Tour Details

Key Facts

  • Dates: May 27-June 6, 2025; with the optional extension to Rome: May 27-June 9
  • Tour Director: Gary Reimers, BJU Seminary adjunct professor and pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Greenville, South Carolina
  • Total Cost: $4900 for the standard tour to Turkey and Greece; for the Rome extension add $2300
  • Registration: $400 deposit per person for the tour of Turkey and Greece (this amount applies toward the total cost) or $500 deposit to add the Rome extension. Once the registration application is accepted, $100 of the deposit amount per person becomes non-refundable.
  • Early Reservation: complete your application by December 1, 2024, to receive a $100 discount

Components of the Tour Package

  • Round-trip, economy-class air travel from New York City (if you purchase your own overseas flights, the land only cost for the Turkey and Greece tour is $3500)
  • One-way flight from Izmir to Athens; for the extension, one-way flight from Athens to Rome
  • All land travel by deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with English-speaking local guides
  • Double-occupancy hotel accommodations (private room fee: $800; with extension: $1200)
  • Breakfast each day at the hotels, dinner 5 days in Turkey and 1 day in Greece; with extension, breakfast in Rome daily
  • Entrance fees at all itinerary sites as well as tips for tour guides, drivers and hotel staff

Not Included in the Tour Price

  • Transportation between your home and JFK
  • Passport fees, travel insurance, excess baggage fees, or service charges for special needs
  • Lunch each day; dinner 1 day in Turkey, 2 days in Greece, and 3 days in Rome
  • Bottled water, snacks, and any beverages that are not included with the hotel meals
  • Souvenirs, personal items, phone calls, laundry service or travel insurance