Your Seven Churches of Revelation Tour begins in Izmir, where you will meet your expert Bible-oriented guide. Drive to Pergamum, one of the most powerful cities of the ancient world, and explore its magnificent Acropolis. Highlights include the Altar of Zeus (referred to in the Book of Revelation as the “Throne of Satan”), the Temple of Trajan, and the city’s impressive ancient library, the third-largest in antiquity. Continue to the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church) before heading to Thyatira (modern Akhisar), where you’ll see remains of an early Christian basilica and Roman fragments. End the day with a panoramic tour of Smyrna (modern Izmir), another of the Seven Churches of Asia mentioned in Revelation.

Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
Meals Lunch

After breakfast, depart early for Sardis, once the wealthy capital of Lydia. Here you’ll visit the grand Temple of Artemis (later converted into a Byzantine Church), the restored Gymnasium, and the famous Synagogue. Continue to Philadelphia (modern Alaşehir), the only church not rebuked in Revelation, and explore the remains of its Byzantine basilica with frescoes still visible. Journey onward to Hierapolis (Pamukkale), known for its spectacular white travertine terraces and thermal springs. Visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip, a sacred pilgrimage site, before continuing to Laodicea, one of the most significant early Christian centers, where you’ll walk among ancient colonnaded streets and remarkable ruins.

Hotel Hierapark Thermal & Spa Hotel Deluxe
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

Today you’ll explore the crown jewel of biblical Turkey: Ephesus, one of the most important and best-preserved cities of the ancient world. Walk along its marble streets and visit iconic landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, and the Great Theatre, where Paul preached to the Ephesians. Afterward, visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final days. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, built over the apostle’s burial site, and conclude with the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Hotel Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Izmir Airport for your departure. This marks the end of your 4-Day Seven Churches of Revelation Tour in Turkey, a journey that has brought the Bible to life through ancient cities, sacred sites, and the footsteps of the Apostles.

Meals Breakfast