ACTS TO REVELATION - TURKEY AND GREECE (WITH 3D2N CRUISE)
8 days in Turkey and 2 days in Greece plus 3d2n of luxurious Aegean sea cruise. Beside learning about the 7 churches and the footsteps of the Apostles, the trip will also take you to the breathtaking vistas, cultural charms, and landmarks of olden times. This once-in-a-lifetime experience brings you along the path where faithful followers of Jesus once walked. Not only will you learn about the historical significance of ancient archaeological sites through the guide, you will also learn the biblical insight from your pastor;. It’s essentially the Word of God coming to life.
You will visit the remains of the 7 churches that Revelations described, where Paul, Barnabas, Timothy and Silas spread the gospel, as well as several places from Paul’s first and second missionary journey. Some of the stunning ancient city sights on the trip include Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, in Turkey and Athens and Corinth in Greece.
| Flight Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | From / To | Flight No | ETD | ETA | Remarks |
| 04/05/2023 (Thurs) | SIN/IST | TK55 | 2335 | 525+1 | Flight duration: 11h35m |
| 07/05/2023 (Sun) | IST/ASR | TK2016 | 1120 | 1240 | Flight duration: 1H20M |
| 16/05/2023 (Tues) | ATH/IST | TK1846 | 2130 | 2355 | Flight duration 1h35m |
| 17/05/2023 (Wed) | IST/SIN | TK54 | 0155 | 1720 | Flight duration: 10h25m |
| Cruise Schedule | From | To | ETD | ETA | Remarks |
| 13/05/2023 (Sat) | Kusadasi | Exit turkiye 1000 | |||
| Clear Turkiye Custom | Kusadasi | On Board | Boarding 1200 | ||
| 13/05/2023 (Sat) | Kusadasi | Patmos | 1300 | 1640 | Patmos 1640-2130 |
| Patmos | Crete (Heraklion) | 2130 | 0700 | Crete 0700-1200 | |
| 14/05/2023 (Sun) | Crete (Heraklion) | Santorini | 1200 | 1630 | Santorini 1630-2130 |
| 15/05/2023 (Mon) | Santorini | Athens | 2130 | 0600 | Athens |
Special note :
| Location | Turkey and Greece |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 days 11 nights on land |
| Departure | SIN-IST, TK55, 2335/0610+1 |
| Meeting Location | Changi Airport |
| Price per Pax | SGD5,550 (T& C applied) |
| Languages | English. |
| Group Size | Min 30 pax |
| Themes | INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS FROM ACTS TO REVELATION |
| Categories | Biblical, History and National Geography Journey |
| Transportation | Flight, Cruise and Bus |
| Cancellation | Actxplorer cancellation policy applies |
| Includes/Exclude | See Remarks |
- Day01
DAY 1: 04/05/2023 (THU) SINGAPORE - ISTANBUL
Meet at Changi Airport Terminal 1 Row 11 at 2035hrs on 4th May 2023
Departure on TK55, SIN-IST, 2330/0535
- Day02
DAY 2: 05/05/2023 (FRI) ISANTBUL (Lunch and Dinner at local restaurants)
Arrival @ Istanbul at 0535hrs and clear custom
Meet and assist by English speaking guide
- St Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
- Hippodrome
- Topkapi Palace
- Aya Irini Church
- Blue Mosque
Overnight in Istanbul
- Day03
DAY 3: 06/05/2023 (SAT) ISTANBUL (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch and Dinner at local restaurants)
- Bosphorus Boat Ride (by chartered boat)
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Spice Bazaar
Overnight in Istanbul
- Day04
DAY 4: 07/05/2023 (SUN) ISTANBUL - KAYSERI (CAPPADOCIA) (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at local restaurant and Dinner in hotel)
Check-out after breakfast and transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia
- TK2016 IST-ASR 1120/1240
- Kaymakli Underground city - early Christians lived in the underground city to avoid persecution
- Camel Rock
Overmight in Cappadocia
- Day05
DAY 5: 08/05/2023 (MON) CAPPADOCIA (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at local restaurant and Dinner in hotel)
(Optional Tour at 0500hrs and visit the famous “Cappadocia from the air with hot air
balloon”. One of the significant highlights in Cappadocia of which is well known for its
view, by hot-air balloon at SGD380/pax.)Breakfast and view hot air balloon flying. (This is also the chance for those who are not taking the ride.)
- Goreme open air museum
- Pasabagi, Camel rock (also called Fairy chimneys)
- Visit Carpet School - Turkey is very famous for their carpet
- Pigeon valley
- Uchisar castle
Overnight in Cappadocia
- Day06
DAY 6: 09/05/2023 (TUE) CAPPADOCIA - AKSARAY - KONYA (4hrs) (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at local restaurant and Dinner in hotel)
Check-out after breakfast and drive towards Konya
- Visit and trek beautiful Ihlara valley - cave churches in the region of Aksaray, Cappadocia
- Vsiit Sultanhani Caravanserai - a Seljuk architecture, one of the ancient silk road inn between Cappadocia to Konya
Overnight in Konya
- Day07
DAY 7: 10/05/2023 (WED) KONYA - PAMUKKALE (4hrs 15mins) (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at local restaurant and Dinner in hotel)
Checkout after breakfast and drive towards Pamukkale
- Antoich of Pisidia
- Hierapolis
- Tomb of the Apostle Philip
- Cotton Castle - a thermal terraces in Pamukkale
Overnight in Pamukkale
- Day08
DAY 8: 11/05/2023 (THU) PAMUKKALE - PHILADELPHIA - SARDIS - PERGAMUM - IZMIR (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at local restaurant and Dinner in hotel)
Checkout after breakfast and drive toward Izmir (former biblical name is Smyrna)
- Visit Laodicea (Rev 3:15-16)
- Visit Sardis (Rev1:11/3:1/3:4)
- Visit Pergamum (Acropolis) (Rev1:11/2:12)
- Night session with Turkey ministry sharing (to be firmed up)
Overmight in Izmir
- Day09
DAY 9: 12/05/2023 (FRI) IZMIR - EPHESUS - KUSADASI (Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at local resturant and Dinner in hotel)
Check-out after breakfast and drive towards Kusadasi
- Visit Izmir’s ancient agora (Rev 1:11/2:8)
- Visit the grave of Apostle John (Apostle John’s tomb and basilica)
- Visit leather production center-fashion show by professional trained models.
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus (bazaar, the gate of Hercules, the public toilets, the library, the Grand Theater)
Overmight in Kusadasi
- Day10
DAY 10: 13/05/2023 (SAT) 3D2N Cruise: KUSADASI - PATMOS - CRETE (Breakfast in hotel, Buffet Lunch and Dinner on cruise)
Check-out after breakfast and depart for cruise in Kusadasi to Patmos, Greece
- Clear Turkey custom (exit Turkey) at 1000hrs
- Boarding Cruise - Embark at Kusadasi @ 1100hrs
- Cruise departing at 1300hrs
- Seamless on board custom clearance into Greece
- Patmos, Greece (Port of call: 1630hrs - 2130hrs)
- Guided tour to Apostle John's Monastery and Apocalypse Cave - Apostle John received and wrote Revelation
Overnight on cruise
- Day11
DAY 11: 14/05/2023 (SUN) CRETE - SANTORINI (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on cruise)
- Crete (Heraklion), Greece (Port of call: 0700hrs - 1200hrs) - guided tour not included, free and easy time on the island or on cruise
- Santorini, Greece (Port of call: 1630hrs - 2130hrs) - guided tour not included, free and easy time on island (stroll along the marble-paved alleys, visit adorable shops and breath-taking sunset at the spectacular Oia, a village perched on the rim of the Caldera as a result of a volcanic eruption)
Overnight on cruise
- Day12
DAY 12: 15/05/2023 (MON) ATHENS - CORINTH - ATHENS (Breakfast on cruise, Lunch at local restaurant and Dinner in hotel)
Arrive in Athens at 0600hrs. Disembark cruise after early breakfast.
Drive to Corinth
- Ancient Corinth archaeological site
- Apollo Temple / Agora of ancient Roman Corinth
- Acrocorinth / Temple of Aphrodite
- Corinth Canal
- Night session with Refugee Feeding Program sharing (to be firmed up)
Overnight in Athens
- Day13
DAY 13: 16/05/2023 (TUE) ATHENS - ISTANBUL (Breakfast in hotel and Lunch at local restaurant)
Check-out after breakfast
- Ancient agora of Athens
- Acropolis of Athens / Temple of Athena Nike / Parthenon Temple
- Areopagus (Mars Hill)
- City tour of modern Athens / Syntagma Square
Transfer to Athens Airport for flight to SINGAPORE, transiting in ISTANBUL
16/05/2023 (Tue) ATH/IST TK1844 2140 0015 Flight duration 1h35m 17/05/2023 (Wed) IST/SIN TK54 0155 1720 Flight duration: 10h25m - Day14
DAY 14: 17/05/2023 (WED) ISTANBUL - SINGAPORE (HOME SWEET HOME)
ETA 1720hrs (SIN)
Remarks
PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
PACKAGE (ADULTS): S$5,550 (TWIN SHARING) INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE AND AIRPORT TAX BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY INCREASES IN AIRPORT TAXES OR FUEL SURCHARGES
- All registration must be made online before 30th Jan 2023. A Non-refundable deposit of S$2,000 within 7 working days. Do note that the booking is not confirmed until S$2,000 deposit is paid. Full payment must be made 90 days before departure date.
- All payment must be made in S$ to Singapore bank. We accept only local bank transfer or PAYNOW.
*PRICE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING.
- This itinerary may be subject to changes during the tour depending on the opening and closing hour of the sites. Interuptions during the transfer either because of flight, ferry, or cruise delay, cancellation, or changes can happen. We take upmost care to amend the itinerary with the best interest of travellers in mind.
- The group price is based on min of 30 pax & Airline Fuel charge of S$600 . If there are less than 30 and/or airline increases it's fuel charge due to hike in oil price, the company reserves the right to adjust the price. Additional top up may be required before full payment is made.
FARE INCLUDES
- Return Economy air-tickets (include airport taxes, fixed fuel surcharge per above, etc)
- Standard airline Luggage chcek-in weight applied
- 3d2n cruise from Kusadasi, Turkey to Athens, Greece.
- Twin sharing Accommodation at 4 star or above hotels with taxes (single supplement applies);
- Air conditioned Wi-Fi luxury coach;
- Licensed English speaking guides;
- All Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Drinking water during the meals (BF, Lunch, Dinner) & SIC 500ml water on board coach for per Day
- All site entrance fees.
- 1 Actxplorer lead pastor accompany the group.
- Tips to restaurant waiters, porters carrying luggage from bus to hotels, drivers and guides; All site entrance fees.
FARE EXCLUDES
- Increase in airport taxes and fuel surcharges
- Expenses of personal nature;
- Wi-Fi at hotels if chargeable;
- Beverages (only water is provided) during meals;
- Expenses not indicated in the itinerary;
- Optional services not mentioned above to change to additional charges mentioned.
- Single room Supplement additional SGD 1500
- Travel insurance (Mandatory - proof of purhase is required.
- Visa fee: Turkish e-visa / Greek tourist visa for non Singaporean.
- Cappadocia hot air balloon ride SGD380
- Any COVID supervised ART test before Cruise Embarkation (estimated USD25/pax if needed)
Booking Options
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