4-Day Seven Churches of Revelation Tour
Overview
Seven Churches of Asia Minor tour offering the ideal itinerary for those wanting a Christian 4-day Seven Churches of Revelation tour. Our professional local expert guides are government certified- who know the scripture of the Seven Churches of Revelations, Turkeys history, culture, inspiring sites, and natural wonders.
Itinerary
Starting in Izmir and ending in Izmir.
Day 1Pergamum, 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 2Izmir, 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 3Ephesus, 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 4Departure 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
Featured Hotels
Hand-picked hotels for your stay — view our featured options for each city.
Featured Hotels
Pamukkale
Adempira Thermal & Spa Hotel
4 Star
Colossae Thermal Hotel
4 Star
Kusadasi
Derici Hotel
4 Star
Efe Boutique Hotel
Boutique
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
4 Star
Marina Hotel
4 Star
Neopol Hotel Deluxe
4 Star
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- 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
What's 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).
Good to know
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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The trip was wonderfully varied and well organised. We liked the flexibility of accommodation and choosing somewhere to eat in the evening. Highly recommend and will take more One Nation Tours in the future.