Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels
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Is Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels worth booking?
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels is a 120-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $60 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 11 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (11)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Watch ancient history take shape before you on this five-day MİNİ Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul to Izmir combine the early history of Christianity with
What you get
About this experience
Watch ancient history take shape before you on this five-day MİNİ Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul to Izmir combine the early history of Christianity with pre-Christian heritage, including a visit to 7 Churches of Asia Minor. Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ephesus. This tour takes you to a huge variety of distinct and antique sites. Avoid the hassle of planning a complex itinerary; on this tour, your itinerary is taken care of. * Selected centrally Located 4 star Hotels * Small group ensures personal service * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Small-group tour by minibus * Domestic flights included. * Option with Private Tour for your family.
What's included
Included
- Professional Bible-oriented guide
- Hotel - Airport - Hotel Private transfers in Istanbul
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
- Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- 4 Breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Hotels in Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
- Hotels in Kusadasi : Elite World Hotel or similar
- Hotels in Izmir: Movenpick Hotel or similar
- Domestic Flights from Istanbul to Izmir return ( luggage limit is 15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin )
- 4 nights accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels
Not included
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Dinners in Izmir
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels
Pickup included
Private Tour for your family
Private Tour Departs Everyday: Please check Monday for Mini Group (Max.10 pax) Rates Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Min. 2 pax booking reguired
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing and Unforgettable Türkiye with Best Tour Guides and Drivers
We booked our 9-days tour to Istanbul, Gallipoli/Troy to the 7 churches including Hierapolis from OnTheGo tours and their local partner Crowded Tours from Dec. 20-28. Our tour guides: Esra Reh (1st 4 days) and Mert (last 5 days) were knowledgeable, organized, caring, accommodating, patient and fun!! They both exceeded our expectations! They are the best! With Esra, we went to Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, the church ruins of Pergamum and Ephesus. I have mobility issue so she helped me also walk safely and reminded me when to bring my walking stick. Esra, also helped arrange a private transportation to the House of Mary while we were in Ephesus so we can attend a Christmas Eve mass. This was not part of our original itinerary. Our group of 6 Filipinos truly appreciated her voluntary support, so we did not miss an indeed memorable Christmas Eve in Ephesus; and, having her join us that evening was so precious! Not to mention, Esra also helped one of us when the luggage was delayed (almost lost actually by KLM). We went to 5 out of 7 churches with Mert: Smyrna, Thyatira, Philadelphia, Sardis and Laodicea, and to Hierapolis. Mert is a graduate of Archeology and a local guide who specialized in the 7-churches of Asia Minor tour. In every ancient church that we visited with him, Mert read the Letters for Jesus Christ from the Book of Revelation to each church and told us also historical facts. The reading of the Scripture was very meaningful and unforgettable to me, because the Bible came to life in those Biblical and historical places! I was emotional and overwhelmed with gratitude to God to allowing me to see those Biblical places where Paul and the Apostles lived, stayed and walked! To God be the glory! We also went to Hierapolis, Pamukkale Travertine and the Temple of Artemis with Mert . He and and our driver Ali, also stopped at the Basilica of St. John along our way back to Ephesus. This was not part of our itinerary but a favor granted to me. Esra also gave us souvenirs from Sirince. Throughout the tour we had safe drivers also: Ali (#1) with Esra, Ali (#2) and Haydar with Mert. Having chargers in the 1st van on the 1st leg of the tour was a plus! The airport transfers with Mr. Mustafa and his driver was also smooth. Mr. Haydar, especially was so sweet and caring. He was a proud citizen of Izmir. He even gave us souvenirs from his city and farm. Thank you! Mert brought us to local and family owned restaurant in Izmir-Kusadasi-Pamukkale area. Turkish food: kebabs, meatballs, the pide (my fave is Tahini pide) and Simit and the drinks: Turkish coffee, Turkish tea and freshly squeezed fruit drinks - all are delicious and refreshing - "lezzetli" inded!. They have become my fave> I highly recommend the 7-churches of Asia Minor tour! And if you can, request for Esra Reh and for Mert (of Crowded Tours) as your tour guides. They will probably bring our awesome drivers too. Overall, Türkiye is a beautiful country crossroad of Asia and Europe, it is clean and safe too! The best part of Türkiye aside from the archeological and historical sites, are the Turks!! God willing, we will return to visit other cities in Türkiye someday.... Until then Tesekurrler! Gule Gule!
Response from the operator: Hello, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Curio Travel Team
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Guided visit to seven churches with Olgu
Visited the seven Asian churches that appear in Revelation through Get your guide. Our guide Olgu's English skills were excellent and explained the Bible and history well. The choice of restaurants was very good and we were able to enjoy very delicious Turkish food. Olgu ~ Thank you
Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
7 churches
Very good guided tour of the historical sights, a lot of expertise, always good mood. It doesn't get any better
Response from the operator: Dear Bernd, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us exceeded your expectations, and your compliments have been shared with our team with great pleasure. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her/him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
One-time good!
Our 4-day journey in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul became an unforgettable experience thanks to our guide Olgu. We are impressed by the perfect organization, comfortable rides and excellent accommodation. Olgu’s profound biblical, historical and cultural knowledge was also added. It is the best experience we have had with GetYourGuide!
Response from the operator: Hello, Once again, we deeply appreciate your long-standing loyalty and the detailed feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great experience
We experienced 4 interesting days on the 7 church tour with our guide Olgu.Great organization; a bus driver who always found the best places for us and provided us with cool mineral water. Olgu let us participate in his enormous expertise of revelations and the Bible and always knew how to tell a funny or interesting story. Questions about plants and trees were also answered! For this we were eating in traditional restaurants, which were also very good priced. Thank you Olgu! We'll be back!
Response from the operator: Hello, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $1559
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 120-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
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On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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