Pacific Church Network Tour
Seven Churches of Revelation, Istanbul,
and the Island of Patmos
11-Day Biblical Journey | September 14–24, 2026
Pilgrims united: 424-599-2166 | info@pilgrimsunited.com | pilgrimsunited.com
Join Pastor Jim and Vicki Smith for a fantastic trip to the Seven Churches of Revelation, including Istanbul and the Island of Patmos. Price is $4,500 per person (double occupancy) and includes airfare from LAX, hotels, tour, tips, and most breakfasts and dinners. A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person saves your place (due by March 15, 2026).
$4,500 per person (double occupancy).
$5,400 per person in a single room.
Includes:
Round-trip Flights from LAX | One-way Flight from Izmir to Istanbul | Hotels | Most Breakfasts and Dinners | All Tours and Transfers according to the itinerary | Guiding Services | Entrance fees | Ferry Tickets | Porterage fees | Tips | Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
Lunches | Extras | Travel Insurance
INSURANCE:
We recommend all travelers purchase individual insurance for the trip. You may purchase any insurance of your choice. We recommend Faith Ventures https://www.faithventures.com/compare-plans/.
cancellation policy:
ITINERARY:
Day 1, Sep 14
Flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST).
Day 2, Sep 15
Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted at the airport, then meet your guide and driver for a city orientation tour. Afterwards, check into Hotel Elite Wold Comfy Taksim and enjoy dinner, followed by an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Istanbul, located at the crossroads of the ancient trade route between Asia and Europe, has its own unique vibes, nature, and culture.
Day 3, Sep 16
After breakfast, visit the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Explore the Grand and Egyptian Bazaars, then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (Optional evening stroll to enjoy the city.)
The Hippodrome, now Sultanahmet Square, was the center of Byzantine Constantinople.
The Blue Mosque was built between 1609-1616 under Sultan Ahmed.
Hagia Sophia has served as a church, mosque, museum, and is now an active mosque.
Day 4, Sep 17
After breakfast, check out and drive to Çanakkale. En route, visit Troy and Alexandria Troas—an ancient port city near Troy where Paul had his vision of the man of Macedonia. Check in at Hotel Kolin in Çanakkale for dinner and overnight.
Troas (Acts 16:8-11; 20:6-12; 2 Corinthians 2:12; 2 Timothy 4:13) was a large ancient city, covering 1,000 acres, famously visited by Paul.
Day 5, Sep 18
After breakfast, drive to Pergamum and visit the Acropolis and Asclepion. Lunch in Pergamum. Check in at Ramada Hotel in Soma Pergamum for dinner and overnight.
Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) was a major center of early Christianity and pagan worship, and one of the seven churches of Revelation.
Day 6, Sep 19
After breakfast, visit Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia; continue to Izmir to visit old Smyrna, Agora, and St. Policarpe Church. Back to Kusadasi Hotel Chrarisma for dinner and overnight.
Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29, Acts 16:14) was home to Lydia and is one of the seven churches.
Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) was an ancient capital and one of the seven churches.
Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13), known as “Little Athens,” is one of the seven churches, famous for keeping the Word’s doors open against all odds.
Day 7, Sep 20
Patmos (roundtrip with Ferry). Early in the morning, the ferry will take you to the Greek island of Patmos; you will visit the St. John Monastery and the Apocalypse Grotto. You will have lunch at a Greek restaurant, tour, then take the ferry again to get back to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi
Patmos (Revelation 1:9) is known as John’s exile island.
Day 8, Sep 21
Early morning departure to PAMUKKALE, visit Laodicea, Hierapolis and Aphrodisias. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Adempira in Pamukkale.
Day 9, Sep 22
Early morning departure to visit Ephesus & Basilica of St. John & Museum of Ephesus, dinner and overnight at Hotel Hilton Double Tree Alsancak in Izmir.
Day 10, Sep 23
Morning flight to Istanbul, dinner and overnight at Hotel Elite World Comfy in Istanbul.
Day 11, Sep 24
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight home, according to your departure time.