Biblical Trip Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Laodicea, Colossae, Miletus, Ephesus, and more November 13-21, 2019 Tour Host: Vladimir Sharikov

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Biblical Turkey Trip / November 13-21, 2019 Sardis

Biblical Turkey Trip November 13-21, 2019

Nov 16 Sat Sardis (Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4) – Philadelphia (Rev. 1:11; 3:7) - Pamukkale Vladimir Sharikov Drive to Sardes capital of the ancient Lydia where first coin of the world is invented. See the ancient Synagogue, Gymnasium, and the remaining of the early church. Continue to Alasehir to see the Acropolis, Pergamum Philadelphia Church which is another one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation. Swimming is available at the hote spring pool of your hotel. The water contains rich minerals good for your health. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale. (B,D)

Nov 17 Sun Colossae (Col. 1:2) - Laodicea – Hierapolis (Col 4:13) - Pamukkale Morning visit to the site of Colossae. There is nothing to see today as the excavations did not start yet but, we will see its location. Then we will visit the newly excavated Laodicea church (Col 2:1; 4:13-16, Rev.1:11; 3:14) and other remaining. We will return to Pamukkale to visit the Hierapolis city and the newly found Tomb of Philip. Rest of the day is free to swim at the indoor pool of your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D)

Nov 18 Mon Pamukkale – Miletus – Kusadasi Drive to Miletus the 15,000-seat theatre originally built in the and expanded in Roman times. Paul stopped Tour Itinerary: in Miletus on the return leg of his third missionary journey Nov 13 Wed Depart from New York JFK – Late where he summoned the elders from Ephesus to meet with him Evening flight to Istanbul and hear his poignant farewell speech (Acts 20:17-35). Before Own transportation to JFK Airport. Depart New York JFK departing Miletus, we will visit briefly its small but informative Airport by Turkish Airlines TK 12 flight departing at 00:10 am archaeological museum. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi, on Nov 14. located on the Aegean Sea shore. (B,D)

Nov 14 Thu Arrive Istanbul Airport at 4:50 pm – Milet Theater Take 7:00 pm connection flight to Izmir Arrive Izmir Airport at 8:10 pm. Our representative will meet you at Izmir Airport after the customs and baggage claim with a “SM – TUTKU” sign. Transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Nov 15 Fri (Rev. 1:11; 2:12) – Smyrna (Rev. 1:11; 2:8) Drive to for Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis with the steepest theater of the ancient world and the Temple of Trajan. Then visit the Red Basilica which was an Egyptian Temple, later converted to a church. It is also considered as one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation. Continue to Akhisar to visit the remaining of the Thyatira Church. Return to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Biblical Turkey Trip / November 13-21, 2019 St. John Basilica, Ephesus TOUR MAP

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PERGAMUM TURKEY THYATIRA IZMIR SARDIS (SMYRNA) PHILADELPHIA HIERAPOLIS AEGEAN SEA AEGEAN EPHESUS Nov 19 Tue Ephesus - Izmir LAODICEA MILETUS Visit the famous ancient city of Ephesus (Acts 18:19-24; 19:1-35; 20:16-17; 21:29, 1 Cor. 15:32; 16:8, I Tim. 1:3 II Tim. 1:18; 4:12, Rev. 1:11, 2:1), its Terrace Houses, and the Basilica of St. John. Shopping opportunity in Ephesus area. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,D)

Nov 20 Wed Smyrna (Rev. 1:11; 2:8) - Izmir Visit Old Elevator to MEDITERRANEAN SEA see the panoramic Agora, Smyrna view of Izmir Bay. Then spend some LAND & AIR: free time in local Kemearlti Bazaar. $2,190 Per Person in Double Room We will visit a local $390 Single Room Supplement church and maybe meet some of the local Russian church INCLUDING members. Rest of the • Round-trip International flights from New York JFK Airport, based day is free to relax or pack for departure. Dinner and overnight on Turkish Airlines Economy Class. at the hotel in Izmir. (B,D) • Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul Domestic Flights in Turkey Nov 21 Thu Fly Back to New York – END of • Sightseeing as per the itinerary SERVICES • 2 nights at 4 star Swissotel in Izmir or similar Early transfer to the Izmir Airport for flight back to New York • 2 nights at 4 star Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale or similar visa Istanbul. Arrive New York same day afternoon. End of • 1 night at 4 star Marina Hotel in Kusadasi or similar services. • 2 nights at 4 star Swissotel in Izmir or similar • Daily open buffet breakfasts at the hotels (B=Breakfast) • 6 dinners (D=Dinner) • Entrance fees to all sightseeing Laodicea • English (or Russian) Speaking Government Licensed Tour Guide • Transfers & transportation by private A/C motorcoach • TUTKU Bag, T-shirt, Biblical Passport, Fish Plaque souvenir • Tips to hotel and restaurant staff

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• Lunches and drinks • Tips to tour guide and driver • Turkish Visa Fee to be paid online prior to arrival www.evisa.gov.tr • Personal Expenses, healt and travel insurance, any other item which is not included above

Biblical Turkey Trip / November 13-21, 2019 Ephesus, Turkey

PAYMENT PROCEDURE: 1- $100 per person Deposit : July 1, 2019 For more information please contact: 2- Full Payment : September 1, 2019 Vladimir Sharikov Cancellation Penalty: - 90-60 days prior to departure: No Penalty Sharikov Ministries - 59-45 days prior to departure: 10% - 44-30 days prior to departure: 25% [email protected] - 29-15 days prior to departure: 50% - 14 days & After No refund

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