Seven Churches of Asia Minor

Turkey is one of the most fascinating countries around the world. Its History is filled with Hittites, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Ottomans. Turkey is spread over two continents: Asia and Europe. The larger part of Turkey which is in Asia, called Anatolia or Asia Minor. During Roman Imperial time, Christianity came to Asia Minor. The Apostle Paul travelled extensively to Asia Minor. John the Evangelist or the Theologian addressed messages to the Seven Churches of Asia (minor). After Romans, Constantine chose Byzantium as the new capital of the empire. The new city was named Constantinople or Istanbul. One of the most spectacular works of Byzantine architecture is the church of St. Sophia or Divine Wisdom. Turkey is a must visit. Combines Old and New Testament in a unique way. Discover Paul’s letters to the Churches of Asia Minor and also to John the Evangelist who is addressing the Seven Churches of the Book of revelation all in Asia Minor. All these places are offering a unique, lifetime and inspirational experience.

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Izmir

Departure Time

09:30 am / Pick-up from Izmir airport or from Izmir Central Hotels.

Price Includes

2-Night 4**** Hotel Accommodation
English speaking Biblical Tours specialist /official private guide
3 Lunches, 3 Breakfasts and 1 dinner
All transfers and transport with private A/C vehicle per itinerary
All entrances fees mentioned

Price Excludes

Before/After Flights
Personal Expenses
Items which are not mentioned in the inclusions
Travel insurance, passport and visa fees etc
Optional tips
Sales Tax 4.75%

COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES IN TURKEY

Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 :

1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/about-safe-tourism-program/ )

2 – Eskapas staff is trained to follow all hygiene rules when in service of our customers; they will respect the social distance

3 –Vehicles will be sanitized regularly as imposed and controlled by Turkish Ministry of Health,

4 – All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

Itinerary

Day 1Smyrna – Pergamon– Smyrna

We’ll pick you up from Izmir Airport or from the meet-up point at 9 am and start a fascinating 3-day tour of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse.

Our first stop will be Pergamon, and more specifically, its Acropolis. We’ll visit the ruins of a city that housed the altar of Zeus, the sanctuary of Athena, the library or the temple of Asklepion.

Then we’ll resume our tour and head to Thyateira to have lunch at a local restaurant. Once we’ve regained our strength, we’ll return to Izmir (or Smyrna, as the Greeks used to call this city) to visit St. John’s Cathedral. There we’ll learn all about the persecuted churches and how they’re linked to the book of Revelation.

We’ll finish for the day, so we’ll head to our hotel in Smyrna.

Day 2Smyrna – Sardis – Hierapolis – Pamukkale

After breakfast, we’ll head to Sardis, our first destination for the day. We’ll explore the ruins of this ancient Jewish city, such as the Temple of Artemis or the Anatolian Synagogue.

Once we’ve learned all about the history of Sardis, we’ll go to a local restaurant for a full meal. With our bellies full, we’ll approach Philadelphia, founded in 189 B.C. and whose fame is due to being part of one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor mentioned in the book of Revelation.

Lastly, we’ll visit Hierapolis, an ancient ‘spa city’. We’ll admire its ancient Roman theater and necropolis. At the hotel in Pamukkale, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and retire for the day.

Day 3Pamukkale – Laodicea – Ephesus– Smyrna

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we’ll visit the church of Laodicea, a city that belonged to the ancient Seleucid Empire. We’ll explore the remains of its site and admire the stadium, the amphitheater, the odeon, and the aqueduct.

Our next stop on our tour of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse will be Ephesus, where we’ll see the ruins of one of the most incredible ancient cities on this side of the Mediterranean.

We’ll gather our strength by having lunch in Ephesus and then return to Izmir. And don’t worry, we’ll drop you off at the airport in time to catch your flight back home.

Seven Churches of Asia Minor

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