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Biblical Sites in Turkey : In the book of Revelation of the Bible are written messages to seven of the most prominent churches of the Roman Province of Asia, which are located in western Turkey. When we use the word “ church ” we mean a group of Christians, not a building.
Therefore on a tour of the seven churches we are not looking for remnants of church structures. However, a visit to the impressive excavations of the sites of the ancient Roman cities where these seven churches existed can be quite fascinating,informative and moving. These sites show Marks of the passing empires and cultures of the Greeks, Roman, Byzantines, Selcuk Turks, Ottomans and the modern Turkish Republic. A visitor to these ancient places find remains of massive pagan temples, beautiful Muslim mosques, as well as many Christian church buildings, which were of course built much later in history. The seven cities mentioned in Revelation form what the Rev. John Stott “ an irregular circle ” and “ are listed in the order in which a Messenger might visit them if commissioned to deliver the letters ”.
Sailing from the island of Patmos to which John had been banished, he would arrive at Ephesus. He would then travel north to Smyrna and Pergamum, southeast to Thyatira, Sardes and Philadelphia and finish his journey at Laodicea. He would need only to keep to what Professor William Ramsey calls “ the great circular road that bound together the most populous, wealthy and influential part of the Province, the west - central region.” Though the book of Revelation was penned by the hand of the Apostle John, it is claimed that these letters emanate directly emanate from the lips of the ascended and glorified Jesus Christ. Stott notes that “ in them, by praise and censure, warning and exhortation. He makes plain much of His will for His people. The seven churches of Asia, though historical, represent the local churches of all ages and of all lands ”. The onslaught on the Church was physical through a persecuting emperor and his deputies, intellectual through false cults and moral through sub - Christian ethical standards. As we look around the world today, the same pressures harassing different churches and the messages in these letters are also fort he Church in the world. Stott says “ it’s a call to Christians to endure tribulation to hold fast to the truth to resist the deceptions of the devil and to obey the commandments of God.” In each of the seven letters, which follow, the risen Christ lays emphasis, either in rebuke or in commendation of one particular characteristic of an ideal church. Put together, these characteristic constitute the seven Marks of a true and living church.

Biblical Tour 2 Details

Biblical Tour 2   Tour Code : BT102

  Travel Time :  12 Nights 13 Days

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Tour Plan :

           Day 1 : Istanbul
           Arrive Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour in Istanbul, if times permits (according to the arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.

           Day 02 : Istanbul
           St.Sophia ,Hippodrome, Blue Mosque,Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.

           Day 03 : Flight to Cappadocia - Kayseri Airport and drive to hotel. Leisure Day.

           Day 04 : Cappadocia
           Full day exploring Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, the pottery making town, the naturel Citadel of Uchisar and the monastic Zelve Valley.

           Day 05 : Cappadocia
           Visit the Ihlara Valley including painted cave churches, Güzelyurt (Karballa), the birthplace of St. Gregory of Nazianzus and the underground city of Kaymakli.Return to hotel for overnight.

           Day 06 : Cappadocia - Konya - Antalya
           Early departure to Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum and the 13th century Whirling Dervish Monastery. After lunch, drive to Antalya.

           Day 07 : Demre - Hierapolis - Pamukkale
           Early departure to Demre, one of the six great cities of the Lycian civilization which was first settled in the 5th century B.C.The rock tombs, theater and Church of St. Nicholas commemorate the life and work of this Fourth Century Bishop. Saint Nicholas provided the dowries for three poor girls who would not have been able to marry otherwise, the beginning of our tradition of Christmas giving. Continue to Hierapolis, where we will visit the Martyrium of St. Philip amidst the site’s extensive ruins. Overnight in Pamukkale.

           Day 08 : Demre - Hierapolis - Pamukkale
           Complete the tour of Hierapolis, see the wonderful formation of stalactites in Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), the Roman Bath which later became a church, then visit Laodicea,one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation, continue to Kusadasi for overnight.

           Day 09 : Patmos - Kusadasi
           Today we will travel by private boat to the Greek Island of Patmos, location of the cave where John wrote the Book of Revelation and also spend time at St. John’s Monastery. Return to Kusadasi for overnight.

           Day 10 : Ephesus - Izmir
           Depart for Ephesus, cradle of the early Church. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, ancient Ephesus, the Archaeological Museum, the Temple of Diana (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the grave and Basilica of St. John. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

           Day 11 : Sardes - Philadelphia - Izmir
           After Mass at the Church of St. Polycarp, travel to Sardes, the capital city city of the ancient kingdom of Lydia and the church which was built on the foundations of the Temple of Artemis. After traveling to Philadelphia, return to Izmir. Balance of the afternoon is free to explore the city and its ancient bazaar. Overnight in Izmir.

           Day 12 : Pergamum - Bursa
           Depart to Pergamum to see the Asclepion, the ancient hospital whose approach to medicine was remarkably modern, the Acropolis, the church at the site of ancient Serapium,and the Red Court dedicated to St. John. Continue to Bursa ; visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mousoleum. Overnight in Bursa.

           Day 13 : Bursa - Nicea - Iznik - Istanbul
           Drive to Iznik (ancient Nicaea) via the beautiful Iznik lake road. Two ecumenical councils were held here : the First Ecumenical Council of 325 and the Seventh Ecumenical Council of 787. Visit the ruins of the St. Sophia Church where the Seventh Ecumenical Council was held. In the afternoon, drive to Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning two continents ; transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Biblical References            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.

Smyrna	Revelation	2:8-11
Pergamum	Revelation	2:12-17
Thyatira	Revelation	2:18-19 Acts 16:14
Sardes	Revelation	3:1-6
Philadelphia	Revelation	3:7-13
Laodicea	Revelation	3:14-22
Ephesus	Revelation	1:11:2:1-7 Acts18:19-28:19

Included :

	• Transfer from airport or hotel and back
	• Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
	• Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
	• Entry fees to the museums and sites. ( Including Terraces House in Ephesus )
	• Parking fees.