DAY 01 IZMIR
Arrive in Izmir. Transfer to hotel. IZMIR (Ancient Symrna) was the second of the seven Christian Churches in Asia Minor to which St John the Divine wrote (revelation 1-11). Dinner and overnight.
DAY 02 IZMIR
City sightseeing tour of Izmir, then proceed toPERGAMON, visiting the acropolis with its pagan temples and Altar of Zeus, which is mentioned as the throne of Satan. Continue to the healing center, Asclepion. In the afternoon proceed toTYATIRAanother one of the Seven Churches. Visit the remains of the Basilica and the other ruins from the Roman Period. Return to Izmir for overnight.
DAY 03 IZMIR - PAMUKKALE 270 km. (3h 50min.)
After breakfast depart forSARDIS, another one of the Seven Churches mentioned by St John. Proceed toPhiladelphiaanother of the Christian Congregations and a city built in 2 BC by King Eumenos. ContinuePamukkale(Hierapolis). Overnight in Pamukkale
DAY 04 PAMUKKALE - KUŞADASI 210 km. (3h 00min.)
Tour of Hierapolis and thenLaodicea, before continuing to Ephesus. Visiting the final abode ofVirgin Marywhere she spent her last years. Tour of the ancient Ephesus to see the old Synagogue, the Theatre whereSt Paulpreached (Acts 10), the Library of Celsus the Odeon and the Marble Road. Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.
DAY 05 KUŞADASI - HOME
Transfer to Izmir airport for your homebound flight.
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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR:
Church in Ephesus
Church in Smyrna
Church in Pergamum
Church in Thyatira
Church in Sardis
Church in Philadelphia
Church in Laodicea
At Kusadasi Harbour, Istanbul Harbour and Izmir Harbour.
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