Turkey Study Trip Information (Example)
Travel Dates
11 days/10 nights in Turkey
Study Program Land fee
Program Land Fees: $3,250-$3,750 per person estimate
*$850 single supplement for private room (limit 3 per group)
**$70 per person for optional Bosphorus dinner cruise experience in Istanbul
land Fee Includes
Program fee includes 11 days of travel and 10 nights of accommodation (9 nights at 5-star hotels, 1 night at 4-star) in Turkey and includes all breakfast, lunches and dinners. Includes one domestic group flight from Istanbul to Antalya; all site entrance fees including special access to Paul and Thecla Cave in Ephesus and The Graffiti Gallery at Smyrna Agora; motorcoach transportation; arrival and departure group transfers; all teaching and guide fees; all tips including 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: Flight (you need to arrive to ISTANBUL and depart from IZMIR), Turkish entrance visa (currently $50); Single Supplement for private room; required travel insurance; personal items including special beverages, souvenirs, or any items not mentioned above.
Flight information
Group flight options via Turkish Air are recommended and can be arranged by Travel the Text. For those who want to do some additional travel before or after this study trip, you may prefer to purchase your flight individually. The recommended group flight itinerary specific to each study trip schedule will be provided.
Accommodation
*Subject to change, sample based on current plans for specific Turkey Itineraries already held by TTT.
Movenpick GoldenHorn Istanbul (3 nights) 5-star hotel
Best Western Plus Khan Antalya Hotel (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 (Sea View Rooms; 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
This trip includes some long bus rides to rural locations; hospitals will not always be as easily accessible from some of our more rural destinations. Each day will require at least 3-4 miles of walking. 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.
For those with limited mobility, we can often advise you about which sites are more physically demanding, so you can make decisions on when to sit one out, to save energy for other experiences. Most of those on our trips are able to fully participate in over 80%+ of the sites, even if you need to skip the optional hikes, or more physically demanding sites. 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/renew.html
Turkish E-Visa
All group members must apply for the easily acquired e-visa prior to travel here: https://www.evisa.gov.tr We will provide addtional information prior to travel to ensure you are able to complete this step. Current visa cost for US citizens is $50.
