Seven Churches of Revelation — 7-Day VIP Program

Day 1: Arrival in İzmir (ADB) — Welcome & Check-in
Pick-up from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) and private transfer to your 4-star city-center hotel in İzmir (or similar). Check-in and free time to rest. Overnight in İzmir.
What is included: Airport pick-up and transfer, hotel accommodation with breakfast.

Day 2: Smyrna (İzmir) & Pergamon (Bergama)
Your private licensed guide and driver will meet you at about 9:00 a.m. Start with Ancient Smyrna/Agora and a city orientation of modern İzmir, reflecting St. John’s message to the Church of Smyrna. Continue north to Pergamon: visit the Acropolis (steep theater, Temple of Trajan), Asklepion (early healing center), and the Red Basilica (site associated with the Church of Pergamon). Scenic breaks for photos and lunch. Return to İzmir by early evening. Overnight in İzmir.
What is included: Private guide, Mercedes Vito with driver, all entrance fees, hotel accommodation with breakfast.

Day 3: Thyatira (Akhisar) — Sardis (Sart) — Philadelphia (Alaşehir)
Pick-up around 8:30–9:00 a.m. Drive to Akhisar to see remains linked to Thyatira (trade-guild city noted in Revelation). Continue to Sardis: explore the Gymnasium & Synagogue complex, Byzantine shops, and the Temple of Artemis—powerful context for the “you have a name that you live, and are dead” admonition. Proceed to Alaşehir for Philadelphia(church site vicinity and remains). Evening transfer to Pamukkale area for easier routing next day. Overnight in Pamukkale.
What is included: Private guide, all transfers, all entrance fees, hotel accommodation with breakfast.

Day 4: Laodicea — Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Start about 9:00 a.m. Visit Laodicea, famed for the “lukewarm” metaphor—walk the colonnaded streets, basilica, and church structures. Continue to Hierapolis (necropolis, theater, Martyrium area) and the white terraces of Pamukkale; optional swim in Cleopatra Pool (extra fee). Ample time for photos. Afternoon drive to Kuşadası/Selçuk. Overnight in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
What is included: Private guide, all transfers, all entrance fees, hotel accommodation with breakfast.

Day 5: Ephesus — Basilica of St. John — House of Virgin Mary — Temple of Artemis
Pick-up at about 9:00 a.m. Full day at Ephesus: Celsus Library, Marble Street, Great Theater, Terrace Houses(optional extra), and key Christian locations echoing the message to the Church of Ephesus. Visit Basilica of St. John in Selçuk and the House of Virgin Mary on Mt. Koressos (time for reflection). Short stop at the Temple of Artemis site. Return to hotel; free time at the seaside/old town. Overnight in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
What is included: Private guide, all transfers, all entrance fees, hotel accommodation with breakfast.

Day 6: Reserve / Devotional Day — Şirince Village & İzmir Return
Flexible day for worship/devotions (upon request we can arrange a private service/chapel visit subject to availability). Light excursion to Şirince village for local tastes and panoramic views, then drive back to İzmir. Free time along Kordon seafront or bazaar. Overnight in İzmir.
What is included: Private guide, all transfers, hotel accommodation with breakfast.

Day 7: Departure
Private transfer to İzmir ADB Airport for your outbound flight.
What is included: Departure transfer.

Notes & Style Consistency

Vehicle: Private Mercedes Vito (or similar), A/C, professional driver.

Guide: Licensed, English-speaking, biblical history–oriented.

Pace: Daily start around 9:00 a.m., flexible lunch breaks, photo stops, skip-the-line handling where applicable.

Hotels: 4-star city-center in İzmir; 4-star spa hotel in Pamukkale; 4-star in Kuşadası/Selçuk (or similar).

Optional Add-Ons: Terrace Houses at Ephesus; Cleopatra Pool swim; private mass/devotional arrangements; evening cultural show in İzmir or Kuşadası.

Inclusions (Program-wide)

All private transfers and transport per itinerary

Licensed private guide throughout day tours

All museum/site entrance fees per itinerary

6 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast

Airport pick-up & drop-off (ADB)

Exclusions

International/domestic flights (on request)

Lunches, dinners, beverages (unless stated)

Tips to guide/driver, personal expenses, travel insuranc