Go Biblical Study Tours

Are you ready for a trip of a lifetime?

In 1998, I was introduced to Biblical Study Tours while serving Israeli and Arab Christians through Student Camps. After several years of participating, a good friend in Israel suggested I start leading my own Biblical Study Tours; the rest is history. I have been leading GO Biblical Study Tours for almost two decades, hosting hundreds of pilgrims to the Holy Land and most recently Greece and Turkey. A GO Biblical Study Tour is a trip of a lifetime you will never regret taking. 

GO Biblical Study Tours are not your run-of-the-mill mass-marketed Trips; we see more biblical sites than other groups, and prioritize being out in the land and on location. We don't sit on the bus and point; we engage the culture, context, and geography in which God's Word was written. You will receive scholarly teaching, historical information, and missional application. The goal of GO Biblical Study Tours is for information that leads to transformation. Our desire is not you have a great trip, but that God ignites a passion for carrying on Acts 29 as you return home committed to living on mission as a disciple who makes disciples. 

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Go Greece/Turkey- Journeys of Paul 2026 TRIP is HERE! - Oct 17-26

Join us for a nine-day, Scripture-rich journey tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul across Greece and Turkey. This biblical study tour is designed to bring the New Testament to life as we walk the ancient roads, stand in the ports, and open God’s Word in the cities where the gospel first took root in Europe and Asia Minor.

Each day will be shaped by careful engagement with the text, on-site teaching, and guided reflection as we consider how God advanced His mission through faithful witnesses living in complex and often challenging cultural contexts. Our aim is not simply to learn more about the Bible, but to better understand the mission of God—and to return home strengthened and sent, committed to living on mission as disciples who make disciples.

Cost $5450- This includes all meals (excluding lunch), airfare from most major U.S. Airports, 4.5-5 star accommodations. See the detailed itinerary below.

Sat, Oct 17th - Departure, Flight & Travel

Depart from your home airport for an overnight transatlantic flight. As you travel, begin preparing your heart for the days ahead — a journey that will trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul across Greece and Turkey, from the cities where the gospel first took root in Europe to the seven churches of Revelation.

Sun, Oct 18th - Arrival in Thessaloniki

(Locations visited will be determined by flight arrival times.) Arrive at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport, meet your guide, and begin an orientation tour of this historic port city, bridging the ancient and modern worlds. As we explore key landmarks of Thessaloniki, reflect on its significance as a major Roman city along the Via Egnatia and a strategic center for the spread of the gospel. Time permitting, visit the ancient city walls, originally constructed in the Hellenistic period (c. 167 BCE) and expanded in later centuries, reminders of a city accustomed to both prosperity and opposition. Recall the account of the hostile mob that sought to seize Paul and Silas at Jason’s house, forcing the believers to act courageously and wisely (Acts 17:5–9). Consider Paul's pastoral words to this young church — calling them to steadfast faith, holy living, and hope rooted in the resurrection, “so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; cf. 1:6–10). Enjoy sweeping views of the Thermaikos Gulf, imagining the ships that once carried the gospel across the Aegean. Conclude the day with a walk along Thessaloniki’s vibrant seaside promenade and a visit to the White Tower, a lasting symbol of the city’s layered history and enduring influence. Check in at the Grand Palace Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Mon, Oct 19th - Philippi & Kavala

From Thessaloniki we travel to Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and key city in the Roman province of Macedonia. It was here Paul responded to a vision of a Macedonian man calling for help (Acts 16:9). We will visit the location near the river where Paul and his companions found a place of prayer on the Sabbath, encountering Lydia, the first European convert to Christianity (Acts 16:12–13). Explore the Roman ruins of Philippi, including the amphitheater, forum, baths, city walls, and Early Christian Basilicas. Reflect on Paul’s letter to the Philippians reminding them, “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20). Stand at the site believed to be Paul’s prison, where a miraculous earthquake freed him and Silas, leading the jailer and his family to faith and baptism (Acts 16:16–40). This significant stop highlights Paul’s ministry and the deep affection of the Philippian believers for their teacher and friend. After the visit, we pass by Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11), where we enjoy a panoramic tour before returning to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight at the Grand Palace Hotel.

Tues, Oct 20th - Berea, Vergina & Meteora

After an early breakfast at the hotel and check-out, we begin our day with a visit to Vergina, the first capital of Macedonia, where we will visit the tomb of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. The collections housed in the underground museum are the grave goods recovered from archaeological excavations. Among the objects found in the tomb of Philip II were a golden larnax emblazoned with the sixteen-rayed "Sun of Vergina" on its lid, containing the king's bones, an intricate gold burial wreath, a silver and gold diadem and jewelry, bronze vessels from the funeral feast, and carved ivory ornaments from the funeral couch. We then continue to Berea (Acts 17:10–14). Here Paul arrived and, according to his custom, went to the synagogue and discovered — to his pleasant surprise — that they were “searching the Scriptures.” We see the Byzantine mosaic in the monument commemorating his preaching (Acts 17:10–11) and the Synagogue. The Bereans were commended for examining the Scriptures daily to confirm Paul’s teaching, a practice that inspires believers even today. After a short lunch break we will head to Kalambaka, where we enjoy a scenic drive around the Meteora Monasteries — a breathtaking complex of monasteries perched atop towering natural rock pillars — before checking in at the Divani Meteora Hotel in Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight.

Wed, Oct 21st - Meteora, Thermopylae → Flight to Izmir → Kusadasi

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we check out and load luggage on the bus, then head to Athens Airport. On the way we will make a brief stop at Thermopylae, the famous mountain pass where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their heroic last stand against the vast Persian army in 480 BC. Pausing at the Leonidas monument, we consider the courage and sacrificial devotion displayed here — and the striking biblical connection: the Persian king who led that invasion, Xerxes I, is the same monarch known in Scripture as Ahasuerus, the king who took Esther as his queen (Esther 1:1). Indeed, the great banquet that opens the Book of Esther is understood to be the war council held as Xerxes prepared for this very campaign against Greece. Here we reflect on God’s unseen hand at work behind the thrones of empires — and on Esther’s own steadfast courage, “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). We continue on with a brief stop for lunch, arriving at Athens Airport in the afternoon for our flight to Izmir. Upon arrival in Izmir we meet the local guide for our bus ride to Kusadasi. Late check-in at the Korumar Hotel, followed by dinner and overnight.

Thur, Oct 22nd - Ferry to Patmos, Return to Kusadasi

Passports are required for the ferry crossing. At 5:00 a.m. we will be offered breakfast boxes at the hotel and depart for Kusadasi port. We board the ferry and cross over the Aegean Sea to Greece. We arrive in Patmos in the morning, where we meet the local guide and start our drive up to St. John’s Monastery, founded in 1088 in Chora. Here we see at least 330 manuscripts housed in the library (267 on parchment), including 82 manuscripts of the New Testament and lectionaries. We will then continue on to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, where we see the spot where John the Evangelist received his visions and recorded them in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:9–11). In 1999, UNESCO declared the cave a joint World Heritage Site together with the Monastery of St. John. Pause to meditate on Revelation’s themes of hope, perseverance, and the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom. After the tour we return by ferry to Kusadasi, Turkey. Dinner and overnight at the Korumar Hotel.

Fri, Oct 23rd - Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica → Flight to Athens

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, we start our tour to the ancient city of Ephesus. Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years; this church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins, where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, and the Theater — where Paul boldly proclaimed the gospel despite opposition from silversmiths worshiping Artemis (Acts 19:23–41). We will visit the Terrace Houses in Ephesus before heading to St. John Basilica (a 10–15 minute drive from Ephesus), constructed by Justinian the Great in the 6th century. John the Apostle is said to have been buried here. After a lunch break we will return to Izmir Airport for our evening flight to Athens, Greece. Upon arrival at Athens Airport we will meet the local representative for our transfer and check-in at the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Sat, Oct 24th - Corinth Canal, Corinth & Cenchrea

After breakfast, our morning tour begins with a drive along the Saronic Gulf; we enjoy a quick photo stop at the historic Corinth Canal, a striking engineering marvel. We then continue to the archaeological site of Corinth (Acts 18:1–18), where Paul lived and worked, establishing a thriving church and subsequently sending two of his epistles, now part of the New Testament. Here we see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, and the Bema. The small local archaeological museum here is an absolute must! In Romans 16:23 Paul mentions his friend Erastus, and we will see an inscription to him at the site. We will then drive to Cenchrea to see an early Christian 5th-century basilica. This was the harbor of Corinth, on the Saronic Gulf to the east, from which Paul sailed for Ephesus (Acts 18:18). There was a church here, of which Phoebe was a deaconess (Romans 16:1), and Lucius its first bishop, appointed by Paul. After the visit we return to Athens for some free time on our own. Dinner and overnight at the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel.

Sun, Oct 25th - Athens: Acropolis, Mars' Hill & Ancient Agora

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we enjoy a full-day tour of the city of Athens. We climb up to the Acropolis, the sacred rock and citadel of Athens — the sanctuary of the city in antiquity. We visit the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheion. We will also visit the nearby Mars’ Hill (or Areopagus) to read Acts 17:22, where Paul delivered his well-known sermon and spoke about the inscription “to an unknown god.” After a short lunch break we will walk to the Ancient Agora, formerly the commercial hub of ancient Athens and the birthplace of politics and philosophy. Here the Apostle Paul reasoned with the most skeptical audience he met in the course of his travels. We see the very well-preserved Doric Temple of Hephaestus (or Theseion) and the Stoa of Attalos, an arcade built by Attalos II, king of Pergamum, once used as a retail market and today a museum displaying statues, pottery, and especially coins. After the tour, free time in Plaka. Dinner and overnight at the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel.

Mon, Oct 26th - Athens Departure

Early breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and depart. As you reflect on these past days, full of history and spiritual inspiration, you will have a bus transfer to Athens Airport (approximately a 40-minute drive) for your morning flight home.