Greece & Turkey

Jan 18, 2026 – Sun      Depart Atlanta – Fly Thessaloniki
The group departs from Atlanta for an international flight to Thessaloniki, Greece.

Jan 19, 2026 – Mon     Arrive Thessaloniki 
Arrive at Thessaloniki Airport at 20:55. After customs and baggage claim, our representative will meet you with a “LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TUTKU TOURS” sign. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)

Jan 20, 2026 – Tue      Thessaloniki – Amphipolis – Philippi – Neapolis (Kavala) 
In the morning, we will begin with a tour of Thessaloniki, visiting the old city, the Galerius Arch, and two of the most important basilicas: St. Demetrios and St. Sophia. Then, we depart for Amphipolis, where we’ll have a brief stop. We continue to Philippi, where we will visit the ruins of the Theater, Agora, and the traditional site of the prison where Paul and Silas were imprisoned (Acts 16:16-40). We will also visit the river where Lydia, the first convert in Europe, is thought to have been baptized (Acts 16:13-15). Afterward, we drive to Neapolis (modern Kavala). Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Jan 21, 2026 – Wed     Thessaloniki – Berea – Kalambaka (Meteora) 
We will depart Thessaloniki in the morning and head toward Berea (modern Veria), where Paul preached (Acts 17:10-15). After a short visit, we continue to Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. (B,D)

Jan 22, 2026 – Thu      Meteora – Delphi
Today, we will visit one of the Meteora monasteries, perched high on top of rock formations, offering breathtaking views. After our visit, we will travel to Delphi, once considered the center of the ancient world, or the “omphalos” (navel) of the earth. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. (B,D)

Jan 23, 2026 – Fri        Delphi – Athens 
Visit Delphi, we will walk the Sacred Way to the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theater, and the Temple of Apollo. We will visit the ancient site and its museum. Drive south to Athens, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B,D)

Jan 24, 2026 – Sat       Athens Tour 
We start the day with a visit to the Acropolis, where we will see the Propylaea, Parthenon, and Erechtheion. We will then visit Mars Hill (Areopagus), where the Apostle Paul delivered his famous sermon (Acts 17:22-34). From there, we can see the Agora, the marketplace of ancient Athens. In the afternoon, we will visit the Acropolis Museum, which showcases artifacts from the ancient site. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B,D)

Jan 25, 2026 – Sun      Corinth Tour – Athens Airport – Fly to Izmir
We depart the hotel early at 07:00 am for a tour of ancient Corinth. Along the way, we will stop at the Corinth Canal, a man-made cut across the narrow Isthmus of Corinth. In Corinth, where Paul lived and preached for 18 months (Acts 18:1-18), we will visit the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Bema (Judgment Seat), and the newly restored Corinth Museum. After the visit, we transfer to Athens Airport for a 17:55 flight to Izmir. Arrival in Izmir at 19:50, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) 

Jan 26, 2026 – Mon     Ephesus Tour – Izmir 
Today, we will have a full-day tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important cities of early Christianity. We will visit the Great Theater where Paul preached (Acts 19), the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We will also visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus and the Basilica of St. John. Return to Izmir in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Jan 27, 2026 – Tue      Transfer to Izmir Airport for flight back to Atlanta (via Istanbul) 
Transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Atlanta, via Istanbul. End of services. Arrival in Atlanta at 19:50. (B)

- Roundtrip international air between Atlanta-Thessaloniki, and Izmir-Atlanta
- Athens-Izmir flight
- 2 nights at El Greco Hotel in Thessaloniki or similar
- 1 night at Antoniadis in Kalambaka or similar
- 1 night at Amalia in Delphi or similar
- 2 nights at Acropolis Hill in Athens or similar
- 2 nights at Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir or similar
- Daily breakfasts at the hotels
- 8 dinners at the hotels
- All land transportation by private 40 - 50 seater A/C bus with driver
- Tolls, parking fees, fuel, driver’s & guide’s expenses
- Professional licensed English speaking tour guide for the program
- All entrance fees to the mentioned sites & museums (as per 2025 rates)
- Service charges & local taxes
- Climate Resilience tax at hotels
- Tips to hotels & restaurants
- Headsets

- Lunches and Drinks except for water
- Visa Fees (if necessary)
- Travel and Health insurance, any kind of insurance (insurance may be given at an extra cost, please ask)
- Tips to tour guides and to the drivers
- Any other item which is not mentioned in the “price includes” part