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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.

Seven Churches Tour 2 Details

Seven Churches Tour 2   Tour Code : SCT102

  Travel Time :  2 Nights 3 Days

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Tour Plan :

           Day 01 - Izmir - Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir
           Greeted upon arrival at Izmir airport, ancient city Smyrna, visit the St.Policarp Church drive to Pergamon, visit Acropolis & Asclepion and red Bazilica. After a delicious lunch continue with drive to akhisar, visit the remains of the church Thyatria. Return to Izmir.

           Day 02 - Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale
           Early morning drive to Selcuk, ancient Ephesus, cradle of early Christianity, visit the house of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days. After visiting the tomb of St. Luke, continue to the spectacular remains of Ephesus from the period of St.Paul, visit the Basilica of St.John and his tomb. Continue to Pamukkale.

           Day 03 - Pamukkale - Laodicea - Philadelphia - Sardis - Izmir
           Early morning start with the tour of the ancient city of Hierapolis, the Theater and the well preserved Necropolis. Then see the ancient city of Laodicea, visit one of the seven Churches and the remains of the Cathedral still exist. Continue to Philadelphia in Alasehir, visit the scanty remains of the Cathedral. Drive to Sardis, capital of the ancient Lydia, see the Temple of Cybele & Diana, which later became a church, the golden River Pactalos and the royal Road. Our service ends in Izmir airport.

           Tours will be provided by experienced guides in religious subjects ! 4 star Hotel breakfast and dinner 3 x Included Pick-up: 09:00 a.m. Drop off 06:00 p.m. Miles 375 miles.

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.