Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Turkey, Greece Study Tour with Fellowship Bible Church

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

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When?

9 days including travel
May 26 - June 5, 2026

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How Much?

$5490.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

Fellowship Bible Church and Eric Hoffman, Melissa Hoffman

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What to Expect

You’re invited to join us on a 9 day, all-inclusive Turkey, Greece 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 and Greece 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 ensures you're 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

Eric Hoffman

Executive Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church

Eric grew up in a small town in Michigan where he was introduced to Jesus at church and at home. During a high school mission trip to Mexico, he made a personal decision to follow Jesus—a moment that shaped the trajectory of his life. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry from Spring Arbor University (where he met his wife, Melissa) and a Master’s in Christian Leadership from Southern Seminary. In 2010, he relocated to Nashville to assist in launching the Franklin campus of Fellowship Bible Church, where he currently serves as Executive Pastor.

Eric’s own life was transformed at Fellowship, and his passion is to help others experience that same inside-out transformation through Jesus. He loves creating environments and resources that form wholehearted disciples—people who walk closely with Jesus and help others do the same through intentional, relational disciple-making. He is thrilled to travel through Turkey, exploring the places where the early church was born and where so many first said yes to following Jesus.

Melissa Hoffman

Melissa holds a degree in Social Work and has spent her life helping others feel seen, safe, and supported. With a passion for developing leaders and cultivating transformational group environments, Melissa is committed to creating spaces marked by trust, grace, and belonging. For the past four years, she has led numerous BibleProject Classroom courses, equipping others to dive deeper into the story of Scripture. A self-proclaimed Bible Nerd, Melissa loves making theological conversations accessible and engaging—especially in community. She’s excited to walk the ancient paths of Turkey and experience the story of the early church come to life alongside fellow travelers.

Study Tour Details

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  • $5490.00 USD base cost
  • + $300.00 for Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride departure.
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to November 28, 2025

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2495.00 per-person due by January 2, 2026
  • Remaining balance due by April 3, 2026
  • R/T economy class air from/to Atlanta
  • Deluxe Hotels - Buffet dinner and breakfast daily
  • Lunches served on site
  • Deluxe motor coach touring
  • Hydration backpack with bottled water on tour (2 bottles a day in Greece)
  • All transfers, porterage, entrance fees and taxes
  • Guide and driver tips
  • Study guide, journal
  • GTI blog
  • Pre-trip curriculum
  • Post-trip devotional
  • Insurance
  • Optional hot air balloon ride $300 per person
  • Drinks with meals
  • Business class upgrade $3965 per person (Holding 4 seats)
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $500 for cancellations after November 28, 2025
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after January 2, 2026
  • No refunds for cancellations after April 3, 2026

Itinerary

Tue May 26

Travel to Turkey

Atlanta International to Istanbul (Depart tk32 at 9:55pm and arriving at 3:50pm)
Wed May 27

Istanbul to Izmir (Depart tk2336 at 7:00pm and arriving at 8:20pm)
Hilton Double Tree Hotel
Thu May 28

Smyrna, Pergamum

Pergamum
Fri May 29

Sardis, Colossae, Hierapolis

Sardis
Sat May 30

Laodicea, Aphrodisias

Laodicea
Sun May 31

Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, St. John's Basilica, Turkish Rug Center

Ephesus
Mon Jun 1

Priene , Didyma, Miletus

Priene
Tue Jun 2

Athens Olympic Stadium
Izmir to Istanbul (Depart tk2311 at 8:55am and arriving at 10:25am)
Istanbul to Athens International (Depart tk1849 at 1:15pm and arriving at 2:50pm)

Zafolia Hotel
Wed Jun 3

Acrocorinth, Corinth, Olive Oil Farm

Corinth
Thu Jun 4

Agora, Acropolis, Mars Hill

Mars Hill
Fri Jun 5

Travel Home

Athens International to Istanbul (Depart tk1844 at 10:25am and arriving at 12:05pm)
Istanbul to Atlanta International (Depart tk31 at 2:45pm and arriving at 7:50pm)