5 Days – 7 Churches Tour

Ephesos, İzmir, Laodiceia, Pergamon, Philadelphia, Sardis, Thyatira

Follow the Seven Churches of Revelation on a private, tailor-made journey through western Türkiye. This five-day, four-night faith tour visits the sites associated with Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea, connecting biblical history with some of the region’s most important archaeological landscapes.

The schedule can be arranged or rearranged around your arrival in and departure from İzmir. Accommodation consists of one night in İzmir, two nights in Pamukkale at a thermal hotel, and one night in Kuşadası by the sea. Hotels are a minimum of four-star standard.

Local food and entrance fees for museums and sites are included. The price currently stated for the tour is based on a two-person group, calculated per person, on a full-board basis. Please ask for the price for a larger group.

Churches and sites

– Ephesus — Revelation 2:1–7
– Smyrna — Revelation 2:8–11
– Pergamum — Revelation 2:12–17
– Thyatira — Revelation 2:18–29
– Sardis — Revelation 3:1–6
– Philadelphia — Revelation 3:7–13
– Laodicea — Revelation 3:14–22

Tour facts

– Five days and four nights
– Private, tailor-made arrangement
– Schedule adapted to İzmir arrival and departure
– One night in İzmir
– Two nights in a Pamukkale thermal hotel
– One night in Kuşadası by the sea
– Minimum four-star hotels
– Local food included
– Museum and site entrance fees included
– Current price basis: two people, per person, full board
– Larger groups: please ask for a price

For questions about the Seven Churches or the tour, contact Mehmet on WhatsApp at +90 532 422 5781.

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Seven Churches Tour Overview
Itinerary
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Seven Churches Tour Overview

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Day 1
İzmir
Arrival in İzmir

Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be met by your private guide and driver. A short orientation drive introduces you to Izmir, known in ancient times as Smyrna, one of the Seven Churches (Revelation 2:8–11). We visit the Agora of Smyrna, where ruins from the Roman period are preserved.

After sightseeing, check in to your Izmir hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Hotel: 4-star city hotel in Izmir
Day 2
İzmir - Pamukkale
Izmir – St. Polycarp – Pergamum – Thyatira – Pamukkale (≈ 280 km)

After breakfast, visit the Church of St. Polycarp, honoring the beloved bishop and martyr of Smyrna. Continue north to Pergamum (Revelation 2:12–17) to explore the Acropolis, including the dramatic steep theater, the Temple of Trajan, and the site associated with the Altar of Zeus (the “Throne of Satan” reference).
See the Red Basilica before driving to Thyatira (Revelation 2:18–29) for remains of the ancient colonnaded street and early church traces. Proceed to Pamukkale and check in to your thermal hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: 4–5-star thermal spa hotel in Pamukkale
Day 3
Laodicea
Pamukkale – Laodicea – Philadelphia – Sardis – Pamukkale (round trip ≈ 200 km)

Explore several churches with shorter drives: Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–22)—church, colonnaded streets, theaters; continue to Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7–13)—Byzantine remains and the Basilica of St. John; then Sardis (Revelation 3:1–6)—Temple of Artemis, Gymnasium & Palestra, the impressive Synagogue, and early church remains. Return to Pamukkale for spa time and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Same thermal spa hotel in Pamukkale
Day 4
Ephesos
Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Ephesus – Kuşadası (≈ 210 km)

Morning visit to Hierapolis—necropolis, theater, and the Tomb/Church of St. Philip—plus the white travertines of Pamukkale. Continue to Ephesus (Revelation 2:1–7) to see the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Also visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis and the Basilica of St. John. Drive to Kuşadası and check in to your seaside hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: 4-star seaside hotel in Kuşadası
Day 5
Kuşadası
Kuşadası – Izmir Airport (80 km)

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning by the Aegean coast. Depending on your flight schedule, your driver will transfer you back to Izmir Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Cost Info

Price includes

4 Nights hotel accomodation(Bed&Breakfast, Min. 4 star hotel)
5 Days tour
Museum & sites fees
Lunch & Dinners
Experienced tour guide
Comfortable vehicle

Price excludes

Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses

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from €2,600.00

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5 Days – 7 Churches Tour

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