Seven Churches in 3 Days: The Essential Circuit
A focused private route for travellers with three full touring days. Groups arriving in İzmir early and departing late on Day 3.
- Length
- 2 nights · 3 days
- Area
- Western Türkiye
- Quote
- Personal proposal
- Good fit
- Groups arriving in İzmir early and departing late on Day 3.
Day-by-day itinerary idea
- Day 01
Meet your guide early in İzmir. Introduce Smyrna in the city, continue north to Pergamum (Bergama) for the archaeological area and Red Basilica, then stop at Thyatira (Akhisar) en route south. Overnight in Salihli.
- Day 02
Explore Sardis near Salihli and Philadelphia (Alaşehir). Continue to Laodicea near Denizli; add Hierapolis and Pamukkale only if opening hours and daylight permit. Overnight in Pamukkale or Denizli.
- Day 03
Drive to Ephesus for a guided visit with a lunch break. If time permits, add the Basilica of St John in Selçuk before a late transfer to İzmir airport or a prearranged overnight elsewhere. No overnight included.
Details to confirm
- An early Day 1 start and late Day 3 departure are essential.
- This is a road-intensive itinerary; ask for four or five days if you want longer reflection time.
- Site access, guide, admissions and hotel bases are agreed in the proposal.