Urla Wine Route
3 days
Urla: Vineyards, winery visits and local flavors.
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Explore the ancient 7 Churches of Revelation on a bespoke tour.
Route overview showing main destinations and travel connections.
Meet your guide and driver at Izmir Airport in the morning and travel by private minivan to Smyrna to begin your journey to the Seven Churches of Revelation. Continue to Pergamon in modern-day Bergama, with lunch at a local restaurant. Travel on to Thyatira in Akhisar before continuing to Sardis. Overnight in Sardis.
After breakfast, visit the ancient city and church of Sardis. Travel by private minivan to Philadelphia in Alasehir, then continue to Pamukkale for lunch and a visit to the white travertines and Hierapolis, including the Martyrdom of Saint Philip. Continue by private minivan from Pamukkale to Laodicea to explore its Christian heritage. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Travel by private minivan from Laodicea to the House of Mary near Selcuk. After your visit, continue by private minivan to Ephesus to explore the ancient city and its Christian heritage. Enjoy lunch in Selcuk before visiting the Basilica of St. John. Finish with a private minivan transfer from the basilica to Izmir Airport for your onward flight.
This is a sample itinerary. We can change the route, number of days, hotels and experiences based on what you'd like to see and how you prefer to travel.
We'll start by learning about your travel dates, interests and preferences. From there, we'll discuss the itinerary with you, make any necessary changes and prepare a proposal for your trip.
The exact arrangements depend on the itinerary we agree on. Your proposal will clearly explain the accommodation, guiding, transportation and other services included in your trip.
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7 Churches of Revelation Tour
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