Sunday, May 2nd – Fly from your home city to nearest International airport* with Türkish Airlines flights for your flight to the land of Greece and Türkiye arriving at or before 5:10 pm at Istanbul on May 3rd (returning on May 15th no earlier than 2:15 pm). We then connect at 6:55 pm with TK flight 1845  (arranged by our agent) to Athens arriving 8:15 pm.   United is code share with Turkish Air so you can book your flight from your home city to Istanbul (IST) through United (except from JFK as United does not fly into JFK).

*Northeast- JFK, Southeast- ATL, Southwest- IAH, Midwest- ORD, West- LAX.- All have flights in the correct time range given above

Monday, May 3rd – ATHENS, GREECE -Arrive at Athens airport 2:30 pm, meet our guide and our bus driver, and enjoy overview of the city by night by bus. Check-into the Divani Acropolis Hotel for dinner and a good night’s rest.

Tuesday, May 4^th  – ATHENS and CORINTH, GREECE– Morning visit to the Athenian Museum to explore its archaeological treasures. Then we drive to the site of ancient Corinth, background for the two Pauline epistles to the Corinthians, to see the modern Corinthian canal, tour the Museum of Ancient Corinth, the temple of Apollo, the Bema, and the Agora and bathhouse. We return to Divani hotel for dinner and overnight.

Wednesday, May 5 ^th – ATHENS, GREECE/ Flight to IZMIR– Tour of Mars Hill (Areopagus), site of the Apostle Paul’s speech to the Athenian philosophers (Acts 17), the Acropolis with its Parthenon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and then visit the Acropolis Museum. We continue at the remains of the ancient Athenian Agora (marketplace) where Paul spent time while in Athens.  At 5:25 pm we take a flight to Izmir.  Arrive at 6:25 pm.  Check in to Hotel in Izmir (Ancient Smyrna), one of the Seven Churches of Asia.  Dinner and overnight.

Thursday, May 6th – WESTERN TÜRKIYE – Pergamum – Thyatira- Izmir. Today we begin our day touring at the site of ancient Pergamum, another of the seven cities (Rev. 2:12-17), to explore the Temple of Demeter, Bergama Acropolis, and its theatre. Next we will drive to Thyatira, the next city in our tour of the seven churches (Rev. 1:11; 2:18-29; cf. Acts).  Return to Izmir for dinner and overnight.

Friday, May 7th   – WESTERN TÜRKIYE – Smyrna- Sardis- Philadelphia- Pamukkale  Morning visit to the site of Smyrna Agora. Stop in Sardis berated by the Apostle John for its pretense of spiritual strength (Rev. 3:1-6). We will tour its massive Temple of Artemis, white marble “Royal Road”, and the remains of the Jewish synagogue. Next we will journey to the site of the ancient church of Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13). Continue to Pamukkale to view the magnificent natural calcium formations. Here people came to receive healing at the thermal pools (see Col. 4:13). Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale, enjoy the thermal baths at your hotel. 

Saturday, May 8th   –  WESTERN TÜRKIYE – Hieropolis- Laodicea-Kusadasi  We visit Hierapolis and Philip’s Tomb. We continue to Laodicea, another of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation (Rev. 3:14-22), famous for its censure for being “lukewarm” (Rev. 3:14). We will tour the largely unexcavated site of the amphitheater and discuss the message to the Laodiceans which included Jesus words: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock …” (Rev. 3:20-21). Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Sunday, May 9th  –PATMOS, GREECE -Kusadası. We take a private ferry to Patmos for a day trip where we will tour the Greek Orthodox monastery of St. John the Divine built over the cave where tradition says John penned the Book of Revelation. After our own recounting of the character and contents of the Apocalypse and an explanation of John’s prophecies in our modern experience, we will enjoy the remainder of the early afternoon at leisure.  In the afternoon we will take a private ferry from Patmos back to the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Return for dinner and overnight at the Qlusive Hotel.

Monday, May 10^th – WESTERN TÜRKIYE –  Ephesus- Kusadasi. Our morning begins with a tour of the ancient site of Ephesus, the first city of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation (Rev. 1:11; 2:1-7) and one of the most extensive archaeological excavations of the ancient world. As we walk down its marble covered streets we will visit its temples, its amphitheater (which can still hold 24,000 spectators), gymnasiums, bath houses, and especially its partially restored Celsius Library, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, ending with a visit to the 6^th century A.D. Visit Church of St. John. Return for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Tuesday, May 11^th – WESTERN TÜRKIYE – Miletus- Izmir, FLY to Kayseri  We visit MILETUS a seaport town and the ancient capital of Ionia, about 36 miles south of Ephesus. On his voyage from Greece to Syria, Paul touched at this port, and delivered that noble and pathetic address to the elders (“presbyters,” ver. 28) of Ephesus recorded in Acts 20:15-35. – Evening flight at 8:45 pm to Cappadocia and check into the Barcelo Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Wednesday, May 12^th   –EASTERN TÜRKIYE –CAPPADOCIA-**OPTIONAL 05:30 Hot Air Balloon Ride. Drive back to your hotel and have breakfast. Your guide and driver will pick you up for a full day program; visit the Goreme Open-Air-Museum with its fairy chimneys and dozens of cave churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible, the Pashabag Valley, the natural Citadel of Uchisar, and Avanos pottery village. Visit the underground city of Kaymaklı (built by the early Christians to evade Roman Armies), visit Zelve Valley. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Thursday, May 13^th  – EASTERN TÜRKIYE – CAPPADOCIA- FLY ISTANBUL- Morning flight to Istanbul.  Take a  Bosphorus Cruise to enjoy both the European side and Asia side.  Visit the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar. Dinner and overnight at the Sheraton Atakoy Hotel.

Friday, May 14th – WESTERN TÜRKIYE – ISTANBUL- Visit the famed Hagia Sophia (early center of the Eastern Christianity), the Hippodrome, Hagia Irene, and explore the world famous Istanbul Archaeology Museum where biblical and ancient historical treasures are housed. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Saturday, May 15th – WESTERN TÜRKIYE –Departure- Late morning group transfer to Istanbul airport for departure no sooner than 2:15 pm to your home city with wonderful memories of the footsteps of the Apostles in Greece and Turkey.

Footsteps of the Apostles Study Tour – May 2nd – May 15th, 2027

14 Days –  Price* $TBD Land Only

(Please note group air is unavailable but we can guide you for the personal booking of flights to get you to Greece/Türkiye about the same time as the group air and you will pay WBM a Land Only price of $TBD), *Total Land Only price includes Internal flights in Greece/Turkey, 4 star Hotels with half board (Breakfast and Dinner),and all Guide/Bus/Tips cost.  Single supplement is plus $TBD. Price given is cash price (payment by check). Credit Card can be accepted but with 3.5 percent upcharge (6% if non-USA Card).

NOTE: A travel insurance medical policy is recommended at a minimum and not included in pricing. You can get an idea of of “medical only” policy cost or a total travel insurance policy by doing an estimate from https://faithventures.com. https://worldtrips.com is also another source. Choosing full trip cancellation insurance (along with the medical policy) raises insurance costs significantly. Also, for full trip cancellation insurance see also https://worldnomads.com (under 70).

A full cancel for any reason policy that seems to be the most reasonable can be looked at: https://battleface.com

You should sign up for a policy within two weeks of registration for best coverage of pre-exisitng conditions.

Full payment is due February 20th. Cancellations in writing and confirmed by phone (512-557-3140) received on or before February 10th will receive a full refund less $150 cancellation per person and administrative fee. Cancellations in writing after full payment will be subject to refunds based on the refund/credit policies of the respective airline carriers and ground operators to which payments for services have been paid. In most cases a percentage of monies may be debited by these providers. Interruption of trip for any reason will be subject to regulations imposed by respective providers. World of the Bible Tours, and Tuktu Tours assume no responsibility for refunds on any unused portion of the trip. Trip Insurance is recommended for protection in case of cancellation issues. Payment of deposit is indication of agreement with all the tour terms listed.

Meals are half-board (breakfast and dinner) daily within the hotels or guest houses, or outside restaurants as scheduled by the Tour Director. Lunch is not included, although time for a brief lunch break will be provided. At such times all food and beverage purchases are the sole responsibility of the participant. Missed meals (for whatever reason), substitution meals, and additional food and all beverage purchases at scheduled meals, room service, food items in store in the room, etc. are the sole responsibility of the participant. Snacks or meals at any time on the tour or in transit to the tour are the participant’s responsibility.

Tips to the bus driver, the tour guide, hotel staff, restaurants and miscellaneous people are included in the package price. Generally, this tip amount, which is specified on the Registration form, is paid within your final payment as Dr. Price tips for the whole group. Porterage is provided for one bag only between designated carriers upon arrival at foreign destination hotels. Excess luggage should follow the recommended tip schedule of $1 per bag. Each participant is responsible for their own luggage to and from tour arrival and home departure airports. Weight allowances vary with airlines and each participant is responsible for obtaining correct information from their carrier and for paying excess pounds. Carriers are now typically charging $100 for the second checked bag either way.

World of the Bible Tours, Tuktu Travel, its tour hosts, and any other sponsoring organizations, designated persons, airlines and their representatives, act only in the capacity of agents for passengers in matters relating to all means of conveyance, lodging, and all other services in relation to tourism domestic and foreign, and as such hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages from any causes whatsoever and assume no liability for any injury, delay, loss, or accident occasioned by equipment defect, fault or negligence of any person(s) or company entrusted with fulfilling the services and/or arrangements of the tour. We furthermore accept no responsibility for inconveniences or expenses caused by delays, changes of any kind, or other conditions that may affect the passenger in any way. We reserve the right to change any tour arrangement should conditions warrant (based on the judgment of the tour operators) and will attempt to substitution of equal value (as is possible in the estimation of the tour director). We also reserve the right to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of the tour for any reason. In such cases refund for the unused portion of the tour will be made according to the refund policy as set forth in this document. We are also not to be held responsible for any event, act or omission occurring while passengers are under the control of scheduled or unscheduled conveyances. The passage contract in use by such carriers shall constitute the sole contract between these carriers and the purchaser(s) and/or passenger(s) of this tour. These terms and conditions apply from the moment of registration and payment of deposit and remain in effect until the conclusion of the tour and return to Newark or other International departure point.

Accommodations in destinations of travel are in four- or five-star hotels. All rooms are double occupancy. Triple occupancy is possible at a reduced charge but is not necessarily recommended. Single Occupancy rooms are available at the additional rate specified on the Registration form. Participants who join the tour without a roommate will have a roommate assigned. In the event that no roommate is available before the final payment is due the participant must pay the single supplement rate. Any substitutions or alteration of these arrangements during the tour due to personal preference and other reasons are the sole responsibility of the participant.

Insurance is not included for any losses whatsoever. Please purchase your own insurance for trip cancellation, life and health, and any other coverage required (there are several tour insurance web sites to compare prices at).

Costs and tips to porters, taxi drivers, and restaurant wait staff for personal services are not included in the group tipping program, beverages not included with meals (bottled & mineral water, coffee & tea [included at breakfast only], soft drinks, laundry, personal items, and other conveyance fares not specified as a part of the tour package, or any other item or expense not detailed in the terms above are also the sole responsibility of the tour participant.

Transportation is usually provided by our agent Tuktu Tours or their agents. Tour rates usually include international air transportation between USA and Tel Aviv (except for fuel surcharge subject to change) but can be modified to Land Only rate if requested or required if group air requirements are not met (flights purchased by participant(s) under Land Only arrangement are their sole responsibility), transfer to and from the airport, conveyance within countries, between hotels and tour sites by bus.

Domestic Air fares from home cities to International departure airport are the sole responsibility of each Participant except when included with additional cost by mutual agreement prior to final payment.