Seven Churches of Revelation in Asia Minor and Greece

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$200 Per Person

Approx Duration
4 Days

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While St. John the Apostle was on exile on Patmos Island, he received instructions from Jesus Christ, according to the Revelation 1:11; in which Jesus said "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea" .

Day 1: After arriving at the airport, we start our half-day tour with St. Paul's Footsteps. The Acropolis of Athens Greece: The Sacred Rock, the Acropolis of Athens, is thought to be the symbol of ancient Greek culture. It is also considered to be one of the most significant ancient monuments in Europe. Visit Mars Hill, where the Apostle Paul made his public address to the Athenians, one of the most dramatic speeches ever made. Visit the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora of Athena, where the Apostle Paul preached the word of God to the Athenians. And then Driving we will pass them by the Panathenaic stadium of Athens and Driving we will pass the temple of Olympian Zeus. And at the end, we will visit the port where the apostle Paul left for Corinth and we will also see the small church dedicated to him there in the port and his marble icon.

Accommodation at Athens.

Day:2 After a short stop at the Isthmus Canal to visit the canal and meet personal needs, we will continue on our way to visit many of the points visited by the Apostle Paul.

We will visit the port of Kechria, where the Apostle Paul arrived in ancient Corinth after leaving Athens, and then visit the Ancient Corinth of Apostolos Paulos, the Corinthian museum, the ancient Corinthian market where Paul preached the word of God, The Bema of the apostle Paul, The temple of Apollo where the oldest temple built in Ancient Greece and finally the Church of Apostolos Paulos and the mosaic in the courtyard, and then lunch in Athens.

Accommodation at Athens.

Day 3: Full-day Argolis tour including destinations such as Mycenae - Epidauvrous - Nafplio, starting with a visit to the kingdom of Agamemnon, Mycenae King Agamemnon kingdom.

We will have the opportunity to see the Lion's Gate, the Museum, and the Acropolis of Mycenae, as well as structures such as the Epidauvrous Theater Asklepiion.

Then we will visit Nafplio Castle and Palamidi Castle with its breathtaking view and return to Athens for free time and lunch.

Accommodation in Athens

Day 4: Transfer from the hotel to Athens International Airport for Turkey flight. Meet at the airport in Izmir and proceed to Smyrna, the Suffering Church (Revelation 2:8-11), where you go to see St. Polycarp Church, the first church of Asia Minor. Then, a panoramic drive to Mont Pagus so called "Kadifekale", which was the castle of Alexander the Great. Proceed to Pergamum, the Comprimising Church (Revelation 2:12-17), where you will see the "Red Court" the basilica and the Acropolis. The people of Pergamum were attracted by the enormity of the pagan temples here and could not be as faithful as Antipas, who was martyred here. The city was called "Satan's Throne" especially after the Zeus Altar, which was totally built of white marble. End of the day, transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: Proceed to Thyatira in Akhisar, the Adulterous Church (Revelation 2:18-29). A short walk partly in the ruins of Thyatira, once an important trade city remembered with its fabrics; then drive to Sardis the Dead Church (Revelation 3:1-6). This is where the coins were first minted and the dyeing of the wool with special colour would be an art. After the visit to the magnificent sized Artemis Temple and the beautiful streets, drive to Philadelphia; the Faithful Church (Revelation 3:7-13). Built by one of the Pergamon Kings Attalus Philadephos II, the city was called "Little Athens" because of their temples and festivals they had all the time during the Roman Era. The best preserved construction belongs to the Basilica of St. John. End of the day, transfer to the hotel.

Day 6: Drive to Laodecia, the Lukewarm Church (Revelation 3:14-22). Lately uncovered, Laodecia presents you the opportunity to see the whole city by all means with its streets, massive sized stadium, theater, market places, baths, temples, fountains, latrinas and so on. Impressed by how much has been revealed, you head to Hierapolis, so called "Golden City" due to the colours of its local travertine stone. Hosting the largest cemetery of Anatolia with 2000 sarcophagi, Hierapolis is where you have a chance to see the best preserved stage buildng of a Greco-Roman theater with beautiful friezes. After touring in the ruins, you arrive at the Pamukkale hot springs which were formed by the thermal water that contains calcium bicarbonate. End of the day, transfer to your hotel.

Day 7: Visit to the largest open air museum of the world, Ephesus, the Loveless Church (Revelation 2:1-7). Once having a population of 250.000 of people as a great maritime city, Ephesus was one of the first cities to light thier marble streets and agoras (market). Ephesus was a part of St. Paul's missionary journey. When he visited here the last time, he saw people worshipping with the golden or silver idols of Artemis, which was their main Pagan Goddess, called Diana by Romans. He warned them that the idols should not be worshipped as gods. Then, by the leadersip of Demetrius, they gathered at the Ephesus Theater where they made a riot against St. Paul; as they thought their bussiness was threatened by his preachings. This is the Church whish lost their devotion to Jesus Christ: "Nevertheless, I have this against you, that you have left your first love." "...repent..." (Revelation2:5)

Daily Plan

DAY 1

After arriving at the airport, we start our half-day tour with St. Paul's Footsteps.

DAY 2

Biblical Private Tour Following St Paul's Footsteps in Ancient Corinth.

DAY 3

Full-day Argolis tour including destinations such as Mycenae - Epidauvrous - Nafplio, starting with a visit to the kingdom of Agamemnon, Mycenae King Agamemnon kingdom.

DAY 4

Transfer from the hotel to Athens International Airport for Turkey flight. Arrival to Izmir and drive to Smyrna then to Pergamum

DAY 5

Meet at the hotel drive to Thyatira and then to Sardis and Philedelphia

DAY 6

Meet at the hotel head to Laodecia and then to Pamukkale Hierapolis

DAY 7

Meet at the hotel and head to Ephesus

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