Day1: Izmir
Meet at the airport and start the tour of Izmir which was called Smyrna in the book of Revelation. It symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then visit Alexander the Great's "Velvet Castle" overlooking the bay of Izmir.
Day2: Izmir, Pergamum, Thyatira
After breakfast drive to Pergamum, the Acropolis, and the Asclepion, then drive to Akhisar to visit the Christian Biblical Sites in ancient Thyatira.
Overnight Izmir.
Day3: Izmir, Sardes, Philadelphia, Pamukkale
Check out from the hotel. Drive to Sardis, the ancient capital city of the Lydians and visit the Church of Sardis.
Continue to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church is located. Walk the streets of Philadelphia, then proceed to Pamukkale, the white "Cotton Castle" with 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.
Overnight Pamukkale.
Day4: Pamukkale, Laodicea, Miletos, Kusadasi
Morning visit to Eskihisar, ancient Laodicea, and then drive to Miletus, where St. Paul bid farewell to Christians in the region for the last time.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day5: Kusadasi, Ephesus, Virgin Mary House-Basilica of Saint John, Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Full day visit to the unforgettable remains of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John.
Day6: Kusadasi, Izmir
transfer to Izmir Airport. End of our services.
