Arrival in Istanbul: We’ll meet you at the airport and get you settled into your hotel so you can rest after your flight.
Optional Evening: If you have the energy, we highly recommend the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. It’s a beautiful way to see Istanbul’s skyline illuminated at night while enjoying traditional food and music.
Flying to the Aegean: We’ll head to the airport for a quick flight to Izmir.
Faith & Power: Our first biblical stop is the Church of Smyrna, a community praised for its strength under trial. From there, we drive north to the breathtaking heights of Pergamon to explore its Acropolis and theaters before returning to Izmir for the night.
Ancient Capitals: After breakfast, we visit Thyatira, then move on to Sardis, the once-mighty capital of the Lydian Empire.
Commended for Endurance: We’ll finish our day in Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” known for its steadfastness, before making our way to Pamukkale for a restful overnight stay.
Apostolic History: We explore Hierapolis, where you can visit the Tomb of St. Philip. You’ll also have time to experience the surreal white travertines of Pamukkale.
The Final Message: In the afternoon, we visit Laodicea, the wealthy city where the early church was cautioned for being “lukewarm.” We’ll finish the day with a drive to the coast to stay in Kusadasi.
The Great Metropolis: Today is dedicated to Ephesus, perhaps the most famous of the seven churches. You’ll walk the marble streets and see the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater.
Sacred Grounds: We visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John, believed to be his burial site. In the evening, we fly back to Istanbul.
Sultanahmet: We spend the day in the “Old City.” You’ll stand under the massive dome of Hagia Sophia, walk through the Blue Mosque, and descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern.
Palaces & Bazaars: We explore the opulent Topkapi Palace and finish the day among the colorful sights and sounds of the Grand Bazaar.
Departure: After a final Turkish breakfast, we’ll drive you to the airport according to your flight schedule, concluding a week of deep history and spiritual discovery.
- 6 nights of B&B accommodation in hand-picked 4-star hotels.
- Professional English or Spanish speaking guides specializing in biblical history.
- All domestic flight tickets (Istanbul – Izmir / Izmir – Istanbul).
- All airport transfers and transportation in non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicles.
- Entrance fees for every site listed in the itinerary
- Lunch and dinner (your guide will suggest the best local eateries).
- Optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.
- Entrance fees for the Terrace Houses in Ephesus or Cleopatra’s Pool.
- Personal expenses and tips for your team.
