Seven Churches of Revelation Tour ( Private)

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Smyrna & Pergamon (the Suffering Church and the Compromising Church)⌄

   we will visit Smyrna, “the suffering church” and the (“Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days”), home of great 2nd century Bishop Policarp who was burned alive at the age of 85.

   we will continue to Pergamum, “the compromising church”; Revelation 2:12-16 describes the city as “where Satan’s seat is”, a reference to the altar of Zeus. After the tour return to Izmir andovernight at your in Pergamon or Izmir.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Dinner: Dinner included at 4- and 5-star hotels..

   Overnight: 3-4-5 star Hotel Options are available

2. 2Thyatira-Sardes-Philedelphia (the Adulterous Church, the Dead Church, the Faithful Church)⌄

   Depart for the visit to Thyatira, “the adulterous church” that, as mentioned in the Revelations, tolerated the false prophets, Jezebel (Rev. 1: 11; 2: 18-29).

   Proceed to Sardes, “the dead church”, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Jesus told Sardes, “I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead”(Rev. 3: 1-6).

   After visiting “the faithful church” of Philadelphia, we will stay overnight in Pamukkale.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Breakfast: Breakfast is included daily at your hotels. · Dinner: Dinner included at 4- and 5-star hotels..

   Overnight: 3-4-5 Star Hotel Option is available

3. 3Pamukkale and Laodicean Church⌄

   After we get to Pamukkale, we will walk through the ruins of ancient Hierapolis. We will make a short break for taking photos and after that continue walking to well preserved Roman theater. Then, you can visit the Necropolis, graveyard with more than two thousand graves. Passing by the Roman baths, we will reach the Ancient Pool where you can spend some of your free time swimming in a warm spring water. Instead, you can also choose to spend that time walking barefoot down the Travertines, filled with thermal water enriched with calcium.

   Laodicea, the church chastised for being lukewarm, "You are neither cold nor hot" (Rev. 3: 15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. After the tour transfer to Kusadasi and stay overnight.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Breakfast: Breakfast is included daily at your hotels. · Dinner: Dinner included at 4- and 5-star hotels..

   Overnight: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

4. 4Ephesus, Virgin Mary and Church of St. John⌄

   We will visit Ephesus (“the loveless church”, the most important of the seven churches),

   House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her final years

   Basilica of St. John also known as Church of St. John the Theologian. After the tour we can transfer you back to Izmir airport.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Breakfast: Breakfast is included daily at your hotels.

   Overnight: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available