Go Biblical Study Tours
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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 keep our groups under 55 people, 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 2024 TRIP is HERE!
Oct 29- Nov 7th, 2024
Cost $4600 - This includes all meals excluding lunch, flights from most major U.S. Airports, 4.5-5 star accommodations, and a 3-night cruise. See the detailed itinerary below. The downloadable itinerary can be found HERE.
GO Greece/Turkey Biblical Study Tour (Oct 29-Nov 7, 2024) Journeys of Paul
Day One
Flight/Travel
Day Two- Athens
Arrive in Athens and transfer to the hotel. Travel in time, exploring a city with a history of more than 5,000 years! Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay in Athens
Day Three- Athens and Corinth
This morning, we depart for our morning tour out of Athens. On the way, we stop at the historic Corinth Canal. It was Corinth (Acts 18:1-18) where Apostle Paul lived and worked, established a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles now part of the New Testament. After visiting the sites associated with Apostle Paul’s ministry, we return to Athens for an afternoon city tour. Climb up to Acropolis Hill to see the famous Parthenon Temple, Erectheion and Temple of Athena Nike. Then walk to nearby Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where Apostle Paul spoke to the Athenians about the one and only God. Our tour will finish with a panoramic bus tour to see the city highlights. Dinner will be served at hotel. Overnight stay in Athens
Day Four- Cruise to Mykonos
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Piraeus port for embarkation on the Greek Islands cruise. Sail at 11am and enjoy lunch on board. Our first port of call is Mykonos, where we have free time for walking and exploring the town. Stroll on your own through the whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways, climbing to the sculpture church of Paraportiani or along the waterfront of “Little Venice” to the famous windmills. Enjoy dinner on board and at 11pm we sail for Kusadasi, Turkey. Overnight stay on board
Day Five- Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey and Patmos, Greece
Arrive at Kusadasi port in Turkey, the starting point for our tour to Ancient Ephesus (Acts 18:19-21). Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians, lived and worked here for a number of years. We tour the spectacular ruins in the city which was founded in the 10th century B.C. After the visit we return to the port at lunch time and sail to Patmos. Arrive Patmos (Rev 1:9) in the afternoon and enjoy a tour to the Monastery of St. John where he was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation. We also visit the Grotto of the Revelation (Cave of Apocalypse) before embarking on the cruise ship. Sail to Heraklion, Crete and enjoy dinner on board. Overnight stay on board
Day Six- Crete and Santorini
At 7am we arrive at Heraklion, Crete (Acts 27:7-13). You can join the optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home of King Minos and the legendary Minotaur (half-bull and half-man). After a few hours, we sail for Santorini, the island with the most magnificent landscape! Ride the cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano. Set sail back to the port of Piraeus around 9pm. Overnight stay on board
Day Seven- Athens, Meteora Monasteries, Kalambaka
Disembark after breakfast on board. Meet the local guide and board the bus for a journey to Central & Northern Greece! Upon arrival in the town of Kalambaka we enjoy a spectacular drive up to visit two Meteora Monasteries which are built on the top of colossal symmetrical gray and reddish boulders. They are perched precariously high above the ground and they were first built in the 14th century by monks seeking isolation and salvation. Overnight in Kalambaka
Day Eight- Berea and Thessalonica
We depart from Kalambaka and continue our journey to Thessalonica. On our way we will stop in Berea (Acts 17:10-15) to see the mosaic monument commemorating Apostle Paul's preaching. Later in the afternoon, check-in at the hotel in Thessalonica. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure. Take a walk by the seaside promenade and explore the beautiful city center. Overnight stay in Thessalonica
Day Nine- Philippi and Kavala
In the morning, we start for a city tour of Thessalonica. We see the Old City Walls, the White Tower, Galerius Arch and the Rotunda. Continue with a drive to Philippi, the site where Apostle Paul established a strong church. To this congregation he sent his letter (Acts 16:9-33). We see the river where Lydia is said to have been baptized, the ruins of a prison where Apostle Paul and Sylas had been kept, the Agora, 5th and 6th century Basilica and the Theater. After the visit, we continue to Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11) where we enjoy a panoramic tour before returning to Thessalonica for overnight. Overnight stay in Thessalonica
Day Ten- Thessalonica Departure
As you reflect on these past few days, full of history and spiritual inspiration, you will be transferred to the Thessaloniki International Airport for your flight home.
Inclusions/Exclusions
The aforementioned package rates include:
‣ Five-night accommodations (double occupancy)
‣ Three-day Cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey, on Celestyal Cruises, based on an INSIDE or OUTSIDE fully-air conditioned stateroom/cabin, with private facilities (shower/bathtub, washbasin, toilet), on full-board basis aboard ship, beginning with lunch on embarkation day and including breakfast on the day of disembarkation; with entertainment, free use of shipboard facilities and services of cruise staff, cruise service/gratuities charges, Mykonos shuttle bus ticket
‣ Daily buffet breakfast and dinner at hotels (half-board basis)
‣ Comprehensive sightseeing tours/visits with the services of professional, local, English speaking, government-licensed, Bible-oriented guide
‣ Port charges ($150 value)
‣ Entrance fees/tickets to the archaeological, historical sites, and museums
‣ Three shore excursions during the cruise visiting Ancient Ephesus, St. John Monastery and Cave of Apocalypse in Patmos, and the Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes island
‣ English-speaking, escorted group transfers on arrival and departures, ports, and hotels
‣ English-speaking escort/assistant during the three-day cruise
‣ All land transportation by private insured, luxury motor coaches, latest model Mercedes and Setra, ranging from 12 to 57 seats with experienced drivers
‣ Assistance, porterage of suitcases at hotels
‣ Third party personal civil liability coverage
‣ Private hearing devices (whisper sets) for the tour
‣ Hotel service charges, local, and municipal taxes, VAT
Not included in the above rates:
‣ Valid Passport for at least six (6) months and visa fees (it is the responsibility of the passengers to have all necessary documentation in their possession before traveling)
‣ Travel and medical health insurance, highly recommended, purchased within two weeks of initial deposit
‣ All personal expenses, lunches and drinks
‣ Optional shore-excursions Heraklion, Crete and Santorini (Oia village tour)
‣ Any other services not mentioned as being included
IMPORTANT NOTE **Although we do not anticipate a change to the tour price, these prices are based on currency rates in effect January 1, 2024, and 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. Additional Trip Options
‣ Outside cabin for cruise portion: $199 per person
‣ Single Supplement: $1100
Terms and Conditions/Reservations and Deposits:
A $500 non-refundable deposit per person is required by March 1, 2024. $2,300 is due by May 1, 2024, with the balance of $1,800 due August 15, 2024. An additional $225.00 per person in cash will be due upon arrival for tips.
Cancellations: Participants will pay a $500 non-refundable deposit
Contact Sara Michel for any questions or information- sarataylor5114@gmail.com
Payments are made to:
Lakeshore Church
600 N. Old Hammond Hwy
New Orleans, LA. 70124
Memo: Greece/Turkey Biblical Study Tours