Turkey Study Trip Details

Travel Dates

April/May/June/November…?

Study Program Land fee

*$3,250 per person program fee (based on double occupancy)

  • *Estimated cost based on recent quotes for fall of 2025, and depending on number of waived fees to incorporate. This is an approximate cost based on a group size of 15-40 group members, with an increasing scale of 1-4 waived fees incorporated depending on group size (or mix of flight allowance, or other group leader expenses as needed).

*$730 single supplement for private room (limit 4 per group)

PRogram Land Fee Includes

Program fee includes 11 days and 10 nights of accommodation in Turkey and includes all breakfast and dinners & 8 lunches (one lunch paid independently on first day, in spice market area during cultural day). Includes one domestic group flight from Istanbul to Antalya; all site entrance fees; motor coach transportation; arrival and departure group transfers; all teaching and guide fees; all group tips including payments to local guides, drivers, dining, housekeeping, and valet; bottled water; headsets where required; local taxes; study materials including onsite Travel the Text Turkey Study Guide and sling bag, luggage tags, flashlight, and map of Biblical Turkey.

Not Included: International flight to/from Turkey, single supplement of $730 for private room if applicable, travel insurance, personal items including special beverages, souvenirs, or any items not mentioned above.

flight options

Recommended Group Flight Itinerary To Be Announced

The recommended group flight itinerary will be posted below when confirmed.

Note that you need to search for this ticket as a “Multi-City” as it arrives to Istanbul (IST) but departs from Izmir (ADB).

Group members may book any flight itinerary with any airline that they wish, however airport transportation and rendezvous times will be provided based on the soon to be posted “recommended group flight itinerary.” For those who arrive or depart on separate flights from the primary group, we are happy to provide additional details or recommendations, or to help arrange alternate transportation on arrival or departure as needed. Many may also prefer to arrive early for independent travel or extra jet-lag recovery time.

Accommodation

Accommodations will be provided at below hotels, or similar.

  • Hotel TBD in Sultanahmet Area, Istanbul (3 nights) 4-5-star hotel

  • Best Western Plus Khan Hotel, Antalya (1 night) 4-star hotel

  • Doga Thermal Hotel Pumukkale (2 nights): 5-star hotel with thermal pools and spa.

  • Movenpick Hotel Izmir (2 nights): 5-star hotel near the Aegean Sea with rooftop bar, fitness center and pool.

  • KoruMar Hotel De Luxe Kusadasi (2 nights): 5-star seafront hotel with pool and private beaches on the Aegean Sea. 

Trip Preparation

On-Site Study

This study program is designed to carry you into the world of the New Testament as we travel in the footsteps of Paul and the early disciples when they took the Good News to the Nations. We will engage the history, archaeology, culture, and geography of the Bible visiting carefully selected sites throughout Turkey, including all seven cities mentioned in Revelation.

Travel the Text offers unique study trips rather than traditional tours. Study trips are distinctly different from tours, offering in-depth cultural teaching and study at carefully selected sites throughout the land. These include valuable well-known destinations and many impactful sites off the beaten path.

Physical Endurance

Each day will require at least 3-4 miles of walking around large archaeological sites and museums. Expect to be walking up and down hills, stairs, and along dirt, rock, and cobbled pathways. To prepare, engage in cardio exercise so you can get the most out of your experience with less fatigue as we make the most of each day in the land and ancient world of the Bible.

We ask those with limited mobility who still dream of journeying to the land of the Bible to share your concerns with your group leader, to ensure this trip is a good option for your ability level. On arrival, please be willing to advise Travel the Text’s Geoff Carroll of any mobility concerns so we can continue to advise you.

Passport

You must have a passport for international travel. According to current regulations, your passport cannot expire for at least 6 months from your entry date into Turkey or it must be renewed prior to travel.

Passport renewal information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport.html

Turkish E-Visa

As of December 2023, an “e-visa” is no longer required for USA passport holders to enter Turkey. Yay! You can enter with just your passport and will receive a tourist visa stamp on arrival.