Smyrna & Pergamon (the Suffering Church and the Compromising Church)

Izmir - we will visit Smyrna, “the suffering church” and the (“Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days”), home of great 2nd century Bishop Policarp who was burned alive at the age of 85.

Pergamon Ancient City - we will continue to Pergamum, “the compromising church”; Revelation 2:12-16 describes the city as “where Satan’s seat is”, a reference to the altar of Zeus. After the tour return to Izmir andovernight at your hotel in Izmir.

Thyatira-Sardes-Philedelphia (the Adulterous Church, the Dead Church, the Faithful Church)

Akhisar - Depart for the visit to Thyatira, “the adulterous church” that, as mentioned in the Revelations, tolerated the false prophets, Jezebel (Rev. 1: 11; 2: 18-29).

Sardis (Sardes) - Proceed to Sardes, “the dead church”, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Jesus told Sardes, “I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest, and art dead”(Rev. 3: 1-6).

Pamukkale and Laodicean Church

Pamukkale - After we get to Pamukkale, we will walk through the ruins of ancient Hierapolis.
We will make a short break for taking photos and after that continue walking to well preserved Roman theater.
Then, you can visit the Necropolis, graveyard with more than two thousand graves.
Passing by the Roman baths, we will reach the Ancient Pool where you can spend some of your free time swimming in a warm spring water. Instead, you can also choose to spend that time walking barefoot down the Travertines, filled with thermal water enriched with calcium.

Laodicea - Laodicea, the church chastised for being lukewarm, “You are neither cold nor hot” (Rev. 3: 15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs.
After the tour transfer to Kusadasi and stay overnight.

Ephesus, Virgin Mary and Church of St. John

Ancient City of Ephesus - We will visit Ephesus (“the loveless church”, the most important of the seven churches),

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her final years

The Basilica of Saint John - Basilica of St. John also known as Church of St. John the Theologian. After the tour we can transfer you back to Izmir airport.

• Private tour including transport, guiding, entrances, and parking fees
• Private airport transfers
• Lunch included
• Dinners at high-quality 4-5 star hotels
• Choice of 3, 4, or 5-star hotel accommodations

• Gratitudes,
• Beverages

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.