Seven Churches of the Apocalypse: Following the Book of Revelation
The route of this unique tour passes through the most important centers of early Christianity in Asia Minor, mentioned in the biblical Book of Revelation of John the Theologian. It is popular among Christian pilgrims, history enthusiasts, and lovers of ancient antiquities.
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Istanbul – Izmir – Bergama (Pergamon) – Ephesus (Selçuk) – Thyatira (Akhisar) – Sardis (Sart) – Hierapolis and Laodicea (Pamukkale) – Aphrodisias – Kusadasi – Kusadasi – Izmir
Price: 870 €
What is included in the tour price:
- Accommodation in comfortable 4-star hotels (based on double occupancy)
- Breakfast at hotels
- Services of a licensed guide with Russian/English language
- All internal transfers by comfortable coach throughout the program
- Water on the coach
- Travel insurance
- Welcome dinner
What is paid additionally:
- Flights
- Single room supplement (170€)
- Lunches and dinners (dinners at the thermal hotel are included)
- Drinks and additional dishes outside the basic menu
- Personal expenses, souvenirs
- Tips for the driver and guide
Tour itinerary
Day 1. Istanbul
Airport meet and transfer to hotel.
Check-in.
Dinner and program introduction.
Day 2. Istanbul – Izmir – Pergamon (Bergama)
Morning flight to Izmir.
Transfer to Pergamon: acropolis, Temple of Trajan, library, Sanctuary of Athena, Great Altar, Asclepion, Roman theatre, Red Basilica.
Transfer to Izmir. Check-in. Rest.
Day 3. Izmir – Smyrna – Ephesus – Basilica of John the Theologian – Church of the Virgin Mary
Agora of Smyrna.
Ephesus: Library of Celsus, theatre, Curetes Street, Odeon.
Church of the Virgin Mary — site of the Council of Ephesus.
Basilica of Saint John. Return to Izmir.
Day 4. Izmir – Thyatira – Sardis – Philadelphia – Pamukkale
Thyatira (Akhisar).
Sardis: Temple of Artemis, gymnasium, synagogue.
Philadelphia.
Arrival in Pamukkale. Check-in at thermal hotel. Rest.
Day 5. Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Laodicea
Hierapolis: necropolis, theatre, travertines.
Martyrium of Saint Philip.
Laodicea.
Rest at hotel.
Day 6. Pamukkale – Aphrodisias – Didyma – Kusadasi
Aphrodisias: tetrapylon, Temple of Aphrodite, stadium.
Didyma: Temple of Apollo.
Arrival in Kusadasi. Check-in. Rest.
Day 7. Kusadasi – Izmir – Tour Conclusion
Transfer to Izmir airport.
Departure.
Available dates
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The tour is led by
Tolkin Ramazanova
Tolkin is a licensed professional tour guide with more than 20 years of experience. She speaks Kazakh, Russian, and Turkish, and works with guests from different countries. For the last 10 years, she has focused on private and VIP tours.



















