Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Izmir
You'll start early with a hotel pickup in Istanbul and fly to Izmir. Once there, meet your guide and head to St Polycarp Church in the area of former Smyrna. From there, it's on to Pergamon where you'll walk through the ancient Acropolis, check out the temples, and see the impressive hilltop theatre that overlooks the valley. The day wraps up in Kusadasi with dinner back at your hotel.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit St Polycarp Church in Izmir
- Guided tour of Pergamon Acropolis
- Guided tour of Greek & Roman Temples at Pergamon
- Guided tour of Pergamon Theatre
Landmarks St Polycarp Church Pergamon Acropolis Pergamon Theatre 
- Day 2
Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll drive to Selcuk and join mass at the House of the Virgin Mary (Sundays only). Then it's time to explore Ephesus, the ancient city with its well-preserved theatres, fountains, and various buildings scattered throughout. Before heading to Pamukkale for the night, you'll stop at the Basilica of St John. The drive takes a few hours but you'll have time to settle in by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary in Selcuk
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit to Basilica of St John
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus Basilica of St John 
- Day 3
Pamukkale
This morning focuses on Pamukkale's famous white travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis right above them. You can walk through both areas and see the terraces and ruins. Later in the day, you'll drive to Laodicea in the Lycus River Valley to explore its historical sites and structures. By evening, you'll check in at your hotel back in Pamukkale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamukkale travertines
- Guided tour of Hierapolis ancient city
- Guided tour of Laodicea
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Laodicea 
- Day 4
Pamukkale to Istanbul
You'll visit the ancient cities of Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia, exploring temples and worship centres at each location. It's a full day of history and ruins across multiple sites. After your final tour, you'll head to the airport and fly back to Istanbul, arriving in the evening.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thyatira
- Guided tour of Sardis
- Guided tour of Philadelphia
Landmarks Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia
