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Following John's Legacy: A 6-Day Pilgrimage to Turkey's 7 Churches

6 days
From Istanbul to Izmir
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Explore Topkapi Palace and view Ottoman porcelain, silverware, and jewelry collection including the Spoon Maker's Diamond
    • Visit the Hippodrome
    • Visit the Blue Mosque
    • Shopping at the Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
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  3. Day 2

    Istanbul to Izmir - Pergamum

    Istanbul to Izmir - Pergamum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Smyrna church
    • Visit Pergamum acropolis and Great Theatre
    • Visit Red Basilica
    • Walk through Asclepion
    Landmarks
    Smyrna Church
    Pergamum Acropolis
    Great Theatre of Pergamum
    Altar of Zeus
    Red Basilica
    Asclepion
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  4. Day 3

    Thyatira - Sardis - Philadelphia

    Thyatira - Sardis - Philadelphia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thyatira
    • Visit Sardis including Temple of Artemis, Royal Road, gymnasium, and synagogue
    • Visit Philadelphia
    Landmarks
    Thyatira
    Sardis
    Temple of Artemis at Sardis
    Royal Road at Sardis
    Gymnasium at Sardis
    Sardis Synagogue
    Philadelphia
  5. Day 4

    Hierapolis - Laodicea - Pamukkale

    Hierapolis - Laodicea - Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hierapolis
    • Visit Pamukkale hot springs and limestone pools
    • Visit Laodicea including stadium and columned streets

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Cleopatra's Pool (optional, 10 Euros per person)
    Landmarks
    Hierapolis
    Pamukkale
    Cleopatra's Pool
    Laodicea
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  6. Day 5

    Ephesus

    Ephesus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full day tour of Ephesus
    • See Great Theatre
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • See Fountain of Trajan
    • Visit Chapel of the Virgin Mary (Double Church)
    • Visit Basilica of St. John
    • Visit Museum of Ephesus
    Landmarks
    Ephesus Ancient City
    Great Theatre of Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Fountain of Trajan
    Chapel of the Virgin Mary
    Basilica of St. John
    Museum of Ephesus
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  7. Day 6

    Kusadasi to Izmir

    Kusadasi to Izmir
    Meals
    Breakfast

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