Day 1 - Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul. Meeting with Oktogon representative at airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul - Byzantine& Ottoman Turks Relics
All day city tour of Byzantine and Ottoman Relics on the European side of Istanbul. The Hippodrome with the Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Lodging in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Izmir Region - Pergamum, Smyrna
After breakfast, we will cross Marmara sea by ferry to Bandırma Today we will visit one of the seven churches in the book of revelation. Pergamum, we will explore in Acropolis with its temple of Zeus. Then , Smyrna Rev.2: 8. Dinner at hotel Overnight in Izmir region

Day 4 - Izmir Region - Ephesus
This morning we will leave for Ephesus that is probably the most impressive archeological site in Turkey. It was the center of worship for the Greek god Artemis. We will see the temple of Artemis that is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a large theater that stands on a hill next to the city. It is where the Apostle Paul was swept up into a riot as described in Acts 19:21-41. We will also see the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Tradition says that the Apostle John came to live near the town of Selcuk and was buried on the site of the Church of St. John. After our daily tour we will return to and lodging near Izmir.

Day 5 - Pamukkale - Laodicea, Hierapolis
Today we will leave for Lycus Valley. After a beautiful countryside drive Pamukkale, famous for its natural hot springs that have created white travertine formations. We will visit Hierapolis (Colossians 4:13) and then one of the seven churches " warm church" of Revelation, Laodicea with her brand new excavation. Dinner at hotel.take a note we are stayinga spa hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 6 - Bursa - Philadelphia, Sardes, Thyatira
After breakfast we will drive to Bursa that is first capital of Ottoman Turks. We will see Philadelphia, the least distinguished of the cities of the Seven Churches with very few ruins visible now. Ancient Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, is now called Alasehir that has thick Byzantine walls that defended the city in the middle Ages. The most interesting ruins are a Byzantine basilica built of brick with a high arch and frescoes. The city was destroyed in 17 and 23 AD. Because of earthquakes, but rebuilt by Roman Emperor Tiberius. Then, Sardis is one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches. It is set upon a steep hill surrounded by an impregnable citadel. The city is sprawled below the citadel, where there was a famous temple of Artemis dating back to 400 BC recent excavations have uncovered a synagogue, the last meters of the Royal Road from Susa to Sardis, and a gymnasium. Thyatira that is modern Akhisar will be our last stop, and our last church from Book of revelation. Dinner and overnight in Bursa.

Day 7 - Istanbul - Nicea
After breakfast drive to Istanbul. On the way, we will visit Nicea that is modern Iznik. Here is the place for first ecumenical meeting gathered and declared the Creed of Nicea. Diner at Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 - Departure
Transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to home.