SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION & GREEK ISLAND PATMOS

SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION & GREEK ISLAND PATMOS / July 1–10, 2022

Tour Host: Sr. Nelida Naveros-Cordova

July 1-10, 2022

SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION & GREEK

ISLAND PATMOS

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Tour Itinerary:July 1 Fri Departure from Atlanta - Fly to Istanbul.

July 2 Sat Arrive to Istanbul AirportYour tour guide will meet you at Istanbul Airport after the customs and baggage claim. Meet and greet, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Dinner and overnight. (D)

July 3 Sun IstanbulMorning drive to Istanbul old city. Visit the famous Hagia Sophia then Hagia Irene. Proceed to Istanbul Archaeological Museum afternoon see the Blue Mosque from the outside. Enjoy the Grand Bazaar. Back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

July 4 Mon Istanbul – Izmir / Smyrna (1:11, Rev 2:8-11)Morning flight to Izmir. Drive to Smyrna Agora. Start to visit Roman Smyrna and discover the remains of a two storied structure with amazing arches. Smyrna was a pround and beautiful Asian city which is today modern Izmir. In 1st century the city was closely aligned with Rome and eager to meet it’s demands for emperor worship. Then visit St. Polycarp Church, the largest catholic church of the city. Drive to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,D)

Hagia Sophia,Istanbul

July 5 Tue Pergamum (Rev 1:11, 2:12-17) - Thyatira (1:11, Rev 2:18-29)Morning drive to Pergamum. Modern Bergama, ancient capital of it’s own kingdom and the capital of the province of Asia at Roman era. Built on a cone-shaped hill rising 350 mt above the surrounding valley. Visit the Acropolis and explore the remains of the Temple of Trajan and the famous Altar of Zeus and more. Then drive to Thyatira. Modern Akhisar, formed by Seleucos 1st as a military outpost, it was noted for its many trade guilds. Discover the remains of a Roman road and a Byzantine basilica. Back to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

July 6 WedSardis (Rev 1:11, 3:1-6) - Philadelphia (Rev 1:11, 3:7-13) – Hierapolis (Col 4:13)Morning drive to Sardis, modern Sart. The capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. It was a city of great wealth and fame. The city was located near Pactalos river and protected by a natural citadel on the northern spur of Mount Tmolus. At this site we can visit the largest ancient Synagogue of the Jewish Diaspora, Gymnasium, Temple of Artemis, and the remains of a Byzantine Church. Then drive to Philadelphia, modern Alasehir was a city of commercial importance conveniently located as the gateway to the high central plateau of Roman provenice of Asia. The name means “brotherly love” and commemorates the loyalty and devotion of Attalus 2nd the city’s cofounder, to his brother Eumenes 2nd. Short visit of the remains of a 6th century Byzantine Church. There’s not much left of the ancient city today. Continue to the Unesco World Heritage site, Hierapolis. It’s an ancient town located at the top of the hot spring water cascades. Visit the remains of the Temple of Apollo, the Theater and more... then enjoy the white cascades and hot water sources of Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight at a SPA hotel near Hierapolis. (B,D)

PergamumSEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION & GREEK ISLAND PATMOS

Sr. Nélida Naveros Córdova, Ph.D., CDPDirector of Graduate TheologyAssistant Professor of Biblical StudiesTheology Department, LAC-308Spring Hill College

Sardis

Agora,Smyrna

Pamukkale

EL; SPT532/432 (1 credit) OR THL573 (3 credits)


July 7 Thu Colossae (Col 1:2) – Laodicea (Rev 1:11, 3:14-22) – Kuşadası (Scala Nova)Morning drive to unexcavated site of Colossae. This city was situated on the southern bank in the upper Lycus River Valley which is about 110 miles east of Ephesus. Then proceed to Laodicea. Located near the modern city Denizli. The wealthiest city of Phrygia during Roman times. Laodicea was widely known for its textile industry and medical school. Explore recently excavated Roman streets, temples, theaters, fountains and churches from different eras. Afternoon drive to the west. Arrive to Kuşadası dinner and overnight. (B,D)

July 8 Fri Ephesus (Rev 1:11, 2:1-7) (Ephesians) (Acts 18: 19-21, 24-26) (Acts 19:1-20)Morning, short drive to Ephesus which was the most important city in western Asia Minor. Ancient harbor located at the edge of Cayster River. Because it’s location at an intersection of major trade routes, Ephesus was a very rich commercial center. Today it’s one of the most impressive archaeological sites of the world. Discover amazing structures of the city, including the temple of Domitian, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, facade of the Library of Celsus, Great Theater and more. We will also visit the house of Virgin Mary. Finish the day at St. John’s basilica built at 6th century, stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. Back to Kuşadası for dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

July 9 Sat Patmos (Greek Island where John received revelation)Early in the morning sail to Patmos with a ferry. Arrive to the port city Skala. Meet your local Greek guide. Then start to visit the island starting from Church of the Apocalypse the drive to Monastery of the island. Free time for lunch before sailing back to Kuşadası. Farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

July 10 Sun Izmir AirportMorning drive to Izmir airport. Fly back to Atlanta via Istanbul.

$3,290 Per Person in Double Room

$490 Single Room Supplement

• Roundtrip international air between ATLANTA – ISTANBUL – IZMIR – ATLANTA

• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir July 4

• 2 Nights at Movenpick Hotel Istanbul or similar

• 2 Nights at Movenpick Hotel Izmir or similar

• 1 Night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Hierapolis or similar

• 3 Nights at Korumar Hotel in Kuşadası or similar

• Arrival and departure airport transfers

• All transportation by private AC Motorcoach

• All entry fees to the sites and museums

• Greek Island Patmos round trip Ferry July 9

• Patmos island tour July 9

• English Speaking licensed tour guides in Turkey and in Greek island Patmos

• Personal headsets

• Service charges and local taxes

• Extras of personal nature & insurance of any kind

• Turkish visa fee (to be obtained online before arrival https://www.evisa.gov.tr

• Lunches and drinks

• Tips to tour guide and driver

• All items which are not listed as included

TOUR MAP

INCLUDING

LAND & AIR

EXCLUDING

Laodicea

Asia Minor

Philadelphia Sardis

Pergamum

Chios

Lesbos

Samos

Aege

an S

ea

Patmos

Rhodes

Kos

Thyatira

Ephesus

IzmirSmyrna

Istanbul

Laodicea

Patmos


Manya Mt.

Işıklar Mt.

Madra Mt.

Alaçam Mts.

Uludag

Sundiken Mts.

Saphane Mt.

Sultan Mts.

Katrancık Mt.

Golgeli Mts.

Dogu Mentese Mts.

Spil Mt.

Ak Mts.

Kumalar Mts.

Söğüt Mt.

Kaz Mt.

Aksehir Lake

Egirdir Lake

Aci Lake

Bafa L..

UlubatLake

ManyasLake

Iznik Lake

Bergama

Bodrum

GÖKCEADA

BOZCAADA

Kemer Dam

LYCIA

LYDIA

A S I A PHRYGIA

BTHYNIA

MYSIA

Alinda

Bargylia

KaryandaMyndos Ören

Assessos

HerakliaMyus

Karane

Larisa

Myonnesos

Karaburun

SeferihisarKızılburun

Lebedos

TaskuleBintepe

Aterneus

PitaneGryneion

Teuthrania

(Magnesia)

(Tralleis)

Hierapolis

Dede mausoleum

Colophon

Notion

Karine

Neandra

Bahses

Nicea

Lamponeia

Polimedion

Skepsis

Apollonia

PassandraPyrrha

Allianoi

Dikilitaş

Kumbet

(Prusa)

(Cotiaeum)

Kybele kapıkaya

Ayazini

AkropolisPerperene

Pioniai

Midas City

Gerdekkaya

Dorylaeum Pessinus

Apamela

Hamaxitos

KremasteAstyra

Arisbe

Achmilleion

Nicomedia

Herakleia

Adramyttium

Kebrene

Kenchreai

Sidas

Sigeion

Selimiye Mosque

Seyitömer Höyük

O.Gazi Külliyesi

Gure bath

Keçi çayırı

Karaevlialtı Bathonea

Perinthos Basilica

Derecik Basilica

Tabea

Kyme

Tabea

BlaundosSebaste

AcmoniaEumenea

Hierapolis

Pepouza

Eksik höyük

ApolloniaApemea

Ephesus

(Pergamum)

Barçın HöyükHisardere

Didyma

Idyma Ula

Labraunda

Troy

BurgazDatça

AigaiPhokaia

AyasulukKuşadası

Selçuk

AgoraYeşilova Höyük

Claros

Magnesia

Teos

Kadıkalesi Castle

Tepecik höyük

Panaztepe

Metropolis

GülpinarAntandros

Stratonikeia

Aphrodisias

Klazomenai

Euromos

LimantepeErythrai

Ulucak Höyük

Baglararası

Nif Mt.

Beycesultan Höyük

Daskyleion

Cyzicus

Beikos

Paşalar

Parion

Yenibademli HöyükZeytinlik Höyük

Kırklareli Höyük

Kulluoba

Amorium

Aizanoi

Yeni Saray

Sinanköy

Fatih Iron Foundry

Ceramic Furnaces

Heraion teikhos

Aktopraklık Höyük

Pedasa

Cnidos

Ainos

Kanlıtaş Höyük

Bayraklı

Tripolis

KüçükyalıAchaeology

park

Menekşe Çatağı

Zeytinli Ada

Nysa

Roman theater

Priene

Iasos Uzunyuva

Lissai

Kadrei

Arymasa Apollon

Krya Hydas

Pinara Loryma

Amos

Sidyma

Kaisareia

Lyrboton come Becin Castle

Kale-i Tavas

Letoon

Marmaris

Patara Myra Suluin Cave

Magydos

Limyra

Özlüce Fossil Veins

Hacımusalar

Korydalla

Kithanaura

Arykanda

Olympos

Phaselis

Tyberissos

Kandyba Tlos

Sura

Issium Castle

Phellos

Kaunos

Lydai

Antiphellos

Aperiai

St. Nicholas

Balboura

Antiochia Neapolis

Colossae

Telmessos

Araxa

Kaş

Simena Andriake

Appolonia

Xanthos

Kadyanda

Oinoanda Pisilis

Chimaira

Keramos

Sarhöyük

Alabanda

Yatağan

K.Tepe Höyük

Lagina

KIRKLARELİ

ÇANAKKALE

MANİSA

AYDIN

MUĞLA

İZMİR

BALIKESİR

TEKİRDAĞKOCAELİ

(İZMİT)

SAKARYA(ADAPAZARI)

DÜZCE

YALOVA

BİLECİK

KÜTAHYA

UŞAK

BURSA

(Constantinople)(Byzantium)İSTANBUL

EDİRNE

Panionion

(Attalia)ANTALYA

BURDURISPARTA

DENİZLİ

AFYONKARAHİSAR

Hacılar Höyük

Aglasun Sagalassos

S. Sidera

Fossil excavation

Silyon

Adada

Karain Cave

Kremna

Aspendos

Selge

Badem Ağacı

Milyas

Cibyra Perge

Kemer

Termessos Alara Castle

Pedneussos

ESKİŞEHİR

Arslankaya

Karacahisar Castle

PISIDIA

Place of John’sRevelation

Site of Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Herodotus’ birth place.

PrusiasAd hypium

Kyaneai

Aptera

Matala

Lissos

Gortyn

Phoenix

Cauda

Axos

Lato

Gournia

IeraptynaZakros

Fair Havens

Armeni

Malia

SymiPhylakopi

Karpathos

Peparethos

Megara

Lavrion

Dium Kerynthos

ChalkisDystos

Karystos

Gla

Artemisio

Kymi

Eretria

Styra

Lete

Dion

Tritea

Patrae

Acanthos

PalatianonTauriana

Naoussa

Selectum

Europos Maroneia

Skione

AegaeBerea

LarissaMeteora

Abdera

StrepsaMethoneVergina

Galepsos

Tragilos

Torone

Filippoi

Kavala

Pydna

Allante

Petralona

Skotoussa

Amphigeneia

Orchomenos

Stymphalia

Franchthi

Mt.Helicon

Pavlopetri

Epidavros

Cardamyle

Mantinea

Aphaia

MesenePylos

Sparta

Olimpia

Gythio

Sami

Zakynthos

Omphatium

Theudoria

Soufli

Pythion

Aiginion

Eritium

Dasaki

Asprokampos

Potamia

Phylace

SeskloFarsala

Xyniae

Pherae

Phylace

Theopetra

Elimia

Nafpaktos

Edessa

Stratos

Medion

Agrinion

Letrini

Cyllene

Elis

PassaronOxynia

Cassiope

Dodoni

Ephyra

Pale

Paleopoli

Scandeia

Mykonos

Leros

Thassos

LimnosMyrina

AntissaMithymna

Pyrra

Eresos

Calydon

Pronoi

Naxos

Tilos

Kasos

Paros

Siros

Kea Tinos

Delos

Thera Anafi

Ios

Heraion

Kithnos

Cythera

Sifnos

Hephaistia

Krani

Gayrion

Kastri

Cape Taenaron

Amorgos

Ikaria

SkinosAstipalea

HalicarnassosKalimnos

S e a o f C r e t e

Adania

Pherae

Casenopolis

Asine

Prasiae

Kypantha

Zarax

Thyrea

Epidaurus Limera

Cape Malea

Asopos

Phara

Naricum

IdomenaeAnaktorion

Thyrium

Alyzia

Corfu

Grava

Sidari

LefkimiAssos

Torone

Syvota

Ellina

Kassopi

Oeneldae

AstakosPleurch

Psophis

Oitylo

Kardamyli

Arkades

Koumasa

Knossos

StrymeDoriskos

Dikaia

Krenides

Argilos

BergeSirra

Morylos

Chalastra

Antisara

AisaAntigonia

Sane

Neopolis

Thermes

Parthenopolis

Ouranopolis

Thyssus

BormiskosPella

Herakleum

Thermopylae

Alos

Echinus

Lolkos/Gorytsa

Gonnus

Pireus

Lamia

Meliboea

Peleos

Herakleia

Cynus

Akrothooi

Mount Athos

Kameiros

Itanos

Flasarna Kydonia

Lerna

TirynsArgos MycenaeMethana

Eleusis

Thebes

Kleitor

Asini

Kleones

Dyme

Panormos

Pheneos

Hypsus

Bassae

Sami

Leuctra

Lepreo

Phigalia Mystras

Corone

Methone

Pharae

Oropos

Penteli Mt.Ramnous

Mt.Pelion

Mt.Olympos

Linos

Amphipolis

Nicopolis

Neapolis

Athens

Delphi

Patmos

Samos

Rhodes

Crete

Chios

Cos

Apollonia

Lesbos

Philippi

Cenchreae

Samothrace

ThessalonicaALBANIA

NORTHMACEDONIA

BULGARIA

A E G E A N S E A

B L A C K S E A

THE SEA OF MARMARA

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Pergamum

Antioch

Sardis

Tarsus

Philadelphia

Laodikeia

Hierapolis

Miletus

Pisidian AntiochSmyrna

Troas

Lystra

Thyateira

Seleucia

Assos

Ephesus

Attalia

Derbe

Cappadocia

Colossae

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Sr. Nélida Naveros Córdova, Ph.D., CDPDirector of Graduate Theology

Assistant Professor of Biblical StudiesTheology Department, LAC-308

Spring Hill College4000 Dauphin St.

Mobile, AL 36608-1791(251) 380 4665

[email protected]/graduatetheology

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