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THE STEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL AND ST. JOHN BOOK OF REVALATION:

THE STEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL AND ST. JOHN BOOK OF REVALATION:

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Duration

12 Gün

Tour ID

8867

Overview

Athens, Meteora, Veria, Thessaloniki, Philippi, Kavala (Neapolis), Istanbul, Izmir, Sardis, Philadelphia, Pamukkale, Laodicea, Aphrodisias, Kusadasi, Ephesus.


Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
Arrive in Athens and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.


Day 2 - Athens
Admire the architectural wonders of ancient Athens with a visit to the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Erechtheum, and Propylea. Explore Mars Hill, where Apostle Paul spoke on the “Unknown God”. Visit the Agora and many famous sites including Constitution Square, the Temple of Zeus, and the Old Olympic Stadium. Afterward, travel to Ancient Corinth, where Paul preached and spent time with Aquila and Priscilla. Explore the archaeological sites and visit Cenchreae, where Paul sailed from. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight.


Day 3 - Meteora
Embark on a journey through Central Greece to Kalambaka, where the stunning Meteora Monasteries are perched atop immense granite pinnacles. Visit one of these spiritual sanctuaries and experience the Christian treasures within. Continue to your hotel in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.


Day 4 - Veria / Thessaloniki
Travel through the beautiful countryside to Veria, home of Paul’s Bema. Continue to Thessaloniki, where you will visit the White Tower, Rotonda, and the Basilica of St. Demetrius. Enjoy the city's Byzantine sites before dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.


Day 5 - Philippi / Kavala (Neapolis)
Follow the ancient Via Egnatia, visiting Philippi, where Paul baptized Lydia, the first convert in Europe. Explore the ruins of the Forum, Christian Basilicas, and the famous "Prison of Paul". Afterward, head to Kavala (Neapolis), a picturesque port city, to see its Byzantine Castle and Roman Aqueduct. Dinner and overnight in Kavala.


Day 6 - Istanbul
Drive from Kavala through Thrace and cross into Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul, the historic city straddling two continents. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.


Day 7 - Istanbul
Begin your day with a visit to the Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles. Walk through the Hippodrome, and explore the historic monuments there. Visit St. Sophia, the iconic church turned mosque and museum, then continue to the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman sultans’ residence and now a grand museum. Enjoy a splendid view of the Bosporus and other waterways. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.


Day 8 - Izmir
Fly to Izmir and visit St. Polycarp’s Church before heading to Pergamum. Explore this ancient city, home to the Altar of Zeus and the famous Asclepieion healing center. Visit Thyatira, another of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation, before returning to Izmir for dinner and overnight.


Day 9 - Sardis / Philadelphia / Pamukkale
Today’s highlights include a visit to Sardis, with its well-preserved ruins, including a 3rd-century synagogue and the Temple of Artemis. Continue to Philadelphia, another key church site from the Book of Revelation. In the evening, relax in Pamukkale, known for its white mineral-rich hot springs. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.


Day 10 - Laodicea / Aphrodisias / Kusadasi
Visit Laodicea, an ancient city from the Book of Revelation, and explore its Water Tower, Stadium, and Council Chamber. Next, travel to Aphrodisias, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty. Marvel at the well-preserved ruins, including the Theater and the Bishop’s Palace. Continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.


Day 11 - Kusadasi / Ephesus
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most famous archaeological sites. Explore the Agora, the Theater, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World). Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.


Day 12 - Departure
Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight back home.

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