5 days tour

Biblical Ephesus And Seven Churches 5 Day Tour

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Biblical Ephesus And Seven Churches 5 Day Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Accommodation in hotels with; Double, Twin, Triple and Single Supplement. Dormitory option is available with mixed genders, single-gender dormitories not always available.

Flights

Domestic flights are included in this tour

Transport

On the first day of the tour all airport transfers are included and on the last day of the tour, airport transfer from Ephesus to Izmir is included On all the other days on this tour, you will be picked up from your accommodation to begin your tour & dropped back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Meals

Breakfast is included on days 2, 3, 4 and 5. Lunch is ฤฐncluded on days 2, 3 and 4.

Guide

You will have a professional local guide to ensure you get the most out of your tour.

Others

Entrance fees are included in the sights you visit.

Insurance

We highly recommend all our guests have private health and travel insurance. All Alaturka transport services are insured for the intended purpose.

Not included:

Optional

Airport transfer from Istanbul Airport to downtown on the last day of the tour is optional

Others

Any extra beverages or snacks not included in the itinerary, tips and personal expenses.

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Itinerary of your trip Biblical Ephesus And Seven Churches 5 Day Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul To Izmir
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Istanbul To Izmir

      Today we will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and take you to the airport where you will fly to Izmir.

      Upon arrival in Izmir, a member of our team will be waiting for you and will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.


      Overnight Izmir.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Pergamon - Thyatira - Smyrna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Pergamon - Thyatira - Smyrna

      In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Izmir 

      We begin the tour in Pergamon at the first of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. You will visit the Altar of Zeus, mentioned in the book of Revelations as the Throne of Satan, you will also see the Acropolis and the Red Court, and the incredible 10,000 seat amphitheatre which has the steepest seats of any ancient theatre, the library, estimated to contain over 200,000 volumes, rumoured to be the largest and most impressive and the rival of the Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt.

      In present-day Akhisar our next stop will be the Church of Thyatira.  Famous for purple dyes, this commercial city had with strong links to both Sardis and Troy.

      We will return to Izmir In the afternoon to visit the Church of Smyrna. We will also see the historic Clock Tower when we visit the Citadel of Lysimachos on Mount Pagus, built in  the 4th century BC by commander Alexander the Great.

      You will then return to your hotel in Izmir.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Sardis - Philadelphia - Laodicea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Sardis - Philadelphia - Laodicea

      This morningโ€™s pick up from your hotel in Izmir will take us to our first destination, the Church of Sardis. 

      Sardis was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia and the city today is still evident from the well-preserved ruins of the gymnasium, the Persian Road, the ancient Lydian houses and the reconstructed synagogue.

      Itโ€™s then on to Alasehir and the church at Philadelphia, the youngest of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. Here we see evidence of a Byzantine basilica along with some amazing 11th-century frescoes.

      Itโ€™s then time to travel to Pamukkale, where hot mineral waters from deep inside the earth find their way to the surface and cascade down steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. 

      We will then continue to the ancient city ofHierapolis, where in 1AD St. Philip was martyred. Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage site and today you will be able to walk amoungst and explore itโ€™s necropolis, hot springs, almost intact amphitheatre and the Avenue of Tombs.

      last last part of todays tour sees us in Eskihisar, atthe site of the Church of Laodicea, again there will be plenty of time to explore the Temple of Apollo, the Gate of Domitian,the Arcadian Way, the Plutonium, the theatre and the remains of a basilica.

      At the end of todayโ€™s tour we will take you to check into a hotel in Pamukkale.

      Overnight Pamukkale.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ephesus Ancient City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ephesus Ancient City

      Pick up from your hotel in Pamukkale.

       The largest and the most important of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor was the church at Ephesus. The Gospel of John is widely thought to have been written here. The whole city is an incredible slice of history and there will be additional stops at the Temple of Artemis, a wonder of the ancient world, as well as the House of the Virgin Mary. 

      In the afternoon, you will be taken to Selcuk to check into your hotel.

      Overnight Selcuk.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Izmir To Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Izmir To Istanbul

      This morning we will say farewell, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Izmir airport, for your flight back to Istanbul. The tour ends in Istanbul. 

      If you have any enquiries about further tours or travel within Turkey, weโ€™re happy to help!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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