Over 13days in the land of Turkey (the ancient history of Anatolia - Asia Minor) you will explore breathtaking vistas, cultural charms, and landmarks of olden times. The once-in-a-lifetime experience brings you along the path where faithful followers of Jesus walked, to learn about the historical significance of ancient archaeological sites from the Bible. It’s essentially the Word of God coming to life.
We will be covering many of the route from Acts to Revelation with additional sites like Harran and Euphrates River as described in book of Genesis. We will journey through the 7 churches that Revelations described, and the sites where the book of Acts mentioned. These are the places where Paul, Barnabas, Timothy and Silas spread the gospel through Turkey during Paul's first and second missionary journey. Some of the stunning ancient city sights on the trip include Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Euphrates River.
| Flight Schedule (SAMPLE ONLY) | |||||
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| Date | From / To | Flight No | ETD | ETA | Remarks |
| SIN-IST | SQ 392 | 0145 | 0745 | SIN Direct to IST. Meet at Changi airport on 05/12, 2300 | |
| IST-MQM | Tk2675 | 1025 | 1255 | Flight Mardin to Istanbul | |
| IST-SIN | SQ 391 | 1330 |
0500+1 (19/12) |
Flight duration: 11h10m (+1 day). Arrive 19/12/2020 | |
| SIN-IST | TK055 | 2325 | 0525+1 |
SIN Direct to IST. Meet at Changi airport on 05/12, 2000 |
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IST-MQM |
Tk2675 | 1025 | 1255 |
Mardin to Istanbul |
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IST-SIN |
TK54 | 0155 | 1735
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Flight duration: 11h10m. Meet on 18th Dec, 2300 IST airlport for check in |
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| Location | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 days 12 nights on land |
| Departure | see table above |
| Meeting Location | See Day 1 itinerary |
| Price per Pax | TBD |
| Languages | English. |
| Group Size | Min 40 and Max 50 pax |
| Themes | Act to Revelation plus Genesis Harran, Euphrates River and Mardin |
| Categories | Biblical, History and National Geography Journey |
| Transportation | Flight and Bus |
| Cancellation | Actxplorer cancellation policy applies |
| Includes/Exclude | See Remarks |
SPECIAL NOTE : PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY PROPOSED, THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY, TOUR OPERATOR’S TIMING AND SITES ENTRANCE AVAILABILITY. A FINAL INTINERARY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAMME PACKAGE FOR THE TOUR ONCE THE PLACES OF VISITS ARE CONFIRMED.
Departure meeting points, date and time.
Option 1 : Singapore Airline : 05 Dec 2020, 2300 (departure :06/12, SQ392, 0145/0745)
Option 2 : Turkish Airline : : 05 Dec 2020, 2000 (departure :05/12, TK055, 2325/0525+1, arrive on 06/12)
Arrival @ Istanbul 06/12, 0745 (SQ flight), or 0525 (Turkish flight)
Meet with English Guide and transfer to Ist city (by 1000)
Lunch
Bosporus boat trip (by charter bot)
Basilica Cistern
Spice Bazaar
Galata Tower (if time permits)
Transfer to Canakkale (4.5 hrs)
O/N in Canakkale
Early breakfast and check out hotel
Canakkale port / the horse
Assos Ruins / Antik Liman
Alexandria Troas Ruins
O/N in Ayvalık Hotel
Early Checkout after breakfast, leave at 8am.
Pergamon (Bergama) – 1/7 Churches
Thyatira (Akhisar ) – 2/7 Churches
Visit Sardis – 3/7 Churches
Izmir (Smyrna) Agora / St polikarp church – 4/7 Churches
O/N hotel in Kusadasi
After breakfast transfer to ferry terminal to Patmas
Monastery of Saint John
Cave of Apocalypse
Transfer to Ferry back to Kusadasi
O/N hotel in Kusadasi
Checkout hotel after breakfast
Visit Ephesus. – 5/7 Churches
Philadelphia (Alasihir) – 6/7 Churches
Visit Hierapolis
Pamukkale, thermal terraces in Pamukkale
Visit Laodicea – 7/7 Churches
O/N hotel in Pamukkale
Check out hotel after breakfast
Transfer to Valvac, Antioch of Pisidia
Visit Antioch of Pisidia
Transfer to Konya
O/N in Konya hotel
Checkout hotel after breakfast
Ihlara Valley
Sultan Han
Carpet School
Kaymakli Underground City
O/N in Cappadocia
(Optional Tour 6am-9am) Early in the morning visit the famous “Cappadocia from the air with hot air
balloon”. One of the significant highlights in Cappadocia of which is well known for its
view, by hot-air balloon (230 USD per pax)
Hot-air-balloon (optional / fees are not included)
Checkout hotel after breakfast
The Goreme Open-Air Museum
Avanos Pottery Center(Handmade by yourself in Pottery village)
Fairy Chimney (Mushroom Rocks)
Camel Rock
Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik valley)
Uchisar Castle
O/N in Cappadocia
Checkout hotel after breakfast (0730)
Transfer from Cappadocia to Adana
Church of Saint Peter
St. Paul Well
Saint Paul's Church, Tarsus
Cleopatra's Gate
Transfer to Antakya (late arrival)
O/N in Antakya
Checkout hotel after breakfast
Zeugma Mosaic Museum (Gaziantep)
Visit Halfeti, Euphrates River
Gobekli Tepe (Sunliufa)
O/N Hotel at Sunliufa
Checkout hotel after breakfast
Harran Beehive House
Transfer to Mardin
Zinciriye Medresesi
Forty Martyrs Church
Deyrul Zafaran Monastery
O/N Hotel at Mardin hotel
Checkout hotel after breakfast
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for Mardin
Flight TK2675 1025/1255 (in case there is delay or cancellatin of the earlier Flight TK2677 1840/2050)
Transfer to hotel
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
Hagia Sophia Museum
After Lunch
Grand Bazaar
Transfer to hotel
O/N Istanbul hotel
Transfer to airport about 1000 to catch SQ391, 1330/0500+1
If we use TK54, it will be on 19th Dec, 10155 / 1735, Meet at IST airport 2300. This will give us full day.
0800 to 1430 city tour
- Topkapı Palace
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Lunch
- Transfer to airport
IST-SIN SQ391, 1330/0500+1
or TK54, 0155/1735
Arrives ETA 0500 or 1735 (SIN)
PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Registration: Online registration is available. Offline form can be downloaded.
SUBJECT TO GROUP OF 40 PAX & ABOVE (RATE DIFFERS IF LESS THAN 40 PAX)
SPECIAL NOTE : PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY PROPOSED, THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY, TOUR OPERATOR’S TIMING AND SITES ENTRANCE AVAILABILITY. A FINAL INTINERARY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAMME PACKAGE FOR THE TOUR ONCE THE PLACES OF VISITS ARE CONFIRMED.
FARE INCLUDES
day
FARE EXCLUDES
Departure details coming soon.
Please check back later.