7 CHURCHES TOUR
For Groups & Individuals Departures Year-round 5 Nights - 6 Days From Izmir to Izmir with Guaranteed Departures Every Day
DAY 1 ISTANBUL- IZMIR
Arrive in Izmir . Meet and transfer to hotel. Visit the Church of St. POLICARP which is the oldest church in ancient Smyrna , it symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then visit Alexander the Greats Velvet Castle overlooking the bay of Izmir . (D)
DAY 2 IZMIR - PERGAMON - THYATIRA - IZMIR
Visit Pergamon, the Acropolis and the Asclepion, then drive to Akhisar to visit the Church of ancient Thyatira. Return to Izmir . (B,D)
DAY 3 IZMIR - SARDES - PHILADELPHIA - PAMUKKALE
Drive to Sardes, ancient capital of the Lydian's and visit the Church of Sardes . Continue to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church is located. Walk the streets of Philadelphia , then proceed to Pamukkale, the white Cotton Castle with its lime cascades of the Roman spa. See the ancient city of Hierapolis . The Martyrium of St. Philip the Apostle is here. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the hot spring pool of your hotel. (B,D)
DAY 4 PAMUKKALE - LAODICEA - APHRODISIAS - KUSADASI
Morning visit to Eskihisar, the ancient Laodicea , then drive to Aphrodisias, the city of the Goddess of Love, see the well preserved stadium, the Temple of Aphrodite , the Odeon, the theater, agora and Hadrian's Bath . (B,D)
DAY 5 KUSADASI - EPHESUS - KUSHADASI
Full day visit to the unforgettable remains of Ephesus , the House of the Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John. (B,D)
DAY 6 KUSADASI - IZMIR
Transfer to Izmir airport. End of our services. (B)
INCLUDING
- • 5 nights hotel accommodation in stated or similar hotels.
• Services of professional English speaking tour guide.
• Comprehensive sightseeing as specified in the program.
• Daily breakfast, 5 dinners..
• Transportation in Turkey by A/C van or A/C deluxe motorcoach depending on the size of the group.
• All entry fees to the sites & museums.
• Local taxes & service charges.
• Baggage handling at the hotels.