Private Tour
4-Days Seven Churches of Revelation
Overview
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96 hours
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Visit > Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna (Izmir), Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ancient Ephesus, The Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St John.
This is a customized 4-day package with Professional bible oriented guides. The seven churches in revelation refer to seven literal churches described in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. At the time these were the seven cities with major Christian congregations in Anatolia. The archeological remains of all seven locations are stıll exıst today. Bible-oriented guide, 4star accommodation, lunch at tours provided.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Arrival Izmir / Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna
Accommodations
Ontur Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Pergamon Ancient City
There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city, and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, the Temple of Trajan, and the third biggest Library of antiquity.
Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
where you will visit St. John’s Church.
Then we continue our drive visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period.
Izmir
Upon driving to Izmir before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia
Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia
Accommodations
Colossae Thermal Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Sardis (Sardes)
Sardis, there you see, the great Temple of which later became a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and the Synagogue.
Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, called Alasehir and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Afterward, we drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually, Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites, There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip.
Laodicea
There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures
Ancient Ephesus
Accommodations
Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Ephesus Ancient City
There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Theatre.
The House of the Virgin Mary
House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the assumption took place.
Basilica of St. John
Basilica of St. John, where he wrote his gospel
The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Departure Day
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Izmir
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according to your flight time, drive you to the airport. End of our service
What‘s Included
Land transportation by luxury vehicle
2 nights accommadation
Dinner
Bible oriented tour guide during the tour
Drinks at lunch
Personal Expnses
Entry tickets to historical sites
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
4-Days Seven Churches of Revelation
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Energizing and thought provoking tour guide
S338REbetha,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aysel, our guide for 3 day tour did a superb job explaining the early Christian gathering areas of 7 churches. She knows biblical history well and always encouraged questions. She's a native local with great respect for Christianity.
Amazing tour and guides
N6668LNerins,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was made awesome become of our tour guide, Aysel, and our driver, Said. Both went out of there way to make sure that we had everything we needed and the tour was seamless. We added on a bonus excursion of a sunrise hot air balloon ride and I definitely recommend that!
Must do this tour! A true memory
usagoes,Feb 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience. To be able to stand where these churches (early Christians) were and picture their lives there. My guide Emre was excellent in his knowledge and I learned so much! He was also fun and easy to be around. My driver, Emin was great also. I did this tour alone and felt extremely safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour company and Emre!!
Fantastic tour!!
Q7703WQchristopherr,Dec 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! The professionalism of the tour guide and driver were phenomenal. They were extremely friendly and ensured all needs were taken care of. My tour guide, Emre, had an extensive knowledge about the history of the seven churches, their relationship to the letters in Revelation, and the pre-church history as well. As a pastor and former history of Christianity student, I could not have been happier with this tour.
A panoramic journey through the cities of Revelation's seven churches...with insightful historical commentary
B3082QTmichaelb,Sep 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although there are too many to list here, I will name only three of the many highlights - the splendour of ancient architecture, the peaceful ambience of Mary's hillside Ephesian home, and the depth of historical insights shared by Emre, our tour guide who made the Ionian hillsides and ancient trade routes come alive...once again. Despite the current concerns of covid-19 that surround tourism, Emre and our driver Okan's attention to our welfare and safety dispelled any anxiety quickly. They took us on a 4-day journey of all seven churches of Revelation sharing insights and historical gems that allow people of all Christian faiths to complement their own biblical understandings. As a trained teacher of history, Emre articulately explains differing perspectives that share light on biblical references in early chapters of the book of Revelations, such as Satan's seat in Pergamum and the centrality of the imperial cults of worship to its economy, which at the same time created extreme risk to early Christians. We also walked the streets of Sardis located on the ancient Silk Road, as Emre points out an early Christian symbol carved into the pavement stone before demonstrating symbolic foot movements allowing persecuted Christians to identify each other. It's a great time to see these historical sites, which for many carry a serious contemporary relevance. We travelled smoothly between tour sites and our hotels in the vehicle's air-conditioned comfort and by the end of the four-day excursion had made two new friends. The gift pack Emre gave us at the beginning includes hand-sanitiser more than enough masks for the whole trip, a pictorial travelogue, attractive notepad, as well as a few pictorial postcards. Other bonuses include a night at the stunning Kusadasi beach, a trip to the world heritage Pamukale white marble terraces and thermal pools where Cleopatra regularly visited for their therapeutic benefits (and the opportunity to soak our tired feet), and enjoyed some tasty meals at little restaurants along the way. There's also an opportunity to get some great carpet, pottery and leather bargains at this time as local shops are keen for business.
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