Seven Churches TourBiblical journeys in TürkiyeBuild My Faith Journey Seven Churches of Asia Minor · Essential tour
A focused four-day Seven Churches of Revelation route that gives the northern and inland churches more room before Hierapolis, Laodicea and a final day at Ephesus.
How this version works
The route is paced across three hotel regions. If airport transfers are part of the tour, an early inbound flight and a late outbound flight are recommended.
Flight timing mattersIf the tour starts or ends at the airport, choose an early arrival flight and a late departure flight.
The final order follows real arrival times. Seasonal conditions, site access, mobility and the group’s priorities can change the sequence.
Day by day
Distances are approximate and vary with the exact hotel, pickup and drop-off points.
Day 1İzmir Agora · Pergamum
Begin in İzmir with the agora of ancient Smyrna, then travel north to Bergama for Pergamum. Dinner and overnight are in Bergama.
Day 2Thyatira · Sardis · Philadelphia
Visit Thyatira in modern Akhisar, continue to Sardis and then Philadelphia in modern Alaşehir. Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight.
Day 3Hierapolis · Laodicea
Explore Hierapolis and Laodicea, then drive west to Kuşadası for dinner and overnight.
Day 4Ephesus · St. John’s Basilica · Virgin Mary
Visit Ephesus and St. John’s Basilica. The House of the Virgin Mary is added when requested and when timing permits. The tour concludes toward evening.
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