{"product_id":"seven-churches-of-revelation-biblical-turkey","title":"Seven Churches of Revelation: 10-Day Biblical Turkey Pilgrimage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation stand within a few hours of one another in western Turkey, and this ten-day pilgrimage visits every one: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. We read the relevant passage on site, at the place it was written to, with a guide who knows both the archaeology and the text. Add the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John and Istanbul's early Christian heritage, and it becomes the most complete Revelation itinerary available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Istanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 24 travellers; ideal for congregations of 12–24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - ancient sites with uneven stone and some inclines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e9 breakfasts, 8 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApril, May, September and October; church groups any date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll seven churches of Revelation, each visited with its scripture read on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEphesus in depth - the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre where the silversmiths rioted, and the Basilica of St John\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe House of the Virgin Mary at Meryem Ana\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePergamum, called the place 'where Satan has his throne', and its Asklepion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe gymnasium and synagogue at Sardis, among the largest ever excavated\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLaodicea's water system - the literal source of the 'lukewarm' rebuke\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHierapolis and the tomb of the Apostle Philip at Pamukkale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIstanbul's Hagia Sophia and the Chora Church mosaics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily devotional time and on-site communion where permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Welcome at the airport, transfer to your hotel and an evening gathering with your guide and pastor-host.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul - the First Christian Capital.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Chora Church with its Byzantine mosaics. Afternoon Bosphorus cruise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Istanbul → Thyatira → Izmir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly to Izmir and drive to Akhisar for Thyatira, church of Lydia the seller of purple. Continue to Izmir - ancient Smyrna, church of the martyrs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Pergamum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The acropolis at Bergama with its steep theatre, the Altar of Zeus terrace, and the Asklepion healing sanctuary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Sardis \u0026amp; Philadelphia.\u003c\/strong\u003e The monumental gymnasium and synagogue of Sardis, then Alasehir for the modest remains of Philadelphia, the church that was faithful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Ephesus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full day: Ephesus itself, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John and the site of the Temple of Artemis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Laodicea \u0026amp; Hierapolis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Laodicea's stadium and aqueduct, then Hierapolis, the martyrium of St Philip and the travertines of Pamukkale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Pamukkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Pamukkale → Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning at leisure in the thermal pools, afternoon flight back to Istanbul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Istanbul at Leisure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free morning for the Grand Bazaar or the Archaeology Museum. Farewell dinner and closing service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Depart Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights Istanbul–Izmir and Denizli–Istanbul\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily devotional space and site-appropriate arrangements for communion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable four-star hotels selected for quiet, central locations and rooms suitable for group fellowship. Where a group books in full we can arrange a private meeting room for evening devotions at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch groups, pilgrimage travellers and anyone who wants to read Revelation standing where it was addressed. Pastors travelling with a group of 15 or more travel free - ask us about the group leader policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo we get time for worship and devotions on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The itinerary is built around it. We time arrivals so each of the seven churches has a quiet period for reading and reflection before the day-tripper coaches arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan our own pastor lead the teaching?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely, and most groups prefer it. Our guide handles logistics and archaeology; your leader handles the teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for older members of a congregation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLargely yes, though Pergamum's acropolis and Sardis involve slopes and steps. We always offer a level alternative and there is no pressure to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300415762749,"sku":"LV-TR-7CH-10-TWN","price":2190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300415795517,"sku":"LV-TR-7CH-10-SGL","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/Mexican_President_visiting_the_Celsus_library_in_EphesusCelsus_library_in_Ephesus_2C_Turkey2_58b9e8e5-6987-41c8-8716-ec89d6fca070.jpg?v=1785117842","url":"https:\/\/lookvacations.com\/products\/seven-churches-of-revelation-biblical-turkey","provider":"Look Vacations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}