Turkey and Israel

From $4,425 | 15 Days

JOIN A SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE

Join a spiritual adventure on our tour to Turkey and Israel. Get to know first-hand the places where Christianity was born. We invite you to enjoy a Christian journey that will help you understand the culture and customs of the New Testament. Get to know the iconic sites that appear in the biblical gospels. Cities like Smyrna, Pergamon, and the rest are where the 7 Churches of Revelation were.

On this journey, you will be in Paul’s footsteps and in the places where Jesus was. Dare to live the spiritual experience that will renew your faith.

ITINERARY OF VACATION ACTIVITIES

DAY 1: DEPARTURE FROM YOUR CITY/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

The journey that will change your life begins today, from your hometown to Turkey. Under the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus, this journey will bring liberation to the oppressed and spiritual healing; they will receive the word of life for eternal life! We will wait for you.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL

Arrival at Istanbul International Airport. Reception by our local Spanish-speaking guide. Transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL

Breakfast. Departure for the visit of the old part where the most outstanding Ottoman and Byzantine monuments are concentrated. We will visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque, world-famous for the beauty of the blue tiles of Iznik (Nicea). A visit will be made to the Church of Hagia Sophia (6th century AD), a masterpiece of Christian Byzantine architecture that is also one of the largest and oldest cathedrals in the world. Then a visit to the Grand Bazaar will be made. Returning to the hotel, we will proceed to dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL – PERGAMUM – THYATIRA – IZMIR (BY BUS)

After breakfast, with our luggage in hand, we proceed to check out the hotel. We will drive towards Izmir and we will arrive in Pergamon at noon. Pergamos (Bergama) is the place where Saint John wrote to the Church of Pergamon about where Satan’s throne is located. Visit the Pergamon Church, the red court, and the Acropolis. After lunch, we headed to visit Thyatira, which was the fourth of the seven churches in Asia Minor to receive an epistle from the apostle John. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

DAY 5: SMYRNA – SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA -LAODICEA- PAMUKKALE

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we leave for Sardis, the fourth of the Seven Churches. For the first time in history, the official currency was invented by the famous King Croesus. We visited the temple, the Byzantine church, the acropolis, a synagogue and several shops from ancient times. Next, we will continue to Philadelphia, the fifth of the Seven Churches. The most important part of these ruins is the Byzantine basilica, which has some frescoes. In the afternoon, we will continue to Laodicea, the sixth of the Seven Churches. The city is located in the Lycus River Valley, next to Hierapolis and Colossae. This valley is a natural travel route from east to west. Continue to: Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), famous for the healing properties of its hot springs and its famous petrified calcium waterfalls formed by hot springs. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6: PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI

Buffet breakfast in the hotel In the morning, we leave for Ephesus (Rev. 2:1), where the last of the Seven Churches is located. Ephesus is the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor, which, during the 1st and 2nd centuries, had a population of 250,000 inhabitants. We will visit the famous theater for 25,000 people, the agora, the Roman baths, the library of Celcio, and the temple of Hadrian. Transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 7: KUSADASI – FREE DAY TO COME ENJOY OUR HOTEL

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on this day. Accommodation.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM IZMIR TO TEL AVIV, ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL

Departure from Izmir to Israel, arrival in the afternoon at Ben Gurion International Airport, located on the outskirts of the ancient biblical city Lod (Acts 9:32-35), where our guide and driver will be waiting for us. dinner and accommodation.

DAY 9: CAESAREAN SECTION / GALILEE

After an early breakfast, we will leave for Galilee at 8:00 a.m. We will drive north along the Sharon Plain and the Mediterranean Sea, along the old coastal road that linked Egypt and Babylon, the Via Maris. Our first stop will be Caesarea Maritima, built by Herod, where Pontius Pilate had his base; Cornelius lived and was baptized (Acts 10); the place from which Saul embarked for Tarsus (Acts 9:30); and Philip preached (Acts 8:40). We will travel to Haifa and ascend Mount Carmel, the site where the prophet Elijah fought against 400 false prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:30), with a panoramic view. We will then embark on the journey to Cana, where Jesus performed the first miracle of him turning water into wine (John 2:1). Here he will be able to renew his marriage vows to whoever wishes. We will continue along the pastoral hills of the Galilee to our hotel in Tiberias. Dinner and accommodation: tibias.

DAY 10: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS

Boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave perhaps his most famous and forever preached sermon: ”The Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5). We will continue to Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and the site of many of his miracles (Mark 2:4; Matthew 8:5; 14–17; 9:1–7; 17:18). We will see the remains of Peter’s house and the site of the synagogue where Jesus taught and worshiped God (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31). visit Magdala, the homeland of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-2) and offers pilgrims the opportunity to visit a site where Jesus walked and taught and to relive the experience of the first followers of Jesus, among whom Mary Magdalene was counted in a special way. The above makes Magdala a special place in the Holy Land, having a city from the first century where the inhabitants met in the synagogue and where Jesus surely was and taught. Next is the visit of Yardenit, commemorating the baptism of Jesus by his cousin John. Dinner and accommodation in the Galilee.

DAY 11 : GALILEE-ROAD TO JERUSALEM

After breakfast, we will leave Galilee and continue towards Nazareth, the city of Jesus’ adolescence, to visit the Villa of Nazareth, which replicates Jesus’ childhood. The little town essentially serves as a living history museum that allows visitors to discover what it was like to live in the first century, the same way Jesus would have. The village consists of a meticulous recreation of the farms and town that existed during Jesus’ childhood. We will observe a replica of a synagogue and houses with first-century architecture, while the villagers are dressed in traditional clothing. Villagers interact with visitors and demonstrate the daily lives of those who lived during the New Testament. We will have dinner and spend the night in the City of the Great King (Psalms 48:2). Dinner and overnight: Jerusalem.

DAY 12: MASADA /DEAD SEA /QUMRAM

After an early breakfast at 8:00 AM, we will depart towards the Dead Sea area, descending to the lowest point in the world, 1305 feet (398m) below sea level. Our first stop is Jericho, the oldest inhabited city in the world and the first city conquered by Joshua (Joshua 6). Then we will leave for the people of Israel, to the promised land and where the waters of the Jordan River were divided (Joshua 3 and 4). We will also see the Mount of Temptations, where Jesus was tempted by the devil after forty days and forty nights of fasting (Matthew 4). We will visit Masada, and we will ascend to the top of the fortress by cable car. Our walk among the ruins of this historic place is enhanced by the fantastic view of the Dead Sea. We will pass Qumran, where a young man discovered in 1948 the scrolls written by the ancient sect of Jews who lived in the caves of the area in the time of Jesus (we will be able to see the scrolls tomorrow during our visit to the Israel Museum). Afterwards, we will have free time to float in the Dead Sea, a place where everyone floats due to its high salinity and cover ourselves with mud, rich in minerals that renew the skin. Finally, we will have dinner and accommodation in Jerusalem.

DAY 13: JERUSALEM

After breakfast, we will enter the ancient city to visit the Davidson Center for a greater understanding of the Temple period. The exhibit of finds is in chronological order, from the Second Temple period to the first Muslim period.

We will visit the South Stairs and the incredible excavations. We will see the ruins and Robinson’s Arch! Rest of the day free! We meet at the wailing wall at the time scheduled by the guide to receive the Sabbath. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 14: JERUSALEM

We will begin with a panoramic visit of the city, Mount Moriáh and the Dome of the Rock from the Mount of Olives. We will continue towards the Garden of Gethsemane and have time to meditate. We will walk through the Torrente del Cedrón and pass near the Golden Entrance. Upon arriving in Jerusalem, we will enter through Stephen’s Gate to visit the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a paralyzed man. Then we have to travel parts of the Via Dolorosa. We will also visit the Tomb of King David and the Cenacle, the site where Jesus had his last supper before being arrested. We will visit Mount Zion to visit the house of Caiaphas the priest, where Jesus was interrogated the night Judas betrayed him. A special moment at the Garden Tomb was the Holy Supper. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 15: HOMECOMING.

Departure and arrival home with eternal memories of the Holy Land.

ACCESSORIES YOU MAY NEED

We will mention some articles and things that, although in some cases they are not essential, will help you have a better travel experience.

Bible
Comfortable shoes (at least two pairs)
Insulated water bottle.
Parasol (small)
Hand lamp
Rain boots
International electricity adapters
Phone/Tablet chargers
Mantilla/Shawl/handkerchief for sacred places (ladies)
ATM card
Cash or traveler’s checks (be sure to keep the traveler’s check receipt in a separate place)

Prescription medicines for muscle pain/allergies/asthma/stomach problems/cold symptoms.
Hand sanitizer and/or hand wipes
Lipstick
Light jacket (for the nights)
Ear plugs
Cough candy
Identification tags on suitcases/personal items
Passport/important papers bag (provided by Gospel Travel)
Credit cards: Advise that you are traveling outside your normal area and ask about foreign transaction fees

DOCUMENTATION AND NECESSARY IMPLEMENTS

Passport and visa
Travel insurance
Vaccination record
Copy of passport or immigration card
Mask for use by COVID-19
Health insurance cards and medical history (especially if you are traveling alone)
A copy of your prescriptions and a list of all medications you are taking

RECOMMENDED TYPE OF CLOTHING

Appropriate attire is casual, comfortable and beachy. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes (at least two pairs). It is also advisable to have swimming supplies and clothing, if you wish. For holy sites, even in summer, it is advisable to cover up to the knees (that is, without shorts), arms and shoulders (shirts), and, in some places, cover the head with some type of mantilla, shawl, or handkerchief. If you want to dress in shorts and/or sleeveless, always have a “modest” alternative to cover up when necessary. Hats are essential in hot weather and in places with beaches. Although it is a tropical climate, a light jacket is needed for the evenings and maybe a little rain. Wear appropriate clothing if you are baptized, as well as if you are renewing your marriage vows. Don’t forget sunglasses and sunscreen!

HEALTHY FOOD

Organize Menus that allow biblical nutrition based on vegetables, legumes and fruits.

REST DAYS

All preparations are made for the correct observance of the Shabbath, making provision for food and other consumption, as well as activities consistent with the Shabbat day.

LODR'S SUPPER

Organization of a rite of humility and communion for members of the Adventist church.

SUPPORTED DESTINATIONS

Travel only to destinations certified by Adventist archaeologist.

ENJOY ADVENTIST-CENTERED SERVICES

At Gospel Travel Inc., we have planned, with our trusted suppliers, everything necessary so that each person can enjoy a Christian tour on the Sabbath without breaking the principle of their biblical observance, as well as enjoy a menu with a careful selection of the foods to consume, according to what is established in the word of God.

If you have any questions about additional accommodations that can be made for Seventh-day Adventists or members of any other Protestant denomination, please contact us today. We hope to help you book a trip that can bring you closer to religious sites and rekindle your faith.

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