Wilcox - World Travel And Tours

Your Tour Hosts

Revd Dr. Derrenbacker

Revd Dr. Andrews

Turkiye with Trinity College Theological School & Wycliffe College Toronto

Highlights

: Featuring Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamum and other Biblical and Early Christian Sites

INCLUDED $4000.00

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Wilcox Travel can assist with flight arrangements from/to Toronto and from/to Melbourne if needed.

Airport transfers on arrival in Istanbul and departure from Kayseri
Superior First Class (4 star) hotel accommodations throughout (12 nights).
Breakfast and dinner daily
Comprehensive daily sightseeing per itinerary by private deluxe motor coach with qualified driver and English-speaking, licensed guide/ escort, who meets you upon arrival after clearing Turkish customs (as per itinerary) and stays with the group throughout until returning you to the airport for your flight back to your city of origin
Entrance fees to all sightseeing as per itinerary
Transfers and porterage (one suitcase per person)
All tipping to hotel, restaurant personnel, porters, drivers, and guides
Wilcox World Travel and Tours flight bag and a Turkiye & Greece guidebook

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare to/from Turkiye
Single room supplement $850.00
Insurance: Travel, baggage, trip cancellation, etc.
Beverages with meals and the cost of lunches ·
Passports or E-Visa (E-Visa not required for citizens of Canada / E-Visa IS required for citizens of · Australia)
Personal Items and Immunizations

ACCOMODATIONS

LOCATION	DATES	HOTEL
Istanbul	Sep. 21-23	Occidental Taksim
Canakkale	Sep. 24	Kolin Hotel
Izmir	Sep. 25	Kaya Thermal
Kusadasi	Sep. 26-27	Charisma Hotel
Pamukkale	Sep. 28-29	Doga Thermal
Konya	Sep. 30	Bayir Diamond
Cappadocia	Oct. 1-2	Dilek Kaya Hotel

TOUR PACKAGES PER PERSON

TOUR PACKAGES PER PERSON	PRICE
	$4000.00

*Please make sure to read the Terms & Conditions for details concerning deposits, refunds and cancellations.

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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Land Transportation and Transfers

By private deluxe motor coach.
Accommodations

Tour prices are per person, based on two persons sharing double or twin-bedded rooms with private bathroom with tub or shower. Single rooms subject to availability and an additional cost of $850 (USD) (tour participants without a roommate will have to pay the single room surcharge). Hotels used are superior first class category.
Meals

Breakfast and dinner daily. Coffee or tea included with breakfast; all other beverages are extra.
Baggage

Subject to change, free baggage allowance is governed by the airline on which you are flying. Baggage allowance guidelines will be included in your final documents. Excess baggage will be charged at the established rates. Due to limited motor coach capacity we urge our tour members to carry only one bag per person. Porterage for one checked bag is included in the tour price. Excess baggage charges from the airlines and motor coaches are the passenger’s responsibility and will be collected at time of handling.
Service Charges and Taxes

Those normally levied by hotels and restaurants are included and all departure taxes and tipping.
Not Included

Passport costs, and health documentation costs (when required); food and beverages (including coffee and tea) not usually included with regular table d’hote meals; optional sightseeing tours and excursions; accident, baggage and trip cancellation insurance; transporting and handling excess luggage; tips to persons rendering special services not specifically mentioned as included; items of a purely personal nature such as laundry, telephone and cable expenses, internet access, room service orders, etc.; transportation between hometown city and gateway city.
Insurance

(Optional) Acting only as agents for suppliers, Wilcox World Travel and Tours, Div. of Wilcox Travel Agency, Inc., is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or for personal injury, accident and/or illness. For protection, it is important that you have adequate insurance to cover these possibilities.

nfortunately, Wilcox World Travel & Tours’ agents are not licensed to sell insurance to any residents outside of the USA. As such, each traveler will be responsible for purchasing their own travel insurance in their country of residence. While you are free to choose your provider, here are two available options:

From Canada: https://www.travelinsurance.ca/en_CA/start-quote.html

From Australia: https://www.covermore.com.au/

**Please note that your tour leaders have requested that all participants provide proof of travel insurance coverage prior to your departure.
Important Passport Information

A valid passport is required and must be obtained in person by each tour member at a local passport office. Passports must have an expiration date beyond April 04, 2026, in order to travel with this tour. If your expiration date is inside this date, you must renew your passport in order to participate.
VISA

A visa is not required for Canadian citizens traveling to Turkiye. A visa is required required for Australian citizens traveling to Turkiye. Further instructions will be provided approximately 90 days prior to your departure.
Deposits and Payments

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 (USD) per person is required immediately (unless noted otherwise). Installment payments are accepted and updated statements will be forwarded with each payment sent. The balance is due no later than 60 days prior to departure. Please check your statement for specific due dates. Tour conditions and airfares are subject to Governmental, ARC/IATAN, and airline regulation requirements in effect on the date of and during the tour. All airfares and land rates are quoted in US Dollars and are based on tariffs and cost in effect February, 2025, and are subject to change without notice. Land costs are based on group rates and final tour cost may be dependent on number of tour participants.
Guests with Disabilities

Please be aware that certain land tours may not be fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Wilcox World Travel and Tours must be notified of any special medical, physical or other requirements of passengers at the time of booking. Should a passenger require the assistance of another to make this tour, it is the responsibility of that passenger to arrange for a companion to provide the assistance at all times and for the entire duration of the tour.
Participating Air Carriers

The services of any ARC/IATAN air carrier may be used by Wilcox World Travel and Tours, Div. of Wilcox Travel Agency, Inc. for the air portion of these tours.
Responsibility

Your tour operator, Wilcox World Travel and Tours, Div. of Wilcox Travel Agency, Inc., an ARC/IATAN appointed agent, acts as agent for you in the making and securing of all arrangements for transportation, sightseeing, or for hotel accommodations for the tour. Wilcox World Travel and Tours does not own, manage, control or operate any transportation vehicle, any hotel or restaurant, or any other supplier of services. All coupons, receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers. Thus, by accepting the coupons and tickets and utilizing the services, you agree that neither Wilcox World Travel and Tours nor any of its Tour Hosts or Representatives shall be liable for any loss, injury or damage to you or your belongings or otherwise in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services, or resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences beyond its control including breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary, or schedules, etc. Also, remember that travel documents are your responsibility as well as compliance with custom regulations. No employee of Wilcox World Travel and Tours can change the terms under which you agree to take this tour. Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time you are not onboard the aircraft. The passage contract in use by the airline, when issued, constitutes the sole agreement between it and you.
Cancellations and Refunds

If a passenger cancels his/her tour membership up to 61 days prior to departure, there will be a cancellation fee of $500.00 to cover administration and communication costs. For cancellations within 60-46 days of departure date you will be subject to a 50% penalty or $500.00 whichever is greater. Cancellations within 45 days are subject to a penalty of 100% of tour price. All cancellation requests must be addressed to Wilcox Travel in writing. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
NOTE

Wilcox World Travel and Tours reserves the right to cancel, withdraw, or change the tour, in part or whole, at any time. In the event of a change deemed necessary by Wilcox World Travel and Tours, the sole and exclusive obligation of Wilcox World Travel and Tours, Div. of Wilcox Travel Agency, Inc. is to refund monies recovered.

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Travel Insurance (Optional)

Though this is optional, we strongly urge you to consider purchasing trip insurance.

This can protect you from unanticipated events while you are traveling, many with catastrophic financial effects. Most people cannot absorb this cost on their own, so why take a chance?

Unfortunately, Wilcox World Travel & Tours’ agents are not licensed to sell insurance to any residents outside of the USA. As such, each traveler will be responsible for purchasing their own travel insurance in their country of residence. While you are free to choose your provider, here are two available options:

Canada: https://www.travelinsurance.ca/en_CA/start-quote.html

Australia: https://www.covermore.com.au

**Please note that your tour leaders have requested that all participants provide proof of travel insurance coverage prior to your departure.

REGISTRATION FORM

You also have the option to submit your deposit and registration by mail. Simply click on the link below to download and print the registration form. Once completed mail to:

Wilcox World Travel and Tours
International Group Tours Division
37 Maxwell Drive, Suite 2
Hendersonville, NC 28791

Registration Form

Day by Day Travel Itinerary

Day 0 Sat . Sep . 20
- Book your flights to depart from Canada/ Australia to arrive in Istanbul.
Day 01 Sun . Sep . 21
- Arrive Istanbul
- After clearing baggage claim and passport control we will transfer to our hotel.
- Afternoon to relax and explore.
Day 02 Mon . Sep . 22
- Begin at the Hippodrome
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Archeological Museum
- Topkapi Palace
- Medieval Grand Bazaar
Day 03 Tue . Sep . 23
- Chora Church
- Ecumenical Patriarchate
- Church of St. George
- Ferry ride across the Bosphorus to Kadikoy
- Church of St. Euphemia
- Spice Market
Day 04 Wed . Sep . 24
- Iznik (ancient Nicaea)
- Constantine’s Palace
- Church of Hagia Sophia
- Ferry crossing on the Dardanelles Strait
- Canakkale
Day 05 Thu . Sep . 25
- Ferry crossing on the Dardanelles Strait
- Gallipoli
- ANZAC sites
- Kabatepe War Museum
- ANZAC Cove
- Australia’s Lone Pine Memorial
- The Nek
- The Chunuk Bair New Zealand War Memorial
- Canakkale Bridge
- Bergama (ancient Pergamum)
- Acropolis
- Temple of Zeus and Athena
- Izmir
Day 06 Fri . Sep . 26
- Izmir (ancient Smyrna)
- Ancient Agora
- St. John’s the Evangelist Church
- Miletus
- Baths of Faustina and the Theatre
- Didyma
- Temple of Apollo
- Kusadasi
Day 07 Sat . Sep . 27
- Ruins of Ephesus
- Library of Celsus
- Temple of Hadrian
- The Odeon
- Archaeological Museum
- Ruins of the Basilica of St. John
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Time permiting visit the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers
Day 08 Sun . Sep . 28
- Sardis
- Large Gymnasium and Temple of Artemis
- Philadelphia
- Byzantine Church of St. John
- Aphrodisias
- Temple of Aphrodite
- The Odeon
- The Sebasteion
- Stadium
Day 09 Mon . Sep . 29
- Pamukkale’s calcium-rich hot springs
- Hierapolis
- Roman Theatre
- Temple of Apollo
- Extensive Necropolis
- Laodicea
- Aqueduct and Nymphaeum
Day 10 Tue . Sep . 30
- Antioch of Pisidia
- Byzantine St. Paul’s Church
- Temple of Augustus
- Triumphal Arch
- Konya (ancient Iconium)
- Tiime permiting the Archaeological
Day 11 Wed . Oct . 01
- Cappadocia
- The Devrent and Pasabag Valleys
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Zelve
- Uchisar Castle
Day 12 Thu . Oct . 02
- Optional ascent over Goreme in a hot-air balloon (additional cost)
- Kaymakli Underground City
- Hike and explore cave churches in Pigeon Valley and Gulludere Valley
- Optional ventureto Red Valley for view of sunset over the sandstone rocks
Day 13 Fri . Oct . 03
- Fly home from Kayseri Airport Turkey (ASR)

13 Day Tour ofTurkiye

SPEAKERS AND GUEST

Revd Dr. Derrenbacker & Revd Dr. Andrews

September 20, 2025 - October 3, 2025

Your Tour Hosts

Revd Dr. Derrenbacker

Revd Dr. Andrews

Turkiye with Trinity College Theological School & Wycliffe College Toronto

Highlights

INCLUDED $4000.00

NOT INCLUDED

ACCOMODATIONS

TOUR PACKAGES PER PERSON

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Land Transportation and Transfers

Accommodations

Meals

Baggage

Service Charges and Taxes

Not Included

Insurance

Important Passport Information

VISA

Deposits and Payments

Guests with Disabilities

Participating Air Carriers

Responsibility

Cancellations and Refunds

NOTE

Travel Insurance (Optional)

Though this is optional, we strongly urge you to consider purchasing trip insurance.

REGISTRATION FORM

Day by Day Travel Itinerary

Day 0 Sat . Sep . 20

Day 01 Sun . Sep . 21

Day 02 Mon . Sep . 22

Day 03 Tue . Sep . 23

Day 04 Wed . Sep . 24

Day 05 Thu . Sep . 25

Day 06 Fri . Sep . 26

Day 07 Sat . Sep . 27

Day 08 Sun . Sep . 28

Day 09 Mon . Sep . 29

Day 10 Tue . Sep . 30

Day 11 Wed . Oct . 01

Day 12 Thu . Oct . 02

Day 13 Fri . Oct . 03

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AFFILIATIONS

Contact information

Wilcox World Travel and Tours