7 CHURCHES (PILIGRIM TOUR)
Day 1: Istanbul.
Arrive Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour in Istanbul,
St. Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: 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 Mausoleum.
Overnight
Day 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: Pamukkale - Hierapolis-Laodicea.
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 Pamukkale for overnight.
Day 7: Aphrodisias - Laodicea Pamukkale.
Visit Aphrodisias, Laodicea (7C) and Hierapolis, and drive to Izmir Airport and the tour is finish.
Day 8 Antalya city tour : old city & waterfall 5 * Hotel all incluvie
Day 9 flight frol Antalya to Istanbul
The price includes:
- İf 60 pax guest 2 pax free twin sharing( only domestic flight for extra)
- 8 overnights at the hotels with breakfast lunch and dinner 4 or 5 star hotels. Only Antalya hotel will be All inclusive
- airport transfers
- transportation with the modern busses with the driver
- services of the experienced professional English speaking biblical tour guide
- all entrance fees to the sights
- lunches on tour days
- parking fees and petrol costs
-Antalya- Istanbul domestic flight
The price excludes:
-All Entrance.
-Tips for guide and driver( advised tips is as min 2-3$ per day per guest)