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11 Days (10 Nights)
Land Only
$2,230

Turkey: The Bible on the Ground

June 17-27, 2025

Tour Host
Dr. David Arthur de Silva
Dr. David Arthur de SilvaAshland Theological Seminary, OH
Ashland Theological Seminary

Day 1 (June 17): Depart USA, overnight flight to Izmir, Turkiye.
Day 2 (June 18): Arrive in Izmir Airport. Meet with “Dr. David deSilva – TUTKU” sign. Overnight in Izmir (D)
Day 3 (June 19): Ephesus, Terrace Houses. Paul & Thecla Cave, Museum, Basilica of John. Overnight in Izmir. (B,D)
Day 4 (June 20): Priene, Didyma, Miletus.  Overnight in Izmir. (B,D)
Day 5 (June 21): Pergamum (Acropolis, Aesclepion, and Bergama Museum). Overnight in Bergama. (B, D)
Day 6 (June 22): Akhisar (Thyatira site and museum), Sardis, Alasehir (Philadelphia – include Roman theater and stadium).  Overnight in Pammukale. (B,D)
Day 7 (June 23): Laodicea, Hierapolis, Colossae.  Overnight in Pammukale. (B,D)
Day 8 (June 24): Perge, Aspendos, Antalya Archaeological Museum. Overnight in Antalya. (B. D)
Day 9 (June 25): Aphrodisias & museum. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 10 (June 26): Izmir. Roman Agora, new Polycarp Memorial Site, Izmir Archaeological Museum, Aqueduct.
Day 11 (June 27): Izmir Airport - Return to USA. 

Including

• 3 Nights at Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir  or similar
• 1 Night at Berksoy Hotel in Bergama  or similar
• 2 Nights at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pammukale  or similar
• 1 Night at Best Western Khan Hotel in Antalya or similar
• 2 Nights at Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir  or similar
• Daily breakfasts and 9 dinners at the hotels
• All transportation by private AC Van 
• English Speaking, Government Licensed, Bible Oriented guide throughout the tour
• All Entry fees to the sites and museums
• Service charges and local taxes
• Tips to tour guide ($45 per person) and to the driver ($20 per person)

Excluding

• All Flights (arrive Izmir/depart Antalya)
• Lunches and drinks
• All personal expenses,Travel and Health insurance, any kind of insurance 

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