GO Türkiye BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR

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 that you have a great trip, but even greater, that God ignites a passion for advancing His mission as you return home committed to living on mission as a disciple who makes disciples.

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Join us October 15–25, 2027 for a ten-day biblical study tour of Türkiye — a guided journey through the seven churches of Revelation and the sites of Paul’s ministry in Asia Minor. From Istanbul across the Aegean coast to Ephesus, Pamukkale, and beyond, we will open Scripture in the very places where the New Testament church took root and where Christ addressed His messages to the churches.

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 $5500- This includes all meals (excluding lunch), airfare from most major U.S. Airports, 4.5-5 star accommodations. See the detailed itinerary below.

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GO Türkiye Biblical Study Tour (Oct

Oct 15-Departure from the U.S.

Depart from your nearest major airport for the overnight flight to Istanbul. Confirm passports and travel documents prior to departure.

Oct 16 - Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Istanbul—ancient Constantinople—stood for more than a thousand years as the capital of the Christian East and the seat of the ecumenical councils that shaped the church's confession of Christ. Gather for a welcome dinner and group orientation. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Oct 17 - Istanbul

A full day touring Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque area, and additional sites highlighting ancient Constantinople and early church and Byzantine history. Consider the councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon that defended the biblical confession of Christ's full deity and full humanity. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Oct 18- Çanakkale · Troy · Troas

Travel toward .anakkale with a visit to ancient Troy en route, made famous by Homer's epics. Biblical discussion of Troas, where the Apostle Paul received the vision of the man of Macedonia (Acts 16:9–10)—the moment the gospel first crossed from Asia into Europe—and where Eutychus was restored during Paul's late-night sermon (Acts 20:7–12). Dinner and overnight in the Çanakkale.

Oct 19- Pergamum & Smyrna

Visit Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, including the Acropolis and the Asklepion healing center. Consider Christ's message to the church located “where Satan's throne is” and the commendation of Antipas (Revelation 2:12–17). Continue to Smyrna (modern İzmir) and explore the biblical setting of the church at Smyrna, addressed by Christ as the suffering but spiritually rich church (Revelation 2:8–11) and remembered as the city of Polycarp's martyrdom. Dinner and overnight in İzmir.

 Oct 20 - Thyatira · Sardis · Philadelphia

A remarkable day visiting three of the Seven Churches. In Thyatira, a trade-guild city and home of Lydia, the seller of purple (Acts 16:14), consider Christ's call to reject false teaching (Revelation 2:18–29). At Sardis, walk the ruins of the ancient capital of Lydia and the Temple of Artemis, where Christ warned a church with a reputation for life but marked by spiritual death (Revelation 3:1–6). Conclude at Philadelphia, the church of the open door (Revelation 3:7–13). Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

 Oct 21 - Laodicea · Hierapolis · Pamukkale

Visit Laodicea, the final church addressed in Revelation 2–3, once known for its banks, textile industry, and medical school—the civic context behind Christ's rebuke of the lukewarm church (Revelation 3:14–22). Continue to Hierapolis, associated with the traditional burial place of the Apostle Philip, and to the spectacular white travertine landscape of Pamukkale. A visit to the site of Colossae, recipient of Paul's epistle, may also be possible. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Oct 22 – Aphrodisias · Kuşadası

Travel toward Kuşadası with the possibility of visiting the magnificent ancient city of Aphrodisias, with its well-preserved stadium, temple, and renowned sculpture school. The schedule can also be adjusted to provide a lighter day depending upon the desired pace of the group. Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.

Oct 23- Ephesus

A full day devoted to one of the great archaeological and biblical sites in the world. Explore ancient Ephesus, where Paul ministered for approximately three years, teaching publicly and from house to house (Acts 20:20). Sites include the Terrace Houses, the Theater—scene of the silversmiths' riot (Acts 19:23–41)—the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis area, and the Basilica of St. John. Christ's message to the Ephesian church (Revelation 2:1–7) and Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians frame the day's teaching. Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.

Oct 24 - Miletus · Istanbul

Visit Miletus, the setting of Paul's moving farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 (17–38), where he charged them to “pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock” (Acts 20:28). Transfer for the included flight from İzmir to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Oct 25 - Transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure.

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip international airfare from most major U.S. cities

  • Domestic flight from İzmir to Istanbul

  • 9 nights of accommodations at 4-star superior hotels (double occupancy, private bath)

  • Half-board meal plan (daily buffet breakfast and dinner at hotels)

  • 10 days of luxury motorcoach transportation

  • Airport transfers

  • Professional local English-speaking, government-licensed Bible-oriented guide throughout

  • All entrance fees to archaeological and historical sites & museums

  • Tour headsets throughout the program

  • Highway tolls and bus parking fees

  • 2 water bottles (0.5 L each) per person per day on the bus during land tour

Exclusions:

  • Expenses of a personal nature.

  • Lunches, drinks, and beverages

  • Any other item not mentioned above.

  • Travel and trip cancellation insurance, medical health and accident insurance.

  • $285 USD per person tips will be due on arrival in Türkiye. (Tips for: Guides, Bus Drivers, & Hotel staff)

 Cancellations:

  • From day of registration, we retain the $500.00 deposit, and you will be charged any airline fee that exceeds the deposit.

  • Thereafter, you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single.

  • Plus the following charges, 179-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100%

 Late Fees:

  • There will be a $50.00 late fee per person for any payment received past the scheduled date

Baggage:

  • Portage is limited to the allowed 50 pounds per person for all flights. Baggage is at the owner’s risk. Carry-on bags and small hand articles are entirely under the care of the passenger. Insurance is recommended.

Important :

  • Price quote to include airfare from nearest major airport, smaller airport market may result in higher fare.

  • Price does not include tips. $285 USD per person tips will be due on arrival in Türkiye. (Tips for: Guides, Bus Driver, & Hotel staff)

  • Single Room Supplement $1200.00

  • Optional Study Book and Journal $35

Due Dates:

  • Jan 15
    $500 (Non-Refundable Deposit)
    Limited Spots first come first served with deposit. Deposit included in total trip price

  • March 15
    Half trip price paid $2,750

  • July 1, 2026
    Full trip price paid $5500

  • July 1, 2025
    Final names list: Names as they appear on your passport, gender, birth date, passport expiration date.

  • IMPORTANT NOTE **Although we do not anticipate a change to the tour price, these prices are subject to adjustment should rates change due to major currency fluctuation (exchange rate) and/or unforeseen economic circumstances, such as increase of VAT, municipal city tax, fuel prices, fuel surcharges, increase of entrance admission tickets and other influencing factors.

Payments are made to:

Lagniappe Mission (Attn: George Ross)

6419 Caldwell Drive

New Orleans, LA. 70122

Memo: Greece/Turkey Biblical Study Tours

Contact Sara Michel for any questions or information- sarataylor5114@gmail.com

Virtual Meetings

GO Biblical Study Tours will host 2 virtual training and informational meetings.