Turkey Tours & Cruise Packages 2023, 2024, 2025
Prepare yourself for a journey to the lands of ancient treasures and Christian history. Join others in fulfilling the dream of walking where the apostles walked. Each of our Turkey tours is led by a local guide who is an expert on the historical, cultural, scenic, and spiritual history of this ancient country. Imagine walking through the lands of the Churches of Revelation with visits to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Some packages include touring of Cappadocia, Konya, Istanbul, Troy, and Izmir (among other locations). If you’re looking to take a longer journey, and an Aegean cruise, consider continuing on to Greece on one of our Footsteps of Paul and John tours.
Below is a list of various Turkey tour packages departing year-round.
Scheduled 2023 & 2024 Turkey Tours/Cruises
Tour Name | Luxury | Length | Info |
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Churches of Revelation Tour (March thru November) |
4 star | 7 Days | View Tour |
Churches of Revelation Winter Discount Tour (February 29-March 6, 2024) |
4 star | 7 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 8 Days | View Tour |
Churches of Revelation Tour, Troy & Istanbul (March thru November) |
4 star | 9 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 11 Days | View Tour |
Greece & Churches of Revelation Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 11 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul Tour & Cruise, plus Rome (April thru October) |
4 star | 11 Days | View Tour |
Greece & Churches of Revelation Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 13 Days | View Tour |
Athens, Corinth, Meteora, Berea, Philippi, Thessalonica & Churches of Revelation Tour (FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 6, 2024) |
4 star | 13 Days | View Tour |
Greece, Churches of Revelation & Rome (March thru October) |
4 star | 14 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 14 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John + Italy (April thru October) |
4 star | 15 Days | View Tour |
Greece, Churches of Revelation & Rome (March thru October) |
4 star | 16 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 16 Days | View Tour |
Best of Israel & Steps of Paul Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 16 Days | View Tour |
Churches of Revelation, Greece, & Best of Israel Tour/Cruise (March thru October) |
4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Jordan, Israel, & Steps of Paul First Class Tour/Cruise (March thru October) |
4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Steps of Jesus, Paul & John Tour/Cruise (March thru November) |
4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Israel, Steps of Paul in Greece, & Rome Tour/Cruise (April thru August) |
4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Steps of Paul, Churches of Revelation & Best of Israel Tour (March thru October) |
4 star | 21 Days | View Tour |
Steps of Jesus, Paul & John Tour/Cruise (March thru October) |
4 star | 22 Days | View Tour |
Israel, Steps of Paul, Greece, & Best of Italy Tour/Cruise (March thru October) |
4 star | 23 Days | View Tour |
Group Options
Tour Name | Luxury | Length | Info |
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Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour | 4 star | 7 Days | View Tour |
Steps of Paul - Central Turkey | 4 star | 8 Days | View Tour |
Cappadocia, Istanbul & Churches of Revelation Tour | 4 star | 12 Days | View Tour |
Cappadocia, Istanbul & Churches of Revelation Winter Special Tour |
4 star | 12 Days | View Tour |
Steps of Paul - Turkey in Depth | 4 star | 12 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul Land Tour | 4 star | 12 Days | View Tour |
Greece, Churches of Revelation & Rome | 4 star | 15 Days | View Tour |
Sights of Germany & Churches of Revelation | 4 star | 15 Days | View Tour |
Greece, Cappadocia, & Churches of Revelation | 4 star | 17 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise plus Cappadocia |
4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Sights of Germany, Steps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise | 4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Best of Israel & Steps of Paul in Turkey | 4 star | 19 Days | View Tour |
Footsteps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise plus Cappadocia | 4 star | 20 Days | View Tour |
Greece, Cappadocia, Churches of Revelation & Rome | 4 star | 20 Days | View Tour |
Sights of Germany, Steps of Paul & John Tour/Cruise | 4 star | 22 Days | View Tour |
What to know before touring Turkey
Passport & Visa Information
Non U. S. Citizens are responsible to fulfill appropriate entry requirements of destination. Contact your Consulate office for requirements.
U.S. citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay for entrance into Turkey. Make two photocopies of your passport. Leave one copy at home and carry the other separately from your original.
U.S. citizens also need a visa to enter Turkey which MUST be obtained prior to arrival. Visa’s can only be obtained through the “E-Visa System” at the following website. www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour. Failure to obtain proper entry requirements may result in the loss of tour membership and any resulting penalties. Only travelers who have overnight accommodations in Turkey are required to secure a Visa. Cruise passengers are covered by the cruise company visa and are not required to secure a visa for entry to Turkey.
Languages Spoken
Turkish. Kurdish is also spoken by a minority in the southeast. French, German and English are widely spoken in cities.
Currency
The currency in Turkey is the Turkey Lira and Euro.Check www.xe.com for the most recent exchange rate. You may choose to exchange a small amount of currency at a US bank before you leave, however, you may do so upon arrival at the airport. Your escort will be able to show you the best place to exchange money upon your arrival. ATM machines are available in the major cities. However, in smaller towns, ATM cards, traveler’s checks and credit cards may not be accepted. Please be advised that the ATM machines in Turkey dispense TURKEY LIRA and EURO. For major purchases we recommend that you use a major credit card.
Please Note: Due to Turkey being labeled internationally as a high fraud country, ATM withdrawals may be limited to $75.00 per day. Check with your debit/credit carrier for other restrictions or policies specific to your bank.
Please Note: We suggest you call your bank and/or credit card Company before you leave to let them know you will be out of the country and using your ATM card or credit card.
Voltage
Electricity is 220 volts. You will need to bring along the necessary converters to operate any 120-volt appliances such as hair dryers, camera and cell phone chargers, etc.
Time Zone
Turkey is seven hours ahead of EST and two hours ahead of GMT.
Climate
Prior to departure, check the 10-day forecast on www.weather.com.
Istanbul | Avg High | Avg Low | Avg Precip |
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January | 47°F | 37°F | 2.3 in. |
February | 48°F | 37°F | 2.7 in. |
March | 53°F | 40°F | 1.6 in. |
April | 62°F | 47°F | 1.6 in. |
May | 71°F | 55°F | 1.6 in. |
June | 80°F | 64°F | 1.0 in. |
July | 85°F | 69°F | 1.2 in. |
August | 85°F | 70°F | 1.5 in. |
September | 77°F | 63°F | 1.7 in. |
October | 68°F | 56°F | 3.9 in. |
November | 58°F | 47°F | 3.4 in. |
December | 51°F | 41°F | 4.0 in. |