OVERVIEW
We are delighted to announce that the Brisbane School of Theology will be running a study tour of Greece and Turkiye in 2025.
Richard Gibson, the Principal of BST will be leading this tour.
After studying theology and serving as an Anglican minister in Sydney’s west, he spent 20 years as a Lecturer at Moore Theological College. With a Master’s on 1 Timothy and a doctorate on emotions in early Christian thought, Richard has published extensively on the New Testament, church history, and ministry. He took the role of Principal at BST in 2014.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Richard is devoted to his family, teaching the Bible, and mentoring students.
Raised in a Christian family, it was at university that Richard realised the importance of Jesus and his gospel. After studying theology and being ordained as an Anglican minister, he pastored a congregation in Sydney’s west for four years. He then took up a position as Lecturer at Moore Theological College for 20 years.
Seeing the value of continued learning, he completed a Master’s degree on 1 Timothy and a doctorate on the emotions in early Christian thought. Subsequent published articles have addressed issues in the New Testament, church history and ministry. Richard’s love of effective preaching led him to serve on Sydney Diocese’s College of Preachers which he chaired for seven years.
Richard has more than 25 years’ experience teaching Greek, New Testament, church history and preaching, and several years ago published Reading Biblical Greek for first-year Greek students. His greatest passions are his family, teaching the Bible, and caring for students.
Richard attends Centenary Evangelical Church. In his spare time, Richard enjoys playing golf or tennis.

ITINERARY
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Hotel: Stanley Hotel, Athens
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Then we walk down and visit the ancient Agora, now in ruins, was formerly the commercial hub of ancient Athens and birthplace of politics and philosophy. Here the apostle Paul reasoned with the most skeptical audience he met during his travels.
Hotel: Stanley Hotel, Athens
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Hotel: Stanley Hotel, Athens
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Return to the hotel in Thessaloniki. Dinner & overnight.
Hotel: Golden Star Hotel, Thessalonica or similar
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Hotel: Garismau Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
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Visit the Kaymakli Underground City, experiencing the refuge used by early Christians.
Afternoon hike through the Rose Valley, contemplating the beauty of God's creation.
Hotel: Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
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Enjoy a traditional kebab lunch, before travelling to the hotel for check in and a free afternoon to rest.
Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Alsancak, Izmir
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Hotel: Pam Thermal Hotel, Pamukkale
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A time of rest & refreshment on arrival in Kusadasi. You will have time in the afternoon to shop or simply relax at the hotel.
Hotel: Charisma Deluxe, Kusadasi
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Hotel: Charisma Deluxe, Kusadasi
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In the afternoon return to Kusadasi by ferry.
Hotel: Charisma Deluxe, Kusadasi
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On arrival in Istanbul, visit the Blue Mosque before checking into our hotel for the evening.
Hotel: Radisson The President, Istanbul
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In the afternoon we visit the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar. The remainder of the day and evening is free for you to explore this fascinating city.
Tonight we celebrate the end of our tour with a farewell dinner.
Hotel: Radisson The President, Istanbul
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Highlights
Athens
Corinth
Thessalonica
Philippi
Cappadocia
Izmir/Symrna
Sardis
Philadelphia
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Ephesus
Kusadasi
Patmos
Istanbul

TOUR INCLUDES

Travel with
like-minded people

Christian
Tour Leaders

Option of land
only package

Option of upgrading
to single room

Meals

Sights and entry
fees listed
OUR PRICING
Category | Description | Twin PP | Single |
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Tour only | $8,949.00 | $11,030.00 | |
Tour and airfare | Ex Brisbane Flying Emirates | $11,890.00 | $13,980.00 |
Credit students - Paying upfront (Tour Only) | BB202-612/712 | $11,252.00 | $13,333.00 |
Credit students - Paying upfront (Tour Only) | BB202-812/912 | $11,561.00 | $13,642.00 |
Credit students - Paying upfront (Tour and airfare) | BB202-612/712 | $14,193.00 | $16,283.00 |
Credit students - Paying upfront (Tour and airfare) | BB202-812/912 | $14,502.00 | $16592.00 |
Credit Students - Using FEEHELP (Tour Only) | BB202-612/712 & BB202-812/912 | $4,459.00 | $6,540.00 |
Credit Students - Using FEEHELP (Tour and airfare) | BB202-612/712 & BB202-812/912 | $7,400.00 | $9,490.00 |
*Please see 'More questions' in FAQ's below for Fee Help / Credit Student & Audit Student information
*Flights are subject to availability