Travel dates: 24 April -07 May 2027
Overview (Detailed itinerary available on request)
Step into the world where some of the New Testament’s most significant stories unfolded. Guided by Prof. Magdel le Roux, we’ll travel through the ancient landscapes of Turkey, uncover the legacy of Paul’s ministry, and gain new insight into John’s messages to the Seven Churches of Revelation.
Highlights (Detailed itinerary available on request)
- Pergamum & Soma: Visit the Church of Revelation, where John tells the Christians to repent. See Bursa (city famous for its Silk industry), visits include the altar of Zeus (Monumental work of Greek Hellenistic art), Pergamon Library (said to have held 200,000 books, mostly written on parchment), Palace of Eumenes (featuring a courtyard, soldier rooms columns made of andesite stone, remains of a fountain), Asklepios (a mysterious healing centre).
- Pamukkale: Thiatira (message from the Lord calling the church of Thyatira to repent of their sin). Next is Sardis (remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent), and on to Philadelphia (to endure suffering, stay close to Jesus, to keep His Word to withstand anything).
- Izmir: See Hierapolis's impressive theatre, gates and temple ruins, Laodicea, walking tour in Ephesus (one of the Seven Churches), House of Mary (restored house used as a chapel)
- Çanakkale: Smyrna (one of the Churches), Troy (famous for the "Trojan Horse" Greek myth) along with its UNESCO archeological site, Canakkale bridge across the Dardanelles strait
- Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Covered Grand bazaar (one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world)