Arrival in Istanbul, the only city in the world founded on two continents, “ Europe and Asia “ you will be met at the airport, assist and transfer to the hotel. Briefing and welcome cocktail. Overnight in Istanbul.

Morning visit to the Kariye Museum, the old church of St. Saviour in Chora treasuring the marvelous and superbly preserved mosaics and frescoes, among the evocative of all of the city’s Byzantine treasures, which represents scenes drawn from the life cycle of the life of the Virgin and of Christ . Then drive to the museum of St. Sophia ( the church of Divine Wisdom, built by Justinian in 537 A.D) Later visit the Blue Mosque and graceful cascade of dome and semi domes. Continue to Topkapi Palace Museum. Lunch at the Konyali Restaurants of the Palace, after which you will visit the famous Grand Bazaar the oldest shopping Mall in the world which has more than 3500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul ( B.L.)

Morning visit to the Orthodox Patriachete followed by a visit to the Catholic Church St. Antonie on the main walking Istiklal Street. Lunch on the main street on your own .Afternoon drive to the Dolmabahce Palace, the second largest Ottoman Palace and the masterpiece of the 19th century Palaces in the Renaissance Style. Later a cruise on the Bosphorus to enjoying the old wooden villas, marble palaces, ancient fortresses and expensive modern villas, zigzagging between the coasts of two continents, Asia and Europe. then visit Ortakoy, this Bosphorus suburb where you will have the opportunity to see a church , a mosque and a synagogue, they are very close to each other and coexist peacefully for centuries. Dinner in a typical Turkish restaurant (B.D)

Transfer to the Ataturk Airport for a morning flight to Izmir .This is the beginning of the visits to seven Churches. First drive north to Akhisar ( Thyatira ) , see the ruins of the early Christian basilica, a colonnaded road and a large church. Then continue to the Hellenistic city of Pergamum. At Pergamum those who remained faithful will receive a white stone and a new name as they enjoyed the newness which God gives. After lunch visit Acropolis : The steepest theater, the Temple of Athena, the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan, the famous Library, the Red Basilica and the ancient medical center , the Asclepion . Drive to Izmir (Smyrna) for dinner and Overnight. (B.D)

Smyrna ( Izmır ) “ The Crown of Asia. After visiting the church of St. Polycarp , the Angelican church drive to Sardis, one of the most picturesque area of any of the churches. Visit the Temple of Artemis, a small Byzantine Church, Roman Gymnasium complex and Synagogue. Continue to Alasehir ancient ( Philadelphia) and City of Praise and the city of brotherly love, another of the cities of Seven Churches. Afternoon drive to Hierapolis ( Pamukkale ) on route visit Laodocia one of the seven churches founded on an ancient highway and Continue to Hiearapolis – Site of early church. Visit the Theater, the Necropolis, the Roman Avenue and Gates. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale. (swimming possibility in hotel’s hot thermal pool)( B,D)

Morning departure to Ephesus the city dedicated to Artemis, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor with its majestic theater, marble road, agoras, bath, library , temple of the Hadrian, gymnasium , private houses and double church. Then visit the church of St. john and his tomb in Selcuk before visiting the house of the Virgin Mary .Drive to the Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. ( B.L.)

After breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight Via Istanbul (B)