SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION and ANTIOCH & TARSUS

Sep 11 Wed      IZMIR (Smyrna)
Arrive Izmir airport – Meet and greet. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight (D)

Sep 12 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)

Sep 13 Fri       IZMIR (Smyrna) – SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA – IZMIR
Morning visit Smyrna agora, the roman ruins of the city. Then 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)

Sep 14 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)

Sep 15 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)

Sep 16 Mon        FLY ADANA – ANTIOCH
04:30 transfer to Izmir airport for XQ9006  06:40 /08:05 flight to Adana.Visit the Adana Archaeology Museum and walk across river on Roman bridge.After lunch drive to Antioch. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Sep 17 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)

Sep 18 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)

Sep 19 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)

Sep 20 Fri       ADANA Airport
Morning transfer to Adana Airport for departure. End of our services.

• Izmir – Adana domestic flight
• 5 Nights at Kordon Çankaya Hotel in Izmir (or similar)
• 3 Nights at Waxwing 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

• All flights (except Izmir – Adana flight)
• Lunches and drinks
• All items which are not mentioned as included
• Tips (Tour Guides and Drivers)