7 Churches of Asia Minor Tour Package

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    7 Churches of Asia Minor Tour Package

    The city of Istanbul was founded in the northwest of our country, on the Marmara coast, covering the Bosphorus and surrounding the Golden Horn. Istanbul, an intercontinental city, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Due to this feature, Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world that has hosted many religions and cultures over the centuries. There are many churches in Istanbul. We have compiled for you the ones that stand out with their architectural structures. Have fun reading in advance!

    There are many churches in Istanbul. We have compiled for you the ones that stand out with their architectural structures. Meet history in Istanbul 2 days hristian Heritage in Istanbul Tour package unforgettable memories of Istanbul dream visitors trip!

      

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      Duration

      7 Days and
      6 nights package

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      TOUR TYPE

      Operated privately (Private Tour)

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      Location

      Start from Istanbul
      End in Istanbul

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    OVERVIEW TOUR

    The city of Istanbul was founded in northwestern Turkey, on the coast of the Marmara Sea, in the region covering the Bosphorus and surrounding the Golden Horn. Istanbul, a transcontinental city, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Because of this feature, Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world that has hosted many religions and cultures for centuries. Discover many magnificent architectural structures, churches, and structures in Istanbul, which stand out with their history from the Roman and Byzantine empires, with our professional service that offers your travelers.

    There are many historıcal sights and churches in Istanbul. We have compiled for you the ones that stand out with their architectural structures. Meet history in Istanbul 7 Days Christian Heritage in Istanbul Tour package unforgettable memories of Istanbul dream visitors trip!

    IMPORTANT INFO:
      • It is a private tour package, it would operate privately for individual or group tours, and booking is required in advance.

    Food - Gastronomy

    Set menu lunch at the tours includes the package cost but drinks excluding.

    Photography - Taking Amazing Photos

    You can take lovely photos during the tour.

    Trekking

    If you have walking difficulty please let us know in advance

    Boat

    There are no cruises included in the package but if you want, we can help to join a cruise on the Bosphorus.

    ITINERARY


    00.00.Arrive Istanbul, It takes around 1 hour to meet the welcome staff after your plane lands.

    00.00. Meet to welcome staff at the meeting point then you will be transferred to your hotel.

    AIRPORT TRANSFER: Transfer from the airport starts with a welcome service, which we offer 24 hours. Our welcome staff welcomes the guests with a placard, the placard sign is "will be shredded later" It is in front of gate number 14, please walk to gate number 14 and find our welcome staff with the sign "will be shredded later. Please introduce yourself to the welcome staff, your name is on the welcome list, and then he will call your car driver and escort you to the pick-up point, the driver will pick you up and drive to drop you at your hotel.

    * Hotel in Istanbul:


    08.30 You would pick up from your hotel and start to visit the following sites listed below.

    List of the places you will visit:

    7 Churches of Asia Minor in Turkey

    In one part of the Bible, the holy book of Christianity, St. John lists these churches and the contents of the letters to be sent, after saying that Jesus Christ, who had appeared to him in a vision, had asked him to send a letter to seven churches. All these early churches, which have a very important place in the history of Christianity, are located in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Since the region was considered a province of Asia at that time in the Roman Empire, these churches are also known as the Seven Churches of Asia Minor and are considered holy sites for many Christians to visit. An itinerary based on these churches, which are all an important part of the common cultural heritage of mankind and can be found in the ruins of ancient cities, can form the plan for a great cultural trip.

    Ephesus Church

    The church, whose ruins are in Ephesus in Izmir, occupies an important place in the history of Christianity. It is believed that the tomb of St. John, who contributed significantly to the spread of Christianity against pagan beliefs, is also located here. Ephesus is also the place where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived after Jesus was crucified. There is a building on the site that is considered the House of the Virgin Mary, and this building is a sacred place that Christians visit. Ephesus, which was an important center for the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, is an ancient settlement that is a must-visit.

    Smyrna (Izmir) Church

    The remains of the ancient agora of the city can be seen in Izmir, which is now one of the most important cities in T&urkey. The Jewish population of Smyrna, which was an important port city in the past, widely adopted Christianity and played an important role in the spread of the religion. One of the seven churches to which St. John wrote a letter is located here. You can see the ruins of this important ancient city at the Izmir Agora Archaeological Site. Also visit the Izmir Archaeology Museum, which exhibits many of the ruins found in the city.

    Pergamon (Bergama) Church

    Pergamon, the capital of the Asian province of the Roman Empire, is also the site of one of the seven churches that have their place in the biblical narrative. The letter advises the church to avoid false teachers, possibly emphasizing the strength of pagan beliefs in the city. To learn more about Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape site, you can watch the Uncovering: Pergamon video on the YouTube channel of the Turkish Museums.

    Thyatira Church:

    The church of the ancient city of Thyatira, located in the district of Akhisar in Manisa, is one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor mentioned in the Bible. Remains of the Tepe cemeteries of Thyatira are also found in Akhisar, which is believed to have developed on the site of the ancient city. The Great Mosque of Akhisar, whose exact date of construction is unknown and which was later converted into a mosque, could be the very church mentioned in the Bible, who knows?

    Sardis Church:

    The city near the Salihli district of Manisa is known as the capital of Lydia and the place where money was minted under state guarantee for the first time in history. The letters of St. John criticize the church of the city, where Roman structures have been preserved to this day, for its reputation of weakness in faith and advice to strengthen its faith. The Sardes Archaeological Site, which houses the ruins of a very important center that has not lost its importance even after hundreds of years, deserves to be visited not only for its importance in the history of Christianity, but also for its other cultural values.

    Philadelphia Church:

    Although most of the ancient city remained within the boundaries of the Alaşehir district of Manisa under the modern settlement, the citys theater and the remains of a temple were excavated. In the biblical letter, the church of the city is praised for its determination and patience in faith. Here is also located the church of St. Jean, which is one of the ruins of the city and with its three preserved pillars is considered a very magnificent building.

    Laodikeia Church:

    Laodikeia, a Hellenistic city founded in the 3rd century BC, was one of the most important centers of the region for centuries. In the ancient city, known as one of the sacred centers of Christianity since the 4th century AD, many unique remains have been found during the still ongoing excavations. One of them is the house where the remains of a secret church are located. Before the liberation of Christianity in the Roman Empire and the construction of the Church of Laodikeia, it is not far-fetched to imagine that this house, where people worshipped in secret, is the church mentioned in the Bible.

    Visiting the ruins of the ancient city where these churches are located, which are entirely in the Aegean Region, is a great historical tour. In addition, these places, many of which have unique natural beauty and beautiful beaches, are also great for a vacation. The 7 churches of Asia Minor are waiting for your visit in Turkey.

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    Ancient City of Philadelphia: The temple ruins on the Toptepe plain, which was the acropolis of the Ancient City of Philadelphia on which Alaşehir was built, the early Roman theater ruins on the northern skirts of Toptepe, the eastern gate of the city walls built during the Byzantine period, and the A.D. VI. century St. Jean Church are the most important works. Built in the name of Ioannes, one of the apostles, St. John's Church is one of the seven churches dating back to the early ages of Christianity in the Aegean Region. Three of the pillars of St. Jean Church are in good condition. It became an important center during the time of Attalos Philadelphos. That's why the city took the name Philadelphia. The city was called "Little Athens", especially during the Roman Period, due to the number of temples and festivals held in the city. One of the 7 churches (religious centers) mentioned in the Bible is Philadelphia. St. Jean Church is in the city from the Early Byzantine Period (VIth century). In the construction of this church, of which three monumental pillars have survived to the present day, column pieces, etc. of ancient architectural works were used. Inlaid stones were used abundantly.

    Sardes Ancient City: The ruins of the Ancient City of Sardes are located in the Sart town of Manisa's Salihli district. It is understood from the excavations that Sardis, the capital of the Lydian State, and its surroundings have been the scene of various settlements for more than 5000 years and that it was an important settlement center during the Roman and Byzantine periods. The city of Sardes of the Lydian period, known in history as the place where state-guaranteed money was first minted, became a rich city thanks to agriculture, animal husbandry, trade, and gold mining in the Paktolos (Sart) Stream. Throughout the 14 century, starting from the 7th century BC and lasting until the Early Byzantine Period in the 7th century AD, Sardes maintained its status as an important city in terms of transportation, administrative and commercial aspects. Sardes, which is mentioned in the Revelation chapter of the Bible as one of the seven churches in Western Anatolia that played an important role in the spread of Christianity to the West, also has a special importance in terms of religion. The ancient city, which hosts one of the world's most magnificent Ionian order temples that have been preserved until today, has a monumental bathgymnasium complex and the largest synagogue of the ancient world among the preserved Roman structures. Opposite the Gymnasium is a large building called the "Bronze House". This structure is between the ridges of Tmolos (Bozdağ) Mountain and the ancient center of Lydia and is one of the most eye-catching structures of ancient times.

    Thyatira Ancient City: Thyateira (pronounced "Thyateira"). The ancient name of Akhisar district. The city is one of the most important settlements of the Lydian state and the Kingdom of Pergamon. The city was called by this name throughout the Roman Empire until the Byzantine period. One of the first seven churches of Christianity, founded by St. Paul in Western Anatolia, is in the city of Thyateira. Some of the ruins of the city of Thyateira can be seen today in the Tepe Mezarı area in Akhisar city center. Thyateira was also the scene of a war during the Roman Empire. In 366 AD, the Cilician commander Procopius, who revolted for the Roman throne and attacked with the legions under his command, and the troops of Valens, brother of Valentinian I, the heir to the Roman throne, met in the city of Thyateira. At the end of the war, which went down in history as the "Battle of Thyateira", Valens' forces prevailed and Procopius, who was captured, was executed.

    * Hotel: Hotel with breakfast in Istanbul:


    08.30 You would pick up from your hotel and start to visit the following sites listed below.

    List of the places you will visit:

    17:00 End of the tour you will transferred to your hotel

    * Hotel: Hotel with breakfast in Istanbul:


    08.30 You would pick up from your hotel and start to visit the following sites listed below.

    List of the places you will visit:

    17:00 End of the tour you will transferred to your hotel

    * Hotel: Hotel with breakfast in Istanbul:


    08.30 You would pick up from your hotel and start to visit the following sites listed below.

    List of the places you will visit:

    17:00 End of the tour you will transferred to your hotel

    * Hotel: Hotel with breakfast in Istanbul:

    00.00 You will pick up from your hotel and transferred to the airport 4-5 hours before your flight.

    INCLUDED and EXCLUDED

    Price Included

    • 6 night accommodation with brekfast in Istanbul.
    • A professional English-speaking tourist guide on the tour and another language-speaking guide are also available..
    • 2 Private transfers for the destinations below.
      • From airport in Istanbul to hotel on your arrival day.
      • From hotel in Istanbul to airport on your departure day.

    • Museum and site entrance fee.
    • Set menu lunch menu on the group tour.
    • All ground transports & transfers with air-conditioned, nonsmoking minibus, and vans!

      IMPORTANT INFO:
      • The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, and you can add and remove another place on the same route (The entrance fee of the new place will be added to the itinerary not including the given price).
      • This is a private tour, a service provided only to you and your companions.
      • Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.

    Excluded

    • Drinks on the group lanch.
    • Dinners.
    • Personal expenses.
    • Tips and gratuities.

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    • The accommodation offered with this package covers the boutique and 4-star hotels. If you wish to include a higher-quality hotel, we offer two more options:
    • OPTION 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost. This cost will be added to the total tour price of the standard package tour.

      OPTION 2: You can arrange your own accommodation on the tour as per your preference. We can offer a new package tour price without including the cost of hotel accommodation. If Option 2 is preferred, all services as part of the package tour will be provided except for hotel accommodation.
       
      Please let us know the option you prefer at the time the tour request is made so that we can price the tour accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels highlighted in our package tour at the quoted tour price then you may book the tour directly online.

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    • A 30% deposit is required on the total tour price to reserve the tour and obtain tour confirmation. The remaining balance on the total tour price can be paid in cash upon arrival in Istanbul. A credit card or a debit card may also be used to pay the remaining balance. However, an additional bank processing fee of 19% on the remaining balance will have to be paid by the clients. If applicable, domestic flight/bus tickets will only be purchased after a deposit has been made on the total tour amount.
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    • If tour cancellation is 5 or more business days prior to the start of the tour, a refund will be made of the total paid amount except the cost of the domestic flight and/or bus tickets. Any time after a deposit or full payment form has been signed or tour has been booked online by clients and received by Turkeytoursistanbul.com, domestic flight and /or bus tickets will NOT BE REFUNDED.
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