Izmir - Arrival Day

Izmir - Upon arrival at Izmir airport, the guide will greet you with a name sign to assist with your transfer to the hotel. You will receive your room key, and the rest of the day is free to explore Izmir. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Izmir.

Smyrna – Pergamon Tour

Izmir - After breakfast, travel to ancient Smyrna, the second of the seven Christian churches in Asia Minor addressed by St. John the Divine. In the afternoon, proceed to Thyatira, another of the Seven Churches. Explore the remains of a Basilica and other Roman Period ruins. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Pergamon Tour

Izmir - Following the tour, visit Pergamon (Bergama). Explore the Acropolis with its pagan temples and the Altar of Zeus. Continue to the healing center, Aesculapius. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Sardis - Philadelphia – Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale - After breakfast, depart for Sardes, another of the Seven Churches mentioned by St. John. Continue to Philadelphia, another Christian congregation, and a city founded in 2 BC by King Eumenos. Proceed to Pamukkale (Hierapolis) and enjoy the sunset over the petrified waterfalls. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Laodicea – Ephesus Tour

Kusadasi - After breakfast, visit Hierapolis and then Laodicea before heading to Ephesus. Discover the final home of the Virgin Mary, where she spent her later years. Tour ancient Ephesus to see the old synagogue, the theatre where St. Paul preached, the Library of Celsus, and other attractions. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Izmir to Istanbul by Flight and Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul - After breakfast, transfer to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, embark on a Bosphorus Cruise, a traditional boat excursion along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. After the cruise, visit the Grand Spice Bazaar, offering a unique atmosphere and reasonable prices for shopping for exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs like Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eye totems, natural olive oil, soaps, and many other items in souvenir shops and stores. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul City Tour – End of Tour

Istanbul - The journey begins in Istanbul, after breakfast, the only city in the world located on two continents. Visit the Topkapi Palace, The Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome, where chariot races and Byzantine riots occurred. After the tour, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight back home. We hope your tour was memorable and look forward to welcoming you on future tours. Have a pleasant journey home and thank you for choosing us.

• Hotel tax
• Guided Pamukkale Tour
• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Guided Sardis, Philadelphia Tour
• Guided Laodicea Tour
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Lunch
• 1-night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
• Dinner
• Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
• Breakfast
• Arrival airport transfer from Izmir Airport
• Guided Smyrna Tour
• 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Izmir
• Return Airport transfer
• 1-night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Guided Pergamon Tour
• Guided Istanbul City Tour
• 1-night hotel accommodation in Istanbul
• Guided Ephesus Tour

• International flights
• City tax
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
• Domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul
• Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 50,00 for one way
• Tipping

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Discover Izmir and Manisa with sites like Pergamon, Smyrna, Asia Minor, John the Divine, Thyatira, Acropolis, Altar of Zeus, and Philadelphia. Visit Pamukkale to see Hierapolis and its stunning waterfalls. In Kusadasi, explore Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House, and St. Paul’s legacy.

7-DAY SEVEN CHURCHES ASIAN SPECIAL TOUR SUMMARY:

Welcome to Turkey! Embark on a journey to visit the seven biblical churches that have shaped religious history for centuries. These sites now reside in the heart of Islamic Turkey, starting from Istanbul and spanning the Aegean region.

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