Program

1^st Global Smyrna Meeting
on the Seven Churches of Revelation

This one-week program is the most comprehensive meeting and visitation of the Seven Churches of Revelation ever organized.

Pre Tour
Cappadocia

June 17-20, 2021
Main Tour
1^st Global Smyrna Meeting
on the Seven Churches of Revelation

June 20-26, 2021
Post Tour
Istanbul

June 26-28, 2021

Jun 17 Thu

Arrive Istanbul. Take a flight to Cappadocia

Meet at Kayseri airport, drive to Cappadocia, where nature has scoured surrealistic moonscape shapes, and the persecuted Christians dug underground cities and churches during the 9th century. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (D)

Jun 18 Fri

Visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum and see the famous painted rock churches

Then visit Underground City, and the Citadel of Uchisar. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (B,D)

Jun 19 Sat

Visit Avanos Pottery making village

Onyx Factory, the monastic Zelve Valley and the local wine factory. Overnight.

Jun 20 Sun

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir

Meet and transfer to your hotel for Global Smyrna Meeting.

Rates

$590 per person in a double room $90 Single Supplement

Including

3 nights hotel accommodation at 4* hotel Sightseeing as per the itinerary Roundtrip escorted transfers Daily breakfast and 3 dinners at hotel Transportation by A/C bus, or A/C van depending on the size of the group English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour All Entry fees to the sites & museums Portage at hotels Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff Service charges & local taxes

Excluding

International and Domestic Flights (Total cost for Istanbul-Kayseri and Kayseri-Izmir flights is $130 per person if requested from Tutku Tours ) Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary All personal expenses Turkish Visa Fee Tips to the tour guide and driver

Registration

Groups: Mrs. Erin Dailey erin@tutkutours.com Individuals : Ms. Sema Ankaralı info@tutkutours.com You can also register through this link: This meeting is over

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Dr. Mark WilsonProgram Director

Jun 20 Sun

Arrive Izmir Airport (airport code ADB)

Our representative will meet you at Izmir Airport with “TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to your hotel in Izmir’s city center.

17:45

Departure from hotel lobby for Worship Service.

18:00-19:00

Service at a local church (Santa Maria Church); worship leaders: Jason and Janira Willis; sermon by James Bultema

19:15-20:30

Dinner at hotel

Jun 21 Mon

Opening Ceremony - Bayrakli (Old Smyrna) & Smyrna Agora

07:00-08:30

Breakfast

09:00-09:10

Opening – Levent Oral, President of Tutku Educational Travel – Short introduction of the tour guides

09:10-09:20

Erin Dailey – Director of Operations, Tutku Educational Travel – Short Izmir presentation

09:20-09:30

Welcome - Dr. Mark Wilson, Program Director

09:30-09:40

Introduction of the participants – Dr. Mark Fairchild

09:40-10:25

Seven Churches from a Turkish Scholar’s perspective: Dr.Turhan Kaçar

10:30-10:50

Coffe/Tea Break

10:50-11:00

Welcome from a local pastor – James Buxton

11:00-11:45

Smyrna among the Seven Churches: Dr. Mark Wilson

12:00-13:15

Lunch at hotel

13:15-15:00

Depart to Old Smyrna (Bayraklı) - Meet Dr. Cumhur Tanriver, Head of Bayrakli Excavations

15:30-17:00

Smyrna Agora tour by Dr. Akin Ersoy, Head of New Smyrna Excavations

19:00-20:15

Dinner at hotel

20:30-21:30

“Evening Plenary Session: Dr. Ben Witherington III (via Zoom)

Jun 22 Tue

Pergamum & Thyatira Tour

07:00-07:50

Breakfast

08:00-09:30

Drive to Bergama

09:30-12:00

Pergamum tour of Acropolis (take cable car) and Red Basilica

12:00-14:15

BUS #1 & BUS #2 Lunch in Bergama, then drive to Akhisar

12:00-14:15

BUS #3 Drive to Akhisar for Lunch

14:30-15:45

Visit Thyatira

16:00-17:30

Return to Izmir

19:00-20:00

Dinner at hotel

20:15-21:15

Video on the Seven Churches: “Trial & Triumph” by Appian Media

Jun 23 Wed

All Day Sessions

07:00-08:30

Breakfast

09:00-09:15

“Worship Songs”

09:15-10:00

Patmos and the Seven Churches: Dr. Linford Stutzman

10:00-10:45

Ephesus among the Seven Churches: Jason Borges, PhD cand.

10:45-11:00

Coffe/Tea Break

11:00-11:45

Pergamum among the Seven Churches: Dr. Jeff Weima

11:50-12:35

Thyatira among the Seven Churches: Dr. Alan Bandy

12:45-14:00

Lunch at hotel

14:00-14:15

“Worship Songs”

14:15-15:00

Sardis among the Seven Churches: Pastor Bernard Bell

15:45-16:30

Philadelphia among the Seven Churches: Dr. Mark Wilson

16:30-16:45

Coffee/Tea Break

16:45-17:30

Laodicea among the Seven Churches: Dr. Mark Fairchild

17:30-19:00

Tutku has arranged a medical team to do PCR testing at your hotel, for those departing June 26. (Negative PCR tests are mandatory for US and some other countries. Please check if you need it.) Currently $35.

19:00-21:00

Walk from hotel to TICARET ODASI Panoramic Restaurant for dinner (10-15 minutes walk away)

Jun 24 Thu

Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea

06:00-06:50

Breakfast

07:00

Departure from hotel

08:15

Sardis tour

10:15

Depart for Alaşehir

10:45-11:15

Philadelphia: Church of St. John

11:30

Departure for Denizli

12:45-13:45

Lunch at SEYIR RESTAURANT BUSES #1-3

14:00

Laodicea tour

16:00-19:15

Return to Izmir

19:30

Dinner at hotel

Jun 25 Fri

Ephesus

07:00-07:50

Breakfast

08:00

Departure from hotel

09:15

Arrive Ephesus

09:30-12:00

Ephesus tour and welcome by archaeologist

12:15-14:00

BUS #1 & BUS #3 Lunch in Sirince - BUS #2 Lunch at Carpet Weaving Center

14:30-15:30

St. John’s Basilica

16:00

Departure to Izmir

17:30

Arrive Izmir

18:30-19:15

Video: “The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse” by Millenium Production; introduction by Kathleen Herrgott

19:15-20:15

Dinner

20:15-21:00

“Preaching the Messages to the Seven Churches” by Dr. Jeff Weima

21:00-21:15

Closing ceremony – Mark Wilson, Levent Oral

Jun 26 Sat

Departures

07:00-09:30

Breakfast

Transfer to Izmir airport (airport code ADB) or begin ISTANBUL post-tour.

Rates

$1,250 Per Person in Double Occupancy $350 Single Room Supplement

Including

6 nights at First Class hotel in Izmir Daily breakfast and 6 dinners 5 Lunches Entrance fees to all sightseeing as per itinerary English–speaking licensed tour guide throughout the itinerary Transfers & transportation by private A/C motorcoach Special certificate Attendence to all meetings Service charges and local taxes

Excluding

All flights Drinks (other than bottled water) Tips to tour guides and drivers All personal expenses, Travel and Health Insurances, any other item not mentioned above TURKISH VISA: Citizens of ALL other countries are responsible for checking their own countries’ visa regulations for travel www.evisa.gov.tr Optional Pre-Tour and Optional Post-Tour

Registration

Groups: Mrs. Erin Dailey erin@tutkutours.com Individuals : Ms. Sema Ankaralı info@tutkutours.com You can also register through this link: This meeting is over

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Jun 26 Sat

Morning flight to Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents

Meet and drive to city center. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, drive along the Golden Horn, visit the Chora Church famous for its golden mosaics.See the impressive city walls, and enjoy your tea at the Pierre Loti Cafe. Overnight.

Jun 27 Sun

Today you will explore the wonders of Istanbul

You will start at the Hippodrome and see the monuments on its spina. Nearby is the historic Blue Mosque. After briefly stopping at the Golden Mile of the Egnatian Way, uou will visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there you will visit the historic Hagia Irene Church. Afterwards you will walk through the scenic grounds of Topkapı Palace to Istanbul’s Archaeological Museum—one of the most celebrated collections in the world. Among its treasures are the Siloam inscription, the Gezer calendar, and the Thanatos inscription from Jerusalem’s temple mount and then visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight.

Jun 28 Mon

Transfer to Istanbul Airport per your departure time. End of our services.

Rates

$560 per person in a double room $90 Single Supplement

Including

2 nights hotel accommodation at 4*Movenpick Golden Horn Hotel or similar Sightseeing as per the itinerary Roundtrip escorted transfers Daily breakfast Transportation by A/C bus, or A/C van depending on the size of the group English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour All Entry fees to the sites & museums Portage at hotels Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff Service charges & local taxes

Excluding

International and Domestic Flights (The cost for Izmir- Istanbul flight is $60 per person if requested from Tutku Tours ) Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary All personal expenses Turkish Visa Fee Tips to the tour guide and driver

Registration

Groups: Mrs. Erin Dailey erin@tutkutours.com Individuals : Ms. Sema Ankaralı info@tutkutours.com You can also register through this link: This meeting is over

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Produced by: BlueGospelScripts.org

Who is Invited?

Everyone! This meeting aims to promote the Seven Churches of Revelation to the Global Church. World-class scholars and Christian ministers will share their wisdom at a level accessible to students, and church members alike. If you are interested in visiting and learning more about the seven churches of Revelation, then you are invited to the Global Smyrna Meeting.

Izmir (ancient Smyrna) is located in the heart of the Seven churches. By staying in Izmir, we can visit all the churches on day trips.