7-Day Seven Churches of Revelation & Istanbul Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Troy
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Duration
7 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Explore Turkey’s biblical heritage and ancient civilizations on a 7-day Seven Churches of Revelation and Istanbul tour. Starting in İzmir, ancient Smyrna, visit the Church of St. Polycarp and sites associated with all seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Discover Pamukkale’s thermal terraces, explore ancient Ephesus and Pergamon’s Asklepion, then visit legendary Troy. Conclude your journey in Istanbul, with landmarks including Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. This Turkey tour combines biblical history, archaeological sites and cultural highlights.
Route
- 1IzmirEuropeTurkeyStart
- 2Sardis Ancient CityEuropeTurkeyManisaSalihli
- 3Philadelphia (Denizli)EuropeTurkeyDenizli
- 4PamukkaleEuropeTurkeyDenizli
- 5Hierapolis Ancient CityEuropeTurkeyDenizliPamukkalePamukkale Travertines Pool
- 6Laodicea on the Lycus (Denizli)EuropeTurkeyDenizli
- 7ColossaeEuropeTurkeyDenizliHonaz
- 8EphesusEuropeTurkeyIzmir
- 9KusadasiEuropeTurkeyAydin
- 10AkhisarEuropeTurkeyManisa
- 11Pergamon Ancient CityEuropeTurkeyIzmirBergama
- 12AyvalıkEuropeTurkeyBalikesir
- 13Alexandria TroasEuropeTurkeyCanakkale
- 14TroyEuropeTurkeyCanakkale
- 15BursaEuropeTurkey
- 16IstanbulEuropeTurkeyEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Izmir, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Izmir (ancient Smyrna), including a visit to the Church of St. Polycarp. Overnight in Izmir.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, depart for Sardis to visit the remains of its ancient church. Continue to Alaşehir, the site of ancient Philadelphia, and see the church remains there. Then drive to Pamukkale, known for its white travertine terraces and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. Explore Hierapolis, including the Martyrium of St. Philip, before checking in to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, visit the ancient site of Laodicea and the nearby ancient city of Colossae before continuing to Ephesus. The New Testament records that Paul ministered in Ephesus for three years. Explore the Forum (Agora), Odeon, Library of Celsus, site of the Temple of Artemis, Roman baths and Great Theatre.
After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Bülbül. Continue to Aphrodisias, then drive to the coastal town of Kusadasi for your overnight stay.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, make a brief visit to Thyatira (modern Akhisar), one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Continue to Pergamon to explore the Asklepion, an ancient healing center, and the Acropolis. Then visit the Bergama Archaeological Museum. After lunch, drive to the coastal town of Ayvalik for your overnight stay.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, travel along the coast to Alexandria Troas, an early Christian site associated with St. Paul’s missionary journey to Macedonia. Acts places Paul’s vision of a Macedonian man at Troas (Acts 16:8–10). Continue to Troy, renowned for its connection to the Trojan War legend. Then drive to Istanbul, stopping in Bursa en route. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning city tour featuring Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Roman Hippodrome and a brief visit to Topkapi Palace. Spend the afternoon at leisure, with time to explore the Grand Bazaar or Spice Bazaar independently. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight home.
Trip includes
Included
1 night hotel in Izmir - Hilton Garden Inn Izmir Bayrampasa
1 night hotel in Pamukkale - 5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel
1 night hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 night hotel in Ayvalik - Buyuk Berk Hotel
2 nights hotel in Istanbul -5 Star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera Hotel Taksim
PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional English-speaking tour guides.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishAll meals as stated in the itinerary. Breakfast.
Vegetarian
Halal
MeatTravel Insurance
6 Nights, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel Accommodation including breakfast.
All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary.
All Entrance Fees.
All admission fees to the visited sites.
All Taxes and service fees.
Excluded
Any tips to guide.
Driver or staff at hotels.
Items of a personal nature.
Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.
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