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Christian Tours In Asia Minor: Istanbul And The Churches Of Revelation(sm) (7 days)

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Turkey At Its Best

Istanbul, Turkey to Izmir, Turkey

Valid for Departures Now Through: 04 Sep 2025
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Asia Minor, also known as Anatolia, had been a very important center during the birth and development of Christianity. It was on this land that the term "Christian" was first used, and the new faith was first introduced to Gentiles by St. Paul. It was also on this land that the Seven Churches of Asia Minor came into being. Our tour provides an overview where the traveler experiences, first hand, a journey through the ancient cities that had been visited by St. Paul, St. John and many early Christians. The sites visited include the Grand Theater in Ephesus (where the "Great Diana of the Ephesians" was worshipped) and Pergamum (where the "Altar of Zeus", referred to as the "Throne of Satan" in St. John's letter to the Church of Pergamum, once stood). This special tour definitely provides a memorable journey for all who are interested in the roots and history of Christianity.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel: TBA
Meals: None

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Transfer to hotel.

Day 2
Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel: TBA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sightseeing at City Walls, Chora Church, Blue Mosque, and St. Sophia Museum. Lunch will be in a historic setting.

Day 3
Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Cruise on the Bosphorus, with lunch on the European shore. Visit Topkapi Palace and the Covered Bazaar.

Day 4
Izmir, Turkey

Hotel: TBA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Private Transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir (Smyrna). After arrival at Izmir airport, visit the Agora. Lunch will be at Bergama (ancient Pergamum) , followed by sightseeing in Pergamum and Akhisar (ancient Thyatira). Transfer to your hotel in lzmir.  

Day 5
Pamukkale, Turkey

Hotel: TBA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Selcuk for sightseeing in Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, and House of The Virgin Mary. Lunch will be in Ephesus. Drive to Pamukkale for overnight stay.

Day 6
Izmir, Turkey

Hotel: TBA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sightseeing in Laodecia, Philadelphia and Sardes before returning to Izmir.  

Day 7
Izmir, Turkey

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for the flight to your next destination.  

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