Day 1: IZMIR AIRPORT This tour is especially designed to discover the hidden treasures of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse, spectacular, interesting and realistic sights of the northern Western of Turkey. Our first stop after pick up from the airport will be at the Church of St. Polycarp, the Oldest Church in Izmir, symbolizing the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Drive to Alexander the Great “Velvet Castle” overlooking the Izmir bay. Overnight Izmir (D) Day 2: IZMIR – PERGAMUM Visit Pergamum, the Acropolis, the Aesclepion, and the Red Basilica. Then drive to Akhisar, and visit the Church of ancient “Thyatira”. Return to Izmir and overnight. (B, D) Day 3: IZMIR – SARDIS PHILADELPHIA – PAMUKKALE Drive to Sardis, the ancient capital of the Lydian’s and visit the Church of Sardis. Continue to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church is located. Walk the streets of Philadelphia, and then proceed to Pamukkale, the white “Cotton Castle” with its lime cascades. See the ancient city of Hierapolis. The martyrdom of St. Philip the apostle is here. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the hot spring pool of your hotel. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Day 4: PAMUKKALE – APHRODISIAS – KUSADASI Visit Eskihisar/Goncali, the ancient city of Laodicea. Then drive to Aphrodisias, the city of the Goddess of love, and see the well preserved Stadium followed by the Temple of Aphrodite, the Odeon, Theater, the Agora and the historic Hadrian Bath. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Day 5: KUSADASI – EPHESUS – IZMIR AIRPORT A Full day to visit to the remnants of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul (B, L)