The Seven Churches of Asia from the Book of Revelation are located in the ancient cities of Western Turkey.
With this 2-day tour, follow in the footsteps of the early Christians as you visit all seven—Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Ephesus, Smyrna, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
Along the way, visit sites including the ‘cotton castle’ of Pamukkale, the Temple of Artemis, Pergamum Acropolis, and the House of Virgin Mary.Guided tours of all seven ancient cities inc. three UNESCO sitesLearn about early Christianity and Turkish history from a licensed guide.
Private tour ensures a personalized experience for just your groupHassle-free tour with transfers, accommodation, and most meals.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance Fees to the sites
2 Nights Accomodation With Dinner and Breakfast
All Fees and Taxes
3 days Lunch
Drinks during meals
Personal expenses
Tips to driver & Guide
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Seven Churches of Asia from the Book of Revelation are located in the ancient cities of Western Turkey.
With this 2-day tour, follow in the footsteps of the early Christians as you visit all seven—Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Ephesus, Smyrna, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
Along the way, visit sites including the ‘cotton castle’ of Pamukkale, the Temple of Artemis, Pergamum Acropolis, and the House of Virgin Mary.Guided tours of all seven ancient cities inc. three UNESCO sitesLearn about early Christianity and Turkish history from a licensed guide.
Private tour ensures a personalized experience for just your groupHassle-free tour with transfers, accommodation, and most meals.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance Fees to the sites
2 Nights Accomodation With Dinner and Breakfast
All Fees and Taxes
3 days Lunch
Drinks during meals
Personal expenses
Tips to driver & Guide
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Izmir - Pergamum – Thyatira – Izmir
3 Stops
1
Pergamon Ancient City
At 08:30 your guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby and you will drive to Pergamum, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepion, famous medical Centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long a rival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200,000. It inspired the invention of parchment.
2 hours
2
Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
Visits to Red Basilica
20 minutes
3
Thyateira Hill Tombs
Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira.
Drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Izmir.
