Turkey & Greece Study Tour
May 13–27, 2025
Visit many of the places where the Apostle Paul proclaimed the gospel during his 30-yr ministry. Deepen your understanding of the book of Acts and Paul’s letters. Expand your knowledge of New Testament geography and culture. Twelve full days of study in Turkey and Greece.
May 13 Tue Depart Los Angeles (afternoon).
May 14 Wed Arrive in Istanbul (afternoon). Overnight in Istanbul.
May 15 Thu Morning: Hagia Sophia; Hagia Irene; Archeological Museum Afternoon: Hippodrome; flight to Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
May 16 Fri Morning: Perga Afternoon: Antalya Museum; boat cruise on the Mediterranean with Dr. Mark Wilson. Overnight in Antalya.
May 17 Sat Morning: Travel toColossae; Colossae Afternoon:Laodicea; Hierapolis. Overnight in Pamukkale
May 18 Sun Morning: Travel to Didyma; Didyma Afternoon: Miletus; Miletus Museum. Overnight in Kusadasi.
May 19 Mon Morning: Ephesus Afternoon: Ephesus Museum; Temple of Artemis. Overnight in Kusadasi.
May 20 Tue Morning: Roman boats; travel to Izmir Afternoon: Smyrna. Overnight in Izmir.
May 21 Wed Morning: Travel to Pergamum; Pergamum Citadel Afternoon: Pergamum Asklepion; travel to Assos. Overnight in Assos.
May 22 Thu Morning: Assos; Roman road and column quarry Afternoon: Alexandria Troas. Overnight in Canakkale.
May 23 Fri Morning: Enter Greece; travel to Kavala Afternoon: Free time. Overnight in Kavala.
May 24 Sat Morning: Philippi; Via Egnatia Afternoon: Thessalonica. Overnight in Thessalonika.
May 25 Sun Morning: Flight to Athens Afternoon: Athens acropolis; Roman agora. Overnight in Athens.
May 26 Mon Morning: Isthmian canal; Diolkos; Corinth Afternoon: Cenchrea. Overnight in Athens.
May 27 Tue Depart Athens; return to Los Angeles
Including
- Istanbul-Antalya domestic flight
- Thessaloniki-Athens morning domestic flight
- 1 night at Crown Plaza Old City Hotel in Istanbul or similar
- 2 nights at Best Western Khan Hotel in Antalya (renevated rooms) or similar
- 1 night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale
- 2 nights at Charisma Hotel in Kusadasi (sea view) or similar
- 1 night at Moevenpick Hotel in Izmir or similar
- 1 night at Kervansaray Hotel in Assos or similar
- 1 night at Kolin Hotel in Canakkale or similar
- 1 night at Galaxy Hotel in Kavala or similar
- 1 night at Capsis Hotel in Thessaloniki or similar
- 2 nights at Herodion Hotel in Athens or similar
- Daily Breakfasts and 13 dinners at the hotels
- 46-50 seater bus for the whole program
- Licensed English Speaking Tour Guides
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- VAT and accommodation tax at hotels
- Headsets for the group
- Guide and driver expenses
- Tolls, fuel and parking fees
Excluding
- Lunches and Drinks during dinners
- Departure transfers – (only one departure transfer is included for the group leader)
- International flights
- Tips to guide and driver
- Travel insurance, Anything which is not mentioned in above part
Hotels
May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City, İstanbul
May 18, 2025 - May 20, 2025Charisma Hotel, Aydin
