We go early today for Sardis, which is now Sart, one of the most beautiful regions of the Seven Churches of Asia .This is depicted as a decaying church and served as the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom in the sixth century BC. We tour the magnificent Temple of Artemis, the rebuilt Synagogue, and the renovated gymnasium. The "golden" river Pactolus and the final few meters of Cyrus the Great's regal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis are also visible. Then,we’ll drive about 60 kilometers to the modern city of Akhisar. We’ll visit the Ancient Thyateira, the Church of Ultimate Compromises, and immorality there. Although only a tiny portion of the ancient city remains, it was once the hometown of Lydia, the famous patron of Saint Paul (Acts of Apostles, Chapter 16, Verse 14), during the second missionary journey.  Next, we proceed to Philadelphia, which is now known as Alasehir. This church is one of the Seven Churches of Asia and is the only one that has not been censured. The ruins of a brick Byzantine church with several lofty arches and frescoes from the eleventh century may be seen there. After supper, check into the hotel and spend the night in a thermal hotel.

We start the day travelling to Laodicia. The Seleucid Antiochus II founded the city in C3 BCE, and it bears his wife Laodicea's name. Constructed on the Meander River's Lycus Tributary, it was given the surname Laodicea on Lycus to set it apart from other cities with the same name. The final of the seven churches is Laodicia. This city was in a strategic location for trade and logistics since it was at the intersection of two major routes. We travel to the healing city of Hierapolis, which is actually Pamukkale, the white "cotton fortress" where hot mineral water erupts from the ground and tumbles over precipitous cliffs to form stalactites, pools, and channels. In 190 BC, the founders of Hierapolis and Laodicea were aware of the healing waters. Travel to Ephesus and explore the historic city, which includes the Basilica of St. John. The apostle Paul spent three years at Ephesus, where he preached. He also wrote an epistle to this church. We explore the magnificent ruins of this once-great and significant city, which was established in the tenth century BC and where excavations are currently ongoing. Explore history along marble avenues dotted with magnificent public structures, such as the Theatre, the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Hadrian. Another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, was constructed in this city. We go to St. John's Basilica. Before you drive to Kusadasi, stop by the House of Virgin Mary. Spend the night at Kusadasi.

Pick up from hotel and transfer to Izmir airport for flight back home. The end of services.