SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION and ANTIOCH & TARSUS

Apr 02 Sun      IZMIR (Smyrna)

Arrive Izmir airport – Meet and greet. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight (D)

Apr 03 Mon      PERGAMUM – THYATIRA – IZMIR

Morning drive to Pergamum. Visit the acropolis, discover the steepest theater and famous Trajan Temple. Then proceed to Thyatira. Visit the remains of the ancient city and return back to Izmir.

Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 04 Tue       IZMIR (Smyrna) – SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA – IZMIR

Morning drive to Sardis to discover the largest ancient Synagogue outside of Israel. Proceed to Artemis temple and see one of the best marble structure of the ancient world. Afternoon drive to Philadelphia and see the remains of the ancient city. Back to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 05 Wed      HIERAPOLIS – LAODICEA – IZMIR

Early departure for Hierapolis. Visit the archaeological site and apostle Philip’s tomb. Then proceed to Laodicea to visit 7th of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Explore the agoras, theaters and imperial cult. Return back to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 06 Thu       EPHESUS – IZMIR

Morning drive to Ephesus. One of the best archaeological sites of the world. Visit the agora, the library, great theater and terrace houses. Afternoon visit the Basilica of St. John and the Museum. Back to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 07 Fri        IZMIR – ADANA – ANTIOCH

Morning visit Smyrna agora, the roman ruins of the city. Then transfer to Izmir airport. Fly to Adana.15:40  Arrive to Adana 17:05 meet and greet. Drive to Antioch. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 08 Sat        ANTIOCH

After breakfast visit the St Peter cave church which is one of the oldest church of the Christian history. Then proceed to brand new Antioch Museum to explore a large collection from different archaeological sites and different historical periods. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 09 Sun      ANTIOCH – SELEUCIA PIERIA – ANTIOCH

Morning drive to Seleucia Pieria where Paul started his first missionary journey. Visit the harbour and the famous Titus Tunnel built by Emperor vespasian and his son Titus.Return back to Antioch and visit the new Hippodrome excavation area. Free time in Antioch, dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Apr 10 Mon      TARSUS – ADANA

After breakfast drive to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. Visit the remains of Roman Road, Paul’s well. Then proceed to Kleopatra Gate and Donuktas temple area. Drive to Adana, dinner and overnight (B,D)

Apr 11 Tue       ADANA Airport

Morning transfer to Adana Airport for departure. End of our services.

OR

Take extension to Cappadocia or Istanbul

INCLUDING:

• Izmir – Adana domestic flight
• 5 Nights at KordonÇankayaHotel in Izmir (or similar)
• 3 Nights at Museum Hotel in Antakya (or similar)
• 1 Night at Hilton Adana (or similar)
• Daily Breakfasts at the hotels
• 9 dinners at the hotels
• All mentioned transfers
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• English Speaking Licensed tour guide
• All entrance fees to the sites and museums
• Transportation by A/C vehicle
• Arrival & Departure transfers
• Service charges and local taxes
• TUTKU gifts

EXCLUDING:

• All flights (except Izmir – Adana flight)
• Lunches and drinks
• All items which are not mentioned as included
• Tips (Tour Guides and Drivers)
• Turkish Visa Fee to be obtained online before arrival evisa.gov.tr