- [email protected]
- +1 (905) 782-6300
This tour is perfect for those wanting to explore early Christian history. The life of St. Paul and his contribution to the growth of Christianity can be found in Ephesus.
Short description of the life of The Apostle Paul.
The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian church. He played a crucial role in spreading the gospel to the Gentiles (non-Jews) during the first century, and his missionary journeys took him all throughout the Roman empire.
Paul started more than a dozen churches, and he’s traditionally considered the author of 13 books of the Bible—more than any other biblical writer. For this reason, Saint Paul is often considered one of the most influential people in history. He had a greater impact on the world’s religious landscape than any other person besides Jesus and Muhammad.
Details of the Tour:
Max – 20 people
Price reflects per person.
Accommodations include hotel, transportation and breakfast. (Flights not included)
Please note that prices are subject to change due to local economy, as we recover from the Covid19 pandemic. It is best to contact us before booking, so that the prices reflect the time and your needs. We are keen on ensuring that our customers are provided with the right price and need.
Your tour will include the following sites and visits:
Day 1 – Smyrna and Pergamon
Day 2 – Sardes, Thyatira Philadelphia
Day 3 – Pamukkale and Leodiceia
Day 4 – Ephesus and Basilica of St.John
Day 1 – Smyrna and Pergamon
The Suffering Church and the Compromising Church
Your journey will begin in the city of Izmir.
8:30AM – After breakfast, you will meet tour guide and driver and visit Smyrna, “the suffering church”, and home of the second century Bishop Policarp who was burned alive at the age of 85. Then we will journey to Pergamum, “the compromising church”, which is mention in the Revelation 2:12-6 describing the city as “where Satan’s seat is”. You will return to your hotel overnight stay in Izmir.
Day 2 – Sardes, Thyatira Philadelphia
Here lies the Adulterous Church, the Dead Church, the Faithful Church.
8:00-8:30 – After breakfast, you will meet by your tour guide and driver and visit Thyatira, “the adulterous church” which is mentioned in the Revelation, tolerated the false prophet, Jezebel (Rev.1:11;2:18-29). You will then proceed to Sardes, “the dead church”, part of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Your final stop for the will be, “the faithful church” of Philadelphia, from where you will go to Pamukkale.
Day 3 – Pamukkale and Leodiceia
Pamukkale and Laodicean Church
8:00-8:30 – After breakfast you will visit Pamukkale and Laodicea, the church chastised for being lukewarm, “you are neither cold or hot” (Rev. 3:15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. You will then transfer to a hotel in Kusadai and stay overnight.
Day 4 – Ephesus and Basilica of St.John
The Loveless Church, House of Virgin Mary and the Church of St. John
8:00-8:30 – After breakfast, you will visit Ephesus, “the loveless church”, the most important church of the House of Virgin Mar where she is said to have spent the final year, and Basilica of St. John also known as Church of St. John Theologian.
