Seven Churches of Revelation: 5-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
A Journey Through the Seven Churches of Revelation
Seven Churches of Revelation is a 5-day, 4-night private guided tour from Izmir and back, covering Izmir, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Pamukkale, Laodicea and Ephesus. You travel with your own guide and driver for the whole trip, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from 750 USD per person for parties of 10 or more.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
Izmir
Departure
Izmir
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$750 per person
For groups of 10 or more. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
4 nights accommodation at selected hotels
5 breakfasts and 3 dinners at hotels, as marked B and D in the itinerary
Admission fees, tax and service charges
Complete program of tours as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture
Local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C
All transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure
Accommodation for guide and driver at a lower category hotel including their meals
VAT
What's Not Included
International airfare and related taxes
Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers
Bottled beverages or alcohol
Travel insurance and visas, laundry and personal items
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
5 days and 4 nights from Izmir.
Day 1: Arrival in Izmir
Arrival Day
Arrive in Izmir. Meet and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Izmir, Pergamon and Thyatira
Travel + Guided Day
Leave hotel for our visit of the ancient city of Pergamum (modern Bergama), and center of the Attalid dynasty. The oldest portion of the city is the acropolis that rises steeply to a height of nearly 1,300 feet above the plain of the Caicus River. The library on the acropolis became in the second century B.C. one of the great centers of learning of the ancient world. Here are also found the famous temples of Athena, Trajan, the famous Altar of Zeus, as well as the steepest theatre in the ancient world. At the base of the acropolis, we will visit the Asklepion, an important center of healing in Asia Minor and dedicated to the god of healing Asklepios. Here the famous physician Galen was not only born but taught medicine early in his career. From Pergamum, we continue our trip north for Biblical Thyatira, which is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. St. Paul may have visited on his missionary journeys (Acts 19:10). Drive back to Izmir and after visiting the Church of St. Policarp, the oldest Church in ancient Smyrna and symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse, check into the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Izmir, Sardis, Philadelphia and Pamukkale
Travel + Guided Day
Drive to Sardes which is one of the ancient cities of Turkey whose true history cannot be separated from myth. It was the capital of the Lydian Kingdom and known as the richest city of western Asia Minor. Our tour of Sardes includes the famous temple of Anemls, the Byzantine Church, the Synagogue, and the famous Roman Gymnasium with it’s beautiful facade. After lunch, continue to Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love and visit the Church of St. John. Walk the streets of Philadelphia, then proceed to Pamukkale. Pamukkale is famous for its medicinal pools and hot mineral springs that overflow so as to cover the rocks beneath with while deposits of lime that give the appearance of a frozen cascade. It is to these formations that the Turkish name Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) is probably due. We’ll explore the ancient city of Hierapolis overlooking the Lycus river valley with its well-preserved theatre and large necropolis. The Martyrium of St. Philip the Apostle is also here. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 4: Pamukkale, Laodicea, Ephesus and Izmir
Travel + Guided Day
From Pamukkale, we’ll journey through the famous Meander River Valley to the seacoast city of Kusadasi. In the morning, we’ll explore the ancient city of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Drive to Ephesus. After lunch, we will tour the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in Asia Minor. A major center of Paul’s missionary activity, it was also the home of the Temple and cult of the goddess Artemis. During Paul’s day the temple was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Our tour of Ephesus includes the impressive Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre seating over 25,000 people, the Temple of Hadrian, the Marble Street and a special visit to the elegant Roman villas with their famous mosaics and wall painting. Time and circumstances permitting, we’ll also celebrate a liturgy at the site of the ancient Basilica of St. Mary where the Third Ecumenical Council was held. We’ll also visit the House of Virgin Mary, where according to tradition, she spent her last years. Drive to Izmir for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Izmir
Guided Day
Transfer to Izmir aiport. End of our services
TOUR MAP
Where This Tour Takes You
The route of the Seven Churches of Revelation on the map.
PHOTO GALLERY
Moments From the Route
A few photographs from the places this tour passes through.
ACCOMMODATION
Where You’ll Stay
The hotels named for this route. Your exact rooms depend on your dates and availability.
PRICING
Prices
2 Participants
$1,390
4 Participants
$1,050
6 Participants
$890
8 Participants
$820
10+ Participants · Best Value
$750
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
What does the price cover?
The price covers: 4 nights accommodation at selected hotels; 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners at hotels, as marked B and D in the itinerary; admission fees, tax and service charges; complete program of tours as specified in the day-by-day itinerary; services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture; local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C; all transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure; accommodation for guide and driver at a lower category hotel including their meals; vAT.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 5 days, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 750 USD per person for 10 or more travelers up to 1,390 USD per person for a party of 2. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
What is not included?
International airfare and related taxes; Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers; Bottled beverages or alcohol; Travel insurance and visas, laundry and personal items.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Izmir and ends back in Izmir.
Which hotels are used on this route?
Named hotels on this route include Swissotel Izmir (Izmir), Hotel Colossae (Pamukkale). Your exact rooms depend on your dates and availability.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
Ready to See Seven Churches of Revelation Your Way?
A private guide and driver, your own pace for all 5 days. Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send a tailored quote.