7 Churches of Revelation Turkey tour with Pastor Jeff and Kay Lucas April 16-25 2026 USA Group

Tour Code: GC306 Country: Turkey Leader: Jeff and Kay Lucas Departure Date: 16^th April 2026 Number of nights: 8

Pastor Jeff and Kay Lucas are excited to invite you to join them for a tour of Turkey next April. Discover the rich spiritual heritage of Turkey by visiting the sites of the seven churches of Revelation—ancient cities mentioned in the book of Revelation that hold deep significance for Christians. Walk in the footsteps of the early believers in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, where faith was both tested and strengthened. These sacred sites, nestled amid breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, offer a profound journey through biblical history, early Christian architecture, and timeless messages of hope and perseverance. Turkey invites us to connect with our faith in a land where scripture comes alive.

Thursday 16th April 2026: Depart DenverRead MoreRead Less

We will depart Denver with Turkish airlines at 20:25pm local time for our overnight flight. Meals will be served on board during the flight and we will arrive in Istanbul at 17:10pm local time the following day Friday 17th April 2026.

Friday 17th April 2026: ISTANBUL Read MoreRead Less

Landing in Istanbul around 16:35pm local time, we transfer to the hotel for check in and enjoy evening dinner together.

Saturday 18th April 2026: ISTANBUL Read MoreRead Less

Late morning, we depart from the hotel and drive to the Asian side, and visit Beylerbeyi Palace. We then cruise on the Bosphorus by private boat. During the Bosphorus cruise an open buffet lunch will be provided (the cruise duration is 3 hours). We will enjoy evening dinner at the hotel with the UK group, that arrives at 17:00pm local time from London.

Sunday 19th April 2026: ISTANBUL Read MoreRead Less

The tour today will be an unusual combination of Greek Orthodox, Roman, Ottoman and modern-day Islamic influences including entrance into the famed Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque. After our lunch break we will visit the fascinating Topkapi Palace housing many priceless treasures and colorful stories of Ottoman Sultans. We also tour the Basilica Cistern to learn the underground history of the city. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Monday 20th April 2026: ISTANBUL/CANAKKALERead MoreRead Less

This morning our guide will walk us through the Grand Bazaar where there will be a chance to buy some local souvenirs before departing Istanbul. Next, we travel west across “Trace,” the European portion of Turkey. We will pass summer homes along the Sea of Marmara as we travel. Views of the bunkers on the hillside and the ocean-going vessels give us clear understanding of the British major losses and World War I defeat in the Dardanelles Strait. Our coach travels over the new bridge for a scenic crossing of the Dardanelles to our lodging this evening in picturesque Çanakkale.

Tuesday 21st April 2026: CANAKKALE/IZMIRRead MoreRead Less

We pass by the area known as Troas, where Paul had a vision during his second missionary journey and was called to Macedonia (Acts 16:8-13). Paul later spent a week preaching in Troas, and here Eutychus was resurrected (Acts 20:6-12). Ancient Troy is well known for its 3rd and 4th Century BC excavations. Don’t forget to have your picture taken from the top of the Trojan Horse. Our next visit of the day is Pergamum. Once a busy trading center and the most favored of the Seven Churches, The Church community of Pergamum was praised for its forbearance (Rev. 2:12-17). It was here that the first Christians were executed by orders from Rome. We’ll visit the fabled Acropolis, pass through the Royal Gates, view the foundations of the Temple of Zeus and visit the ruins of the library, which once held 200,000 volumes. We continue south to Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey and a long-time center for Jews and Christians. In Paul’s day, Izmir was known as Smyrna and was the location of another of the Seven Churches (Rev. 2:8-11). Visit the ancient Agora. Our lodging this evening will be in Izmir.

Wednesday 22nd April 2026: IZMIR/PAMUKKALERead MoreRead Less

We will make a stop in Thyatira, famous as a seller of purple. We view the ancient roadway and period columns en route to Sardis. The church in Sardis was rebuked for its facade of strength when in reality, it was weak (Rev. 3:1-6). Here coins were minted, and the dyeing of wool originated. We’ll visit the gymnasium and synagogue. Our next stop is nearby Philadelphia from where we will be challenged to “hold fast” and look forward to the coming of the “new Jerusalem” (Rev. 3:7-13) in the book of Revelation. Not much is left of the city except for the ancient wall and the remains of a Byzantine basilica in the modern city of Alasehir. Our lodging this evening will be in a lovely spa hotel in Pamukkale.

Thursday 23rd April 2026: PAMUKKALE/KUSADASIRead MoreRead Less

Hierapolis, meaning “Sacred City,” was an ancient center for pagan cults until it was transformed into a Christian center in the first century. According to tradition, the Apostle Philip lived and was martyred in Hierapolis. It was likely the hot springs of Hierapolis in contrast to the cold mountain springs near Colossae that combined to bring a strong challenge to the “lukewarm” Laodiceans (Rev 3:14-22). This connection between the cities lies behind Paul’s reference to Hierapolis and Laodicea in his epistle to the Colossians (Col 4:13). Laodicea contains many acres of ruins to visit including a stadium and remnants of a sophisticated water system. We spend the remainder of the day traveling through the Turkish countryside arriving in the port city of Kusadasi where we spend two nights.

Friday 24th April 2026: KUSADASIRead MoreRead Less

We travel to the nearby town of Selcuk for a visit to the Basilica of St. John, housing an immersion baptismal and believed to be resting place of John. From here we have an excellent overview of the Ephesus harbor, the Mosque of Jesus and the Temple of Artemis, completed around 550 BC and listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We spend the remainder of our day in Ephesus, the city of the bible and where one of the largest restorations are still in progress with miles of ancient treasures. Ephesus was once a thriving port town of 250,000 people. Today you can still see the spectacular excavations of the major streets in this ancient city where we view the Library, Agora, Theater, colorful mosaics in the aristocratic Terrace Houses, and a panoramic view of the surrounding ancient port area. The day will not be complete without a visit to a local Turkish rug cooperative!

Saturday 25th April 2026: KUSADASI/IZMIR/HOME Read MoreRead Less

Departure transfer to Izmir airport for the 10:45am flight back to Istanbul landing at 12:10pm, to connect with your flight to Denver at 14:20pm which will arrive back in Denver at 17:55pm.

Tour Information and PricesRead MoreRead Less

Price

$5448.00 per person.

(Above price is based on two people sharing a twin/double room based on minimum 20 group members)

Price in a single room:$6283.00

Non-refundable deposit $750.00 per person.

*Optional Business class flights available for a supplement of $4560.00

Price includes:

Superior 4* hotel accommodation on half board basis in Turkey.
All entrance fees and tours as per itinerary above.
All transfers, meeting and assistance on arrival at Istanbul.
Porterage at all hotels (1 piece of luggage, 23kg).
Fully licensed English speaking tour Guide throughout with a bluetooth headset link included.
Flights included from Denver to Istanbul return plus a domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul.

Price excludes:

Travel insurance – US residents need to purchase travel insurance in the USA.
Lunches – Payable locally.
Suggested tipping is $70 per person.

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