Seven Churches - Smyrna (İzmir), Pergamum(Bergama), Ephesus, Sardis (sardes/manisa), Philadelphia (Alaşehir)Laodicea (Eskihisar near Denizli) Thyateria (Akhisar)

Duration: 3 Days Seven Churches Tours of Turkey

Destination: Istanbul - Smyrna (İzmir), Pergamum (Bergama), Ephesus, Sardis (Sardes/Manisa), Philadelphia (Alaşehir)Laodicea (Eskihisar near Denizli) Thyateria (Akhisar) Istanbul

Transportation by: Flight

Early mornight fly from Istanbul to Izmir. Met on arrival and continue Pergamon

We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, where the ruins of Zeus Altar can still be seen today. The acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. The very narrow and steep theater on the hillside could seat up to 10,000 people. Parchment paper was first produced in Pergamon. We will visit the remains of the Great Library, which rivaled the one of Alexandria in Egypt, the palaces of the kings, and temple of Trajan. We will visit the Red Basilica (from outside), once a temple of Serapis. John of Patmos mentioned Pergamon in Revelation. Pergamon - the church that needed to repent Explore the Asclepion, one of the earliest known centers of medicine, where Galen treated his patients. We will continue to Thyatira (Akhisar) Thyatira (Rev 2:18-29) - the church who had a false prophetess has remains of a temple, colonnaded street and a large church, then to the ancient site of Sardes with its temple of Artemis and ancient gymnasium and synagogue. Sardis the church that had fallen asleep

Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi

After Breakfast

We will make a visit to Izmir then we continue for a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, which is a major pilgrimage site, then Ephesus, with the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theater. We will also visit the Basilica of St. John and remains of the Temple of Artemis, which was known as one of Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk

We will drive to Philadelphia, which was one of the 7 Churches of the Revelation. We will also visit Laodicia. We continue to Pamukkale with its impressive calcium terraces and see the ancient site of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, Theater, Martyrium of St. Phillip and see a large and extensive Necropolis. We will also visit the special museum housed in a Roman bath.

At the end of the tour, transfer to airport fly from Denizli to Istanbul.

• All Airport Transfers ( Arrival and Departure of Domestic)
• Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Izmir, Denizli to Istanbul
• Hotel pick up and Drop off
  - Kusadasi or Selcuk
• All Transportation by non-smoking & airconditioned touristical vehicle
  
• Hotels included breakfast.
  - Selcuk or Kusadasi
• Guided Seven Churches Tours 3 Days
• Museum Tickets
• Professional English Speaking Tours Guide
• Lunches in the tours
• Local Taxes
• Service Charges.