Day 1 ISTANBUL / IZMIR / PERGAMUM / THYATIRA /
SARDIS / PHILADELPHIA / PAMUKKALE

IST-ADB (TK 2302 7:30 to 08:35) Arriving in Istanbul
flight continues towards Izmir/Smyrna (Revelation 1:11;
2:8). Arriving in the city of Izmir, we will visit Pergamon
(Revelation 1:11; 2:12), where we can see steepest theatre
in the Ancient World, the Temple of Trajan, Altar of Zeus,
Agora. Then drive to see the ruins of the Church of Akhisar,
Thyatira (Acts 16:14. (Revelation 1:11; 2:18-24). Journey
continues to Sardis (Revelation 1:11; 3:14) to see the ruins
of the church. The city once was formerly the capital of the
ancient kingdom of Lydia, we will see the Synagog from
Roman time. Then we head to Philadelphia (Revelation 1:11;
3:7) to visit the ruins of the St. John’s Basilica.Overnight in
Pamukkale (Hierapolis). (B,L,D)

Day 3 PAMUKKALE / LAODICEA / KUSADASI

In the morning visit the old city of Hierapolis. Then we will
visit Laodicea (Col. 2:1; 4:13-16, Revelation 1:11; 3:14). Lunch
is on the way to Kusadasi.Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 4 EPHESUS / IZMIR / ISTANBUL

Following an early breakfast, we drive to the famous city of
Ephesus, one of the world’s finest archaeological sites. Our
tour will begin with the Basilica of St John “the Evangelist”
who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel in
Ephesus. The Temple of Artemis, considered to be one of the
Seven Wonders of Antiquity, was located here. Highlights
include the Library of Celcius, the Temple of Hadrian, the
Fountain of Trajan and the Theatre. We will also stop by
the House of Virgin Mary (on top of Mt Coressos). She was
believed to have spent her last years in this area. On 18
August 1961, Pope John XXII proclaimed this place to be
sacred. Late afternoon transfer back to Izmir to continue the
flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (B,L,D)

Day 5 ISTANBUL / TEL AVIV / TIBERIAS

After breakfast drive to the Old City of Istanbul and begin our
visit starting Hippodrome of Constantinople, where horse
and chariot races used to take place and it was the center of
Byzantine civic life. Blue Mosque, with its graceful cascade of
domes, its six slender minarets and its magnificent interior
of beautiful blue Iznik tiles. St.Sophia Museum which is one
of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world. Then
visit famous Topkapi Palace, which was home to the sultans
between the 15th and 19th centuries. It is now a museum
exhibiting imperial collections of crystal, silver,Chinese
porcelain and imperial costumes. Then we will proceed
to the airport for our flight to Tel Aviv. Arrive Tel Aviv and
transfer to Tiberias for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 6 TIBERIAS

Today we will begin the tour to the Mount Beatitudes where
Jesus preached the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12), St. Peter’s
Primacy where Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Then
after continue to Tabgha where Jesus did the multiplication
of the fish and the loaf (Matthew 14:19-21)After lunch we
continue with the boatride on the sea of Galilee There after
we go up to Mount Tabor, where jesus’ transfiguration took
place before his disciples. We conclude the day by visiting
Jordan River where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist
(B,L,D)

Day 7 TIBERIAS / CANA / NAZARETH / JERICHO / DEAD
SEA / BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM

This morning we head to Cana where Jesus performed his
very first miracle and where the Wedding feast took place.
After that, proceed to Nazareth to see the Church of Our
Lady Announciation. Lunch in the city of Jericho, the oldest
city in the world. (Joshua 6:3-5).
We can also view the Mt. Temptation, when the Lord Jesus
was tempted by the devil after fasted for 40 days (Matthew
4:1-11).
Continue to Qumran (where the deadsea scrolls was found).
We proceed to the deadsea to have sometime to float on
the water – being the lowest point on the earth’s surface.
Our journey continues to the town of Bethlehem to see the
birthplace of Jesus (Lk 2:4-8). (B,L,D)

Day 8 JERUSALEM

After breakfast, we start the day with Mt of Olives begining
with the Ascension chapel where Jesus ascended into
heaven (Acts 1:9-12). Pater Noster, where the Lord taught
the “Our Father” prayer. We walk down the “Palm Sunday”
to the Church of Dominus Flevit (Luke 19:41-44) where
our Lord wept over Jerusalem. Continue to the Garden
Gethsemane (Luke 22:52), where our Lord spent the night in
agony before His crucifixion. After Lunch, proceed to Mount
Zion to visit the Tomb of David, the Last Supper Room (Mk
14:15) where the Lord Jesus and his disciples held the Last
Supper. Continue to St Peter Church in Galligantun where
St Peter denied Jesus three times (Luke 22:57) before the
rooster crows. We finished our day visit to the Garden Tomb,
before transfer back to the hotel.

Day 9 JERUSALEM / HAIFA / TEL AVIV / ISTANBUL

Early in the morning, we begin the way of the Via Dolorosa,
begining from the 1st till 14th stations, ending at the
Church of Holy Sepulchre ( Jn 19: 16-27). We will leave the
city of Jerusalem toward Caesarea and stopby the Bahai
Garden for a photoshoot in Haifa. After lunch, a short drive
through the city of of Jaffa before our transfer to Tel Aviv’s
Ben Gurion Airport for our flight home. (B,L,D)