ISTANBUL, NICAEA, & THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION

February 29 – March 9, 2024
Ryan Busler
Itinerary Details Hosts & Guide Policies Contact Useful Information

Fep 29 Thu           Depart OKC – Fly Istanbul

Mar 1 Fri               Arrive Istanbul Airport

Your tour guide will meet you after the customs and baggage claim with “RYAN BUSLER – TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight. *If time permits, Bosphorus Boat Tour. (D)

Mar 2 Sat              Istanbul

Full day Istanbul Tour; Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Archaeology Museum, St Irene Church, Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul. (B,D)

Mar 3 Sun            Istanbul – Nicaea – Overnight Bursa

Drive to Iznik, ancient Nicaea. Two ecumenical councils were held here; 1st counsil of 325, and the 7th council of 787. Visit Hagia Sophia Church (now a mosque) where the 7th council was held. Overnight Bursa.(B,D)

Mar 4 Mon            Thyatira - Pergamum – Izmir

Drive to Akhisar to visit the remains of Thyatira Church. Drive to Bergama. Take cable car up to Acropolis. Continue South to Izmir, ancient Smyrna. Overnight Izmir.(B,D)

Mar 5 Tue             Smyrna – Sardis – Philadelphia - Pamukkale

Visit the Smyrna Agora in the morning including Graffiti section (if possible). Drive to Sardis to visit the Gymnasium, Synagogue, and the Temple of Artemis with a small Byzantine church. On the way to Pamukkale, we will visit the remains of the Philadelphia St John Church. Overnight Pamukkale. (B,D)

Mar 6 Wed            Hierapolis – Laodicea – Kusadasi

Visit Hierapolis and the tomb of Apostle Philip (according to the Italian excavator). Then, visit Laodicea and its latest excavations. Drive west to Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Mar 7 Thu            Patmos - Kusadasi

Early transfer to Kusadasi port for ferry to Patmos. Meet the Greek bus and guide. Visit Basilica of John and Cave of Revelation. We will take the 3:00 pm ferry back to Kusadasi. Arrive Kusadasi at around 7 pm. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)

Mar 8 Fri               Ephesus – Fly Istanbul

Full day Ephesus tour. First we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus including the Terrace Houses. (if possible Tutku will arrange a special visit to the Cave Church of Paul and Thecla). In the afternoon, we will visit the Basilica of John. Early dinner at a local restaurant in Selcuk.Transfer to the airport for TK2335  19:50 /21:10 flight to Istanbul. Overnight at Yotel in the airport. (B,D)

Mar 9 Sat              Walk to the terminal for departure - Fly back OKC

Flight Details

POSSIBLE FLIGHT SCHEDULE: *can be changed

DL2873  29FEB OKCATL   1113 1410 

DL9622  01MAR AMSIST   1130 1655 

DL8353  06MAR ISTCDG   0725 0910 

DL8504  06MAR CDGATL   1040 1425 

DL2862  06MAR ATLOKC   1635 1752

Including
  • International flights between Oklahoma City OKC - Istanbul, and Izmir-Oklahoma City OKC
  • 2 Nightsat Movenpick Golden Horn in Istanbulor similar
  • 1 Night at Almira Hotel in Bursa or similar
  • 1 Night at Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir or similar
  • 1 Night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkaleor similar
  • 2 Nightsat Korumar Hotel in Kuşadasıor similar
  • 1 Night at Yotel at the Istanbul Airport
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • 8 Dinners at the hotels
  • English speaking Licensed Tour Guides in Turkey& Patmos
  • All transportation and airport-hotel-port transfers with private AC Bus
  • All Parking fees
  • All Entry fees to the sites and museums
  • Service charges and local taxes
  • TUTKU GIFTS (travel bag, map, t-shirt)

Excluding
  • Turkish Visa fee to be obtained online before arrival evisa.gov.tr
  • US citizens do not need a visa to enter Greece (Patmos island) – Other citizens must check on their own.
  • Tips to Tour Guides – Bus Drivers
  • Travel and health insurance, all kind of insurances

Hotels
  • February 29, 2024 - March 01, 2024 Mövenpick Istanbul Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey

Flight Details

POSSIBLE FLIGHT SCHEDULE: *can be changed

DL2873  29FEB OKCATL   1113 1410 

DL9622  01MAR AMSIST   1130 1655 

DL8353  06MAR ISTCDG   0725 0910 

DL8504  06MAR CDGATL   1040 1425 

DL2862  06MAR ATLOKC   1635 1752

Including
  • International flights between Oklahoma City OKC - Istanbul, and Izmir-Oklahoma City OKC
  • 2 Nightsat Movenpick Golden Horn in Istanbulor similar
  • 1 Night at Almira Hotel in Bursa or similar
  • 1 Night at Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir or similar
  • 1 Night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkaleor similar
  • 2 Nightsat Korumar Hotel in Kuşadasıor similar
  • 1 Night at Yotel at the Istanbul Airport
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • 8 Dinners at the hotels
  • English speaking Licensed Tour Guides in Turkey& Patmos
  • All transportation and airport-hotel-port transfers with private AC Bus
  • All Parking fees
  • All Entry fees to the sites and museums
  • Service charges and local taxes
  • TUTKU GIFTS (travel bag, map, t-shirt)

Excluding
  • Turkish Visa fee to be obtained online before arrival evisa.gov.tr
  • US citizens do not need a visa to enter Greece (Patmos island) – Other citizens must check on their own.
  • Tips to Tour Guides – Bus Drivers
  • Travel and health insurance, all kind of insurances

Hotels
  • February 29, 2024 - March 01, 2024 Mövenpick Istanbul Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey

Hosts
Ryan Busler
  • 120-90 days prior to departure: No Penalty
  • 89-60 days prior to departure: No Penalty
  • 59-45 days prior to departure: 20%
  • 44-30 days prior to departure: 50%
  • 29-15 days prior to departure: 75%
  • 14 days & After No refund

For Registration, please contact:

Ryan Busler
ryan.busler@me.com
(405) 476-0791

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