Day 2, Sun, Oct 8: Afternoon arrival at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul where we are met by our guide and transferred to the our hotel for dinner and overnight, Kent Hotel or similar. Breakfast awaits you!

Day 3, Mon, Oct 9: Free morning: rest from your long flight or take the short walk to explore the Grand Bazaar, built in 1457 with 61 streets and some 3000 shops.

In the afternoon we embark on a cruise on the Bosphorus which separates Europe from Asia. We pass by the Dolmabahce Palace and the Beylerbeyi Palace. Return to our hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight.

Day 4, Tues, Oct 10: Today we begin with a visit to the Hippodrome and the world famous Blue Mosque with the interior walls covered with twenty thousand blue Iznik tiles. Next is the underground Basilica Cistern.

We end our day at Hagia Sophia, "Mothership" of the Church for hundreds of years. Dedicated in 360 AD it has been a cathedral, mosque, and is now a museum. Dinner and overnight Kent Hotel or similar.

Day 5, Wed, Oct 11: After breakfast, we transfer to Ataturk Airport for a direct flight to Cappadocia in central Turkey. Dinner and overnight at the Peri Tower Hotel or similar. Tomorrow will blow your mind...

Day 6, Thurs, Oct 12: Explore Cappadocia which is mentioned in Acts 2:9 among those who heard Peter speaking in their language on Pentecost. Our sightseeing begins with a visit to the fascinating Goreme Valley. The lunar like landscape of this region is eerie and beautiful. Over thousands of years, the rain has eroded this landscape to give rise to strange rock formations known as "Fairy Chimneys." Many homes and churches are carved in these rocks and we see grottos with magnificent Biblical frescoes. On to a local cooperative carpet farm! After lunch we visit the 5th century Church of John the Baptist, the biggest cave church in Cappadocia. Our last stop is the Underground City of Ozkonak where Christians tunnelled into a volcanic hill in the 6th century for protection. Dinner and overnight Peri Tower Hotel or similar.

Day 7, Thurs, Oct 13:This morning we fly west to Izmir and visit ancient Smyrna of which John writes: "Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor's crown." Next we drive north to visit Pergamum about which John writes: "These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live, where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city, where Satan lives." We continue to Thyatira of whom John writes: "...you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols." Dinner and overnight Palm City Hotel or similar in Akhisar.

Day 8, Sat, Oct 14: Today we visit Sardis where John writes: "...you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy." On to the city of love Philadelphia where John writes: "I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name." We continue to Laodicea where John writes: "So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, 'I am rich, I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing. But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked." Dinner and overnight Doga Thermal Hotel or similar in Pamukkale

Day 9, Sun, Oct 15: Today we explore the ruins of an amazing city, Hierapolis where the Paul founded a church while he was at Ephesus - Col 4:13. Philip spent the last years of his life here. In 80AD, he was martyred by crucifixion and buried here. Over thousands of years calcium rich water from an underground thermal spring has flowed down the mountainside and slowly solidified, creating white basins, creating what is called the Cotton Castle. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi at the Kismet Hotel or similar overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Day 10, Mon, Oct 16: Today we spend the entire day experiencing the amazing ruins at Ephesus the church of which John writes: "...you have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place." We sit in the theatre where Demetrius, the silversmith, told the crowd: "You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business. And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia." Dinner and overnight Kismet Hotel Kusadasi or similar.

Day 11, Tue, Oct 17: Enjoy your breakfast overlooking the Aegean Sea before we leave Turkey and embark from Kusadasi on the MS Louis Olympia. We sail to Patmos arriving at 4pm. This beautiful and mysterious rocky island is where the Apostle John was exiled and dictated the Book of Revelation. We tour the Monastery named for him where we have a wonderful view of the island. We also visit the Grotto of the Revelation. After some free time for browsing in local shops we return to the ship and sail for Rhodes at 9pm. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 12, Wed, Oct 18: At 7am we arrive at Rhodes. In ancient times, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This stronghold was built by a Crusader Order. Our excursion takes you to visit the Temple of Athena on the majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with the blue Aegean Sea in one direction and a sophisticated whitewashed artists' colony in another direction. It is a local tradition that Paul's ship, on the way to Rome, spent time in the small harbor at Lindos. We have the afternoon free in Rhodes. Stroll the medieval walled city and enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Sail for Crete at 6pm. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 13, Thurs, Oct 19: At 7am we arrive at Heraklion, Crete which we read about in Acts 27:7-13. Our excursion takes you from the lively bustling city to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. We sail for Santorini at 11:30am, where we arrive at 4:30pm...Jan's favorite island! We take a cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano, the eruption of which in 1,600BC literally buried a flourishing Bronze Age town. Enjoy a walk amoung the streets. Sail for Piraeus at 9pm. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 14, Fri, Oct 20: Today we disembark and travel by bus from Athens by way of the Saronic Gulf, crossing the historic Corinthian Canal.

We reach ancient Corinth, where Acts records: "One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: 'Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.' So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God." In Corinth we see the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio's Seat. We return to Athens in the afternoon to climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon. We then walk to nearby Mars' Hill-Areopagus, where Paul said:"People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship, and this is what I am going to proclaim to you." Dinner and overnight Titania Hotel or similar.

Day 15, Sat, Oct 21: Today we begin our four day Northern Greece tour driving north to visit Delphi, the famous site on Mount Parnassus. We continue to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight at the Amalia Kalambaka Hotel or similar.

Day 16, Sun, Oct 22: Today we explore spectacular Meteora, with its thousands year old Byzantine monasteries perched precariously on huge rocks. The drive up to the Monasteries is amazing and the monasteries are like Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons and old manuscripts. The view from the top is breathtaking.

We continue north to visit Berea where early Christians were commended for checking Paul's teaching.

On to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight at the Mediterranean Palace Hotel or similar.

Day 17, Mon, Oct 24: Today we drive north to explore Philippi and the harbor of Kavala where Paul landed on a missionary journey into Macedonia and was placed in prison overnight.

Day 18, Tues, Oct 25: Thessaloniki, city tour. Travel to Athens passing by many traditional Greek villages. Farewell dinner and overnight Athens.

Day 19, Wed, Oct 26: Departure transfer to Athens airport for flight home.

Testimonials: Feel free to email our clients below and ask about our tours.

"Dear Tim and Jan, wow...what a trip-journey-experience-adventure! All of those nouns fit the 17 days we just had being shepherded with you through Turkey and Greece. It was a wonderfully unique time of discovering both God's beautiful creation in those countries, but even more so, God's Beautiful Plan for Spreading His Gospel of Love and Salvation! How cool is it to see His Hand in the Ruins of Corinth, Philippi, Smyrna and Ephesus. Some people see just piles of rocks and stones, but we see a Father's Love for His Children.....Sweet His-story! Thank you so much for all of your time and planning in putting together this tour; we couldn't have felt more loved and cared for. And one of the BEST parts for us was the group you put together; a big happy family of Brothers and Sisters in Christ, all with their own stories of how God adopted them. What fun, gracious folks to hang out with for 2+ weeks...on buses, ships, and airplanes! The Guides were a bonus, Arzu and Maria are in our memories forever. Take good care and God's bestest blessings on you both!" - Patty and Jim Culpepper, Boise, ID, email Culpeppers

"Tim and Jan, thanks for a wonderful trip...it was such as great time, wonderful group, and covered so much that I am still trying to process all that we observed and learned. The memories are wonderful and made it fun to go through the photos, as it brought back great memories of the group, people saw and meet, the many places, and the events shared as I tried to figure out which photos to share with everyone." - Jeff and Donna Mattson, Salt Lake City, UT, email Jeff

Dear Tim and Jan, our time in Turkey and Greece was so rich! Thanks for taking us and treating us so well! Looking back I see many answers of prayers."- Jerry and Jan Nielson, Boise, ID, email Jan

"Dear Tim and Jan, we really enjoyed the trip and the opportunity to meet so many quality people. You two are fortunate to have so many rewarding relationships.Thanks again for the planning and work that went into a great trip! This was our third tour with your company." - Dr. Frank and Sharon Hamilton, Tulsa, OK, email Hamiltons

"Tim great job, it was inspirational to walk where Paul walked and see the sacrifices that the early Christians went through. It puts more meaning in reading the Bible when you can stand where the early Christians stood. This is our third tour with your company." - Leroy and Barbara Custer, Boise, ID email Leroy

"Hey Tim! It was such a major treat getting to know you, your awesome family and all the others! The trip was mind boggling! It's still swirling around! Ordered the archeological bible so we can take a closer look. Your guides were very knowledgeable so much info! Loved that the bible came to life! You did a fantastic job in coordinating everything!! We learned so much about Paul's journey spreading the good news. The Bible came to life! I felt safe in all the accommodations. Busses were comfortable and the cruise was a great break right in the middle of the journey. Food was well planned out, healthy and delicious. Tim, you are a great story teller and included everyone in creative ways to get to know one another. My husband and I had never been on a guided tour and we truly loved it! It's hard to go to a new country and know just what to do when you get there. We were amazed at the culture and really learned how people of other religions and beliefs live. I recommend this trip for anyone that wants to experience a whole new way of traveling and learning! It was well worth it! It was definitely a trip of a lifetime! Thanks Tim!" - Jim and Nancy Tighe, Boise, ID, email Nancy

"Hi Tim and Jan, thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful trip and itinerary, Jim and I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks again for all your prayers, hard work and dedication in putting together such a fantastic experience! Blessings. This was our third tour with your company." - Jim and Janet Schaufelberger, Boise, ID, email Janet

"Tim and Jan, I am so thankful to have been able to be on this trip. Turkey was a highlight for me. I fell in love with Turkey, a place I never even really thought about. The places that impacted me the most were Laodicia, Philipi and Corinth. The teaching in those places really struck a cord with me and I was grateful each time someone shared at a sight and brought us a Biblical perspective. I thought things went incredibly well. Thanks again for all you and Jan do. Grateful." - Judy Matteson, Tri-Cities, WA, email Judy

"Hi Tim and Jan, thank you for putting together such an amazing trip and herding all of through a tremendous amount of territory. It was incredible and is already enriching our studies. Sometimes I just get chills, knowing that I walked and stood in some of the exact places where Paul walked and stood. We absolutely loved the opportunities we had in Turkey to experience local culture and cuisine. Cappadocia and Meteora really stand out to us, just because they were so different and visually astounding. Both guides were awesome, each in her own way. Thanks again...it was an opportunity of a lifetime!" - Kathy and Ted Spangler, Boise, ID, email Kathy

"The President's Tour of Turkey and Greece was everything we hoped for and more, thanks to Tim and Jan. All hotels were very nice and comfortable, exactly as presented, the food was very good everywhere, the buses were comfortable, the drivers friendly, and their skills were greatly appreciated! The cruise ship was better than we expected. Tim took care of every detail making the whole experience hassle free and enjoyable! We felt completely safe at all times! The Itinerary was incredible! It really is mind boggling to think about all that we saw, learned, experienced, in less than 3 weeks! We are still processing it all, and will have a lifetime of memories to enjoy! Even though we were a large group, Tim and Jan went out of their way to make everyone feel included, connected, and special, resulting in a happy group all getting along like old friends. I believe God poured out his blessing on this trip and our group. One of the things special to me were the daily devotionals, and the readings/speaking at each site, it really did make the Bible come to life! We learned so much! The cruise of the Greek Isles was a nice break, very relaxing , a chance to do some things on your own if you wanted to. Our Tour guides were fabulous! Arzu Kuru in Turkey, was wonderful, so knowledgeable, helpful, organized, always in control, and her personality and beautiful smile just stole our hearts! Maria Spanoudaki in Greece was amazing! She was a walking encyclopedia! A very Classy Lady! We felt Privileged to have both of them as our guide! I had done extensive research on different Bible Land tour companies and always came back to Tim's President's tour. We made the mistake of going with another company once because of a conflicting date, but never again will I go with anyone else! If you are reading this, you are considering touring The Bible Lands...don't wait...just do it…and go with Tim and Jan...you will never regret it and you will be truly Blessed!" - Kristy and Bobby Graham, Jackson, MS, email Kristy

"Dear Tim and Jan, it was a GREAT trip! Thank you for putting it together! We really loved Arzu and Maria. They were tops! 2 Happy Travelers! - Mark and Karla Slusser, Boise, ID, email Karla

"Dear Tim, truly, your trip to Turkey and Greece is a gold mine. I preached at our church Sunday and did it on our recent tour. I told the church congregation it was the best trip destinations and Christian education next to Israel, Jordon, and Egypt that I ever took. Mary loved Cappadocia and the lunch in the cave home. Additionally, she liked the underground city of Ozkonak with the large round rock that blocked the entrance like Jesus' tomb. I was impressed with Meteora. It was fabulous. Also, the short cruise was excellent with the islands. Santorini was breathtaking beautiful and glad we were there. Patmos is a must. Say hi to Leroy and Barb for us. God bless you. In Christian love." - Mary and Bill Strong, Oil City, PA, email Bill