Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels

Duration: 5 days
Destination: Turkiye, Turkiye, Istanbul
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  • 5 days
  • Istanbul
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Watch ancient history take shape before you on this five-day MİNİ Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul to Izmir combine the early history of Christianity with pre-Christian heritage, including a visit to 7 Churches of Asia Minor. Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ephesus. This tour takes you to a huge variety of distinct and antique sites. Avoid the hassle of planning a complex itinerary; on this tour, your itinerary is taken care of.
* Selected centrally Located 4 star Hotels
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Domestic flights included.
* Option with Private Tour for your family

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick Up from Hotel and Transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir ( Dinner )

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Dokuz Eylül, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye
Arrival to Izmir airport and our representative will meet you and private transfer to your hotel in Izmir
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 4 star Hotel in Izmir

Day 2: Pergamon – Thyatira - Izmir (Breakfast, Dinner)

Stop At: Pergamon Ancient City, Akropol Cd. No:6 Hamzalisuleymaniye, Bergama 35700 Turkiye
Drive to Pergamum, It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the Asklepieion, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the, Throne of Satan, in the book of Revelation
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tepe Mezari, Oren yeri, Akhisar Turkiye
Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira. we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12-17]. dinner and overnight.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 4 Star hotel in Izmir

Day 3: Izmir – Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea – Hierapolis ( Breakfast - Dinner )

Stop At: Sardis (Sardes), Belediye Cd. No:124 Sart, Salihli 45300 Turkiye
Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which became a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several meters of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolus. Lunch en route.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi, Soguksu Mahallesi, Ismet Pasa Cd. No: 114, Alasehir Turkiye
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th century frescoes.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli - Pamukkale, Denizli Turkiye
Continue to visit to Laodicia. The city established in the C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed Laodicea on Lycus, to distinguish it from other similarly named cities. Laodicia is the last of the seven churches. As a crossroad of two important roads, this city had an important commercial and logistical position.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters were known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. In Hierapolis [Col. 4:13] we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 5 Star Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale

Day 4: Ephesus – Kusadasi (Breakfast - Dinner)

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Drive to Ephesus visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
After House of Virgin Mary, drive to St. John’s Basilica, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
Arrival to Kusadasi. Check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 4 Star hotel in Kusadasi

Day 5: Kusadasi - Izmir transfer and flight to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul

Stop At: Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Turgut Ozal Blv., Kusadasi Turkiye
Pick up from hotel in Kusadasi and private transfer to Izmir airport for flight to Istanbul
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Dokuz Eylül, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye
Arrival to Izmir airport for flight to Istanbul
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Arrival to Istanbul and private transfer to your hotel. and the end of our services
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • 4 nights accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels
  • 4 Breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Professional Bible-oriented guide
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Domestic Flights from Istanbul to Izmir return
  • Hotel - Airport - Hotel Private transfers in Istanbul
  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • Hotels in Izmir : Kaya Prestige or Hilton Garden Inn Bayrakli or similar
  • Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
  • Hotels in Kusadasi : Carina Hotel or Marina Suits or similar
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Sardis (Sardes)
  • Entry/Admission - Istanbul Airport
  • Entry/Admission - Pergamon Ancient City
  • Entry/Admission - Tepe Mezari
  • Entry/Admission - Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi
  • Entry/Admission - Hierapolis & Pamukkale
  • Entry/Admission - Laodicea
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
  • Entry/Admission - The Basilica of Saint John

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Min. 2 pax booking reguired
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Your Hotel in Istanbul Europen or Asian Side. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Airports

  • Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye
  • Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Tour for your family
3/29/2021 - 2/27/2025

Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels
8/2/2018 - 2/27/2025
Monday : 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 days


User's Reviews

Kalavathy_K

24 Sep, 2019

Trip was excellent.Very good Tour guide was so good .He explained fell.Friendly..hotel and resort were good.

lilicel2019

21 Jun, 2019

Je recommande ce tour. C'était fantastique. Le guide Levent m'a fait vivre chaque église chaque période comme si j'y étais. J'appris tellement de choses. J'avais l:impression d:être avec des amis. Tout était super le tour le guide les hôtels la nourriture le chauffeur. C'était super bien organisé. Merci en tout cas.

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