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Overview
Our Bible Oriented Tour is a spiritual journey designed to explore the ancient cities and biblical sites mentioned in the book of Revelation.
You'll visit the seven churches of Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. You'll also visit other important biblical sites, such as the House of the Virgin Mary and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers.
Our knowledgeable local guide will share biblical and historical information about each site, and provide context for the significance of these locations in the Christian faith. You'll have plenty of time for reflection and prayer at each site, and the tour is designed to provide a peaceful and spiritual experience.
Our Bible Oriented Tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, private transportation, accommodation, and entrance fees to all sites visited. It's a unique and meaningful way to deepen your understanding of the Bible and Christian faith.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Drinks
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
Entrance fee of Pamukkale 30 €
Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Entrance fee of St. Jean Basilica 8 €
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival Izmir / Pergamon
Pergamon Ancient City
6h · Admission ticket not included
Upon your arrival at Izmir, meet your tour guide and drive to Pergamum. There you wıll explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, Temple of Trajan and the third biggest Library of antiquity. Later continue to Asklepion, famous medical center of classical times, we also visit the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church).
Akhisar
3h
Then we continue our drive visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar. There we see the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period.
Old Smyrna
3h · Admission ticket not included
Upon driving back to Izmir before we check-in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia.
Day 2: Hierapolis, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea
Sardis (Sardes)
2h · Admission ticket not included
Today we depart early in the morning to Sardis, there you see, the great Temple of which later became a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and the Synagogue.
Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi
2h · Admission ticket not included
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, called Alasehir and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of bricks, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
3h · Admission ticket not included
Afterward we drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels, and stalactites, There we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip.
Laodicea
45m · Admission ticket not included
Then we drive to Laodicea. There you walk among the ancient streets of the city and see the ancient structures
Day 3: Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Mary's House, St. Jean Basilica
Ephesus Ancient City
3h · Admission ticket not included
Drive to Ephesus and visit the ancient city of Ephesus. There you walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre.
The House of the Virgin Mary
45m · Admission ticket not included
Later we drive to the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days and the assumption took place.
Basilica of St. John
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
After that, you visit the Basilica of St. Jean and Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After the tour drives you to your hotel.
Day 4: Departure Day
Izmir
1h 30m
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according to your flight time, drive you to the airport. End of our service.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our Bible Oriented Tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and private transportation.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GUIDED BY INDIGENOUS LOCALS
TAILOR-MADE TO YOUR LIKING
SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Pamukkale entrance fee is 30 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Acropolis entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Asclepion entrance fee is 13 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
St. Jean Basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Laodicea entrance fee is 12 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Sardis entrance fee is 3 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Philadelphia entrance fee is 3 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY ENTRANCE FEE IS 500 TRY
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
