Seven Churches Of The Revelation (A Pilgrimage to Western Turkey)

Day 01: Izmir Arrival

Arrival at Izmir airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for leisure until dinner time. Depart for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Izmir. (D)

Day 02: Izmir-Pergamon-Thyatira-Izmir

After having breakfast at the hotel, depart to visit Pergamon (Pergamon Revelation 2:12-17), the Acropolis, the Asclepion, and the Red Basilica. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then drive to Akhisar to visit the Church of ancient Thyatira (Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 Acts 16:14) which was a commercial and agricultural center on the highway between Troy and Sardes. Return to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 03: Smyrna-Ephesus-Pamukkale

After having breakfast at the hotel, early departure to visit the Church of St. Polycarpe which is the oldest church in ancient Smyrna (Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11), it symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then continue to visit the unforgettable remains of Ephesus (Ephesus Revelation 1:11:2:1-7 Acts 18:19-28:19), the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Basilica of Saint John. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight at the hotel. You can also benefit from the hot spring pool of the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 04: Hierapolis-Laodicea-Philadelphia-Sardes-Izmir

After having breakfast at the hotel, we morning visited to see Hierapolis, The Martyrium of St. Philip the Apostle is here, and Eskihisar, ancient Laodicea (Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22). Continue to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church (Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13) is located. After lunch proceed to Sardes (Sardes Revelation 3:1-6), the ancient capital of the Lydians, and visit the Church of Sardes. Continue back to Izmir after the tour. Drop off at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Izmir Departure

After having breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Izmir airport for your departing flight. Drop off at the airport. End of our services. (B)