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TURKEY
RELIGIOUS TOUR
THE
SEVEN CHURCHES
TOUR
Anatolia has
been the centre
of Christianity
ever since St.
Paul, St. Peter,
St. John. Many
other apostles
came here to
preach the
Gospel of Jesus
Christ. This
intensive
religious effort
bore fruit in
the building of
"Seven
Churches of
Revelation"
in seven major
cities
throughout
western Turkiye.
Day
1
Early morning
departure to
Smyrna (Izmir),
recipient of a
letter from St
Paul praising
the early
believers for
their
faithfullness.
Visiting to St.
Polycarp Church
and a short tour
of the city,
drive to
Thyateira (Akhisar),
and Sardis (Salihli),
the ancient
Lydian capital.
Philadelphia (Alasehir),
the youngest of
the "Seven
Churches of
Relevation",
visiting the
still standing
remains of an
early church and
the city walls.
Dinner and
overnight at
Hierapolis (Pamukkale).
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Day 2
Departure after
breakfast, tour
of Hierapolis.
Visit to
Laodicea (Denizli),
a crossroad of
the ancient
world, home of
Philip the
Evangelist.
Continue to
Ephesus, most
important of the
"Seven Churches
of Asia Minor",
where St. John
brought Mary in
fulfillment of
his pledge to
Jesus to protect
her, she is
belived to have
taken into
heaven. Visit to
the last abode
of Virgin Mary
and St. John
Basilica. Dinner
and overnight in
Izmir.
Day 3
Departure after
breakfast for
Pergamum (Bergama),
the place where,
wrote St. John
to the church of
Pergamum,
"Satan's throne
is sited".
Evening return
to Izmir and
transfer to the
airport for
flight, or bus
to Istanbul.
INCLUDING
All
Lunches
mentioned on the
itinerary.
Accommodation
for two nights
including
breakfast and
dinner in
quality hotels.
All
Entrance Fees
for the sites
Mentioned In The
Itinerary.
Certificated Speaking
Expert Tour
Guide
Throughout.
Transportation
By A/C Deluxe
vehicle.
All
transfers
mentioned in the
itinerary.
All
Taxes.
Luggage
and Portage
tips.
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