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5 Days – Seven Churches of Revelation

From $1,324 • 5 days • Tour Altinkum Travel • İzmir, Pamukkale, Selcuk • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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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

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)

Upon breakfast at the hotel meet your guide and drive to Pergamum. 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. Upon driving to Izmir before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia. Overnight in Izmir.

(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. 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 Departure Day

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.