THE SEVEN EPISTLES WITH ISTANBUL

7 nights 8 days

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Day 1 Arrival Istanbul

Scheduled flight with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail with detailed information about the trip. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 Istanbul

Full day sightseeing in Istanbul, with among others: Chora Monastery with beautiful frescos of biblical history, Hagia Sophia architecture today unmatched sacral (Dombau) from the Byzantine era, with unique frescoes and mosaics. Topkapi Palace, which was ruled out by the Ottoman Empire, Blue Mosque with its unique blue faience in the interior, with German Hippodromsplatz wells, the Egyptian obelisk, Serpentine Column and the brick pillar. Overnight in Istanbul.

white concrete building during daytime
white concrete building during daytime
Day 3 Gallipoli, Canakkale

Drive along the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles to Canakkale via Troy by Schliemann and visit the excavation site became known from Homer's Iliad. Traveling through the picturesque Ida Mountains, the ancient Troad. Overnight in Ayvalik. Ayvalik is a very popular destination for locals.

Day 4 Ayvalik - Pamukkale

Early ride to marvel at Pergamum (Rev 2, 12-17) and visit the Acropolis, which restored the altar is in Berlin today. Continuing on Thyatira (Rev. 2, 18-29), Sardis (Rev. 3, 1-6) and Philadelphia (Rev. 3, 7-13) to Pamukkale, ancient Hierapolis (Col. 4:13). Here you visit the ancient city and the calcium formations. Overnight in Pamukkale Thermal Hotel with a chance to swim.

an aerial view of a roman amphit
an aerial view of a roman amphit
Day 5 Pamukkale - Kusadasi

Morning visit of Laodicea (Revelation 3, 14-22) and drive through the Taurus Mountains and the Meander valley to Selcuk. En route visit a factory for hand-knotted carpets. In Selcuk possibly visit the Steam Engine Museum, the only of its kind in Turkey. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 Kusadasi

Morning tour of Ephesus (Apg.18, 19-24, 19, 20,16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:32; 16.8; Ephesians letter, 1 Timothy 1:3; 2 Timothy 1:18; 4 , 12; Rev. 1.11, 2.1, 3.Ökumenische council meeting), one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek-Roman era, with its beautifully preserved marble streets, the Kuretenstraße, the Celsus Library, the theater and the agora. Then visit the Basilica of St. John to the tomb of St. John. In the afternoon visit to the Marienhausen on the Nightingale hill for devotions. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 Kusadasi

Full day tour with his hippodamischen city of Priene, Miletus (Acts 20.15, 20:17, 2 Timothy 4:20;) with theater, spa and marina. The Market Gate of Miletus is also in Berlin at the Pergamon Museum. The city is known by Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, or Hippodamus. Next Didyma is inspected with the monumental temple of Apollo, once important oracle at Delphi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

a row of stone pillars sitting next to a forest
a row of stone pillars sitting next to a forest
Day 8 Departure

Transfer to the airport to Izmir and flight back to your home country.

a group of people walking through an airport
a group of people walking through an airport

The price includes
* International flights
* Taxes and service charges for the flights
* Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
* All transportation by airconditioned vehicle
* Professional english speaking guide
* Welcomecocktail
* All entrance fees
* 7 nights accommodation with breakfast & dinner