Global Smyrna Meeting on Polycarp

PRE-TOUR

Mar 18 Wed Arrive Izmir Airport
Our representative will meet you after the baggage claim with a “POLYCARP – TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Mar 19 Thu Pergamon (Rev. 1:11; 2:12) - Thyatira (Rev 1:11; 2:18) - Izmir
Leave for Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis with the steepest theater of the ancient world and the Temple of Trajan. Then proceed to Akhisar to visit the remaining of Thyatira church. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,D) 

Mar 20 Fri Ephesus - Izmir
Visit the famous ancient city of Ephesus (Acts 18:19- 24; 19:1-35;20:16-17; 21:29, 1 Cor. 15:32; 16:8, I Tim. 1:3 II Tim. 1:18; 4:12, Rev.1:11, 2:1), and its Terrace Houses, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of St. John. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,D)

MAIN PROGRAM

Mar 20 Fri Arrive Izmir Airport
Our representative will meet you after the baggage claim with a “POLYCARP – TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Mar 21 Sat Full Day Lectures (09:00 – 17:00)
► Martin Kmetec, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Turkey
► Dr. Paul Foster, The University of Edinburgh
► Dr. Jason Borges, Asia Minor Research Center
► Dr. Mark Wilson, Asia Minor Research Center
Breakfast, and Dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

Mar 22 Sun Full Day Smyrna Tour (09:00-17:00)
We start our tour with a drive to Mount Pagus, Kadifekale overlooking the Izmir Bay. Visit the new Saint Polycarp Memorial Site, recently opened by the Izmir Municipality. This is the closest location to the Smyrna Stadium where Polycarp was martyred in 156 AD. Then, we visit the Smyrna Agora, and its Graffiti section. Free time at Kemeralti Bazaar for lunch. Afternoon visit to the modern St. Polycarp Church, and the new Izmir Culture and Arts Factory Museum. Farewell Dinner at local Seafood Restaurant at Konak Pier. (B,D)

Mar 23 Mon Departure Transfer to Izmir Airport – END

• 5 night at Movenpick Hotel in Izmir or similar
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Daily breakfasts and 4 dinners (B:Breakfast, D:Dinner)
• Entrance fees to all sites (listed in the tour program)
• Guiding services
• Transfers & transportation by private A/C motorcoach
• Biblical documents
• Attendance to all Lectures

• International flights
• All Tips to tour guide and driver
• Lunches and drinks
• Personal Expenses, Travel & Health Insurance any other item which is not included above