📅 Tour Dates: 15 – 22 May 2026

👥 Group Size: Limited to 10 Participants

🛏️ Accommodation: 4* & 5* Hotels

🚌 Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

🌍 Destinations: Izmir, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Istanbul

💰 Price per Person (Double Room): €1,750

💼 Single Room Supplement: €650

🏨 Accommodation Details

- Izmir: Kordon Cankaya Hotel (4*) – 2 Nights

- Pamukkale: Hierapark Thermal Hotel (5*) – 1 Night

- Kusadasi: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (4*) – 1 Night

- Istanbul: Dosso Dossi Hotel (4*) – 3 Nights

🗓️ Daily Tour Program

Day 1 – Fri, 15 May 2026

Departure from Nairobi for Istanbul. Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport. Connect with our flight to Izmir for check-in, dinner and overnight at 4* Kordon Cankaya

Hotel Meal Plan: Dinner at the Hotel

Day 2 – Sat, 16 May 2026

After breakfast we shall drive to Smyrna church in Izmir. Proceed to Pergamum, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepion, famous medical Centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long a rival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200,000. It inspired the invention of parchment. Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira.

Drive back to your hotel for dinner. Overnight in Izmir at 4*Kordon Cankaya Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3 – Sun, 17 May 2026

Day 3: Sun, 17.05.2026 Izmir - Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea Breakfast at the Hotel then check out. Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several meters of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolus.

Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th-century frescoes. Continue to visit Laodicea. The city established in the C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed Laodicea on Lycus, to distinguish it from other similarly named cities. Laodicea is the last of the seven churches. As a crossroads of two important roads, this city had an important commercial and logistical position.

 Check-in at hotel for dinner and overnight at 5* Hierapark Thermal Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 – Mon, 18 May 2026

Drive to Ephesus visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. We visit Basilica of St. John.

Drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi at 4* TNR Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 – Tue, 19 May 2026

Breakfast and check out of the hotel. Pick up from hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrive on time for lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to the port for Boat trip on the Bosphorus, a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages.

Drive to the Hotel for dinner and overnight 4* Dosso Dossi Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6 – Wed, 20 May 2026

Breakfast at the Hotel. Pick up from hotel and the journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. We visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. We shall visit the Underground cistern to cap the day.

Drive to the Hotel at 4* Dosso Dossi Hotel for overnight

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7 – Thu, 21 May 2026

Breakfast at the Hotel. Free day for shopping at Laleli Market and the Famous Malls in Istanbul

Overnight at 4* Dosso Dossi Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8 – Fri, 22 May 2026

Breakfast at the Hotel then check out at 12 PM. Free morning for shopping and relaxing. Lunch on your own then at 3:00 PM transfer to Airport for your international flight back home.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

✅ Included Services

- 7 nights hotel accommodation (with breakfast and dinner)

- Transportation in a private deluxe minibus

- Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide

- Lunch on Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4 is included.

- Airport transfers in Turkey

- Daily bottled water

❌ Excluded Services

- International and domestic flight tickets

 - All museum and archaeological site entrance fees

- Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul

- Lunches are not included on Days 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8

- Personal expenses

- Tips for guide and driver (suggested €5–10/day)

- Visa fees (if applicable)

ℹ️ Important Notes:

- The quoted price is based on a minimum of 10 participants. Prices may vary if the group size is below 10.

- Hotel names and star ratings are based on current reservations. Equivalent alternatives may be used if necessary.

- All participants are responsible for ensuring they have a valid passport and any required travel documents or visas.

- The tour is operated in English with a licensed professional guide.