DAY 1.
Izmir
Visiting İzmir(Symirna)
which was the second of
the seven Christian
churches in Asia Minor
to which St. John the
Divine wrote (Revelation/11)
Overnight in İzmir
Policarp which is
the oldest church in
ancient Smyrna,
it symbolized the
community of the
Seven Churches of the
Apocalypse. Then
visit Alexander the
Greats “Velvet Castle”
overlooking the bay of
Izmir. Dinner and
overnight at your hotel.
DAY 2.
Izmir
Sighseeing in İzmir,
then proceed to Pergamum
(Bergama). Visiting
Acropolis with its pagan
temples and Altar of
Zeus which is mentioned
as the Throne of Satan.
Continue to healing
center, Aesclepion. In
the afternoon proceed to
THYATIRA, which is one
of the seven churches.
Seeing the remains of
Basilica and other ruins
from Roman period.
Overnight in İzmir
( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
)
DAY 3.
Pamukkale
Depart to Sardis,
another of seven
churches mentioned by St.
John. Continue to
PHILADELPHIA,
another of the Christian
congregation, and a city
built in 2nd BC by King
Eumenos. Continue to
Pamukkale (Hierapolis).
Watch sunset over the
waterfalls. Overnight in
Pamukkale.
( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
)
DAY 4.Izmir Visiting
Hierapolis and then
LAODICEA before
continuing to Ephesus.
See the final abode of
Virgin Mary where she
spent her last years.
Tour through ancient
Ephesus to see the
synagogue, the theatre
where St. Paul preached
(Acts 10) The Library of
Celcius and other sights.
Return to İzmir for
overnight. ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
)
DAY 5.
Izmir
After breakfast shopping
possibilities in İzmir.
Transfer to airport. ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
)
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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