Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Turkey Study Tour with Bridgeway Christian Church

To learn more email your travel coordinator Monica Guthrie or call us at 800-829-8234 or 616-396-1234

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When?

10 days including travel
October 20-31, 2025

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How Much?

$4990.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

Bridgeway Christian Church and Anthony Lipscomb

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You’re invited to join us on a 10 day, all-inclusive Turkey Study Tour.

You will be immersed in the land and lessons of the Bible as you’re led on a journey through Scripture while your local guide and driver will bring the past and present culture of Turkey alive to all your senses.

Unlike other Holy Land tours, this tour is solely focused on bringing Scripture to life through first-hand experiences in the places the stories actually happened. An all-inclusive trip you’ll be free to focus on each moment without worrying about lodging, tips, transportation, entrance fees, food or water.

What is a GTI Study Tour?

We’ve built into our study tours everything you need for an enjoyable and educational trip. We want you to be fully focused on the lessons and experiences you’ll encounter, and not be distracted by local tipping practices, transportation arrangements, or meal planning.

We believe that as a Study Tour participant you’re not a mere tourist—you’re an investment! This is evident from the moment you book your trip, through to the time you return home to share what you’ve learned with your friends and family.

Our seasoned guides and ministry partners do so much more than handle the details and keep things on schedule. Our local guides have personal experience and intimate knowledge of the places and events you’ll examine, and our ministry partner’s teachers have a shepherd’s heart and a passion for God’s word.

The guides have been so personable and so knowledgeable and so friendly. There's just never a bad day for these guys. They make you very comfortable throughout the trip.

— Steve

We got to walk the land and it made our bibles come alive, and my son being 17, he needed it to come alive. It solidified his foundation in his faith.

— Joey

GTI has done such a great job of taking care of everything... allowing us to feel at home and really focus on the things we needed to from the very beginning.

— Jordan

Anthony Lipscomb

Pastor of Christian Development, Bridgeway Christian Church

Pastor Anthony Lipscomb overseas adult theological education and spiritual formation at Bridgeway as Pastor of Christian Development. He loves sharing his passion for discovering the Bible in its ancient contexts and how that informs a life of faith today. Anthony is married to Michelle, and they have two kids, Abby and Toby. He holds a PhD in Bible and Ancient Near East from Brandeis University; master’s degrees in biblical and ancient Near Eastern studies from Brandeis, Trinity International University, and Regent University; and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Mary Washington. He comes to Bridgeway with a diverse combination of ministry, teaching, and professional experience, including tenures as a software engineer, university lecturer, and academic publishing professional. Anthony enjoys watching movies with his family, distance running, eating donuts, and napping.

Study Tour Details

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  • $4990.00 USD base cost
  • + $300.00 for Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride departure.
  • $990.00 single-occupancy supplement available
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to April 28, 2025

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2245.00 per-person due by June 2, 2025
  • Remaining balance due by August 29, 2025
  • Round trip air from/to SFO
  • Study guide, flashlight, journal, plug adapter
  • GTI Osprey hydration pack with bottled water on tour
  • Hotel accommodations as indicated
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
  • Lunches served on site
  • Deluxe motor coach touring
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide/Driver Tips
  • Porterage fees and taxes
  • Pre-trip curriculum
  • Post-trip devotional
  • Drinks with meals
  • Insurance
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon ride $300 per person
  • Business class upgrade $3650 (Holding six seats)
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after April 28, 2025
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after June 2, 2025
  • No refunds for cancellations after August 29, 2025

Itinerary

Mon Oct 20

San Francisco to Istanbul ( Depart tk80 at 6:50pm )
Tue Oct 21

Istanbul to Antalya ( Depart tk2432 at 7:45pm )

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Antalya
Wed Oct 22

Southern Coast

Antalya Harbor, Antalya Museum, Roman Road

Antalya Harbor
Thu Oct 23

Southern Coast

Aspendos, Perga

Aspendos
Fri Oct 24

Central Turkey

Pisidian Antioch

Pisidian Antioch
Sat Oct 25

West Central Turkey

Hierapolis, Colossae, Laodicea

Hierapolis
Sun Oct 26

West Central Turkey

Aphrodisias

Aphrodisias
Mon Oct 27

West Central Turkey

Sardis, Pergamum

Sardis
Tue Oct 28

Western Coast

Pergamum, Weaving Center, Evening Cruise on the Aegean

Pergamum
Wed Oct 29

Western Coast

Ephesus, Ephesus Museum, Free Time

Ephesus
Thu Oct 30

Western Coast

Miletus, Didyma

Miletus
Fri Oct 31

Izmir to Istanbul ( Depart tk2311 at 8:55am )
Istanbul to San Francisco ( Depart tk79 at 1:50pm )