Seven Churches of Revelation with Calvary Chapel Palm City

1. Day01

   Thursday, March 4

   Depart the U.S.

   Today we board our motorcoach at CCPC, and make our way to the airport. We depart the U.S. for Turkey, spending the night in-flight.

   Meals in flight. Overnight in flight.

   

2. Day02

   Friday, March 5

   Arrive in Turkey

   Today we arrive in Turkey at Izmir Airport (ADB), and transfer to our hotel.

   Dinner included. Overnight Kusadasi. Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar.

3. Day03

   Saturday, March 6

   Patmos

   Early breakfast and departure for the port of Kusadasi, where we embark on our charter boat to Patmos. Upon arrival on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9), we will visit the Monastery of Saint John, traditionally associated with his exile and the writing of the Book of Revelation. According to Greek tradition, the island was once called “Letois,” named after Leto, the mother of Artemis, and was believed to have been formed through divine intervention. We will also visit the Grotto of the Revelation (Cave of the Apocalypse). Afterwards, we return to our charter boat and sail back to the port of Kusadasi, followed by transfer to our hotel.

   Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Kusadasi. Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar.

   

4. Day04

   Sunday, March 7

   Ephesus

   After breakfast, we depart for Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. We begin with a visit to the House of Mary, followed by a tour of the ancient ruins, including the Great Theatre, where Paul once preached to the Ephesians. The message to the Church in Ephesus is found in Revelation 2:1-7, where they are commended for their perseverance but also warned to return to their first love: “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” Afterwards, return to the hotel.

   Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Kusadasi. Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar.

   

5. Day05

   Monday, March 8

   Sardis, Philadelphia & Pamukkale

   We depart for Sardis, once the capital of the ancient Lydian Kingdom and one of the most important cities of Asia Minor. Here we will visit the impressive remains of the ancient synagogue, one of the largest in the ancient world, as well as the gymnasium and the Temple of Artemis. Sardis is mentioned in Revelation 3:1-6, where the church is called to awaken and strengthen what remains: “Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die.” Later, we depart for Philadelphia, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, known for its faithfulness. We will visit the ancient site and see the remains of the early Christian Basilica. The message to the Church of Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13 commends their perseverance and loyalty to Christ: “I have set before you an open door that no one can shut.” Afterwards, we depart for Pamukkale.

   Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Pamukkale. Pam Thermal or similar.

   

6. Day06

   Tuesday, March 9

   Hierapolis, Colossae & Laodicea

   We visit Hierapolis, an important city renowned for its healing thermal springs and impressive necropolis. Closely associated with the Apostle Philip, who is believed to have been martyred here, Hierapolis became an important center of early Christianity and is also mentioned in connection with the Church at Colossae (Colossians 4:13). As we walk through its remarkably preserved ruins, including the ancient theatre, baths and broad colonnaded streets, we reflect on the spread of the Gospel throughout the Lycus Valley and the enduring witness of the early Church. We will see the site of ancient Colossae, and then depart for Laodicea, an important ancient city known for its wealth and medical school. Here we will explore the archaeological site, including the theatre, temples and ancient streets. Laodicea is mentioned in Revelation 3:14-22, where the church is warned against spiritual lukewarmness: “Because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”

   Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Izmir. Hilton Garden Inn or similar.

   

7. Day07

   Wednesday, March 10

   Pergamum, Smyrna & Thyatira

   After breakfast, we travel to Pergamum, where we will explore the Acropolis, the famous Altar of Zeus and the Asclepion. Pergamum is mentioned in Revelation 2:12-17, where the church is praised for holding fast to the name of Christ, even in difficult circumstances: “I know where you live, where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name.” Later, we explore ancient Smyrna, visiting the Roman Agora and the Church of Saint Polycarp. The message to Smyrna in Revelation encourages perseverance in the face of persecution. We depart for Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and the home of Lydia, the seller of purple cloth (Acts 16:14). Although only limited remains survive today, we will visit the ancient site and reflect on the message addressed to the Church of Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29, where they are commended for their love, faith and service, but also warned against false teachings and compromise. Your flight home may depart late tonight or the following day.

   Breakfast and dinner included. If an overnight is required (if departing after 2am on March 11), overnight Izmir. Hilton Garden Inn or similar.

   

8. Day08

   Thursday, March 11

   Return Home

   Your flight home may depart either the previous night or today. If today and time allows, breakfast is included today. Either way, later today we will arrive back in the U.S., where we will board our coach bus back to CCPC.

   Breakfast included if time allows.

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• Miami (MIA)Included
• I plan to book my own flights−$1,100

• How much walking is there?Expect about 2 to 3 miles of walking on a typical touring day, much of it on uneven ancient marble and stone at Ephesus, Hierapolis and Laodicea, with climbs at the Acropolis of Pergamum and up to the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St. John on Patmos. Arrival, flight and departure days have very little walking, and we travel between cities by motor coach.
• Traveling alone?You can have a room to yourself, with a single supplement of $575, or share a room. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a traveler of the same gender and a similar age. If no match is found, the single supplement applies.
• What will I spend beyond the price?Lunches, drinks at dinners, travel insurance if you choose it, any passport or visa costs, and your own shopping. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. We recommend paying for most things by credit card: cards are accepted almost everywhere you will go, and credit card purchases usually come with protection that cash does not. We suggest bringing a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies and small purchases. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (lira in Turkey, euros in Greece), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
• What if I need to cancel?Cancel in writing. Up to December 4, 2026 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
• Who is going?This expedition is organized for Calvary Chapel Palm City and led by Pastor Larry Sarver, Senior Teaching Pastor of Calvary Chapel Palm City.

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