April 23-27, 2027
TURKEY:
JOHN AND THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
CONSOLIDATED TURKEY PROGRAM
(Program #270801, Taught by Dr. Smith)
Land Only: $1,899.00
✅ INCLUDED:
Accommodations: First-Class (4★) hotels with private bath, based on double occupancy
Meals: Daily buffet breakfast and dinner.
Sightseeing: Full program of sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
Guide: Licensed, English-speaking local guide throughout.
Entrance Fees: All included for sites listed in the program.
Tips for Group Services: All standard gratuities for hotels, restaurants, and drivers during group travel.
Taxes & Surcharges: All taxes and fuel surcharges in effect as of May 1, 2025.
Group Transportation: Motorcoach transfers and touring per itinerary.
Study Materials & Coordination: Assistance from CTSP staff before and during the journey.
Airfare (with Full Tour): Round-trip economy class airfare from the U.S. on regularly scheduled carriers.
Luggage: One checked bag (max 50 lbs), one carry-on, and one small personal item, per airline limits.
❌ NOT INCLUDED:
Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, or coffee with dinners.
Lunches: Not included unless specifically noted.
Tips for Personal Favors: Such as hotel room service or private assistance.
Optional Travel Insurance: Highly recommended but not sold by CTSP.
COVID-related Expenses: Any required testing or compliance costs.
Excess or Forwarded Baggage: Airline fees for overweight or additional luggage.
Private Transfers: Any transfers not operating with the main group.
Single Room Supplement: $205 per person (required if a roommate cannot be assigned).
Passport Fees & Visas: Costs associated with obtaining or renewing your travel documents.
Additional Taxes or Airline Surcharges: If imposed after May 1, 2025.
Extra Nights: Any overnights caused by airline schedule changes ($180 pp double / $320 single per night).
Cancellations: Non-refundable deposits and applicable cancellation fees as listed in the Tour Conditions.
Itinerary:
Day One. Friday, April 23, 2027.
Depart Athens International (ATH) arriving 18:25 at Izmir (ADB), Turkiye.
Overnight: Izmir.
Day Two. Saturday, April 24, 2027.SMYRNA/ PERGAMUM / BERGAMA.
Today we take a short ride by bus to the marketplace of the ancient city of Smyrna (10 min), where we learn about “how to choose faith over fear”. Next, we will journey to ancient Pergamum (drive 2h20m) via a beautiful Aegean coastal road. Our visit will include the acropolis, the great theatre, the altar of Zeus, and a walk through the Asklepion, the famous hospital of antiquity. There, we will look at resetting defaults on “how we meet our needs” and “how to trade worry for worship.” We’ll return to Izmir tonight for dinner.
Overnight: Izmir (2 of 2). B, D
Day Three. Sunday, April 25, 2027.THYATIRA / AKHISAR - SARDIS / SART – PHILADELPHIA / ALASEHIR.
We are off to the ancient sites of three of the churches that received letter, as we continue addressing troubles that press our walk with Jesus. At Thyatira (1h45m) we’ll discuss our deep hunger for economic stability, where we can be tempted to “trade mansions then for money now.” Next, we travel and visit the ancient city of Sardis (1h20m), where we learn about “living on the laurels of an old testimony,” and seek to address seizing revival over standing on old reputation. Finally, we make our way to ancient Philadelphia (1h), and face the problem of feeling small and marginalized as believers. On to Hierapolis (1h15m) area.
Overnight: Pamukkale / Hierapolis area (1 of 1). B,D
Day Four. Monday, April 26, 2027.HIERAPOLIS – PAMUKKALE – LAODICEA.
This morning, we visit of Hierapolis (15m), where the Apostle Philip was martyred. Next, we travel to Laodicea (20m), where we will discuss our tendency to feel like “we don’t really need Jesus” and grapple with self-sufficiency. Then, we will climb up onto the ruins of Colossae (20m) and discuss the writing of Paul to the Colossians, while also addressing the small letter of Philemon. After our visit, we will travel to our hotel (2 h25m) for dinner near Ephesus.
Overnight: Kusadasi (1 of 2). B,D
Day Five. Tuesday, April 27, 2028.EPHESUS / SELCUK.
Today we complete our theme of the seven churches at the monumental excavations in Ephesus, where we will look at resetting our priorities. Here we face the temptation of trading our WALK with Jesus for WORK for Jesus. This includes a full day tour of the Ephesus area, with a dinner before we go to the airport and depart. Return to ADB for our overnight flight to Athens (ATH).
