Seven Churches of Revelation Tour

Description

Follow in the footsteps of the Apostles on this unforgettable Seven Churches of Revelation Tour. Journey with us to all seven of the historical churches. This magical trip will enrich your faith and deepen your understanding of the Biblical text. Also includes visits to important Christian sites in Istanbul, Iznik (Nicea) and the Island of Patmos, where the Apostle John received his revelation from the Lord.

Seven Churches of Revelation Tour 2022 Itinerary

Day 0 – Friday, 7 October – Travel Day
Departure for Western Hemisphere participants. Overnight flight with next day arrival in Istanbul, Turkey. Meals served aloft.

Day 1 – Saturday, 8 October – Arrival Istanbul
Afternoon arrival in Istanbul. Meet your host after baggage claim. Look for the Worker Bee Tours Sign. Transfer to hotel for check in and relaxation. Free time. Evening mixer and welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 – Sunday, 9 October – Old Town Istanbul Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional morning worship service at Union Church of Istanbul, meeting in the historic Dutch Chapel, a place of worship since 1857. Group lunch. Afternoon walking tour of Sultanhamet, with stops at Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. Traditional Turkish dinner.

Day 3 – Monday, 10 October – Explore Istanbul!
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to the Grand Bazaar. Lunch on your own. Afternoon free time with suggestions and resources for visiting museums, wandering around neighborhoods, and exploring on your own. Group dinner.

Day 4 – Tuesday, 11 October – Nicea/Bursa/Pergamon
Leave hotel after breakfast and travel by bus to Ancient Nicea, site of the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Continue by bus with a lunch stop in Bursa and visit to the Ulu Mosque and the Green Tomb. End the day at Pergamon. Check in and dinner at the hotel.

Day 5 – Wednesday, 12 October – Pergamon
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning ascent to the Pergamon Acropolis by cable car or on foot. View the theatre, temples, and remains of the library. Lunch in town. Afternoon visit to the Bergama Asklepion, Red Basilica, and Bergama Archaeological Museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 – Thursday, 13 October – Thyatira/Sardis/ Philadelphia
Breakfast at the hotel. Bus tour to the ancient churches at Thyatira, Sardis and Philadelphia. Short stop at the Byzantine church ruins at Thyatira. Lunch. Visit to the archaeological site at Sardis. Brief stop at the ancient church of Philadelphia. Continue to Heiropolis for lodging and group dinner.

Day 7 – Friday, 14 October – Heiropolis / Pamukkale / Laeodicea
Morning tour of Heiropolis and the famous hot springs of Pammukale. Buffet lunch. Afternoon visit to Laeodicea, then continue on to lodging and dinner at Kusadasi.

Day 8 – Saturday, 15 October – Ephesus / Selceuk
Visit to the spectacular Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved ancient theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. After lunch visit the Byzantine Basilica of St. John and the Ephesus museum. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 9 – Sunday 16 October – Izmir
Church in Izmir. Group lunch. Afternoon visit to the Agora and the Izmir Archaeological Museum. Free time in Izmir before heading back to Kusadasi early for a good night’s sleep. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 10 – Monday, 17 October – Patmos
Trip to Patmos. Depart from hotel around 7:30am for transfer by bus to port of Kusadasi. Ferry to Patmos (4 to 5 hours). Patmos tour includes a visit to the St John Monastery, Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery Museum. Late afternoon ferry back to Kusadasi. Farewell dinner. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 11 – Tuesday, 18 October – Istanbul / Departure
Morning flight to Istanbul and departure for home.