OVERVIEW
Join Bishop Richard Condie on a journey in the Footsteps of the Apostles Paul and John, who were passionate about sharing the good news of the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Bishop Condie has led tours for Selah many times, and this is his second tour to Greece and Turkiye!
Join us in the European Autumn to revisit key moments in the book of Acts, other Epistles and the apocalyptic book of Revelation.
This tour is sure to be informative, fun, prayerful and guaranteed to stay with you as a wonderful memory for years to come.
Richard Condie is Bishop of Tasmania, and is passionate about seeing the scriptures come alive. He taught New Testament at Ridley College for 7 years, and has visited biblical sites in Israel, Greece and Turkiye several times before, and loves how the experience of these countries bring context and insight into the Bible's message. This tour will not only introduce you to the biblical and archaeological sites of Greece and Turkiye but as we open the scriptures each day, the truths in them will leap off the page. Be prepared for a spiritually encouraging experience over these days.
ITINERARY
Today we travel from Australia to Athens, Greece.
Included Meals: None
Upon arrival into Athens, we will be met by our local representative and transferred to our accommodation where we will spend the night.
After checking in to the hotel, the rest of the afternoon is free to relax or explore, before a short welcome meeting at 6.00pm followed by dinner at 7.00pm at the hotel. Our hotel has a spectacular view of the Parthenon from the rooftop.
Hotel: Titania Hotel, Athens
After checking in to the hotel, the rest of the afternoon is free to relax or explore, before a short welcome meeting at 6.00pm followed by dinner at 7.00pm at the hotel. Our hotel has a spectacular view of the Parthenon from the rooftop.
Hotel: Titania Hotel, Athens
Included Meals:
D
A time of devotion will be facilitated by Bishop Condie in the hotel before commencing our tour of Athens. Climb up the marble capped Acropolis Hill to see the Parthenon and Erechtheion Temples. We will then walk to nearby Mars Hill where Paul delivered his well-known sermon about “the Unknown God” (Acts 17:23) as well as many other sites that Athens is famous for. Lunch and an afternoon at leisure before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Hotel: Titania Hotel, Athens
Hotel: Titania Hotel, Athens
Included Meals:
B
D
After an early breakfast, we board our coach at 8.00am to start our trip north. We’ll drive along the coastal highway of the Saronic Gulf and reach the historic Corinth Canal for a brief stop for photos and refreshments. We will then visit the ancient site of Corinth and the nearby small archaeological museum where we will share time for devotions. We will return to Athens for our last night there.
Hotel: Titania Hotel, Athens
Hotel: Titania Hotel, Athens
Included Meals:
B
D
After breakfast this morning, we check-out of our hotel and board the bus to enjoy a spectacular drive up to the Meteora Monasteries, where we will visit a monastery. We will have a short lunch break (own expense) in Kalambaka and then return to the hotel for some free time before dinner.
HOTEL: Grand Meteora Hotel, Kalambaka
HOTEL: Grand Meteora Hotel, Kalambaka
Included Meals:
B
D
Morning devotions before we depart from the hotel. We will visit another Monastery in Meteora and then drive to a workshop where icons are made. Afterwards, drive to Thessaloniki passing through Veria (known biblically as Berea Acts 17:10). We’ll continue on to Thessaloniki where we check-in at our seaside hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
HOTEL: Golden Star, Thessaloniki
HOTEL: Golden Star, Thessaloniki
Included Meals:
B
D
Today we will visit the city centre to see the highlights of the second largest city of Greece. We will drive on Via Egnatia, the road that ran from Rome to Byzantium. We will see the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda, actually St. George Basilica. We will then enjoy the breathtaking views of Thessalonica from the Old City Walls stretching down on the waters of the Thermaic Gulf and we will see the landmark of the city, the White Tower. Continue on foot to the Vlatadon Monastery and then return to the city centre for free time There will be an optional visit to St Demetrius Church in the afternoon, or free time to shop and explore. Return to hotel in the afternoon.
Hotel: Golden Star, Thessaloniki
Hotel: Golden Star, Thessaloniki
Included Meals:
B
D
We depart from Thessaloniki this morning and drive to Philippi to visit the site and baptistery of Lydia. We’ll have a time of reflection by the river.
Following a lunch break and some free time in beautiful seaside Kavala, we return to our Thessaloniki hotel. No dinner tonight so you can explore local seaside restaurants nearby.
HOTEL: Golden Star, Thessaloniki
Following a lunch break and some free time in beautiful seaside Kavala, we return to our Thessaloniki hotel. No dinner tonight so you can explore local seaside restaurants nearby.
HOTEL: Golden Star, Thessaloniki
Included Meals:
B
L
After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and travel to Cappadocia via Istanbul. On arrival, we will have a sightseing tour of Magnificent Cappadocia. Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia before check in at our unique cave hotel.
Hotel: Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Hotel: Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Included Meals:
B
D
This morning there will be an optional excursion to enjoy a spectacular hot air balloon ride across the Goreme Valley over the Fairy Chimneys. Following the balloon flight and breakfast we start our Cappadocia tour. Morning visit to the Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular. Continue to Pasabag where we will walk in Pasabag “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”. We visit Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos from various centuries. We then descend into the centre of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 in Cappadocia. It’s where the early church hid from persecution and is a maze of honeycomb like tunnels. Return to the hotel for our very own church service in the chapel at 6pm, followed by dinner.
Hotel: Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Hotel: Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Included Meals:
B
D
Today we farewell Cappadocia and drive to Konya
Get ready for a blast of nature as we hike magnificent Ihlara Canyon, a “mirage” in the Steps of Anatolia up to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema: “Valley of the Sky” along the Melendiz River. Rock-cut churches spread across a wild plantation will surprise you with their successfully painted representations from the Bible. Lunch break in Belisirma, a local restaurant by the river (own expense). We stop by Selime, a village with beautifully painted cave houses and monastery at the end of the canyon and a “Star Wars” like landscape, before arriving in Konya (biblical Iconium). We will overnight here before we continue to Pamukkale tomorrow.
Hotel: Dedeman Hotel, Konya
Get ready for a blast of nature as we hike magnificent Ihlara Canyon, a “mirage” in the Steps of Anatolia up to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema: “Valley of the Sky” along the Melendiz River. Rock-cut churches spread across a wild plantation will surprise you with their successfully painted representations from the Bible. Lunch break in Belisirma, a local restaurant by the river (own expense). We stop by Selime, a village with beautifully painted cave houses and monastery at the end of the canyon and a “Star Wars” like landscape, before arriving in Konya (biblical Iconium). We will overnight here before we continue to Pamukkale tomorrow.
Hotel: Dedeman Hotel, Konya
Included Meals:
B
D
This morning, we farewell Konya and travel towards Pamukkale. On the way we will stop at Lystra, where Paul visited on his first & second missionary journeys (Acts 14 & 16). Continue to Hierapolis, only mentioned once in Paul’s letter to the Colossians (Col 4:13), but was a thriving Roman city where the apostle Philip was martyred. We then arrive in Pamukkale (Turkish for Cotton Castle), made famous for its white calcium terraces and thermal pools.
Hotel: Pam Thermal Hotel , Pamukkale
Hotel: Pam Thermal Hotel , Pamukkale
Included Meals:
B
D
We check out of our hotel and then visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale before journeying to ancient Laodicea, an impressive site to this day and one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. We continue to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches, with an impressive Roman gymnasium, before continuing to the city of Izmir, where we will stay overnight. Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel, Izmir
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel, Izmir
Included Meals:
B
D
An exciting day as we check out of our Izmir hotel, and visit the Church of St Polycarp, who was mentored by the apostle John and the Bishop of Smyrna (now Izmir) around 100AD. Continue to ancient Ephesus for a guided visit. So much to see and experience here including the Baths of Scholastica, Temple of Hadrian, the library and the Great Theatre. After a lunch break, we continue our tour to the Temple of Artemis
We then arrive in Kusadasi, a resort town where we will enjoy a 2-night stay.
Hotel: Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi
We then arrive in Kusadasi, a resort town where we will enjoy a 2-night stay.
Hotel: Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi
Included Meals:
B
D
An early start for a full day in Patmos. Travel to the port for immigration and then board a local ferry for the 3-4 hour trip to Patmos. On arrival you will be met by a local guide who will accompany you to the Cave of the Apocalypse and St John’s Monastery on the acropolis. Some free time for lunch before returning to Kusadasi by ferry.
Hotel: Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi
Hotel: Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi
Included Meals:
B
D
A well-deserved sleep in today before we travel to Izmir for an afternoon flight to Istanbul.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
On arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
Included Meals:
B
D
We will visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square in the morning. The afternoon is free time to perhaps shop or enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus River. Meet for our farewell dinner tonight at a local restaurant to reflect and celebrate an amazing tour.
Hotel: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
Hotel: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
Included Meals:
B
D
Today, those who have chosen to visit Gallipoli will be collected from the hotel (approximately 6am) for the drive to Gallipoli. You will visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Johnston Jolly and trenches as well as Kabatepe War Museum. Return to Istanbul around 9pm.
For those not doing Gallipoli, you have a free day in Istanbul.
Hotel: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
For those not doing Gallipoli, you have a free day in Istanbul.
Hotel: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
Included Meals:
B
Our tour ends after breakfast in Istanbul.
You are free to depart Istanbul today at your leisure.
You are free to depart Istanbul today at your leisure.
Included Meals:
B
Included Meals: None
Highlights
- Athens
- Ancient Corinth and the Corinth canal
- Meteora monasteries
- Biblical towns of Beria, Thessaloniki, Philippi
- Lydia’s Baptistry
- Cappadocia
- 4 Churches of Revelation: Laodicea, Sardis, Ephesus, Smyrna
- Patmos
- Istanbul
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OUR PRICING
Pricing
| Category | Description | Twin PP | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour only | Last Room | $9,999.00 | $12,800.00 |
| Gallipoli day trip | per person | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Local payment | Pls give in cash to Bp Condie at the start of the tour | EUR 220 | EUR 220 |
This tour is GUARANTEED to depart. Only 1 room left! Bookings close Friday 14 August unless sold out prior.
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