Turkey is sometimes described as the “Forgotten Bible Land” as more biblical sites are to be found here after Israel than any other country.
While maps of Turkey are found at the back of most Bibles, many Christians are unaware of Turkey’s major role as a Bible land, especially for the New Testament, because it is generally referred to as Asia Minor.
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Basilica Cisterns, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Bazaar
Pergamum & Thyatira: Acropolis, Temple of Trajan, Library, Amphitheater, Altar of Zeus, Asclepion, site of the 4th Church of Revelation
Smyrna & Sardis: Ancient Agora, Kadifekale Fortress, Temple of Artemis, Jewish Synagogue
Philadelphia & Laodicea: Byzantine Walls, Basilica, theaters, stadium, gymnasium, early Christian sites, Pamukkale thermal pools
Hierapolis & Aphrodisias: Roman amphitheater, baths, basilica church, white travertine terraces, Greco-Roman ruins of Aphrodisias
Ephesus & Selçuk: Library of Celsus, Odeon, Agora, amphitheater, St. John’s Basilica, Ephesus Museum
Miletus & Didyma: Theater, marketplaces, baths, Temple of Apollo with its Medusa carvings
Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you.
Example Hotels include;
Istanbul, Turkey — city centre
City Center Hotel Taksim
Sıraselviler Cad. Billurcu Sok. No:1, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey
City Center Hotel Taksim City Center Hotel Taksim+1
Izmir, Turkey
Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilek Thermal & Spa
Atatürk Caddesi, Alsancak, İzmir, Turkey
Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilek Thermal & Spa Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Thermal hotel near Salihli (close to Sardis)
Lidya Sardes Hotel Thermal & SPA
Kursunlu Kaplıcaları Yolu, Salihli, Manisa, Turkey
Lidya Sardes Hotel Thermal & SPA
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Thermal hotel in Pamukkale
Colossae Thermal & Spa Hotel
Karahayıt & Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey
Colossae Thermal & Spa Hotel colossaehotel.com
Hotel on the Aegean coast, ~15 minutes from Ephesus
Ephesus Hera Hotel
Atatürk Mahallesi 1071 Sokak, Selçuk, Aydın, Turkey
Ephesus Hera Hotel lastminute.com
Arrival and Departure Transfers
We will arrange arrival and departure transfers for group flights. If you will be arriving or departing at a different time, we can assist you with transfers, but those are not included in the tour price.
Flight Information
Group air is now available for this tour for £/€/$XXXX per person round-trip from location A, with a minimum of XX travellers. Please opt in before designated date.
If you would like alternative flights, please wait until the tour is a guaranteed departure before booking. Our air team can assist you with booking flights. We can assist you with transfers, but those are not included in the tour price.
Arrival: Please arrange to arrive in sample location no later than 10:00 AM on XX/XX/XXXX. Pre-tour accommodation is available.
Departure: You are welcome to depart from sample location at any time on XX/XX/XXXX
Pre- and post-tour nights can be booked through us.
What’s included in the land price of *£/€/$XXXX?
*Price based on a minimum of XX participants. (For this tour)
Your Tour Includes
Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coach
Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and moderate 4-star hotels
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (water is included with dinners)
Professional tour guide throughout the tour
Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary not referred to as optional
Arrival and departure transfers for group flights
Guides will use Whisper Headsets throughout the tour
All other taxes and tips for provided services including tour director and driver
Full colour personalised tour diary
Travel app
Your Tour Does Not Include
Air transportation and related taxes and fees (Round-trip group air £/€/$XXXX)
Single supplement (£/€/$XXX)
Airport transfers separate from the group
Meals, other than as indicated above
Items of a personal nature, such as passport fees
Passenger trip cancellation insurance
Payment Schedule
Initial deposit of £/€/$XXX will secure your place on the tour. Click here to pay. Click here to pay Online payments incur a % credit card fee. Cheques can be mailed to “EdenGate Travel”, 12316 244th St, Chisago City, MN 55013-9688.
Final payment will be due 120 days before departure.
Travel Insurance
IMG is an excellent company that responds to claims quickly and efficiently. There are three possible policies depending on the amount of coverage you’d like. The brochure links are below.
iTravelInsured Travel SE is the most popular option.
iTravelInsured Travel Lite is the most economical option.
iTravelInsured Travel LX is the most expensive option.
Click here for a no-obligation quote. The contact details for Cave Insurance are listed on the website and brochures if you have any questions.
Cancellations
Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance:
INDIVIDUAL CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be in writing.
• From the time of deposit until 100 days before departure, a $150 per person penalty.
• From 99-30 days before departure $350 per person penalty plus any non-refundable deposits to airlines or ground suppliers.
• An individual cancelling less than 30 days before departure will receive NO REFUND.
Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.
For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply.
Roommates cancelling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.
EdenGate Travel cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through EdenGate.
