4-Tage Sieben Kirchen der Offenbarung

Dies war eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Dort stehen zu können, wo diese Kirchen (frühen Christen) waren, und sich ihr Leben dort vorstellen zu können. Mein Führer Emre war ausgezeichnet in seinem Wissen und ich habe so viel gelernt! Er war auch lustig und es war einfach, in der Nähe zu sein. Mein Fahrer Emin war auch großartig. Ich habe diese Tour alleine gemacht und mich extrem sicher und wohl gefühlt. Ich kann diese Reisegesellschaft und Emre wärmstens empfehlen! !

Fantastische Tour! Die Professionalität des Reiseleiters und des Fahrers war phänomenal. Sie waren sehr freundlich und sorgten dafür, dass alle Bedürfnisse erfüllt wurden. Mein Reiseleiter Emre hatte ein umfassendes Wissen über die Geschichte der sieben Kirchen, ihre Beziehung zu den Buchstaben in der Offenbarung und auch über die vorkirchliche Geschichte. Als Pastor und ehemaliger Student der Geschichte des Christentums hätte ich mit dieser Tour nicht zufriedener sein können.

Although there are too many to list here, I will name only three of the many highlights - the splendour of ancient architecture, the peaceful ambience of Mary's hillside Ephesian home, and the depth of historical insights shared by Emre, our tour guide who made the Ionian hillsides and ancient trade routes come alive...once again. Despite the current concerns of covid-19 that surround tourism, Emre and our driver Okan's attention to our welfare and safety dispelled any anxiety quickly. They took us on a 4-day journey of all seven churches of Revelation sharing insights and historical gems that allow people of all Christian faiths to complement their own biblical understandings. As a trained teacher of history, Emre articulately explains differing perspectives that share light on biblical references in early chapters of the book of Revelations, such as Satan's seat in Pergamum and the centrality of the imperial cults of worship to its economy, which at the same time created extreme risk to early Christians. We also walked the streets of Sardis located on the ancient Silk Road, as Emre points out an early Christian symbol carved into the pavement stone before demonstrating symbolic foot movements allowing persecuted Christians to identify each other. It's a great time to see these historical sites, which for many carry a serious contemporary relevance. We travelled smoothly between tour sites and our hotels in the vehicle's air-conditioned comfort and by the end of the four-day excursion had made two new friends. The gift pack Emre gave us at the beginning includes hand-sanitiser more than enough masks for the whole trip, a pictorial travelogue, attractive notepad, as well as a few pictorial postcards. Other bonuses include a night at the stunning Kusadasi beach, a trip to the world heritage Pamukale white marble terraces and thermal pools where Cleopatra regularly visited for their therapeutic benefits (and the opportunity to soak our tired feet), and enjoyed some tasty meals at little restaurants along the way. There's also an opportunity to get some great carpet, pottery and leather bargains at this time as local shops are keen for business.