May 07 Wed IZMIR (Smyrna)
Arrive Izmir airport – Meet and greet. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight (D)
May 08 Thu 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)
May 09 Fri 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)
May 10 Sat 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)
May 11 Sun 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)
May 12 Mon 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)
May 13 Tue 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)
May 14 Wed 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)
May 15 Thu 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)
May 16 Fri ADANA Airport
Morning transfer to Adana Airport for departure. End of our services.
OR
Take extension to Cappadocia or Istanbul