Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

New Testament Study Tour with Experience Israel Now

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When?

12 days including travel
September 16-27, 2024

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How Much?

$5190.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

Experience Israel Now and Andy Cook

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You’re invited to join us on a 12 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

Andy Cook

Trip Leader, Experience Israel Now

Once the sports editor of the Macon Telegraph, Andy Cook entered full-time ministry in 1989. After 27 years of pastoring three churches, he now takes people to Israel on a full-time basis. Hundreds have gone to Israel with him since 2000. But every year, thousands of people connect with the life-changing lessons from the land of the Bible through his virtual-tour, “Experience Israel Now” presentations.

He is the author of several books and posts teaching videos on his YouTube Channel, “Secrets from the Ancient Paths.”

Many of his short videos recorded in Israel have been broadcast internationally by the Christian Television Network.

He has been married to Melody since 1979. They have three daughters, six grandchildren and a three-legged dog named “Lt. Dan.”

Study Tour Details

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  • $5190.00 USD base cost
  • $1000.00 single-occupancy supplement available
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to March 25, 2024

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2345.00 per-person due by April 29, 2024
  • Remaining balance due by July 26, 2024
  • Roundtrip air from Atlanta
  • Hotel accommodations as indicated
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffet
  • Lunches
  • Osprey backpack with bottled water on tour
  • Deluxe touring motor coach
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide/Driver Tips
  • Porterage fees and taxes
  • GTI study guide, journal, plug adapter, flashlight
  • Pre trip curriculum
  • GTI Blog
  • Hot air balloon ride and tips(weather permitting)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Insurance
  • Business class upgrade $3850 (holding 6 seats)
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after March 25, 2024
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after April 29, 2024
  • No refunds for cancellations after July 26, 2024

Itinerary

Mon Sep 16

Atlanta International to Istanbul ( Depart tk32 at 9:40pm )
Tue Sep 17

Istanbul to Antalya ( Depart tk2434 at 5:30pm )

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Antalya
Wed Sep 18

Southern Coast

Antalya Harbor, Antalya Museum, Roman Road

Antalya Harbor
Thu Sep 19

Southern Coast

Aspendos, Perga

Aspendos
Fri Sep 20

Central Turkey

Pisidian Antioch, Colossae

Pisidian Antioch
Sat Sep 21

West Central Turkey

Hierapolis, Laodicea

Hierapolis
Sun Sep 22

West Central Turkey

Aphrodisias, Philadelphia

Aphrodisias
Mon Sep 23

West Central Turkey

Sardis, Pergamum

Sardis
Tue Sep 24

Western Coast

Pergamum, Weaving Center, Evening Cruise on the Aegean

Pergamum
Wed Sep 25

Western Coast

Ephesus, Ephesus Museum, Free Time

Ephesus
Thu Sep 26

Western Coast

Miletus, Didyma, Priene

Miletus
Fri Sep 27

Izmir to Istanbul ( Depart tk2313 at 10:55am )
Istanbul to Atlanta International ( Depart tk31 at 3:00pm )