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Day 01 -Istanbul 
Arrival in Istanbul - Transfer to the hotel and accommodation 

Day 02- Istanbul 
Breakfast, visit of the ancient Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine period which was the center of the country's civil activity and in which not only horse races and gladiatorial combats were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque that was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet which, with its mosque, wanted to overcome the Basilica of Saint Sophia, it was built with 6 minarets. Next we will visit the Grand Bazaar, with more than 4,500 stores that are grouped in areas specialized in different products for the excursion in the big bazaar. 

Day 03- Izmirna
 Breakfast - at the indicated time, we are taken to the airport - to the domestic room, a flight to Izmir - arrival and transfer to the Hotel - Dinner and accommodation. 

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Day 04- Izmir -Pergamum 
Breakfast - Drive to Bergama (Pergamon). Visit; Acropolis Revelation 2: 12-16 describes the city as "where the throne of Satan is", a reference to the altar of Zeus, where we pause for reflection on the fulfillment of the Scriptures. Nearby, visit the Red Basilica; Once a pagan temple, it later became a Christian church. The Asclepius; As you can see today, it goes back mainly to the time of the emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). It connects to the city by a street of columns, the sacred road (today only a small part of it is visible) leading to a monumental entrance, the "propylon" and opened in a large courtyard that was surrounded by stones in three sides. The inscription on the entrance read: "In the name of the gods, death can not enter here." In the center there is a round marble altar with reliefs representing serpents (serpents were sacred to Asclepius due to their power to renew and themselves), the symbol of Asclepius. Proceed to Thyatira (Akhisar); Thyatira is one of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation tolerates the false prophet Jezebel (Rev 1: 11; 2: 18-29). In early Christian times, Significant Thyatira was the home of a Christian church, mentioned as one of the seven churches of the Apocalypse. According to Apocalypse, a woman named Jezebel (who calls herself a prophetess) taught and seduced the Christians of Thyateira to fornicate and eat things sacrificed to idols. The Apostle Paul and Silas may have visited during the second or third trip of Paul Thyateira, although the evidence is entirely circumstantial. They visited several small unnamed cities in the general vicinity during the second trip. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas were left with a woman named Lydia from Thyatira, who continued to help them, even after they were imprisoned and set free. Drive back to Ismirna – Accommodation

Day 05- Smyrna - smyrna- Sardis - filadelfya 
After breakfast, visit the three of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse, one after the other. Visit from Izmir (Izmir); The first site founded probably native, during the Archaic Period, rose to fame as one of the main ancient Greek settlements in western Anatolia. The second, whose foundation is associated with Alexander the Great metropolitan proportions, reached during the period of the Roman Empire. Date from the Roman era, most of the second century AD after an earthquake most of what is left today. In practical terms, a distinction is often made between Old Smyrna, the initial settlement founded around the 11th century BC, first as a settlement of the Aeolians, and later assumed and developed during the Archaic Period by the Ionians, and Izmir proper, the new city moved from the previous one from the fourth century BC and whose foundation was inspired by Alexander the Great. Poor and persecuted, the church of Smyrna suffered in the midst of prosperity for its refusal to worship the Roman emperor. This proved to be the last bastion of Christianity in Asia Minor. Beginning of the second great century Bishop Policarpo, who was burned alive at the age of eighty-six. Visit of Sardis (Salihli); Jesus told Sardis: "I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and you are dead" (Revelation 3: 1-6). The first reference to Sardis is in The Persians of Aeschylus (472 BC); In the Iliad, the name Hyde seems to be given to the city of Meonia (Lydia) chiefs, and in later times Hyde is said to be the ancient name of Sardis, or the name of its citadel. It is, however, more likely that Sardis was not the original capital of the Maeonians, but also that it was in the midst of the changes that occurred in the mighty Lydian empire of the 8th century BC. Hotel .

Day 06 -Ismirna - Efesu -Artemisa -Kusadasi 

Breakfast at the hotel.Drive to Kusadasi..Visit the House of the Virgin Mary is located on the heights above Ephesus, and can be reached by a 9 km / 5.6 miles long scenic road that leads to the mountain of Bulbul. According to an opinion based on the decisions of, at least as old as the Council of Ephesus, held in 431, St. John the Apostle came to Ephesus with the Virgin Mary as he was dying on the cross, Jesus asked the feelings beloved disciple John to take care of his mother. Visit of Ephesus, made of stone and marble, is one of the most beautiful cities of antiquity. Port where formerly the Camino Real de Sardis opened naturally in the sea, but due to the clogging of its different flourishing ports, it lost its pre-eminence. Ephesus witnessed successive settlements in different places at different times. First, the native populations of Anatolia (Amazons, Carians, Lelegians) who whorshipped the Great Mother Earth Cybele, who later identified Artemis from Ephesus. Visit the Temple of Artemis (Artemision); Built for the first time in 6C.BC, and was supported by 127 Ionic columns. It was rebuilt between 334 and 250 BC, after being burned down by a madman the same is nightalexand Magno was born (July 23, 356 BC). Pilgrims came from all over Asia Minor to see the Artemision that was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World because of its decoration, its monumental dimensions, its magnificence and its luxury. When Christianity became the religion of the state in 5C AD, the temple was finally destroyed by a fanatical mob, which marks the end of paganism. The site became a marble quarry for Byzantine constructions. In the place, what remains of this masterpiece are only a column and foundations re-erected individual stones.Visit the Basilica of San Juan; According to an opinion based on decisions, at least as old as the Council of Ephesus, held in 431, St. John the Apostle came to Ephesus with the Virgin Mary. As he was dying on the cross, Jesus has entrusted Mother Mary feeling to the care of his beloved disciple John who brought everything to Ephesus between the years 37 and 48. John, after 67 years, spent the rest of his life to preach the Gospel. He was later banished to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Apocalypse, and returned to Ephesus in 95. There he lived on the hilltop of Ayasuluk where he was buried when approximately died at the age of 100. At first he feels grave It was indicated by a stela placed in a chapel in the 4th century. Return to IZMIR = Hotel and accommodation.

Day 07-Ismirna / Istanbul 
Breakfast at the hotel - transfer to the airport, domestic flight to Istanbul - arrival and transfer to the Hotel - Accommodation 

Day 08 – Fly Back 
Breakfast at the Hotel - Transfer to the International Airport, Return flight