Join us as we embark on a transformative biblical expedition through Turkey, where ancient history and sacred scriptures come to life. Explore key sites of early Christianity, walk in the footsteps of apostles, and immerse yourself in rich biblical history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures on this unforgettable spiritual journey.​

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The heart of this expedition is to empower you to become the disciple God is calling you to be. By better understanding the world of the Bible, you will better understand the words of the Bible, transforming your ability to study it, do what it teaches, and share it with others.

Our expeditions, led by an experienced team of expertly trained guides, offer the finest travel experiences, providing you the peace of mind that everything down to the smallest detail has been taken care of so you can immerse yourself in the journey, encounter God, and be empowered to better understand the words of the Bible by exploring its world.

• Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Underground Cisterns, key symbols of Byzantine and Ottoman history.
• Explore the ruins of Troy, made famous by Homer's Iliad, and see the famous "Wooden Horse."
• Discover the best-preserved ancient city in the Meditteranean, including the Celsus Library, Domitian Temple, and Terrace Houses, plus the Temple of Artemis.
• Visit key early Christian sites like Pergamum, Sardis, and Thyatira, each connected to the Seven Churches of Revelation.
• Experience the stunning white thermal terraces of Pamukkale and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, with its necropolis and the martyrium of St. Phillip.

Depart USA. Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Arrive to Istanbul International Airport. Meet our guide and private luxury motor coach and transfer to our hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy a group buffet dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul at the Swissotel the Bosphorus.

We will visit the famous Blue Mosque, with its six minarets and sparkling interior. We will also visit the Archaeological Museum and nearby Museum of the Ancient Orient - two world class museums where artifacts from all over the Near East have been collected, including the famous Jerusalem Temple Inscription and the inscription from Hezekiah’s Tunnel (also from Jerusalem). Walk through St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia) that, for 1000 years, was the largest church in Christendom. Built by

Justinian (532-537 AD), the church has 107 columns and beautiful glass mosaics. We will visit the Underground Cisterns. Enjoy dinner on your own and an overnight stay in Istanbul at Swissotel the Bosphorus

Hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely boat tour along the Bosphorus, seeing both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. Visit the Spice (Egyptian) Market. Drive to Çanakkale. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and stay overnight in Çanakkale at Kolin Hotel.

Our morning begins with visiting the legendary site of Troy. Made famous by Homer in the Iliad, we visit the ruins of Troy and see a replica of the famous “Wooden Horse.” From Troy, we travel to Alexandria Troas (Acts 16:6-10; 20:13-16) to visit the harbor and the new excavation area. Our day concludes visiting the site of Assos (where Paul stopped on his third missionary journey; Acts 20:13-14). We drive to our hotel in Edremit for dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay at Allia Thermal & Spa Kazdaglari.

Drive to Bergama to visit the Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Its acropolis is set on a hill high above the modern town of Bergama. The site boasts its famous ancient library, the Trajan imperial cult temple, the steepest theater in Turkey, and the foundation of the altar of Zeus. We will also see the healing center at the Asclepium. The famous doctor Galen lived and practiced at the Asclepium for many years. After Pergamum, we drive to Thyatira and visit the meager Roman remains in the heart of the modern city. We will enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant Tavaci Recep Usta and stay overnight in Izmir at Izmir Movenpick Hotel.

Our morning begins by visiting the ongoing excavations at the Smyrna agora and the ancient acropolis. We then drive to Sardis (Sart), one of the most picturesque sites of the Seven Churches of Asia (Revelation 1:11; 3:1-4) and the capital of the ancient Lydian Kingdom of the 6th century BC. We visit the restored gymnasium and reconstructed synagogue. We will also see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis, and the ‘golden’ river

Pactolos. On our way to the Lychus Valley, we visit the few remains of Philadelphia, before continuing to Pamukkale. We will enjoy dinner at the hotel and stay overnight Pamukkale at Doga Thermal Hotel.

We begin the morning visiting Hierapolis that features the largest necropolis in Turkey. Near its theater in Hierapolis, we will always see the newly excavated martyrium of Philip. Paul mentions Hierapolis in his letter to the Colossians. Next, we will visit the new excavations at Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches. Then we will drive to Colossae in the Lycus Valley to see the location of the unexcavated site. Paul wrote two letters to this city – Colossians and Philemon. Return to Pamukkale for dinner and an overnight stay at Doga Thermal Hotel.

Drive to Aphrodisias, where archaeological excavations led by the New York University have unearthed numerous fine marble statues. We will see the best-preserved stadium in Turkey as well as the temple of Aphrodite. We will also visit the newly opened museum that features statues from the Sebasteion. On our way to Kusadasi, we visit the ancient site of Magnesia (Tralles) with its forum and large stadium. Continue to Kusadasi, the holiday town on the shores of the Aegean Sea. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Kusadasi at Charisma Deluxe Hotel.

This morning, we drive to Miletus to see the well-preserved theater. At Miletus Paul delivered his speech to the Ephesian elders near one of its four harbors. As we approach Didyma, we will visit the remains of the Sacred Way that linked Miletus to this ancient oracle site at the Temple of Apollo. The Temple to Apollo at Didyma is the finest temple in the Aegean region. At Priene, we will see the best-preserved Hellenistic theater in Turkey. We will also view the remains of a synagogue in the west residential district and the city’s bouleterion. Return to Kusadasi for dinner and an overnight stay at Charisma Deluxe Hotel.

This morning, we visit the ancient site of Ephesus. Located near the modern town of Selçuk, Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city of the eastern Mediterranean. Paul spent nearly three years in the city during his third journey. At Ephesus, we will see the Domitian Temple, the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and a theater with a seating capacity for 24,000 people. We will also tour the ongoing excavations at the terrace houses where the rich and famous of Ephesus lived. We will also visit the excellent local archaeological museum, and the site of the Temple of Artemis, the largest religious structure of the ancient world. We will enjoy our last dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi at Charisma Deluxe Hotel.

This morning, we drive to the airport in Izmir to catch flights to Istanbul and return to the USA challenged and encouraged in our faith!