Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Izmir
Visit: Kısık, Adnan Menderes Airport, Menderes/İzmir, Turkey
Upon landing at the airport in Izmir, you will be greeted by our representative who will be holding a sign with your name. They will provide assistance and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Spend the night in Izmir.
Time Spent: 30 minutes
No meals are provided on this day.
Lodging: Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel in Izmir
Day 2: Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir (Includes Breakfast and Dinner)
Visit: Pergamum Ruins, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama, Turkey
Travel to Pergamum, a location among the Seven Churches of Asia as noted in [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Explore the grand Acropolis, the Asklepieion, and view the Altar of Zeus, referred to as the ‘Throne of Satan’ in the Book of Revelation.
Time Spent: 4 hours
Visit: Tepe Mezari, Oren yeri, Akhisar, Turkey
Next, we proceed to Thyatira. Before returning to the hotel in Izmir, we will take a scenic drive of Smyrna, another of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12-17], followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Time Spent: 45 minutes
No meals are provided on this day.
Lodging: Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel in Izmir
Day 3: Izmir - Sardis - Philadelphia - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Includes Breakfast and Dinner)
Visit: Sardis (Sardes), Belediye Cd. No:124 Sart, Salihli 45300 Turkey
Set off early to Sardis, now known as Sart, which is one of the most scenic of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4].
Time Spent: 1 hour
Visit: Philadelphia Siesean Church, Soguksu Mahallesi, Ismet Pasa Cd. No: 114, Alasehir, Turkey
Continue to Philadelphia, currently Alasehir, another of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], noted for being the only church not rebuked.
Time Spent: 1 hour
Visit: Laodicea, just off Denizli - Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey
Move on to Laodicea [Rev. 1:11; 3:14; Col. 2:1; 4:13-16]. Witness the ancient theater, the ruins of a basilica, and old stone water pipes. Explore the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD Theater, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis.
Time Spent: 1 hour
Visit: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Travel to Hierapolis, also known as the ‘cotton fortress’, where hot mineral water flows from the earth, forming terraced pools.
Time Spent: 2 hours
No meals are provided on this day.
Lodging: Stay overnight at a 5-star Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale
Day 4: Pamukkale - Ephesus - Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner)
Visit: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Head to Ephesus, an ancient Greek city on the Ionian League’s trade routes near Izmir. Stroll through historic marble streets with notable public buildings like the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and The Grand Theater, which could seat 24,000 spectators.
Time Spent: 2 hours
Visit: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
The House of Virgin Mary, situated on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus, is believed to be where Mary lived until her death after the third Ecumenical Council declared it in 431 AD. The site became a pilgrimage destination in 1892 and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967.
Time Spent: 45 minutes
Visit: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
After visiting the House of Virgin Mary, proceed to St. John’s Basilica, where the evangelist is thought to have spent his final years and is buried.
Time Spent: 45 minutes
Visit: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk, Turkey
Stop by the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world’s seven wonders, before heading back to Kusadasi.
Time Spent: 20 minutes
Pass By: Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Turgut Ozal Blv., Kusadasi, Turkey
Drive through Gazi Begendi Park on the way back to Kusadasi. Arrive at the hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadasi.
No meals are provided on this day.
Lodging: Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kusadasi
Day 5: Kusadasi - Transfer to Izmir Airport (Includes Breakfast)
Visit: Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Depart from the hotel and enjoy a private transfer to Izmir airport.
Time Spent: 1 hour
No meals are provided on this day.
No lodging included on this day.
Points of Interest
- Adnan Menderes Airport
- 4 nights in 4-star centrally located hotels in Pamukkale, Izmir, and Kusadasi.
- Skip-the-line entrance fees included, facilitated by our guide.
- Stay at top-notch hotels including Colossae Thermal, Pam Thermal, Kaya Prestige, Hilton Garden Inn, Carina Hotel, or Marina Suites.
- Savor 4 included dinners and breakfasts.
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
- Explore with a professional, Bible-oriented licensed tour guide.
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Gratuities
- Flight tickets
Starting from Izmir, this Mini Group travel package is designed for a maximum of 10 participants and spans 4 NIGHTS & 5 DAYS. Engage in a riveting journey through time as you tour historical churches with foundations deeply rooted in Biblical times. The five-day tour harmoniously intertwines the early origins of Christianity with its pre-Christian heritage, featuring a visit to an Acropolis and the Temple of Apollo. Witness a rich array of unique and ancient sites without the stress of arranging an itinerary - we’ve got that covered for you.
- A Tour Guide with a focus on Biblical History
- Accommodation at selected 4-star hotels in central locations
- Small group guarantees personalized service
- Guide who is knowledgeable, friendly, and professional
- Tour conducted in a small-group setting by minibus
- Option for a private tour with your family
- Arrival and departure details are requested
- Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
