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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 Laodiceia. 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 3 Details

Biblical Tour 3   Tour Code : BT103

  Travel Time :  13 Nights 14 Days

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Tour Plan :

           Day 1 : Istanbul
           Arrive to 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 : Istanbul - Bursa
           Drive to Iznik (Nicea), the site of the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Drive to Bursa, visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mouseleum.Overnight in Bursa.

           Day 04 : Bursa - Troy - Ayvalik
           Continue to Canakkale, visit Gallipoli, Troy, Alexandra Troas where St. Paul met Luke. Overnight in Ayvalik.

           Day 05 : Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir
           Depart to Pergamum, visit to Asclepion, the ancient hospital, the Acropolis, the Church at the site of Serapium (7C) and the Red Court dedicated to St. John. Then visit Akhisar, the site of ancient Thyatira (7C). Overnight in Izmir.

           Day 06 : Sardes - Philadelphia - Izmir
           Visit Sardes, the capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, visit the Church built on the foundations of the Temple of Artemis (7C). Continue to Alasehir, ancient Philadelphia (7C). Return to Izmir, visit St. Policarp Church (7C). Overnight in Izmir.

           Day 07 : Ephesus - Kusadasi
           Drive to Ephesus where St. Paul stayed a while, visit ancient city, House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John (7C), continue to Miletos where St. Paul gave a speech to spread Christianity. Overnight in Kusadasi.

           Day 08 : Kusadasi - Patmos (Greek Island) - Kusadasi
           Daily tour to the Greek Island of Patmos by private boat. Visit the cave of Revelation and St. John’s Monastery. Return to Kusadasi for overnight.

           Day 09 : Aphrodisias - Laodicea Pamukkale visit Aphrodisias, Laodicea (7C) and Hierapolis, overnight in Pamukkale.

           Day 10 : Pisidian Antioch - Iconium - Cappadocia
           Visit Pisidian Antioch, Konya (Iconium), the Mevlana Mosque and Mouseleum, proceed to Cappadocia for overnight.

           Day 11 : Cappadocia
           Visit Goreme, Zelve Valley, Underground City. Overnight in Cappadocia.

           Day 12 : Cappadocia - Tarsus - Antioch
           Depart to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul, continue to Antakya (Biblical city of Antioch) where St. Paul and St. Barnabas stayed. Overnight in Antakya.

           Day 13 : Antioch - Flight to Istanbul
           Visit the Museum of Antioch with its famous mosaics and St. Peter’s Grotto, the Cave Church where early Christians met in secret. Drive to Adana airport for late afternoon flight to Istanbul.

           Day 14 : Istanbul
           Transfer to Istanbul airport for departure.

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.