Summary
Biblical Tour is an influential and complete guide to the ancient Christian sites in Türkiye!
- Day 1
- Usa/Canada-Istanbul
- Day 2
- Istanbul Arrival
- Day 3
- Istanbul
- Day 4
- Istanbul-Pergamum-Thyatira-Smyrna
- Day 5
- Ephesus-St. Mary's House-Izmir
- Day 6
- Sardis-Philadelphia-Pamukkale
- Day 7
- Hierapolis-Laodicea-Izmir
- Day 8
- Izmir-Usa/Canada
Travel Cities (3): Istanbul, Izmir, Pamukkale
Details
This Biblical tour reveals the footsteps of St. Paul's journeys in Türkiye and the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. There are many religious sites and places to explore such as Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Thyatira. The pilgrimage is must for the true believers of Christianity. The tour begins in the city of Istanbul with two most famous attractions in Türkiye. Discover the magnificent Topkapi Palace which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans then, walk across Byzantine Hippodrome that was the scene of chariot races. Walk through the gardens that takes you to the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed. Next day, early morning flight to Izmir will make you visit Pergamum then continue to Thyatira a city of artisans' guilds in St. Paul time. Later, explore Ephesus with its expansive synthesis of Greco-Roman and Christian ruins. Begin your day by exploring Sardis with its beautiful gymnasium and marble paved synagogue. Then continue to Philadelphia a favourite city of St. Paul and John. Next, morning visit Hierapolis. This was Philip the Evangelist's home. Afterwards, stop by Laodicea which will take you back to the first century, which was the important trade route towards south. With endless memories your journey ends here with a transfer back to Izmir.