Seven Churches of Revelation Tour ( Private)

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Sardes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Smyrna — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our Biblical tour guides are local experts with deep knowledge of both the historical sites and their spiritual significance in the Book of Revelation. They bring the ancient cities to life with stories that connect archaeology, history, and faith. Traveling privately allows you to explore at your own pace, ask meaningful questions, and experience each church site with personal insight and comfort.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Turkey Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private airport transfers
Included: Lunch
Included: Private tour (transport, guiding, entrances, parking fees)
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Meals
Included: 3-4-5 Star Hotels are available to choose

Not included

Not included: Gratitudes,
Not included: Beverages

Itinerary

Day 1 · Smyrna & Pergamon (the Suffering Church and the Compromising Church)

Izmir

45 min

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

2 hours Admission included

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 in Pergamon or Izmir.

Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Dinner included at 4- and 5-star hotels..

3-4-5 star Hotel Options are available

Day 2 · Thyatira-Sardes-Philedelphia (the Adulterous Church, the Dead Church, the Faithful Church)

Akhisar

one hour

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)

1 h 30 min Admission included

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).
Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi

45 min Admission included

After visiting “the faithful church” of Philadelphia, we will stay overnight in Pamukkale.

Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Breakfast is included daily at your hotels. · Dinner included at 4- and 5-star hotels..

3-4-5 Star Hotel Option is available

Day 3 · Pamukkale and Laodicean Church

Pamukkale

2 hours

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

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Breakfast is included daily at your hotels. · Dinner included at 4- and 5-star hotels..

3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

Day 4 · Ephesus, Virgin Mary and Church of St. John

Ephesus Ancient City

2 min Admission included

We will visit Ephesus (“the loveless church”, the most important of the seven churches),
The House of the Virgin Mary

45 min Admission included

House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her final years
Basilica of St. John

30 min Admission included

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

Lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, authentic Turkish flavors and traditional dishes. · Breakfast is included daily at your hotels.

3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

EBAY BEACH OTEl
White Moon Hotel
Villa La Fontana
Indag Apart Aile Oteli
Koyum Konak Boutique Hotel
Dnc Rezi̇dans
Meva Residence Hotel
Suess Tas Ev
Dionysos 1789 Boutique Hotel
Hiddenbay Urla
Gadura KIr Evleri Urla
Lucid Otel

and 495 more pickup points

Any hotel in İzmir- Selçuk- Kusadasi

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Tour With 4 Star Hotels

4 Star Hotel including

Breakfast / Lunch

Mercedes Vito / Sprinter

Pickup included
With 3 star Hotels

3 Star Hotel is including

Breakfast / Lunch

Mercedes Vito / Sprinter

Pickup included
With 5 Star Hotels

5 Star Hotel including

Breakfast / Lunch

Pickup included
Tour Without Accommodation

Lunch

Mercedes Vito / Sprinter

Pickup included