Seven Churches Tours

2 Days - 1 Night   tour packages

Izmir -Pergamon -Thyatira -Sardis -Philadelphia–Hierapolis-Laodicea-Ephesus

Early morning flight to Smyrna (Izmir).Greeted upon arrival at Izmir airport, ancient Smyrna, visit the St.Policarp Church; drive to Pergamon, visit acropolis & Asclepion and Red Bazilica. After a delicious lunch continue with drive to Akhisar, visit the scanty remains of the church Thyatira . Drive to Sardis, capital of the ancient Lydia; see the Temple of Artemis & Diana, which later became a church, the golden River Pactalos and the royal Road. Continue to Philadelphia in Alasehir, visit the scanty remains of the Cathedral. Proceed to Pamukkale. (Today’s meals:lunch and dinner.
 

Day 2 : Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Laodicea - Ephesus - Izmir:
Early morning start with the tour of the ancient city of Hierapolis, the Theater and the well preserved Necropolis. Then see the ancient city of Laodicea, visit one of the seven Churches, and the remains of the Cathedral still exists. Depart to Ephesus, cradle of early Christianity; visit the house of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days. After visiting the tomb of St Luke, continue to the spectacular ruins from the period of St.Paul; visit the Bazilica of St.John and his tomb. Return to Izmir airport. (Today’s meals:breakfast and lunch). 

 3 Days - 2 Night  tour packages

Day 1 : Izmir – Pergamon – Thyatira - Izmir:
Early morning flight to Smyrna (Izmir).Greeted upon arrival at Izmir airport, ancient Smyrna, visit the St.Policarp Church; drive to Pergamon, visit Acropolis & Asclepion and Red Bazilica. After a delicious lunch continue with drive to Akhisar, visit the remains of the church Thyatira. Return to Izmir (Today’s meals:lunch).

Day 2 : Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale :
Early morning drive to Selçuk, ancient Ephesus, cradle of early Christianity; a site 116 th years under excavation. Highlights will include the Celcus Libraray,(third largest library of ancient time) The Theatre,Agora, Temple of Hadrian,Trajan Fountain and join the lunch, after lunch visit the house of VIRGIN MARY where she spent her last days. continue to the spectacular remains of Ephesus from the period of St.Paul; visit the Bazilica of St.John and his tomb. Continue with drive to Pamukkale.Overnight in Pamukkale. (Today’s meals:breakfast,lunch and dinner).

Day 3 : Pamukkale - Laodicea - Philadelphia - Sardis - Izmir:
Early morning start with the tour of the ancient city of Hierapolis, the Theater and the well preserved Necropolis. Then see the ancient city of Laodicea, visit one of the seven Churches, and the remains of the Cathedral still exists. Continue to Philadelphia in Alasehir, visit the scanty remains of the Cathedral. Drive to Sardis, capital of the ancient Lydia; see the Temple of Diana, which later became a church, the golden River Pactalos and the royal Road. Our service ends in Izmir airport. (Today’s meals:breakfast and lunch).