Morning Pickup:

• Start: Pick up from your hotel in Izmir.
• Ephesus: Begin the tour with a visit to Ephesus, the site of the first church, where you will explore the ruins of this ancient city, including the Great Theatre and the Library of Celsus.

Afternoon:

• Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Selçuk or Kusadasi.
• Smyrna: Head back to Izmir to visit the Church of Smyrna, exploring the ancient agora and the remnants of the early Christian church.

Morning:

• Pergamon: Travel to Bergama for a visit to the Church of Pergamon, one of the most vivid archaeological sites, where you'll see the Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, and the Red Basilica.

Afternoon:

• Lunch: Dine in Bergama.
• Thyatira: Drive to Akhisar to visit the remains of the Church of Thyatira, exploring the ancient ruins that include numerous inscriptions and columns.

Morning:

• Sardis: Visit the Church of Sardis in modern-day Sart, where you'll see the impressive gymnasium and the synagogue.

Afternoon:

• Lunch: Enjoy lunch near Sardis.
• Philadelphia: Continue to Alaşehir, the site of the Church of Philadelphia. Explore the few remains of the early Christian period and learn about the historical context of the church.

Morning:

• Laodicea: Depart to Laodicea near Denizli. Tour the archaeological site that includes the church, ancient theater, and the newly excavated structures.

Afternoon:

• Lunch: Have lunch in Denizli.
• Review and Reflection: Use the afternoon for personal reflection or additional exploration of the Laodicea site.
• Return to Izmir: Travel back to Izmir or your final destination, marking the end of your pilgrimage.