Explore the Seven Churches of Revelation by air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking, Bible-oriented guide. Discover how the places you visit illuminate the letters and the traditions of early Christian congregations. The longer option adds an overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Pickup. Meet your guide at 08:30 at Izmir Airport or your hotel lobby in Izmir, Selcuk, or Kusadasi.
- Pergamum, Thyatira, and Smyrna. Explore the Acropolis, Asklepion, and Red Basilica in Pergamum, then visit Thyatira and enjoy a panoramic ride through Smyrna. The guided tour lasts 6 hours.
- Lunch. Eat at a local restaurant for 45 minutes on the 3-day option or 1 hour on the 4-day option. Drinks are not included.
- Overnight in Izmir. At 17:00, settle into Ontur Hotel on the 3-day option, or Ontur Hotel or similar on the 4-day option. The listed accommodation is a 4-star hotel with a queen-size bed for 2 and a private bathroom.
- Day 2: Breakfast. Have breakfast at the hotel, at 08:00 on the 3-day option. On the 4-day option, check out after breakfast.
- Sardis to Laodicea. Explore Sardis, Philadelphia (Alasehir), Hierapolis, and Laodicea Ancient City on a 7-hour guided tour.
- Lunch. Eat at a local restaurant for 45 minutes on the 3-day option or 1 hour on the 4-day option. On the 3-day option, drinks are not included.
- Overnight in Pamukkale. Stay at Colossae Thermal & Spa Hotel at 18:00 on the 3-day option. On the 4-day option, stay at Colossae Thermal Hotel or similar at 17:00.
- Day 3: Breakfast. Have breakfast at the hotel at 08:00 on the 3-day option. The 4-day option includes a 1-hour buffet breakfast.
- Ephesus. Explore Ephesus Ancient City, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of St. John. The guided tour lasts 6 hours on the 3-day option or 8 hours on the 4-day option.
- Lunch. Eat at a local restaurant for 1 hour. Drinks are not included.
- Return or overnight stay. On the 3-day option, finish with an included shuttle at 17:00. On the 4-day option, stay overnight at Efe Boutique Hotel at 17:00, with 4-star accommodation, a queen-size bed for 2, and a private bathroom.
- Day 4: Breakfast and departure — 4-day option only. Have breakfast at the hotel for 1 hour, then check out. The included return shuttle departs at 11:00; hotel checkout is by 12:00.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation
- Breakfasts and lunches at local restaurants
- Round-trip transfers
- Parking and fuel fees on the 4-day option
Important details
- All ages are welcome. Child tickets cover ages 1–7.
- Historical-site admission is not included in the listed price. Your guide has skip-the-line tickets; entrance charges apply separately.
- Drinks with lunch are not included in the listed price and cost extra.
- For the 4-day option, arrive at the pickup location 10 minutes before departure.