7-Day Seven Churches of Revelation & Istanbul Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Troy
Highlights
- Visit all Seven Churches of Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
- Explore Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
- Discover the ancient sites of Pergamon, including its Acropolis, Asklepion, and Red Basilica.
- See the remains of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, three historic cities of early Christianity.
- Walk among the white Pamukkale travertines and explore Hierapolis, including the Martyrium of St. Philip.
- Explore Troy and visit Alexandria Troas, associated with the Apostle Paul’s travels.
- Experience Istanbul’s historic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace.
- Travel through western Turkey’s ancient cities and coastal towns, with stops in Kusadasi, Ayvalik, and Bursa.
Overview
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
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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
English
All meals as stated in the itinerary. Breakfast.
Vegetarian
Halal
Meat
Travel 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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