BIBLICAL TOURS
Day 1- ADANA
Arrival Adana airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight and dinner in Adana.
Day 2- ANTAKYA - Selucia Piera, Antioch
Selucia Piera , Mosaic Museum, Meeting with Local Churches. Overnight and dinner in Antakya.
Day 3 - KIZKALESI- Antioch, Tarsus
Apostle Peter Grotto in Antioch , Apostle Paul Well in Tarsus. Overnight and dinner in Kızkalesi.
Day 4 - CYPRUS - Cyprus
Departure to Cyprus from Tasucu Harbour by hydroferry. Overnight and dinner in Girne.
DAY 5 - CYPRUS - Salamis, Famagusta
Salamis, Barnabas Church and Famagusta Overnight and dinner in Girne.
Day 6 - ANTALYA- Attalia, Perge
Flight from Ercan to Antalya airport. Perge and old Antalya will be our visits. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.
Day 7 - KONYA- Psidian Antioch
Psidian Antioch, Overnight in Konya.
Day 9- KIZKALESI- Derbe, Lysra, Silifke-Aya Thekla.
Passing through from Derbe and Lysra where Paul traveled. Visiting Aya Thekla Church- Museum. Overnight and dinner in Kızkalesi.
Day 10- DEPARTURE
Leaving from hotel for noon flight. Departure from Adana airport.
Day 1- Adana
Arrival to Adana airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Adana.
Day 2 - Antakya
Seluciea Piera, Mosaic Museum, Meeting with local churches. Dinner and overnight in Antakya.
Day 3- Mersin
Apostle Peter Grotto in Antioch , Apostle Paul Well in Tarsus. Dinner and Overnight in Kızkalesi.
Day 4- Konya
Aya Thekla Church - Museum and driving through Karaman to Konya. On the way pasing through Derbe and Lystra. Dinner and overnight in Konya.
Day 5- Antalya
Whirling Dervishes Museum in Konya. After a country site drive in ancient Galatia and Iconıum regions visiting Psidian Antioch. Driving Antalya. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.
Day 6- Antalya
Today we will visit Perge and Antalya. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.
Day 7- Fethiye
Demre (ancient Myra) Lodging and Dinner in Fethiye.
Day 7- Fethiye - Milet
Driving through ızmir region from Fethiye. On the way we will explore in Miletus. Dinner and overnight in Izmir region.
Day 8- Izmir Region - Ephesus
Ephesus, St. John Basilica, Virgin Mary House Dinner and overnight in Izmir region.
Day 9- Pergamum - Asos
Pergamum which is a hellenistic city. We will explore at Ancient acropolis with Zeus Altar. Dinner and Overnight in Asos.
Day 10- Canakkale- Asos, Alexander Troas
Asos and Alexander Troas Dinner and Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 11- Istanbul
First stop will be Homer's Troy then Crossing Dardanell. Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 12 - Istanbul
Aya Sophia, Chora and Bazzaar Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 13- Departure
Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to home.
DAY 1- ISTANBUL
Arrival Istanbul. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and lodging in Istanbul.
DAY 2 -ISTANBUL- Byzantine and Ottoman Turks Relics
After breakfast we will leave from hotel for all day city tour of Byzantine and Ottoman Relics on the European side of Istanbul. The Hippodrome with the Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Blue Mosque, Ayasofya and Topkapi Palace. Lodging in Istanbul.
DAY 3- ANTAKYA- SeluciaPiera, Antioch
Flight to Adana. Selucia Piera and Mosaic Museum. Visitinglocal churches. Dinner and lodging in Antakya.
DAY 4- MERSIN- Antioch, Tarsus
Apostle Peter Grotto in Antioch and Apostle Paul Well in Tarsus. Dinner and Overnight in Mersin.
DAY 5- CAPPADOCIA- Cilian Gate, Cappadocia
Underground city in Cappadocia. Goreme Museum which was an old monastoric terotory started by Great George, Basil and Georage of Nysa, it is museum today. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 6- CAPPADOCIA- Cappadocia
Regional sightseeing. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 7- KONYA- Ikonium
Caravansarai, Whriling Dervishes Museum. Lodging and dinner in Konya.
DAY 8- PAMUKKALE-Pisidian Antioch
Psidian Antioch. Driving through Lycus Valley where the thermal water deposit gives shape on mountain as cliffs that is Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
DAY 9- IZMIR REGION- Hierapolis, Ladicea, Miletus
Hierapolis, Laodicea, Miletus Dinner and overnight in Izmir region.
DAY 10- IZMIR REGION- Ephesus
Ephesus, St. John basilica, Virgin Mary house Dinner andovernight in Izmir region.
DAY 11- DEPARTURE
Departure from Izmir airport for home.
Day 1- ISTANBUL
Arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2- ISTANBUL - Byzantine & Ottoman Turks Relics
All day city tour of Byzantine and Ottoman Relics on the European side of Istanbul. The Hippodrome with the Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Blue Mosque Aya Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Lodging in Istanbul.
Day 3- IZMIR- Pergamum
Rev 1:11; 2:1-3; 22 Morning flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Today we will visit one of the seven churches in the book of revelation. Pergamum, we will explore in Acropolis with its temple of Zeus. After that, we will have countryside drive to Akhisar that is ancient Thyatira. Overnight in Izmir region.
Day 4- IZMIR- Ephesus
This morning we will leave for Ephesus that is probably the most impressive archeological site in Turkey. It was the center of worship for the Greek god Artemis. We will see the temple of Artemis that is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a large theater that stands on a hill next to the city. It is where the Apostle Paul was swept up into a riot as described in Acts 19:21-41. We will also see the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Tradition says that the Apostle John came to live near the town of Selcuk and was buried on the site of the Church of St. John. After our daily tour we will return to and lodging near Izmir. Overnight in Izmir region.
Day 5- PAMUKKALE- Smyrna, Sardes, Philadelphia
Today we will leave for Pamukkale. On the way, we will stop first for Smyrna. Sardis is one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches. It is set upon a steep hill surrounded by an impregnable citadel. The city is sprawled below the citadel, where there was a famous temple of Artemis dating back to 400 BC recent excavations have uncovered a synagogue, the last meters of the Royal Road from Susa to Sardis, and a gymnasium. Then we will see Philadelphia, the least distinguished of the cities of the Seven Churches with very few ruins visible now. Ancient Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, is now called Alasehir that has thick Byzantine walls that defended the city in the middle Ages. The most interesting ruins are a Byzantine basilica built of brick with a high arch and frescoes. Then we will travel to Hierapolis near Pamukkale, famous for its natural hot springs that have created white travertine formations. Lodging in Pamukkale.
Day 6- IZMIR- Hierapolis, Laodicea
Today we will visit Hierapolis (Colossians 4:13) and then one of the seven churches " warm church" of Revelation, Laodicea with her brand new excavation. Overnight in Izmir region.
Day 7 - DEPARTURE
Transfer to Izmir airport for departure home.
Day 1 - Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul. Meeting with Oktogon representative at airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Byzantine& Ottoman Turks Relics
All day city tour of Byzantine and Ottoman Relics on the European side of Istanbul. The Hippodrome with the Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Lodging in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Izmir Region - Pergamum, Smyrna
After breakfast, we will cross Marmara sea by ferry to Bandırma Today we will visit one of the seven churches in the book of revelation. Pergamum, we will explore in Acropolis with its temple of Zeus. Then , Smyrna Rev.2: 8. Dinner at hotel Overnight in Izmir region
Day 4 - Izmir Region - Ephesus
This morning we will leave for Ephesus that is probably the most impressive archeological site in Turkey. It was the center of worship for the Greek god Artemis. We will see the temple of Artemis that is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a large theater that stands on a hill next to the city. It is where the Apostle Paul was swept up into a riot as described in Acts 19:21-41. We will also see the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Tradition says that the Apostle John came to live near the town of Selcuk and was buried on the site of the Church of St. John. After our daily tour we will return to and lodging near Izmir.
Day 5 - Pamukkale - Laodicea, Hierapolis
Today we will leave for Lycus Valley. After a beautiful countryside drive Pamukkale, famous for its natural hot springs that have created white travertine formations. We will visit Hierapolis (Colossians 4:13) and then one of the seven churches " warm church" of Revelation, Laodicea with her brand new excavation. Dinner at hotel.take a note we are stayinga spa hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 6 - Bursa - Philadelphia, Sardes, Thyatira
After breakfast we will drive to Bursa that is first capital of Ottoman Turks. We will see Philadelphia, the least distinguished of the cities of the Seven Churches with very few ruins visible now. Ancient Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, is now called Alasehir that has thick Byzantine walls that defended the city in the middle Ages. The most interesting ruins are a Byzantine basilica built of brick with a high arch and frescoes. The city was destroyed in 17 and 23 AD. Because of earthquakes, but rebuilt by Roman Emperor Tiberius. Then, Sardis is one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches. It is set upon a steep hill surrounded by an impregnable citadel. The city is sprawled below the citadel, where there was a famous temple of Artemis dating back to 400 BC recent excavations have uncovered a synagogue, the last meters of the Royal Road from Susa to Sardis, and a gymnasium. Thyatira that is modern Akhisar will be our last stop, and our last church from Book of revelation. Dinner and overnight in Bursa.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Nicea
After breakfast drive to Istanbul. On the way, we will visit Nicea that is modern Iznik. Here is the place for first ecumenical meeting gathered and declared the Creed of Nicea. Diner at Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 - Departure
Transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to home.
Includes: 4 stars hotel based on half board, guiding, transportation with a/c vehicle, entrance fees for museum as mentioned in itinerary.
Not included: International and domestic flight tickets, lunches, drinks during the meals, any personal items as laundry, insurance.
