Roman spa. Finish the day in the ancient city of
Hierapolis where you see the martyrium of St. Philip the
Apostle. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B, D)
Day 3: Hierapolis-Kusadasi.
This morning, you visit the Churches of Laodicea and
Colosea en route to Ephesus. Walk the streets of this
excavated city where Apostle Paul ministered for 3 years
and see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, and
the Temple of Diana. Also included are visits to the
Thermal Baths and the Great Theatre. We stop at
Aphrodisias before arriving at the beautiful harbor town
of Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in the hotel
overlooking the bay. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, D)
Day 4: Kusadasi-Ayvalik.
This morning, you visit Thyatira, the smallest of the
seven churches, for a short visit and the proceed to
Pergamum. Visit the Asclepion (ancient healing center),
stroll through Acropolis and visit the Archaeological
Museum before driving to the coastal city of Ayvalik.
Overnight in Ayvalik. (B, D)
Day 5: Ayvalik-Istanbul.
Drive along the coast to Alexandria Troas where Apostle
Paul had a vision for taking the gospel to Europe. Visit
Troy, site of the great Greek legend of the Trojan
horse. Drive to Istanbul with a stop at Bursa where
Ecumenical Councils met. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, D)
Day 6: Istanbul.
A morning city tour features including Hagia Sophia,
Blue Mosque, the Roman Hippodrome and a brief visit to
the Topkapi Palace. Afternoon is free to explore the
Grand Bazaar or Spice Market on your own. Overnight in
Istanbul. (B, D)
Day 7: Departure.
You will be taken to the airport for your flight home.
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
(B), (L), (D); B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner.
Reservation
INCLUDING
- 5 nights first class hotel accommodations sharing
double occupancy.
- Buffet breakfast and dinner daily.
- Sightseeing as shown with an expert English-speaking
guide knowledgeable in Biblical history.
- All entrance fees.
- Airport transfers with meet-and-greet services.
- All local taxes for meals, accommodations and
transportation
EXCLUDING
- Airfare (Int’l and Domestic within Turkey).
- Passport and visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities for guide
- Hotel porters.
- Telephone calls.
- Laundry.
- Things not mentioned as included.
- Things of personal nature.
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