Turkey & Greece Tour

June 13–July 4, 2025

Explore many of the places where the Apostles Paul and John ministered and wrote; deepen your understanding of Paul’s letters and the books of Acts and Revelation; expand your knowledge of New Testament geography, culture, and key personalities; visit several first-class museums related to the world of the NT; and acquaint yourself with the modern-day cultures of Turkey and Greece.

Dr. Bradley David KlassenThe Master’s SeminaryAssociate professor of Bible exposition

Jun 13 Fri Depart Los Angeles (afternoon)

Jun 14 Sat Arrive in Istanbul (afternoon). Overnight in Istanbul

Jun 15 Sun Morning:Morning worship service (hotel meeting room); Christ Tower Afternoon: Free time (Istiklal Street). Overnight in Istanbul

Jun 16 Mon Morning:Istanbul Archaeological Museum; Hagia Sofia and Hagia Irene Afternoon: Basilica Cistern; Hippodrome; Grand Bazaar; boat cruise on the Bosphorus . Overnight in Istanbul

Jun 17 Tue Morning: Flight to Antalya Afternoon: Antalya Museum; free time. Overnight in Antalya

Jun 18 Wed Morning:Perga Afternoon:Free time Evening:Boat cruise on the Mediterranean. Overnight in Antalya

Jun 19 Thu Morning: Travel toColossae; Colossae Afternoon:Laodicea; Hierapolis. Overnight in Pamukkale

Jun 20 Fri Morning:Travel to Didyma; Didyma Afternoon: Miletus. Overnight in Kusadasi

Jun 21 Sat Morning: Ephesus Afternoon: Ephesus Museum; remains of the temple of Artemis. Overnight in Kusadasi

Jun 22 Sun Morning:Ferry to Patmos Afternoon:Cave of St. John; free time. Overnight in Patmos

Jun 23 Mon Morning: Ferry to Izmir Afternoon: Smyrna; free time. Overnight in Izmir

Jun 24 Tue Free day. Overnight in Izmir

Jun 25 Wed Morning: Travel to Pergamum; Pergamum Citadel Afternoon:Travel to Assos. Overnight in Assos

Jun 26 Thu Free day. Overnight in Assos

Jun 27 Fri Morning: Assos; Roman road; column quarry Afternoon: Alexandria Troas. Overnight in Canakkale

Jun 28 Sat Morning: Enter Greece; travel to Kavala Afternoon: Free time (Turkey-only group flies from Çanakkale to Istanbul for flight back to U.S.). Overnight in Kavala.

Jun 29 Sun Free day. Overnight in Kavala.

Jun 30 Mon Morning: Philippi Afternoon: Thessalonica. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

Jul 1 Tue Morning: Flight to Athens Afternoon: Athens Parthenon and Mars Hill. Overnight in Athens.

Jul 2 Wed Morning: Isthmian canal; Diolkos; Corinth Afternoon: Cenchrea. Overnight in Athens.

Jul 3 Thu Free day. Overnight in Athens.

Jul 4 Fri Depart Athens; return to Los Angeles (in time for fireworks!). Overnight in

Including

Istanbul-Antalya domestic flight
Thessaloniki-Athens morning domestic flight
Canakkale-Istanbul flight (for Turkey only people only)
3 nights at The Marmara Pera 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 Scala Hotel in Patmos (3 star, best available at city center)
2 nights at Moevenpick Hotel in Izmir or similar
2 nights at Kervansaray Hotel in Assos or similar
1 night at Kolin Hotel in Canakkale or similar
2 nights at Galaxy Hotel in Kavala or similar
1 night at Capsis Hotel in Thessaloniki or similar
3 nights at Herodion Hotel in Athens or similar
Daily Breakfasts and 20 dinners at the hotels
46-50 seater bus for the whole program
Bosphorus Boat Tour in Istanbul
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