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The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor (4 Nights/5 Days)
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Overview

We invite all of you to Turkey in 2022 and 2023. House of Virgin Mary takes place in Ephesus and the pilgrimage place for Christians announced by Pope Paul VI in 1967.

Turkey, situated on the Anatolian peninsula has been the cradle for a number of civilisations throughout its history.

This was an important crossroad in the region which linked three continents known as the “Old World”. During the polytheistic era in this region, many shrines were built and dedicated to gods and goddesses. As monotheism gradually spread throughout the region, its influence led believers to designate some places as sites of faith. Especially in Turkey, a number of these religious sites, artifacts can be found in practically every region of the country the names of some of the sites are found in the holy books and they have left an indelible mark in the course of history.

Here are some examples stated in various passeges of the New Testament :

  • Althought Jesus Christ was born in Israel, the name “Christian” is attributed to his followers not in Israel but in Antioch(Antakya), from where Christianity spread all over the world.

(When he found him, he took him to Antioch and for a whole year the two met with the people of the church and tought a large group. It was at Antioch that believers were first called Christians.Acts of Apostles 11:26)

  • Paul was born in Tarsus and the house where he was born still remains.

(I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, and brought up here in Jerusalem as a student of    Gamaliel…..Acts. 22:3)

  • Paul preached for the first time in Yalvaç (Pisidian Antioch)

(They went on from Perge and arrived in Antioch in Pisidia and on the Sabbath they went into synagogue and sat down… Paul stood up, motioned with his hand and began to speak…Acts.13:14,15,16)

  • First, second and third journeys of St.Paul were to Anatolia. (Acts of Apostles)
  • The Seven Churches of Apocalypse are all situated in Anatolia.

(I said, “Write down what you see and send the book to the churches in these seven cities: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Leodicea.” The Revelation, 1:11)

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Highlights
  • Explore the ancient city of Ephesus and Visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she spent her final days
  • Witness the white cliffs of Pamukkale and visit the ruins of Hierapolis
  • Visit Sardis the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom and Philadelphia the only church that is not censured
  • Explore the impressive Acropolis of Pergamon and enjoy a scenic ride of Smyrna which is the third largest city in Turkey
Good to Know
  • Languages offered on the Activity / TourLanguages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
  • Duration Duration:
  • Skip the Line Skip the Line
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Pick up from Izmir Airport.
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Cut-off TimeCut-off Time
    Available to be booked until 7 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
Inclusions
  • 04 Nights accommodation at the selected hotels as per the itinerary
  • Transfer and Transport throughout the tour by air conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • All entrance fees to the museums and sites
Exclusions
  • Any personal extras (Launddry, Minibar, Telephones, Drinks at the meals-etc...)
  • International air ticket
  • Lunches
  • Tips of Tour Guide and Driver
  • Any Visa fees
Itinerary
Days
1 Izmir - Smyrna - Pregamum

Arrival Izmir Airport  meet and assist by English speaking guide and depart for the visit St.Polycarp Church in Izmir ancient  Smyrna; (Rev,2:8-11)  Continue to Pergamum; a most memorable experience will be Pergamum, with its acropolis (high city) and Great Theatre, the steepest of the ancient world. Revelation 2:12-16 describes the city as "where Satan's seat is", a reference to the altar of Zeus, where we pause for reflection on the fulfillment of Scripture. Nearby, visit the Red Basilica; once a pagan temple, it later converted into a Christian church. Finally, walk through the Asclepion, the famous medical center of antiquity. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Izmir.

  • Dinner
  • Accommodation : Hotel in Izmir
2 Thyatira - Sardis - Philadelphia

Depart for the visit of Thyatira; was once a busy trading center and famous in dyeing of purple clothes. Thyatira is one of the Seven Churches mentioned in Revelations tolerated the false prophetess, Jezebel (Rev. 1: 11; 2: 18-29). Travel to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Jesus told Sardis, "I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead"(Rev. 3: 1-6). Coins were minted and the dyeing of wool originated in Sardis. You will be impressed by the massive scale of the Temple of Artemis, by the white marble Royal Road, by the gymnasium, and by the synagogue. Visit the site of Philadelphia also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 3: 7-13). Christ told those who overcame that He would write upon them "the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is New Jerusalem." (Rev.3: 12)You will an ancient Wall and the ruins of the Byzantine basilica.Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation : Hotel in Pamukkale
3 Hierapolis - Laodicea

After the breakfast at the hotel, depart for the visit of Hierapolis; an ancient city of pagan cults, Hierapolis or "holy city" was evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. The Apostle Philip lived and is said to be buried here. Pamukkale, or "cotton castle" is a spa and resort center with its hot springs and cascading limestone pools. Col. 4:12-13. The Christians of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches, (Rev. 3: 14-22) were chastised for being lukawarm, "You are neither cold nor hot" (Rev. 3: 15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. In the famous scripture from Revelation (3: 20-21), Jesus says to the Laodicean church: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock...". Today, there are many acres of ruins to see, including the stadium and columned streets and a chance to witness the newest excavations in Laodicea. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation : Hotel in Kusadasi
4 Ephesus

Full day tour of Ephesus; Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 1: 11). In ancient days, Ephesus was a bustling port town of 250,000, graced with wide, colonnade bordered streets. The St. Paul's first visit to Ephesus was brief - during his second missionary tour (Acts 18:19-21). His second visit lasted about three years - during his third missionary tour (Acts 19:1 to 20:31). Luke's account of the worship of Diana appears in Acts 19:34-35. The Great Theatre (stadium) mentioned in Acts 19:29-31 could seat 25,000 people. Walk the marble-paved street with grooves made by chariot wheels. See the Fountain of Trajan, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24.000 spectators. Visit the Chapel of the Virgin Mary (Double Church), where the Third Ancient Council convened. Continue to visit the Basilica of St. John; early tradition associated John, the disciple of Jesus, the author of the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation with the city of Ephesus. As early as the 4th or 5th century a Christian church was built over a simple grave, supposedly the grave of St. John. In the 6th century Emperor Justinian had an impressive domed basilica built to replace the earlier church. The church, known as the Church of St. John the Theologian, is located on Ayasuluk Hill, which can be reached by a street leading up from the center of the town called Selcuk.  Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation : Hotel in Kusadasi
5 Departure Day

Transfer back to Izmir airport for your flight back home.

  • Breakfast
Pickup and Drop-off
Pick up from Izmir Airport. Times will be depending on your arrival flight.

Know Before You Go
  • This itinerary is subject to change and may be reversed without prior notice according to weather, museum closing days, daily events or other unforeseen circumstances
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