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Biblical Tour of Türkiye: Seven Churches of Revelation

Izmir / Ephesus 6 days / 5 nights Tour code: ART-1036
6 daysDuration
14Max. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
YesFree cancellation
8+Min. age · Moderate

Overview

Six-day biblical tour of Türkiye's Aegean: all Seven Churches of Revelation from Ephesus and Smyrna to Laodicea, plus Pamukkale, with guided visits and lunches.

A dedicated faith programme covering all Seven Churches of Revelation in six days, in a chronological and geographical order. It starts in Izmir, crosses western Anatolia from Ephesus to Laodicea and ends in Pamukkale.

One or two ancient cities are visited each day; at every stop your guide explains the relevant verses and historical context, and time is set aside for prayer and services at the church sites for groups. Nights are spent on the Kuşadası seafront, in central Izmir and in the thermal hotels of Pamukkale.

Designed for church groups, pilgrimage programmes and guests interested in early Christian history; all entrance fees, lunches and 5 nights of accommodation are included.

Highlights

  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Basilica of St John
  • Pergamon Acropolis
  • Sardis synagogue
  • Laodicea excavations
  • Martyrion of St Philip

Itinerary · 6 days / 5 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Kusadasi1 nights
Izmir2 nights
Pamukkale2 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Izmir – Airport Meet & Greet

When your flight lands at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 30 min you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number. In the evening a welcome dinner with your guide and a walk along the Kordon seafront, with a short introduction to the history of the Seven Churches.

4★ / 5★ · İzmir Alsancak 30 min
Day 2Guided tour

Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Basilica of St John

Begin at 08:30 with morning prayer at the House of the Virgin Mary; in Ephesus visit the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre where St Paul preached and the Church of Mary. After lunch in Selçuk, the tomb and basilica of St John; check-in at your Kuşadası seafront hotel in the evening.

BreakfastLunch 4★ / 5★ · Kuşadası sahil 9 hours
Day 3Guided tour

Smyrna, Pergamon & Thyatira

Depart at 08:00 for the Church of St Polycarp and the ancient Agora in Izmir, then a 2-hour drive to Pergamon. On the Acropolis you see the site of the Altar of Zeus ('Satan's throne' in Revelation) and the Red Basilica, with lunch in Bergama. In the afternoon the remains of Thyatira in Akhisar; back to your Izmir hotel in the evening.

BreakfastLunch 4★ / 5★ · İzmir Alsancak 10 hours
Day 4Guided tour

Sardis, Philadelphia & Laodicea

Head east at 08:00: at Sardis the Temple of Artemis, the ancient synagogue and the Pactolus stream where Lydian gold was minted. In Alaşehir (Philadelphia) the pillars of the Church of St John and lunch. In the afternoon the colonnaded street and church of Laodicea, still under excavation; check-in at your Pamukkale thermal hotel and an evening in the pools.

BreakfastLunch Termal otel · Karahayıt 10 hours
Day 5Guided tour

Pamukkale Terraces & Hierapolis

Walk barefoot over the white limestone terraces and rest your feet in the 35°C thermal pools – the favourite part for children. With your guide you explore the Roman theatre, necropolis and Cleopatra's Pool (optional entry, USD 15) of ancient Hierapolis. Lunch at a restaurant in the village. In Hierapolis you also visit the Martyrion of St Philip; the evening is free for the thermal pools at the hotel.

BreakfastLunch 6 hours
Day 6Departure transfer

Departure from Pamukkale – Airport Transfer

After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. For guests flying from Izmir, a Pamukkale–Izmir airport transfer (3 hours) is arranged instead. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Denizli Cardak Airport (DNZ) in about 1 hours. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.

Breakfast 1 hours

Price Tiers

2 persons · 4★ (per person)€874
per person
2 persons · 5★ (per person)€1,122
per person
Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children)€2,714
per family
Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children)€5,594
per family

60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026

Accommodation Options

Izmir
4★: Ramada Plaza Izmir / Kaya Prestige
5★: Swissôtel Büyük Efes / Hilton Izmir
Kusadasi
4★: Tatlıses Hotel / Grand Belish
5★: Charisma De Luxe / Korumar Hotel De Luxe
Pamukkale
4★: Tripolis Hotel / Hierapark Thermal
5★: Doğa Thermal Health & Spa / Colossae Thermal

Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.

Optional Add-ons

Cleopatra's Antique Pool entry+€14 per person
Pamukkale balloon flight (sunrise)+€138 per person
Patmos island day trip (ferry from Kuşadası, seasonal)+€110 per person
Private photographer (2 hours, 60 edited photos)+€166 per group

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Airport meet & greet with name sign and all airport–hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation with open-buffet breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Vito / Sprinter) with Arabic/English-speaking driver on tour days
  • Licensed professional guide (Arabic or English) on tour days
  • Guided tours: The complete Seven Churches programme (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Hierapolis)
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites in the programme
  • All lunches (5) and 1 welcome dinner
  • 1 Turkish SIM card per person on arrival (10 GB data)
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support line and local assistance from our Istanbul office
  • All taxes and service charges (VAT included)

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners not stated in the programme
  • Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, phone)
  • Tips for guide and driver (suggested USD 5–10 per person per day)
  • Optional tours and extra activities
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Istanbul–Izmir and Denizli–Istanbul domestic flights (added on request, approx. USD 120)

Tour Route

1İzmir Airport (ADB)2Pergamon Asklepion3Ephesus Ancient City4House of Virgin Mary5Laodicea6Pamukkale Travertines

Meeting Point & Pickup

Meet-and-greet with a name board at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

Good to Know

  • Hotel check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early check-in depends on availability
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting mosques; headscarves for women are provided at the entrance
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a small bottle of water are recommended on tour days
  • Pickup times are confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before; please be in the lobby 10 minutes early
  • The programme involves about 250 km of driving per day; the vehicle has Wi-Fi and cold water
  • Our guide presents the biblical references in English or Arabic; time can be set aside for services led by your own clergy at the church sites
  • Infants 0–2 travel free (no bed, lap seat on flights). Children 3–11 sharing their parents' room on an extra bed receive a 50% discount; from 12 years the adult price applies. Family rooms and connecting rooms are arranged on request, and child seats are provided free of charge in our vehicles.
  • Guidance available in English and Arabic.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.

Frequently Asked Questions

No; it suits anyone interested in Roman history and archaeology. The guide's commentary is historical and neutral.

3–5 km a day on stony, sloping archaeological sites; sturdy shoes are needed.

Yes, permission for a group service at the House of Mary and the Basilica of St. John is arranged in advance.

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