Five-Day Private Tour of the Seven Churches in Turkey

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Why we love it?

The "5 Days – Seven Churches of Revelation" tour offers a comprehensive exploration of key historical sites in Turkey, focusing on the ancient cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation. This itinerary is designed for history enthusiasts, religious pilgrims, and those interested in early Christian heritage, as it includes visits to İzmir, Pamukkale, and Selçuk. Participants will explore significant locations such as Pergamum, Thyatira, and Smyrna, as well as the ruins of Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. The tour's distinctive feature lies in its blend of archaeological significance and spiritual reflection, providing a deep dive into the early Christian world while experiencing the stunning landscapes of western Turkey.

Exclusions

  • Beverages at meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entry tickets to historical sites

Itinerary

Pickup from Izmir Airport

Day 1

Arrival to Izmir

  • Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Overnight in Izmir

Day 2

Pergamum - Thyatira - Smyrna (Izmir)
  • guide and drive to Pergamum

    Accordıng to your pick up tıme, meet your tour guide and drive to Pergamum. Upon driving to Pergamum, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia.  There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, Temple of Trajan and the third biggest Library of antiquity. Later visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church). Then we continue our drive visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Overnight in Salihli.

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 3

Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea

  • Today we depart early in the morning to Sardis, There you see the remains of Sardis such as gorgeous restored gymnasium and the Synagogue Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, today called Alasehir. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes. Afterwards we drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites, There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip. Then we drive to Laodicea. There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures. Overnight in a Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.

    (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 4

Ancient Ephesus,House of mary, St. John Basilica
  • Drive to Ephesus and visit the ancient city of Ephesus

    Drive to Ephesus and visit the ancient city of Ephesus. There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the ascention took place. After that, you visit the Basilica of St. John and Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After the tour drives you to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 5

  • Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drives to Izmir Airport. End of the service

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
  • Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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