seven churches tour (7days)

We leave the hotel early in the morning, go to the domestic terminal and fly to Izmir. We start our tour with our vehicle waiting for us in Izmir. We see the ruins of ancient Smyrna and visit the St. Polycarp Church from outside. Then we head north to Pergamon (Bergama). Here, the magnificent ruins of the Acropolis and Asklepion, one of the largest health centers of the ancient age, await us.
Lunch: At a local restaurant in Bergama
Overnight: Bergama

After a nice breakfast at the hotel, our first stop is Thyatira, the city of the Lydians. Then we go to Sardis: We visit the Temple of Artemis, the Roman bath and the synagogue that tells the glory of the period. The last stop of the day is Philadelphia. We take a short walk and get briefed in this area, which is referred to as the “faithful church” in the Bible.
Lunch: At a local restaurant around Manisa.
At the end of the tour, we set off for Pamukkale.
Overnight: Pamukkale

After an open buffet breakfast at your thermal hotel in the morning, we walk in Pamukkale, famous for its white travertines. Then we visit the Hierapolis Ancient City and the St. Philip Martyrdom.
Lunch: A menu consisting of traditional Turkish dishes in Pamukkale.
Afterwards, we go to the ancient city of Laodicea, described in the Bible as “neither hot nor cold”. With our guests who wish, we also visit Kolossai, a little-excavated holy city, on a short journey.

Overnight: Kuşadası

Today, we visit the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most impressive of the seven churches. Then, we visit the House of the Virgin Mary, which is considered sacred to Christians. At the end of the day, we stop by the Basilica of St. Jean and see this special place where the tomb of St. John is located.
Lunch: At the cemetery in Selçuk where local hand-woven carpets are woven.
After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport.
Day: Flight to Istanbul, then transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul

The day is yours. If you wish, you can visit places such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Sultanahmet Mosque individually, and those who wish can choose from our half-day guided Istanbul tours.
Overnight: Istanbul

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel according to your flight time and transferred to Istanbul Airport.
Our tour ends here, see you again!