The Easter Journey

Dates: April 4–11, 2026

Price: $2,399 per person

Base: Didim, Türkiye (Aquasis Deluxe Resort & Spa) | Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Airports: Bodrum (BJV)  • İzmir (ADB)

Your Seaside Sanctuary: Aquasis Deluxe Resort & Spa

• Spend the week at Aquasis, a 5-star beachfront resort offering:
  
• Private beach, multiple pools & water promenade
  
• Spa, hammam, sauna, fitness center
  
• Buffet & à la carte restaurants; cafés & patisserie
  
• Live evening music/entertainment; boutique shopping
  
• All-inclusive dining (breakfast & dinner daily at resort; snacks & beverages included)
  
• We structure each day so you enjoy breakfast and dinner at Aquasis, with lunch on the road during excursions.

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DAY 1 (SATURDAY)

Arrival & Welcome to Didim (Aquasis)

Arrive at Bodrum or İzmir and transfer to Aquasis. Settle in by the Aegean, meet your tour leader and faith guide, and share a welcome dinner.

Timeline

• Arrivals & transfers throughout the day
  
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM

Reflection: “Let us come before Him with thanksgiving.” — Psalm 95:2

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DAY 2 (SUNDAY)

Easter Mass at the House of Mary & Ephesus

Morning drive to Selçuk for Easter Mass (10:00 AM) at the House of the Virgin Mary, then explore Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Curetes Street, and the Basilica of St. John.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:00–8:00 AM
• Depart 8:00 AM
• Lunch: Selçuk (1:00 PM)
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM
  

Reading: Revelation 2:1–7 — “You have left your first love.”

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DAY 3 (MONDAY)

Smyrna (Church of Revelation) & İzmir City Highlights

Begin at Smyrna (Church of Revelation): the Agora of Smyrna and devotional time on perseverance (Rev 2:8–11). Then enjoy İzmir: Clock Tower, Kemeraltı Bazaar, Alsancak/Kordon seaside.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:30–8:30 AM
• Depart 8:45 AM
• Lunch: İzmir (12:30 PM)
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM
  

Reading: Revelation 2:8–11 — “Be faithful unto death…”

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DAY 4 (TUESDAY)

Miletus, Şirince & Temple of Apollo

Walk where Paul spoke his farewell (Acts 20:17–38) at Miletus, then continue to Şirince for village charm, crafts, and olive-oil/wine tastings with a leisurely lunch. Return via Didim’s Temple of Apollo.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:30–8:30 AM
• Depart 9:00 AM
• Lunch: Şirince (12:30 PM)
• Visit Temple of Apollo on return
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM

Reading: Acts 20:17–38 — Paul’s Farewell.

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DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY)

Priene & Aegean Market Village (Short, restorative day)

A gentle day: explore Priene’s hillside theatre, agora, and quiet lanes; then amble a local Aegean market village for snacks, crafts, and café time. Designed as a shorter outing so guests can enjoy the resort in the afternoon.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:30–8:30 AM
• Depart 9:00 AM
• Lunch: Family-run taverna (12:30 PM)
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM

Reflection: “Let the fields be jubilant…” — Psalm 96:12

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DAY 6 (THURSDAY)

Yediler Monastery & Altınkum Leisure

A nearby Byzantine monastic retreat with frescoed chapels and sweeping views near Lake Bafa. Devotion and quiet reflection amid olive groves, then lunch at a rustic taverna. Return early for Altınkum Beach time, spa, or pool.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:30–8:30 AM
• Depart 9:00 AM
• Devotion & visit 10:00–12:00 PM
• Lunch: Near Lake Bafa (12:30 PM)
• Resort/Beach time PM
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM

Reflection: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

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DAY 7 (FRIDAY)

Olive Oil Tasting & Bodrum Markets

Morning olive-oil tasting and mill visit, then Bodrum: St. Peter’s Castle and Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Lunch by the marina and time for the bazaar. Farewell dinner at Aquasis.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:30–8:30 AM
• Depart 8:45 AM
• Lunch: Bodrum Marina (12:30 PM)
• Dinner at hotel: 6:30 PM

Reflection: “Let your light shine before others.” — Matthew 5:16

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DAY 8 (SATURDAY)

Departure Day

Final breakfast and private transfers to Bodrum or İzmir.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel: 7:30–9:00 AM
  
• Morning transfers

Reflection: “The Lord will watch over your coming and going.” — Psalm 121:8

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Trip Highlights

• Easter Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary; guided visit of Ephesus
• Smyrna (Church of Revelation) + İzmir cultural highlights
• Miletus (Paul’s farewell), Temple of Apollo, Şirince, Priene, Yediler Monastery, Bodrum
• Aquasis all-inclusive rhythm: breakfast & dinner at resort; lunches on excursions
• Daily Scripture readings / reflections; restful afternoons by the sea

What’s Included

• 7 nights at Aquasis Deluxe Resort & Spa (or equivalent 5-star seaside hotel)
  
• Breakfast & dinner at Aquasis daily; lunch on excursion days
  
• Private coach transport & licensed English-speaking biblical/cultural guide
  
• All entrance fees & scheduled tastings/activities
• Airport transfers (BJV or ADB)

Not Included

• International flights
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Personal expenses & optional spa treatments

Important Note (Accommodation & Sequence)

If Aquasis is unavailable, an equivalent or higher-category seaside hotel will be provided.

Daily sequences may adjust due to local conditions, weather, site access, or holy day schedules—while preserving the journey’s spiritual and cultural integrity and the breakfast/dinner at resort rhythm.