DAY 1
Departure for PERGAMON (Pergamon Revelation):2:12-17), proceed to THYATIRA (Thatira Revelation: 2:18 – 29 Act 16:14) which was a commercal and agricultural center of the highway between TROY and SARDES. Return back to İzmir.
DAY 2
In the morning visit ST. POLYCARP which is the oldst church in ancient Symrna (Symrna Revelation : 2:18-11). It symbolized the community of the SEVEN CHURCHES OF THE APOCALYPSE. Leave for EPHESUS (Ephesus Revelation: 1:11-2:1-7 Acts: 18:19-28:19), the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the SHRINE of the VIRGIN MARY where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and visit the spectacular remains of Ephesus from the period of St. Paul; visit the BASILICA of ST. JOHN and his tomb. Then proceed to PAMUKKALE for dinner and overnight at hotel. Return to İzmir or airport.
DAY 3
Visit HIERAPOLIS and LEODICAEA (Leodicaea Revelation: 3:14-22) Continue to ALASEHIR where the ancient PHILADELPHIA (Philadelphia Revelation: 3:17-13) Church is located. Walk the streets of Philadelphia. The city walls, the Acropolis and the remains of the cathedral are still existing for visit to see. After lunch visit Sardes (Sardes Revelation: 3:1-6) ancient capital of the Lydians and visit the CHURCH OF SARDES. Return to İzmir or airport.
INCLUDING
English speaking professional tour guide, 3 lunches, 1 dinner, A/C transportation, entrance fees to sites & museums, 1 night 4 star hotel accomodation.
EXCLUDING
Drinks, all personal expenses, flight tickets.
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