Details & Itinerary
Explore the origins of the church in Turkey. Visit the ancient cities of Athens, Corinth, Thessalonica, Philippi, Ephesus, Miletus, Priene, Hierapolis and Assos. At these sites we will discuss the birth, growth, trials and development of the earliest Christian congregations as they struggle not only to understand their new faith in Christ, but also as they dealt with false teachers and hostile forces opposed to the Church.
The tour will be led by Lydia & Shane Read with support from local guides. Each day they will enrich our experience of the Holy Land by bringing context to the places we visit from their deep understanding of the Biblical documents and the history and culture of Turkey.
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Highlights
- Bring history to life in ancient sites in Turkey
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus
- Take a full city of tour of Istanbul, including sites- the Roman Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia
- Walk a portion of the Via Egnatia
- Join local Sunday services in Thessaloniki and Izmir
- Hosted by Lydia & Shane Read with local Turkish Guides
- Domestic flight between Izmir and Cappadocia
- 4+ star hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinners included
Accommodation
Hotels that are likely to be used are as follows:
2 nights at the 4 star Movenpick Golden Horn Hotel in Istanbul or similar
1 night at the 4 star hotel Doubletree by Hilton in Canakkale
1 night at the 4 star Assos Dove hotel in Assos or similar
3 nights at the 4 star Cankaya Hotel in Izmir or similar
3 nights at the 4 star Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale or similar
2 nights at the Yusuf Yigitoglu Boutique Hotel in Cappadocia or similar
Prices
Pricing
Twin Share: $7,995pp Single: $9,990pp
Prices do not include international flights. Please call us to get a quote for the latest fares.
All prices are in New Zealand dollars. Prices may vary due to changes in exchange rates.
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You will be required to pay a deposit or deposits when booking. We advise you of how much that will be. Subject to the cancellation schedule listed above, all deposits are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you (subject to your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act). Final payment is required no later than 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking. Cheques are no longer accepted as a valid form of payment now that the New Zealand banks have stopped issuing them.
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Cancellations
If the tour does not proceed due to lack of numbers, deposits will be refunded in full.
Prior to flight ticketing and confirmation of tour, refunds of deposits will be made in full.
Once tours are confirmed to run, deposits become non-refundable.
After flight ticketing and up to 60 days before departure, loss of deposit
Under 60 days - commencement of tour, no refund.
Once again we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking in case of sickness or other problem that might prevent you travelling, as well as giving you peace of mind whilst you are on tour. Whilst your booking is paid in NZ Dollars, some of your booking may be booked and purchased in other currencies. If your booking is cancelled or amended, even in the event a full refund may be due, it may be impacted by currency changes and/or fluctuating buy/sell rates.
Our Change and Cancellation Service Fees
Subject to your refund and remedy rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, a service fee will apply in the event that you need to change or cancel your booking, regardless of whether your booking was made in person, over the phone or by email. This service fee is to cover our reasonable costs for our professional services and is in addition to any third party supplier change and cancellation fees that may apply. Service fees may range from $50-250 per person, depending upon the tour and the complexities of the situation.
Supplier Change and Cancellation Fees
Cancelled bookings may also incur supplier fees, which can be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced. Supplier fees may also apply where a booking is changed and /or when tickets or documents are re-issued. Where we incur any liability for a supplier cancellation fee for any booking which you change or cancel, you agree to indemnify us for the amount of that fee. Where you seek a refund for a cancelled booking for which payment has been made to the supplier, we will not provide a refund to you until we receive the funds from that supplier.
General Tour Information
- If you wish to book your own airfare, you will be charged a land only price. If your flight times do not coincide with the tour group transfers, you will be required to make your own way to the accommodation at the start of the tour and to the airport at the end of the tour.
- Sharing. If you are travelling alone, but wish to share a room with someone else, please indicate this on your registration form. We will do everything possible to arrange quad/twin share accommodation in these instances. However if it cannot be arranged, the ‘own room’ supplement will apply.
- Our tours are contingent on sufficient numbers participating on the tour. If the tour does not go ahead due to lack of numbers, a full refund of your deposit will be made.
- Bookings are required at least 60 days prior to departure. Late bookings will be considered, but may be subject to surcharge costs.
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- 1800 377 479 (Australia)