Seven Churches of Revelation
			This new 3 day tour starting and ending in Izmir included highlights such a visit to the Christian remains and home of St. Paul, the Virgin Mary's house, St. John's Basilica, Hierapolis churches.

 

DAYS	3 days / 2 nights
DEPARTURE	Izmir - Izmir
HOLIDAY TYPE	Private Flexi Holiday
2012 DEPARTURE DATES	Daily
ITINERARY
Day 1	Izmir - Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir Pick up at the airport or at your hotel in Izmir. Drive to Pergamum and visit the ancient acropolis, home to the Altar of Zeus and the Roman Medical Centre of Asklepion.  Continue to  Akhisar and visit to Thyatira, a copy of artisans' guilds in St. Paul's time.  Return to Izmir for overnight accommodation. (B,L)
Day 2	Ephesus & St Mary's House - Pamukkale Explore Ephesus with its expansive Greco-Roman and Christian remains and home of St. Paul from 5 to  57 AD.  Visit the Virgin Mary's House on a wooded hilltop where it was miraculously discovered.  Finally stop at the  restoration of St. John's Basilica where according to legend he was buried.  This afternoon drive to Pamukkale, the while "Cotton Fortress". (B,L)
Day 3	Hierapolis - Laodicea - Philadelhia - Sardix - Izmir
	Visit Hierapolis, home of Philip the Evangelist.  Tour the extensive necropolis, churches and baths then stop at Laodicea.  Continue to Philadelphia in Alasehir, a favourite city of Paul and John.  Later visit Sardis with its beautiful gymnasium and marble paved synagogue.  Transfer back to Izmir airport or your hotel.
HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS	Accommodation in First or Superior First Class hotels Private transfers and transportation Private sightseeing with English speaking guide Entrance fees Meals as indicated