Seven Churches of Revelation Turkey & Greece Tour 8 Days / 7 Nights

Arrival in Istanbul, where you will be welcomed by your professional tour representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing introduction to this magnificent city that bridges Europe and Asia.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Meal: Dinner

After breakfast, begin a guided tour of the historical treasures of Istanbul. Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest masterpieces of Byzantine architecture, and explore the beautiful Blue Mosque with its elegant domes and minarets. Continue to the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople and the lively Grand Bazaar.

Later, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir, ancient Smyrna and one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Izmir.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

Following breakfast, depart for Pergamon, one of the most influential cultural and spiritual centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis, the steepest ancient theater in Anatolia, and the remains of the early Christian church mentioned in Revelation as the place “where Satan’s throne is.”

Continue to Thyatira, known for its early Christian community and connection to Lydia, the seller of purple cloth mentioned in the Book of Acts. Explore the ruins and learn about the message addressed to the church of Thyatira in Revelation.

Return to Izmir for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

After breakfast, drive to Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia. Visit the impressive Temple of Artemis, the ancient synagogue, and the restored gymnasium. Sardis was known as the church that had “a reputation of being alive, but was dead.”

Continue to Philadelphia, the church praised for its faithfulness and endurance. Explore the remains of the ancient city and Byzantine structures.

Proceed to Pamukkale, famous for its stunning white calcium terraces and thermal waters.

Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

This morning visit Laodicea, the wealthy ancient city rebuked in Revelation for being “lukewarm.” Explore its impressive stadium, theaters, streets, and church remains.

Continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis, an important Roman spa city with remarkable ruins including the necropolis and theater. Guests may also enjoy the thermal pools of Pamukkale.

Later, drive to the beautiful Aegean coastal town of Kuşadası.

Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

After breakfast, visit the magnificent ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world and home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Explore the Library of Celsus, Marble Street, the Great Theatre, and the ancient harbor area where Apostle Paul preached.

Continue to the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, mother of Jesus. Visit the Basilica of St. John before transferring to the port for your ferry journey to Patmos.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Patmos.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Patmos, one of Christianity’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations. Visit the famous Cave of the Apocalypse, where John the Apostle received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation.

Continue to the historic Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, overlooking the island with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.

Later, take the ferry back to Kuşadası.

Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

After breakfast, transfer to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and onward international departure.

Meal: Breakfast