Experience the land and lessons of the Bible!

Turkey Study Tour with Frisco Bible Church, Stepping into the Jordan

Registration is not yet open for this trip. To learn more call 800-829-8234 or 616-396-1234 or email your travel coordinator Pam Houck

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When?

10 days including travel
July 1-12, 2024

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How Much?

$5090.00 USD
All Inclusive!

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Led By

Frisco Bible Church, Stepping into the Jordan and Jared Coe, Rob Kranz

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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

Jared Coe

Strategic Communications Director and Online Campus Pastor, Frisco Bible Church

Jared Coe serves as Strategic Communications Director and Online Campus Pastor at Frisco Bible Church. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry from George Fox University and a Master’s of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. A student ministry veteran, Jared desires to pour into the lives of followers of Christ and see them grow in their faith. As a life-long traveler, Jared enjoys learning from history and allowing the lessons learned to impact his present. Jared is excited to lead this trip and see the life-changing impact walking the biblical lands can have!

Rob Kranz

Trip Leader, Stepping into the Jordan

Rob has been teaching the Bible for more than 30 years. In 2018 he decided to leave a successful career as a software executive to study the Bible. His first stop was Israel, where he lived for a year earning a Graduate Certificate in Biblical History and Geography from Jerusalem University College. Rob then completed his MA in Old Testament at Abilene Christian University and a Master of Theology (ThM) at Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. Rob is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at SMU’s Graduate Program of Religious Studies.

Rob's passion is helping people see the Bible come to life in its original context. He is excited to share the Land of the Bible to ignite that passion in others to help them live more fully into God's calling for their lives.

Rob has been married to his wife, Amy, for 34 years. They have two adult sons and live in Dallas, TX. Rob blogs about his faith journey at https://www.steppingintothejordan.com.

Study Tour Details

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  • $5090.00 USD base cost
  • + $300.00 for Hot Air Balloon ride departure.
  • $1000.00 single-occupancy supplement available
  • $100.00 discount if booking prior to January 8, 2024

Optional payment schedule available:

  • $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
  • $2295.00 per-person due by March 8, 2024
  • Remaining balance due by May 10, 2024
  • R/T economy class air from/to Dallas
  • Deluxe Hotels - Buffet dinner and breakfast daily
  • Lunches served on site
  • Deluxe motor coach touring
  • Hydration backpack with bottled water on tour
  • All transfers, porterage, entrance fees and taxes
  • Guide and driver tips
  • Study guide, journal
  • GTI Blog
  • Drinks with meals
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon ride $300 per person
  • Business class upgrade $3000 per person (holding 4 seats)
  • Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
  • Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after March 8, 2024
  • No refunds for cancellations after May 10, 2024

Itinerary

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Mon Jul 1

Dallas/Fort Worth to Istanbul ( Depart tk192 at 8:40pm )
Tue Jul 2

Istanbul to Antalya ( Depart tk2420 at 6:25pm )

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Antalya
Wed Jul 3

Southern Coast

Antalya Harbor, Antalya Museum, Roman Road

Antalya Harbor
Thu Jul 4

Southern Coast

Aspendos, Perga

Aspendos
Fri Jul 5

Central Turkey

Pisidian Antioch, Colossae

Pisidian Antioch
Sat Jul 6

West Central Turkey

Hierapolis, Laodicea

Hierapolis
Sun Jul 7

West Central Turkey

Aphrodisias, Philadelphia

Aphrodisias
Mon Jul 8

West Central Turkey

Sardis, Pergamum

Sardis
Tue Jul 9

Western Coast

Pergamum, Weaving Center, Evening Cruise on the Aegean

Pergamum
Wed Jul 10

Western Coast

Ephesus, Ephesus Museum, Free Time

Ephesus
Thu Jul 11

Western Coast

Miletus, Didyma, Priene

Miletus
Fri Jul 12

Izmir to Istanbul ( Depart tk2313 at 10:45am )
Istanbul to Dallas/Fort Worth ( Depart tk191 at 2:10pm )