4-Day Seven Churches of Revelation Tour

Starting in Izmir and ending in Izmir.

Day 1: Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna

Upon your arrival at Izmir, meet your tour guide and drive to Pergamum. There you’ll explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city, and see the Altar of Zeus. Later continue to Asklepion, the famous medical center of classical times, you’ll also visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church) then continue the drive to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There you’ll see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Upon driving back to Izmir you’ll 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
• Included Meal(s): Lunch

Day 2: Izmir, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Hierapolis

Today you’ll depart early in the morning to Sardis where you’ll visit the great temple which became a Byzantine Church later. You will also visit the restored gymnasium and the Synagogue. Then you’ll continue the journey to Philadelphia. There you’ll see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes. Afterward, you drive to the healing city of Hierapolis where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools. There you’ll visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip. Then in Laodicea, you can walk the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures.

• Overnight in Pamukkale
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi

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 assumption took place. After that, you visit the Basilica of St. John and the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

• Overnight in Kusadasi
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Departure from Izmir — End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Kusadasi (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Izmir airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
• 3 nights accommodation
• Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

• Domestic flight tickets
• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Drinks with meals.
• Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.