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Day 1: Arrival in Izmir
You are met at the airport by our Fortis Travel
representative and transferred to your hotel. In
the evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail during a
short briefing by your tour director on your
tour program.
Day 2: Izmir-Pergamum-Thyatira-Izmir
In the morning, visit Pergamum (Rev. 2:12-17)
and Asclepeion, home of the famous physician
Galen. Continue to Thyatira
(Rev. 2:18-29, Acts 16:14), known for its guilds
of artists in the time of St. Paul.
Day 3: Izmir- Ephesus- Izmir
Day 4 will be a day of unforgettable sightseeing.
Explore Ephesus (Rev. 1:11, 2:1-7, Acts
18:19-28, 19:1-4) which was home of St. Paul
between 54-57 AD and is considered to be one of
the best preserved archaeological sites in the
world. Sit in the very theatre where St. Paul
preached. Visit the basilica of St. John where,
according to the legend, is the home and burial
ground of Virgin Mary.
Day 4: Izmir-Aphodisias- Laodicea- Pamukkale
Dedicated to the Goddess of love and once famous
for its Sculpture School, Aphrodisias is an
ancient city that dates back 2000 years. Spend
the morning viewing an extensive collection of
ornate statues and the remains of an ancient
stadium. Then travel to Laodicea (Rev. 3:14-22,
Col. 2:1, 4:13-16), one of the Seven Churches of
Revelation. Later, relax in Pamukkale where
cascading hot springs flow into limestone basins.
Day 5: Pamukkale-Philadelphia-Sardis-Izmir
In the morning, visit Philadelphia (Rev.
3:7-13). Then continue to Sardis (Rev. 3:16) in
the afternoon.
Day 6: Izmir
On day 7, visit Smyrna, the last of the Seven
Churches of Revelation (Rev. 2:9).
Day 7: Departure or any extension
Transfer to the airport for your flight back
home.
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