Day 1 : Izmir and Pergamum
Morning pick up from hotel in Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Depart on drive through Izmir City Centre with a stop at Kadifekale (translated as Velvet Castle) for panoramic views over the bay and city. We then depart to Bergama and the ruins of Pergamum (previously a renowned cultural and political center and used by the Romans as an administrative center for the province of Asia). Here we will visit the ruins of the Acropolis and the Asclepion with its theatre. Overnight in Bergama
Day 2 : Thyatira, Sardes, Philadelphi, Pamukkale
After breakfast and check out, depart to visit the ruins of Thyatira (founded by the Lydians), Sardes (wealthy capital of the Lydian Empire) and Philadelphia (important for the spreading of thought patterns and activities of the Hellenistic civilisation and christian faith). Our day will end on arrival to Pamukkale with a visit to the natural formation of the travertens (Cotton Cliffs) and ruins of Hierapolis. Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 3 : Aphrodisias, Laodicea, Ephesus
Breakfast, check out and departure to visit the ruins of Aphrodisias (one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek and Roman periods in Turkey). On the way we will also make a short stop at Laodicea (mentioned in Revelations as the "City of Compromise"). We then continue to Selcuk where we will visit the Ancient City of Ephesus (representing many different facets of Ancient Greek and Roman culture) and finally the House ofVirgin Mary (where she is said to have spent the last of her days). Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 4 : End of programme
Breakfast, check out and end of tour
Biblical References
Smyrna Revelation: 2:8-11 Pergamon Revelation: 2:12-17 Thyatira Revelation: 2:18-29 Acts 16:14 Sardes Revelation: 3:1-6 Philadelphia Revelation: 3:7-13 Laodicea Revelation: 3:14-22 Ephesus Revelation: 1:11:2:1-7 Acts 18:19-28:19
Included in Package Rate
3 nights accommodation in 3* hotels with breakfasts & dinners 03 lunches during tours (drinks not included) All entrance fees Professional english speaking guide All land transportation Taxes and Handling Services
Price:
Adult ... GBP per person.
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