Seven Churches of Renevation Tour (7 nights/8 days)
Key Information
Tour Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Days of Operation: Private Tour - Regular Tour
Destination's: Turkey
Hotel's Class: 5, 4, 3 Stars Hotel or Tourist Class
Season: All Years 2026
Scheduled / Operates on: Jan 1st 2026 - Dec 31st 2026. All years Biblical Tours Turkey
Domestic Flight Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
*Overnight Place:
3 nights Istanbul, 2 night Izmir, 1 night Pamukkale, 1 night
Kusadasi
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Istanbul.
Arrival at Istanbul airport; you will be met and transferred to your
hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul.
Following breakfast, we drive to the 'Old City' where we will visit
the Hippodrome, The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, the Blue
Mosque, famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles and Saint Sophia.
This church - turned mosque - turned museum takes the breath away
with the sheer architectural size of its interior and magnificent
dome and next we will visit the spectacular Topkapi Palace. Built on
one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands views
of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the
seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries
(1453-1852) and we will see the extravagant Treasury, the priceless
Chinese porcelain. Overnight in Istanbul. Including: Breakfast.
Day 3: Izmir (Pergamon / Thyatira).
We will take an early flight to Izmir and from the airport drive
north to the hauntingly beautiful Pergamon. Among the impressive
structures of this city, dating from 399 B.C., we will see the Altar
of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library which was
surpassed only by that found in Alexandria at the time. The
Asclepieum of Pergamon was a famous health center where methods of
treatment included blood transfusions, music therapy and meditation.
On our way back to Izmir, we will stop by Thyatira to see the
remains of the church. This was one of the principle towns where
Christianity spread quickly. We journey back to Izmir for the night.
Including: Breakfast.
Day 4: Izmir /(Sardis-Philadelphia)/ Pamukkale.
We leave in the morning for Sardis which holds a prominent place in
mythology. Sardis felt the influence of the Seven Churches of
Revelation and highlights include the 3rd century A.D.
Synagogue, Gymnasium, House of Bronzes, Temple of Artemis, and of
course the Church. Next on our itinerary is Philadelphia which was
an important Christian center during Byzantine times. We will see
the Basilica and several interesting mosques. Overnight at Pamukkale.
Including: Breakfast.
Day 5: Pamukkale (Laodicea-Aphrodisias) Kusadasi.
We journey on to Laodicea Ad Lyceum where the remains are found on a
flat-topped hill. Christianity came to the area during the time of
St. Paul, brought by Epaphras of Colossae. Laodicea became the seat
of Bishopric and hosted an important Ecumenical Council in the
fourth century A.D., it was named in the Revelations as one of the
Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Highlights will be the Water
Tower, Stadium and the Council Chamber. Our next stop will be
Aphrodisias, a site presently under excavation. Highlights will
include the Stadium, the
Baths
of Hadrian, the Theater and the "Bishop's Palace" Overnight at
Kusadasi. Including: Breakfast.
Day 6: Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Izmir.
Leaving Kusadasi behind us we will proceed to Seljuk and the ancient
city of Ephesus and first visit the Basilica of St. John, "the
Evangelist" who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel.
Close by is the House of the Virgin Mary where she is believed to
have spent her last years. On August 18th, 1961, Pope John XXII
proclaimed the House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred. You
will have a chance to take a phial of Holy Water from the Sacred
Spring. and overnight in Izmir. Including: Breakfast.
Day 7: Istanbul.
We leave Izmir in the morning after a city tour and a glimpse at one
of the Churches of Revelation. Catching our plane to Istanbul we
settle into the hotel for the night. Including: Breakfast.
Day 8: Departure.
Transfer following the breakfast. Including: Breakfast
INCLUDING
- 7
Nights, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel Accommodation including breakfast.
- All sightseeing tours as described in the
itinerary.
- 1 Domestic Flight from Istanbul to
Izmir
- 1 Domestic Flight from Izmir to
Istanbul
- Travel Insurance.
- All Entrance Fees.
- All admission fees to the visited sites.
- Biblical expert English speaking professional tour guide.
- All meals as stated in the itinerary. Breakfast.
-
Transportation with New brand Mercedes Luxury Van.
- All Taxes
and service fees.
EXCLUDING
- Any
tips to guide.
- Driver or staff at hotels.
- Items of a
personal nature.
- Drinks with meals (except the drinks served
with breakfast) and medical services.