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Turkey & Greece Trip

Explore the Acropolis, Mars Hill and Istanbul. Walk along the route of Paul's missionary journeys, visiting the cities of Ephesus, Philippi, Thessalonica and Corinth. Visit all seven churches of Revelation.

Turkey & Greece Trip
Hosted by Dr. Todd Bolen and Dr. Jason Beals

December 27, 2022 - January 12, 2023

Earn up to six (6) units of undergraduate credits, four (4) units of graduate credits for MABS, or two (2) graduate credits for MABC while visiting New Testament archaeological sites and museums.

Tour Information
Cost & Contact

Total cost: $4,350

Cost includes round-trip airfare, housing, two meals per day, in-country transportation and all entrance fees and taxes. $450 non-refundable deposit due at time of application submission. Final payment due September 15. Checks can be sent to TMU attn: Jessy Heinzen or Box #16.

 

For questions, email Jessy Heinzen at or call 661.362.2621.

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Itinerary

  • Dec 27 Tues, Depart LAX at 3:05 pm on Lufthansa 457.

 

  • Dec 28 Wed, Arrive at Frankfurt at 11:00 am. Depart at 1:00 pm on Lufthansa 1298. Arrive at Istanbul at 6:05 pm. Transfer to hotel.

 

  • Dec 29 Thurs, Tour Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, hippodrome, and Archaeological Museum. Evening flight to Konya (biblical Iconium).

 

  • Dec 30 Fri, Visit Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, and the Konya Archaeology Museum. Overnight in Konya.

 

  • Dec 31 Sat, Visit Pisidian Antioch and Archaeology Museum. Drive to Antalya (biblical Attalia) for overnight.

 

  • Jan 01 Sun, Happy New Year! Visit Perga and Attalia. Drive to Pamukkale for overnight.

 

  • Jan 02 Mon, Visit Hierapolis, Laodicea, and Colossae. Overnight in Pamukkale.

 

  • Jan 03 Tues, Visit Philadelphia, Sardis, Thyatira, and the agora of Smyrna. Overnight in Izmir (biblical Smyrna).

 

  • Jan 04 Wed, Drive to Ephesus to see the impressive ruins of the ancient city. Visit St. John’s Basilica and the Ephesus Museum. Overnight in Izmir.

 

  • Jan 05 Thurs, Visit Pergamum acropolis and Asclepion. Visit Assos. Overnight in Assos.

 

  • Jan 06 Fri, Visit Troas and Troy. Cross the Dardanelles. Cross the border into Greece. Overnight in Kavala (biblical Neapolis).

 

  • Jan 07 Sat, Visit Neapolis, follow Paul’s footsteps on the Via Egnatia, and visit Philippi. Drive past Amphipolis and Apollonia on our way to visit Thessalonica. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

 

  • Jan 08 Sun, Visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessalonica, the city of Berea, and the famous monasteries of Meteora. Overnight in Kalambaka.

 

  • Jan 09 Mon, Visit Delphi, home of the famous oracle. Tour the Delphi Museum. Overnight in Athens.

 

  • Jan 10 Tues, Visit the site of Corinth, including the agora and the museum. Visit Mycenae. Overnight in Athens.

 

  • Jan 11 Wed, Spend the day in Athens, touring the acropolis, Mars Hill, and the agora. Enjoy some free time for exploring or souvenir shopping. Overnight in Athens.

 

  • Jan 12 Thurs, Depart Athens at 6:10 am on Lufthansa 1757. Arrive at Munich at 7:45 am. Depart at 12:15 pm on Lufthansa 452. Arrive at LAX at 3:25 pm.

Including:

  • Flights from LAX to Istanbul, Istanbul to Konya, and Athens to LAX
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Daily breakfasts and dinners
  • Transportation by private bus
  • English speaking professional tour guides
  • All entry fees to the sites & museums
  • Portage at hotels
  • Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff
  • Greece border crossing
  • Tips to the tour guides and drivers
  • Service charges & local taxes

Turkey Hotels (9 Nights):

Greece Hotels (6 Nights):

Excluding:

  • Turkish Visa Fee to be obtained online before arrival evisa.gov.tr ($50 per person for US citizens)
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Any Covid-related expenses
  • All personal expenses
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