Dr. Asil Tunçer
Co-Founder · Historian & Senior Guide
Dr. Asil Tunçer leads private tours with a historian's eye, combining decades of field experience with clear, engaging storytelling.
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Pilgrimage (Overnight)
A two-day private pilgrimage from Ephesus to Pergamon, visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, Thyatira, Smyrna, and Pergamon's Red Court.
Duration
2 days
Group Size
1-15 guests
Price
355 Euro445 Euro-20%
Best For
Pilgrims & groups seeking a multi-day faith journey
Physical Level
Moderate — multi-day
Pace
Multi-day fixed itinerary
About Pilgrimage (Overnight)
Pilgrimage (Overnight) is the shortest multi-day option: two days from Ephesus to Pergamon, with one hotel night in İzmir, covering the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, Thyatira, Smyrna, and Pergamon's Red Court. It suits travelers who want to go beyond a single-day Ephesus visit without committing to a full Seven Churches itinerary. For the complete Seven Churches route, see Pilgrimage (Two Nights) or the three-night versions.
Compare Pilgrimage (Overnight) to Similar Tours
| Tour | Duration | Price | Key Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrimage (Overnight) (This Tour) | 2 days | 355 Euro | House of Virgin Mary & St. John Basilica, Martyrdom of St. Policarp, Pergamon Acropolis |
| Pilgrimage (Two Nights) | 3 days | 435 Euro | House of Virgin Mary & St. John Basilica, Smyrna & Martyrdom of St. Policarp, Pergamon Acropolis & Red Court |
| Pilgrimage, Seven Churches — Kuşadası (3 Nights) | 4 days | 530 Euro | All Seven Churches of Revelation, Pergamon, Thyatira & Sardis, Philadelphia & St. Philip of Hierapolis |
| Pilgrimage, Seven Churches — İzmir (3 Nights) | 4 days | 530 Euro | All Seven Churches of Revelation, Pergamon, Thyatira & Sardis, Philadelphia & St. Philip of Hierapolis |
Pilgrimage (Overnight) Itinerary
1
Day 1
⛪House of Virgin Mary
✝️St Luke's Grave
🏛️Agora
🏛️The Hall of TyrannusActs 19:8-10
🏛️Grand Theatre
⛪The Church of St. Mary
⛪St. John Basilica
✝️The Martyrdom of St. Policarp
🏨Check in Hotelİzmir
🍽️Dinner
2
Day 2
🏔️Pergamon Acropolis
🏛️Red Court
🏠Return to Port
Meet Your Guides
Rukiye Tunçer
Co-Founder · Senior Tour Guide
Rukiye Tunçer brings each site to life with concise cultural context, warm hosting, and nearly three decades of guiding experience.
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Further Reading
Written by our guides, about the places on this itinerary
The Seven Churches of Revelation: A Complete Guide to Turkey's Biblical Pilgrimage Trail
The seven churches of Revelation, where they stand today in western Turkey, what each letter actually says, and an honest guide to planning a pilgrimage route between them.
Church of Smyrna: Faithful Unto Death
Why Revelation 2:8-11 gives Smyrna no rebuke at all, who Polycarp was, and how the only one of the seven churches still a living city today carried out the letter's call to endure.
Church of Pergamon: Satan's Throne
What Revelation 2:12-17 means by Satan's throne in Pergamon, the three leading theories behind it, and what survives of the acropolis and Red Basilica today.
Pilgrimage (Overnight) Reviews
Testimonials
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The tour arranged by Mr Asil Tuncer was one of the most thrilling experience I have had. From the flawless organisation to the guided tour, it was indeed an exhirating timeless moments. The visit to the seven churches as recorded in the Revelation starting with Smyrna…
ibituroko manuel
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Our recent Seven Churches of Revelation tour with Tuncher Tourism was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very first day, everything was organized to absolute perfection, allowing us to truly focus on the profound spiritual and historical weight of these sacred…
Cristi Popescu
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We booked our 7 Churches of Revelation tour with Tuncher Tourism and it exceeded every expectation! The depth of knowledge their team possesses is incredible. They transformed ancient ruins into powerful, living history. The private transport was top-tier, the…
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