11 days · 10 nights
Asia Minor: Seven Churches & the Missionary Roads
The longest of our routes and the most varied — coastal cities, mountain passes and inland plateaus. Built for groups who want the full geographic sweep of the early missionary work in Anatolia.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Adana
Meet and transfer, orientation evening with the group leader.
Day 2
Tarsus
The Roman road, Cleopatra's Gate and the ancient well, with an introduction to first-century Cilicia.
Day 3
To Antalya
Overland through the Taurus mountains along the historic caravan route.
Day 4
Perga & Aspendos
The colonnaded street of Perga and the best-preserved Roman theatre in Anatolia.
Day 5
Pisidian Antioch
The sanctuary hill, aqueduct and the site of the synagogue address.
Day 6
Laodicea & Hierapolis
Two neighbouring cities, their water systems, and the travertine terraces above them.
Day 7
Sardis & Philadelphia
The gymnasium and synagogue at Sardis, then the surviving basilica piers of Philadelphia.
Day 8
Ephesus
A full day on site, ending at the theatre where the silversmiths gathered.
Day 9
Miletus & Priene
The farewell harbour at Miletus and the hillside grid of Priene.
Day 10
Pergamum & Assos
The steep acropolis theatre, then the coastal walk down to the harbour at Assos.
Day 11
Departure
Transfer to Izmir airport.
