Activitate Izmir, Turkey
Seven Churches of Revelation Tour
5,0
(7 recenzii)
3 zile
Anulare gratuită
Tur privat
din 5
7 recenzii
Despre activitate
The Seven Churches of Asia from the Book of Revelation are located in the ancient cities of Western Turkey.
With this 2-day tour, follow in the footsteps of the early Christians as you visit all seven—Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Ephesus, Smyrna, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
Along the way, visit sites including the ‘cotton castle’ of Pamukkale, the Temple of Artemis, Pergamum Acropolis, and the House of Virgin Mary.Guided tours of all seven ancient cities inc. three UNESCO sitesLearn about early Christianity and Turkish history from a licensed guide.
Private tour ensures a personalized experience for just your groupHassle-free tour with transfers, accommodation, and most meals.
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Pe scurt
- Durată
- 3 zile
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid
- germană, engleză, spaniolă
- Organizator
- Ephesus Tours by Local Guides
Vârste: Bebeluși (0–2 ani) · Copii (3–8 ani) · Tineri (9–17 ani) · Adulți (18–65 ani) · Seniori (66–99 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Private transportation
- Inclus: Entrance Fees to the sites
- Inclus: 2 Nights Accomodation With Dinner and Breakfast
- Inclus: All Fees and Taxes
- Inclus: 3 days Lunch
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Drinks during meals
- Nu este inclus: Personal expenses
- Nu este inclus: Tips to driver & Guide
Itinerar
Ziua 1 · Izmir - Pergamum – Thyatira – Izmir
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2 ore Intrarea inclusă
At 08:30 your guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby and you will drive to Pergamum, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepion, famous medical Centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long a rival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200,000. It inspired the invention of parchment.
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Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
20 min
Visits to Red Basilica
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Oprirea 3
30 min Intrarea inclusă
Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira.
Drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Ziua 2 · Izmir - Sardes- Philedelphia - Laodicea - Pamukkale - Hierapolis
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Hierapolis & Pamukkale
2 ore Intrarea inclusă
We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters were known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. Check in at hotel for dinner and overnight in a Thermal Hotel.
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Laodicea
1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă
Visit to Laodicia. The city established in the C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed Laodicea on Lycus, to distinguish it from other similarly named cities. Laodicia is the last of the seven churches. As a crossroad of two important roads, this city had an important commercial and logistical position.
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Alasehir
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Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th century frescoes.
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90 de ore Intrarea inclusă
Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several meters of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolus.
Drive Back to Izmir
Ziua 3 · Izmir - Ephesus -Basilica Of John- Mary’s House - Pamukkale
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o oră Intrarea inclusă
*Drive to House of Virgin Mary which is one of the pilgrimage for Christians where she had her last years and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. It is an active church for a long time.
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2 ore Intrarea inclusă
*After that, you will visit Ephesus which is one of the best well-kept Greco-Roman (Greek and Roman) ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon (small theatre), Library; theatre where is one of the biggest with 25. 000 people capacity and where St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets; etc.
Ephesus visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC.
Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city
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30 min Intrarea inclusă
*After Ephesus, you will visit Saint John Church where Apostle John spent his final years and he was buried. Then visit Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of Ancient time.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.
Locuri de preluare
- Suess Tas Ev
- Dnc Rezi̇dans
- Suess Tas Ev
- Otel Sungur
- Hilton Izmir
- Ege Palas
- Perla Pura Hotel
- Kordon Hotel Pasaport
- Hotel Dekim
- Met Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Kabacam
- Cetinkaya Otel
și încă 90 de locuri de preluare
We can pick you up any point iz Izmir
Anulare
Anulare gratuită
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
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| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
- Organizatorul poate anula dacă nu se strâng destui participanți; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.
Bine de știut
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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