The Troya Prima Info Center
Before the journey,
a little perspective.
Meet the places, open the texts and prepare for a more meaningful experience of Asia Minor.
01 / People, places & letters
Seven churches.
Seven real communities.
In Revelation, the “Seven Churches” are communities in seven cities of Roman Asia, all within present-day Türkiye. A journey to these places explores their historical settings; it is not simply a visit to seven surviving church buildings.
| Ancient city | Modern location | The letter |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus | Selçuk | Revelation 2:1–7 ↗ |
| Smyrna | İzmir | Revelation 2:8–11 ↗ |
| Pergamum | Bergama | Revelation 2:12–17 ↗ |
| Thyatira | Akhisar | Revelation 2:18–29 ↗ |
| Sardis | Sart | Revelation 3:1–6 ↗ |
| Philadelphia | Alaşehir | Revelation 3:7–13 ↗ |
| Laodicea | Near Denizli | Revelation 3:14–22 ↗ |
Read the letters with place in mind.
Each message addresses a particular community. Reading them together brings out recurring themes of faithfulness, endurance, repentance and hope. The remains you see today span different periods, so archaeology and the biblical text need to be considered with care.
02 / The world of Acts
Following Paul
through Asia Minor.
Acts describes journeys through coastal cities and inland communities. Perga and Pisidian Antioch appear in Acts 13; Iconium, Lystra and Derbe feature in Acts 14. Ephesus is central to the events in Acts 19.
Two Antiochs, two different places.
Pisidian Antioch, near modern Yalvaç, should not be confused with Antioch on the Orontes, modern Antakya. Naming the correct city matters when reading Acts and when planning your route.
A route shaped by the places.
A modern journey connects selected locations from different stages of Paul’s life. It does not reproduce every movement recorded in Acts. Your final programme sets out the sites, travel days and practical arrangements.
03 / Make space for the story
Start with a few pages.
- The Seven Churches: Revelation 1–3 introduces the setting and the seven messages.
- Paul’s early journeys: Acts 13–14 provides a starting point for the cities of southern and central Anatolia.
- Paul in Ephesus: Acts 19 opens a window onto his ministry in the city.
You do not need to arrive as an expert. Bring your questions, a notebook and the passages that matter to you.
04 / Good to know
Plan with confidence.
Can I travel privately?
Yes. Use Private Journeys to tell us about your party, preferred dates and interests. Your proposal can focus on one route or combine selected sites.
Where does the journey begin?
The starting airport and meeting point depend on your agreed programme. Include your preferred departure airport in the inquiry so international connections can be discussed.
Are international flights included?
Flight arrangements and every inclusion must be stated in your quotation. Do not assume flights are included, and wait for confirmation before buying tickets.
How much walking is involved?
Archaeological sites can include uneven stone, slopes and exposed ground. Tell us about access needs and preferred walking pace so these can be considered in your itinerary.
Where can I see dates and prices?
Open Tour Details on the homepage and choose your travel year. Until a departure is published, request a personal proposal with the dates, price and inclusions for your party.
When do I make a payment?
First review and agree your itinerary, price and booking conditions. A request alone does not reserve a place or take a payment. Payment instructions follow once your arrangements are confirmed.
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