Churches in Turkey

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My Impressions of Turkey
by Angie Vick (pastors wife)

We came to study the past but I am most intrigued with its present. Turkey has a pleasant personality. Years have passed but it is not used up. It is old, but not tired, ancient yet alive. It has a refreshing oldness, an ancient newness, a long history of wonder.
Turkey is a simple place: gentle, laid-back, uncluttered. A beautiful woman with no make-up.
Time is slower here. There is something in the spirit of this people and land that we lack in America.
The landscape is not a rugged, awesome, take your breath away kind of pretty. Rather it is quiet, steady, soothing, and accessible.
I enjoy the three-part harmony of land and sea and sky. It's beauty transcends time, ideas, and the long line of people who have chosen to live here.
We explored broken stones that mark the passage of time. Though once awesome and commanding, they are beautiful in their brokenness. Time means nothing to places like this.
The people are warm, polite, and hospitable. Unhurried. I sense a lack of stress. Back home, I run on adrenaline. I haven't needed it here.
I have pulled these impressions inside and I suspect that my memories will one day call me back. This trip is a huge blessing and I'm grateful to God and the people who made it possible. My cup is full and overflowing.

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL, SEVEN CHURCHES OF THE REVELATION AND THE GREEK ISLAND PATMOS

ITINERARY 13 NIGHTS / 14 DAYS


Day 01
Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour in Istanbul, if time permits (according to the arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02
Istanbul
St. Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03
Istanbul - Bursa
Drive to Iznik (Nicea), the site of the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Drive to Bursa, visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 04
Bursa - Troy - Ayvalik
Continue to Canakkale, visit Gallipoli, Troy, Alexandra Troas where St.Paul met Luke. Overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 05
Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir
Depart to Pergamon, visit the Asclepion, the ancient hospital, the Acropolis, the Church at the site of ancient Serapium and the Red Court dedicated to St. John. Then visit Akhisar, the site of ancient Thyatira. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 06
Sardis - Philadelphia - Izmir
Visit Sardis, the capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, visit the Church built on the foundations of the Temple of Artemis.
Continue to Alasehir, ancient Philadelphia. Return to Izmir, visit St. Policarp Church. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 07
Ephesus - Kusadasi
Drive to Ephesus where St. Paul stayed a while, visit the ancient city, House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, continue to Miletos where St. Paul gave a speech to spread Christianity. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 08
Kusadasi - Patmos - (Greek Island) - Kusadasi
Daily tour to the Greek Island of Patmos by private boat. Visit the Cave of Revelation and St. John’s Monastery. Return to Kusadasi for overnight.

Day 09
Aphrodisias - Laodicea Pamukkale
Visit Aphrodisias, Laodicea and Hierapolis, overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 10
Pisidian Antioch - Iconium - Cappadocia
Visit Pisidian Antioch, Konya (Iconium), the Mevlana Mosque and Mausoleum, proceed to Cappadocia for overnight.

Day 11
Cappadocia
Visit Goreme, Zelve Valley, Underground City. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 12
Cappadocia - Tarsus - Antioch
Depart to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul, continue to Antakya (Biblical city of Antioch) where St. Paul and St. Barnabas stayed. Overnight in Antakya.

Day 13
Antioch - Fly Istanbul
Visit the Museum of Antioch with its famous mosaics and St. Peter’s Grotto, the Cave Church where early Christians met in secret. Drive to Adana airport for late afternoon flight to Istanbul. Transfer to hotel, overnight in Istanbul.

Day 14
Istanbul
Transfer to Istanbul airport for departure.

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[Ryan Thames]

Myself if i ever got on a plane i wouldnt mind coming to turkey. I would like to study some history of the bible myself. I do not fear any muslim persecution. I hope that i wouldnt have to. And as an american i hope that you engin dont feel persecution either.


isnt galatia there? or some thing like that?