Biblical Trip to Turkey & Greece: Following the Footsteps of Paul

Main Tour to Turkey and Greece: April 20–May 5, 2027
Optional Northern Greece Extension: May 5–8, 2027
Tour Operator: Tutku Educational Travel
Main Tour Double Occupancy Per Person: $6,300 (Single Supplement $1,850)
Optional Extension Double Occupancy Per Person: $2,090 (Single Supplement $490)

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Overview

Following Paul's footsteps across Turkey and Greece brings the New Testament to life in the very cities where Paul preached, taught, and lived the Gospel. We are literally walking through the New Testament and Paul's letters as we travel through Antioch, Tarsus, Galatia, Ephesus, Corinth, Athens, Philippi, and more. This is where Paul preached to pagans and philosophers, Jews and new Christ-followers, planted the first churches of Christianity, and wrote letters that still shape Christian faith today. We have the rare opportunity to walk the same Roman roads, see the forums and theaters, and enjoy the landscapes of the Aegean and ancient Asia Minor. Bible stories you know become tangible and create memories you won't soon forget, including the courage to spread the Gospel in the 1st century AD.  

Activity Level: Moderate to Active

This program involves full days of touring, extensive walking, and navigating uneven terrain, often at ancient archaeological sites with stone steps, inclines, and limited handrails. Travelers should be prepared for days that include standing for extended periods, walking up to 2–4 miles, and boarding and exiting buses and planes. Some sites require climbing hills or walking on irregular surfaces, and several days include early departures and full schedules. There will be opportunities to stay on the bus or sit in rest areas if needed. While the pace is steady rather than rushed, this journey is best suited for travelers who are comfortable being active, mobile, and physically engaged throughout the day. If you enjoy learning on the move and exploring historic landscapes on foot, you’ll find this itinerary especially rewarding.

Main Tour Includes

• Istanbul-Hatay domestic flight on April 23
• Izmir- Athens flight on May 2
• 2 nights at Sheraton Atakoy Istanbul or similar
• 2 nights at Antioch Museum Hotel or similar
• 1 night at Adana Hilton Hotel or similar
• 1 night at Konya Dedeman Hotel or similar
• 1 night at Antalya Ramada Hotel or similar
• 1 night at Doğa Thermal Hotel Pamukkale or similar
• 2 nights at Charisma Hotel Kusadasi or similar
• 1 night at Renaissance Hotel Izmir or similar
• 3 nights at Athens Divani Acropolis Hotel or similar
• Daily breakfasts at the hotels
• 14 dinners
• Water at breakfast and dinner
• 1 bottle of water on the bus daily (additional available for $1 per bottle)
• Private bus with driver on all tours
• English-speaking guide for all tours
• Academic insight from a Principia Lifelong Learning trip scholar 
• Attentive support from a Principia Lifelong Learning host
• Optional Christian Science church services
• English-speaking assistant during transfers to the airport
• 2 main group airport transfers on April 21 and May 5. Any other transfers at extra cost
• Entrance fees to all sites and museums included in the itinerary
• Whisper headsets
• Taxes, parking fees, tolls, driver and guide expenses, port charges
• TUTKU gifts: archaeology map, t-shirt, plug adaptor, luggage tag, tour brochure

Not Included with Main Tour Registration

• International airfare
• Lunches and drinks (water is included at breakfasts and dinners listed on the itinerary as well as on the bus)
• Any personal expenses or items not mentioned above
• Tips to guide and driver in Turkey and Greece (suggested tips: Turkey $90 per person for guide, $36 per person for driver; Greece $15 per person for guide and $8 per person for driver)
• Travel and health insurance

Optional Northern Greece Extension Includes

• 1 night at Divani Meteora Hotel or similar
• 2 nights at Grand Palace Hotel Thessaloniki hotel or similar
• 3 dinners and all breakfasts at hotels
• 1 main group airport transfer to Thessaloniki airport on May 8, all other transfer requests at extra cost
• Private bus with driver on all tours
• English-speaking guide for all tours
• Academic insight from a Principia Lifelong Learning trip scholar 
• Attentive support from a Principia Lifelong Learning host
• Optional Christian Science church service
• Entrance fees to all sites and museums mentioned above
• Whisper headsets

Not Included in Optional Northern Greece Extension

• Lunches and drinks (water is included at breakfasts and dinners included in the itinerary as well as on the bus)
• Personal expenses or items not mentioned above
• Tips to guide and driver in Greece (suggested tips: $25 per person for guide and $15 per person for driver)