Churches of Revelation Tours 3 Days

The tour will start with the early morning flight from
Istanbul to Izmir then your first visit will be to Ancient Smyrna
(IZMIR), poor and persecuted, the church at Smyrna suffered
amidst rosperity for its refusal to worship the Roman Emperor.
Then we will lead to Pergamon which is home for two of the
country's most celebrated archaeological sites:
Acropolis and Asklepion. In the early Christian era, Pergamon's
church was a major center of Christianity and was one of the
Seve n Churches of Revelation.
Drive to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
You will be impressed by the massive scale of the Temple
of Artemis, by the white marble Royal Road, by the gymnasium,
and by the synagogue. Overnight Izmir

After breakfast, we will drive for visit the site of Philadelphia also one
of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Today, not much is left to mark
the spot. You will see an ancient wall and the remains of a Byzantine
basilica. Then we will head to Laodicea where you will walk through
the stadium and columned streets and a chance to witness the
newest excavations in Laodicea. After you will continue to Hierapolis,
an ancient city of pagan cults.

Today we will drive toward Ephesus which is one of the Seven
Churches of Revelation. Walk the marble-paved street with grooves
made by chariot wheels. See the Fountain of Trajan, the Library of
Celsus, and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24.000 spectators.
Visit the Chapel of the Virgin Mary (Double Church), where the Third
Ancient Council convened. Continue to visit the Basilica of St. John,
early tradition associated John, the disciple of Jesus and the author
of the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation, with the city of
Ephesus. After tour concludes with a transfer to Izmir airport for
Istanbul return flight at night.