CMDA – TURKEY

APRIL 12-20, 2025 Gulet Boat Extension April 20-24

Embark on an unforgettable journey where ancient history meets modern luxury. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you through iconic landmarks, historic sites, and stunning landscapes, offering a blend of cultural exploration and relaxation. Enjoy top-tier accommodations, savor local cuisine, and experience the rich heritage of a region where the past and present converge in captivating ways.

Dr. Mark Wayne WilsonAsia Minor Research Center

George Robert CourtneyBiblical Scholar TBD

Itinerary Details Hosts & Guide Policies Contact Useful Information

Apr 12 Sat Arrive Istanbul Airport – Own transfer to Moevenpick Golden Horn. (D)
One group transfer is included from airport to the hotel. (B,D)
Apr 13 Sun Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, Bosphorus Boat Tour – Istanbul (B,D)
Apr 14 Mon Morning Flight to Izmir, visit Smyrna Agora and the new Museum – Seafood Restaurant (B,D)
Apr 15 Tue Ephesus and Basilica of John – Izmir (B,D)
Apr 16 Wed Pergamum, Thyatira – Lydia Thermal Hotel in Sardis (B,D)
Apr 17 Thu Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis – Pamukkale (B,D)
Apr 18 Fri Laodicea, Colossae - overnight Antalya (B,D)
Apr 19 Sat Perga, SPCC, boat tour - overnight Antalya (B,D)
Apr 20 Sun Antalya Airport – END (B)

EXTENSION:
Apr 20 Sun Drive to Fethiye to embark the Gulet Boat (B,D)
Apr 21 Mon Gulet Boat – St Nicholas Island (B,L,D)
Apr 22 Tue Gulet Boat – Cleopatra Bay - Gocek Village (B,L,D)
Apr 23 Wed Gulet Boat – Domuz Island - Return to Fethiye (B,L,D)
Apr 24 Thu Early transfer to Dalaman Airport for departure – END (B)

Including

2 nights at Moevenpick Golden Horn Hotel in Istanbul or similar
2 nights at Moevenpick Hotel Izmir or similar
1 night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale or similar
1 night at Lydia Thermal Hotel in Sardis or similar
2 nights at Ramada Hotel Antalya or similar
4 nights GULET BOAT – Extension only
Daily open buffet breakfasts at the hotels
7 dinners at the hotels
1 dinner at Sea Food Restaurant in Izmir
Entrance fees to all sightseeing
Bible teacher: Dr Mark Wilson – on April 14-19 only
Government Licensed, Bible-oriented Tour guide (Mr Cenk Eronat) throughout the tour
3 Shuttle transfer on arrival – 10:00 am – 2:00pm – 6:00 pm (people can join these shuttle transfer ormay take taxi or book private transfers on their own)
3 Shuttle transfer on departure – 06:00 am – 08:00am – 10:00 am (people can join these shuttle transfer sor, may take taxi or book private transfers on their own)
Map of Turkey, Tutku t-shirt, electric plug, Luggage Tag
Tips to hotel staff
Service charges and local taxes
$500 per person for CMDA

Excluding

Lunches and drinks
Tips to tour guide, driver, and Gulet Boat staff
Turkish Visa Fee-to be obtained online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr
Personal Expenses, Travel and Health Insurance, any other item which is not included above

Hotels

April 12, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Mövenpick Istanbul Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey
April 14, 2025 - April 16, 2025 Mövenpick Hotel, Izmir, Turkey
April 16, 2025 - April 17, 2025 Doga Thermal Otel, Denizli, Turkey
April 17, 2025 - April 18, 2025 Lidya Sardes Hotel, Manisa, Turkey
April 18, 2025 - April 20, 2025 Ramada Plaza Otel, Antalya, Turkey
April 20, 2025 - April 24, 2025 Private Gulet

Locations on the map may include pre program or extension locations with main program.

Including

2 nights at Moevenpick Golden Horn Hotel in Istanbul or similar
2 nights at Moevenpick Hotel Izmir or similar
1 night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale or similar
1 night at Lydia Thermal Hotel in Sardis or similar
2 nights at Ramada Hotel Antalya or similar
4 nights GULET BOAT – Extension only
Daily open buffet breakfasts at the hotels
7 dinners at the hotels
1 dinner at Sea Food Restaurant in Izmir
Entrance fees to all sightseeing
Bible teacher: Dr Mark Wilson – on April 14-19 only
Government Licensed, Bible-oriented Tour guide (Mr Cenk Eronat) throughout the tour
3 Shuttle transfer on arrival – 10:00 am – 2:00pm – 6:00 pm (people can join these shuttle transfer ormay take taxi or book private transfers on their own)
3 Shuttle transfer on departure – 06:00 am – 08:00am – 10:00 am (people can join these shuttle transfer sor, may take taxi or book private transfers on their own)
Map of Turkey, Tutku t-shirt, electric plug, Luggage Tag
Tips to hotel staff
Service charges and local taxes
$500 per person for CMDA

Excluding

Lunches and drinks
Tips to tour guide, driver, and Gulet Boat staff
Turkish Visa Fee-to be obtained online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr
Personal Expenses, Travel and Health Insurance, any other item which is not included above

Hotels

April 12, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Mövenpick Istanbul Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey
April 14, 2025 - April 16, 2025 Mövenpick Hotel, Izmir, Turkey
April 16, 2025 - April 17, 2025 Doga Thermal Otel, Denizli, Turkey
April 17, 2025 - April 18, 2025 Lidya Sardes Hotel, Manisa, Turkey
April 18, 2025 - April 20, 2025 Ramada Plaza Otel, Antalya, Turkey
April 20, 2025 - April 24, 2025 Private Gulet

Hosts

Dr. Mark Wayne Wilson
Asia Minor Research Center

Dr. Mark Wilson is the founder and director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey, a country in which he and his wife Dindy have lived since 2004. He received a D.Litt. et Phil. from the University of South Africa (Pretoria) where he serves as a Research Fellow in Biblical Archaeology. He is a Visiting Professor of Early Christianity at Regent University and also Professor Extraordinary Discipline Group Old & New Testament at Stellenbosch University. Mark regularly leads study trips for the Biblical Archaeology Society to Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece. He also blogs periodically for Bible History Daily. He is the author and editor of numerous books, articles, and reviews including Biblical Turkey: A Guide to the Jewish and Christian Sites of Asia Minor. His particular research interest is the ancient Jewish communities, Roman roads, and Biblical routes in Turkey. Mark has been married to Dindy for thirty-nine years; they have four adult children, four grandsons and four granddaughters.

George Robert Courtney
Biblical Scholar TBD

Guide

Cenk Eronat

He was born in Ankara in 1966. After primary school he moved to Izmir with his family where he finished High School and University. He graduated from the Tourism and Management Department. After much experience with well-known tourism companies and five star hotels, he received his tour guide license from the government and began guiding tour groups in 1989.

Since 1999, he has been working with TUTKU Educational Travel as vice president and tour guide.

He prepares customized tour programs and he personally guides some TUTKU groups. He also enjoys taking the pictures for TUTKU brochures & websites.

DEPOSIT : $300 per person on December 2, 2024
FULL PAYMENT : February 3, 2025

*Please email to info@tutkutours.com and ask for TUTKU’ bank account details if you wish to pay with bank wire transfer.

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