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"The historical and cultural relations between Anatolia (Turkey) and the Biblical world start at the beginning of the Old Testament (Genesis 2:14) with the Tigris and Euphrates, two of the rivers which flow through the Garden of  Eden, and terminate at the end of the New Testament (Revelation 16:12-15), again with the Euphrates where it dries up to allow the crossing of the forces of the nether world before the final battle at Armageddon. 'The mountains of Ararat' on which the Ark came to rest, Noah's descendants by Japheth who populated this land, the Sea Peoples who devastated it and finally ended up in Palestine, the journeys of Paul and letters of John are a few of the hallmarks which bind the history of Anatolia to the Bible. This long relation in its later history was supplemented by the great contreversies of early Christianity which involved the Churches of Rome, Constantinople, Antioch, Alexandria and palestine and their solution in the Ecumenical Councils which were all held in Anatolia." Biblical Anatolia, Fatih Cimok

7 Churches of Revelation - 8 Day Tour

Day 1 : Istanbul: Arrival at Istanbul airport. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul: Full day city tour of Istanbul. There visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace, Then drive to Chora, a medieval church with all the Christian mosaics and frescoes. World famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Day 3 : Istanbul -  Troy - Canakkale: In the morning depart for Canakkale. We will drive along the northern coasts of Marmara Sea. Lunch at Tekirdag. Taking the ferry to cross Dardenelles. Visit to legendery town of Troy. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.(B,L,D)

Day 4 : Canakkale - Troas - Assos - Pergamum - Izmir: In the morning we drive to Troas visited by St. Paul on his 3rd Journey, (Acts 16:8-11;20:5-12; II Corinthians 2:12-13; Timothy 4:13), then continue to Assos (Acts 20:13-14) where St. Paul joined by St. Luke. After we finish our visit in Assos, we drive to Pergamum (2:12-17) visit the Acropolis and Asclepion, the Medical center of thermal cure. For evening, we continue to metropolis of Izmir (Smyrna, Revelation 2: 8-11), Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. Overnight in Izmir. (B)

Day 5 : Izmir - Thyatira - Izmir : Today begin with Thyatira (Akhisar) (Revelation 2: 18-29 , Acts 16:14), a city of artisans' guilds in St. Paul's time. In the afternoon city tour of Izmir. (B)

Day 6 : Sardis - Philadephia - Leodicia - Pamukkale: Today visit three of Seven Churches. Drive to Sardis, one of the most picturesque areas of these seven cities. It is here St. John expressed his concern for pushing further with the progress of the city's faith (Revelation 3: 1-5). Move to Philadephia (Alasehir), a favorite city of Paul and John. Leodicia (Revelation 3: 14-22; Colossians 2: 1; 4: 13-16), was another prosperous city in the chain, where Christianity first spread. Later, proceed across valley to the neighboring city of Hierapolis along with the spectacular thermal pools of Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B, D)

Day 7 : Pamukkale - Ephesus - Kusadasi: Today is truly special! Drive to Ephesus (Ephesians; Revelation 1: 11, 2: 1-7; Acts 18: 19-28; 19: 1-4). It was the home of St. Paul between 54 and 57 A.D. Nearby we visit the Virgin Mary's House on a wooded hilltop where it was miraculously discovered. Finally we stop at the restoration of St.John's Basilica where, according to legend, he was buried. A short drive to Kusadasi which is very popular holiday destination nearby Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B)

Day 8 : Kusadasi - Izmir: Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight home. (B)
 

11 Day Biblical Tour

Day 1 : Istanbul: Arrive in Istanbul airport. Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After some time to rest at the hotel, city orientation tour including visit to Chora Museum, a medieval church with all the Christian mosaics and frescoes. Overnight in Istanbul. (L, D)

Day 2 : Istanbul: Breakfast at the hotel then start a full day tour of Istanbul including St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Ancient Hippodrome, Undergrand Cistern, Grand Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul. (B,L,D)

Day 3 : Istanbul - Troy - Canakkale: In the morning depart for Canakkale. We will drive along the northern coasts of Marmara Sea. Lunch at Tekirdag. Taking the ferry to cross Dardenelles. Visit to legendery town of Troy. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.(B,L,D)

Day 4 : Canakkale - Troas - Assos - Ayvalik: Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we drive to Alexandria Troas visited by St. Paul on his third Journey, (Acts 16:8-11;20:5-12; II Corinthians 2:12-13; Timothy 4:13), then continue to Assos (Acts 20:13-14) where St. Paul joined by St. Luke. After we finish our visit in Assos, we drive to Ayvalik. Overnight in Ayvalik (B,L,D)

Day 5 : Ayvalik - Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir: Drive to Bergama for ancient Pergamum (2:12-17), visit the Acropolis and Asclepion, the Medical center of thermal cure. Then to Thyatira (Akhisar) (Revelation 2: 18-29 , Acts 16:14), a city of artisans' guilds in St. Paul's time. For evening, we continue to metropolis of Izmir (Smyrna, Revelation 2: 8-11), Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. Overnight in Izmir. (B, L, D)

Day 6 : Izmir - Sardis - Philadelphia - Colossae - Pamukkale: Today visit two of Seven Churches. Drive to Sardis, one of the most picturesque areas of these seven cities. It is here St. John expressed his concern for pushing further with the progress of the city's faith (Revelation 3: 1-5). Move to Philadelphia (Alasehir), a favorite city of Paul and John. Later, proceed across valley to Pamukkale . Overnight in Pamukkale. (B, L, D)

Day 7 : Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Laodicea - Pamukkale: There won't be long drives today as Hierapolis and Laodicea (Revelation 3: 14-22; Colossians 2: 1; 4: 13-16), was another prosperous city in the chain, where Christianity first spread. Visit the ruins in the ancient city of Hierapolis along with the spectacular thermal pools of Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B, L, D)

Day 8 : Pamukkale - Pisidian Antioch - Pamukkale: After the breakfast we will depart forYalvac to visit the Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:14), where both Saint Paul and Saint Barnabas preached on their first missionary journeys through Asia Minor. Lunch in a local restaurant and drive back to Pamukkale for overnight in Pamukkale. (B, L, D)

Day 9 : Pamukkale - Ephesus - Kusadasi: Today is truly special! Drive to Ephesus (Ephesians; Revelation 1: 11, 2: 1-7; Acts 18: 19-28; 19: 1-41). It was the home of St. Paul between 54 and 57 A.D. Nearby we visit the Virgin Mary's House on a wooded hilltop where it was miraculously discovered. Finally we stop at the restoration of St.John's Basilica where, according to legend, he was buried. A short drive to Kusadasi which is very popular holiday destination nearby Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)

Day 10 : Kusadasi - Istanbul: A free half day for optional activities and/or shopping. In the afternoon flight to Istanbul. (B, L, D)

Day 11 : Istanbul: Transfer to airport for your return flight. (B)