6 Days Seven Churches of Revelation Private Mini Group Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul
1 stop
Istanbul Airport (Pass by)
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel
Day 2
Istanbul City Highlights Tour
4 stops
1
Blue Mosque
the blue mosque is also known as the Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Hippodrome
Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consist of 3 monumental columns and fountains. This is where chariot races took place in the past.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, it's a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia, the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 2nd century by Emperor Justinian.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Flight to Izmir / Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira
6 stops
5
Istanbul Airport
arly in the morning transfer from the hotel to the airport, take a flight to Izmir.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Upon your arrival at Izmir, meet your tour guide and drive to Konal (Agora)
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Agora Open Air Museum
we begin our exploration in Smyrna (now called İzmir), an ancient and prosperous port city. Important remains include the Agora, aqueducts, and a cistern. The site also contains ship and sailor graffiti, as well as examples of Isopsephism of desire, in which numbers represent names or ideas. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia are notable because they contain no criticism of the churches.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Pergamon Ancient City
From Smyrna, we continue to Pergamum, now called Bergama. On the acropolis, we will see the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan, and the Library of Pergamon, famous for the development of parchment. We will also visit the ancient theater, known for its steep seating, and the healing center dedicated to Asclepius.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
Afterwards, we will visit the Red Basilica, originally dedicated to Egyptian gods and later converted into a basilica during the early Christian period.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
Akhisar
Next, we drive to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. Thyatira was a major commercial center and military post, known for its trade guilds, including wool and linen workers, purple dyers, and bronze and leather craftsmen. It received the longest and central letter from Jesus Christ. We will see the remains of a Basilica, the Colonnaded Street, and other architectural fragments before continuing to Sardis, now called Salihli.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Laodicea
4 stops
11
Sardis (Sardes)
Today, we explore Sardis, now known as Salihli. Once the capital of Lydia, it became an important city in the Persian Empire around 546 BCE. Located on the Persian Royal Road, Sardis was a major trade center known for carpets and woolen products and played an important role in the development of modern currency. We will visit the Gymnasium, Roman Synagogue, Byzantine Shops, 4th-century Church, and Temple of Artemis to discover the city's rich history.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi
Our next stop is the Church of Philadelphia, in modern-day Alaşehir. It was the last established city among the Seven Churches and the smallest in population. Here, we will see the remains of St. John's Basilica, built with bricks. The Church of Philadelphia is remembered for remaining faithful to Jesus Christ.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
13
Laodicea
Next, we drive to Denizli and visit the Church of Laodicea, the only church in the Book of Revelation without any positive mention. Laodicea's wealth allowed the city to rebuild itself after the earthquake of 60 AD without imperial support. We will explore Syrian Street, the Laodicean Church, State Agora, the remains of the Basilica, two ancient theaters, and ancient stone water pipes. We will also look for a carved Cross on a Menorah on a column.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Our final destination for the day is nearby Hierapolis, famous for its hot mineral springs and well-preserved Roman ruins. We will see Pamukkale Travertines and Cleopatra Antique Pool, followed by the ancient city's main streets, ancient gates, ancient theatre, the Temple of Apollo and Ploutonion. We will also visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip, commemorating the place where he was martyred during the persecutions in Hierapolis.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica
4 stops
15
Ancient City of Ephesus
the ancient city of Ephesus, once the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Located opposite the island of Samos, Ephesus is the closest of the Seven Churches of Revelation to Patmos, where the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation. We will explore its remarkable ruins, including the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Public Latrines, and Roman Baths, as well as Arcadian Avenue and the Agora.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
16
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the assumption took place.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
17
Basilica of St. John
Our journey continues to the Church of St. John, associated with the Apostle John, who lived and preached in Ephesus. We will then explore Selcuk archaeological Museum to learn more about the region's history and archaeological heritage.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
18
The Temple of Artemis
Finally, we will stop at the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the most celebrated monuments of the ancient world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Departure Day
1 stop
Kusadasi (Pass by)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time, transfer to Airport. End of the service.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Domestic flight tickets including 15kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage

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