2026

New Testament Alive

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Join us for a Journey Through the New Testament

Our beautiful new tour “New Testament Alive: By Land & Sea” brings alive the experiences of the early Christian church, from Acts through Revelation.

Together we’ll walk and sail the very pages of Scripture, including:

  • Corinth

  • Ephesus

  • Philippi

  • Colossae

  • Thessalonia

  • Patmos

  • Crete

  • Athens

  • Mars Hill

  • 7 Churches of Revelation (optional extension)

  • Istanbul (optional extension)

With Dr. Andy Nash and local guides, we’ll follow the footsteps of the earliest Christians—Paul, John, Timothy, Titus, Luke, Lydia, Priscilla & Aquila—as we worship the same risen Lord together.  

Greece & Greek Islands and Turkey/Revelation’s 7 Churches 

What's Included

  • Accommodations in Greece and Turkey

  • Guided tours at all major biblical and historical sites

  • Two meals per day (breakfast & dinner), plus Sabbath lunch

  • Transportation, entrance fees, and gratuities included

  • Post-departure travel insurance

Optional Add-ons

Main Tour Extended: Turkey

Revelation’s Seven Churches:  Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyitra, Sardis, Philadelpha, Laodicea (+Colossae/Hierapolis) 

Optional Post Tour: Istanbul, Turkey

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Archaelogical Museum, Bosporus Boat Trip 

Itinerary

New Testament Alive

Main Tour

Day 1

Arrive in Athens, and transfer to hotel.

Dinner, opening worship..

Overnight in Athens. 


Daily buffet breakfast. Take air-conditioned motorcoach to Philippi, where Paul, Silas, Luke, and Timothy arrived Europe. Visit the river where Paul won his first European convert, Lydia and her household. Lunch and visit the excavations of Philippi, where Paul and Silas were brought before the local rulers and imprisoned. Return to Thessaloniki, where Paul and his companions reasoned for three Sabbaths in the syngagogue, proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah. Supper overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 2


Day 3


Depart for the Acropolis. Visit Mars Hill where Paul debated the Athenians and appealed to them to worship an “unknown God.” Visit the ancient Parthenon, built in the 5th century B.C. Lunch and afternoon visit and communion at ancient Corinth, where Paul ministered for 18 months and later sent the letters of 1 & 2 Corinthians. Return to Athens for supper and overnight.

  

Day 4


Day 5

Load and depart for Lavrio port and board our Celeystal cruise ship for our four-day/three-night cruise. [Note: All meals are provided on the ship, and we’ll also have a private meeting room for daily group worship and Bible study.] Sail to the world-famous island of Mykonos, with its gleaming white-washed buildings and windmills. Supper, worship, and overnight on our cruise ship.


Day 6

Cruise to Ephesus / Patmos. In the morning we arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey, with a group visit to fabulous ancient Ephesus, where the Apostles Paul and John both lived and ministered. After worship and lunch, we sail to the island of Patmos, where the Apostle John received the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Supper and overnight on our cruise ship.  

Cruise to Crete & Santorini. Arrive at Heraklion, Crete, where Paul sailed and where Titus ministered. Morning free time or optional excursions. Then lunch and sail north to the isle of Santorini, the most breathtaking of all the Greek islands. Group cable car ride included to the exquisite village clinging to volcanic cliffs. Supper, worship, and overnight on cruise ship.


Day 7


Cruise ship arrives at Lavrio port early-morning. Take motorcoach to Athens airport, with arrival at 9:00 a.m. for afternoon/evening flights home. For travelers staying an extra night, we can reserve the Athens Airport/Holiday Inn Hotel for you.

 

Or continue onto Izmir, Greece (flight at 5:35 p.m.) for tour of Revelation’s 7 Churches.

Day 8

Load and depart for Berea, where Paul and Silas were warmly received by the Bereans. Lunch, and drive south along Greece coastline—with view of Mount Olympous. Arrive in Athens for supper and overnight.


Tour Options & Pricing

Main Tour

Greece & Greek Islands 

$3450/person (shared room); $4450/single. 

Optional Cruise Cabin Upgrades: Outside Cabin $385/$770 (shared/single); Balcony Cabin $500/$1000(shared/single) 

Optional Post-Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

$1150/person (shared room); $1450/single

Optional Extension

Revelation’s 7 Churches/Turkey

$1850/person (shared room); $2350/single

Itinerary

Main Tour Extended

Turkey/ Revelation’s 7 Churches

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Day 12

Arrive at Izmir airport and transfer to hotel. Supper and overnight in the beautiful coastal city of Izmir.


Begin tour of Revelation’s 7 Churches with visit to (1) Smyrna (2) Pergamum, and (3) Thyatira. Supper and overnight near Thyatira.

 

Smyrna: Rev. 2:8-11

                        Pergamum: Rev. 2:12-17

                        Thyatira: Rev. 2:18-29; Acts 16:14


Day 11

Continue tour of Revelation’s 7 Churches with visit to (4) Sardis (5) Philadelphia and (6) Laodicea. Supper and relaxing evening at five-star thermal spa near Laodicea.

 

                        Sardis: Rev. 3:1-6; Obadiah 20 (Sepharad)

                        Philadelphia: Rev. 3:7-13
        

                        Laodicea: Rev. 3:14-22; Col. 4:13-15


Visit Hierapolis/Parmukkale hot springs and Colossae. Visit the Ephesus Museum and Tomb of the Apostole John. (Main Ephesus tour already included in cruise). Continue to Izmir for supper and overnight.

 

                        Hierapolis: Col. 4:13

                        Colossae: Colossians

Ephesus: Acts 18:19-28; 19:1-20; 20:16-38; Rev. 2:1-7; Ephesians


Fly home, or continue onto Istanbul extension.

Itinerary

Post Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

Day 13

Morning flight to Istanbul. Visit the Istanbul Archaeological Museum and Topkapi Palace. Lunch and afternoon visit to Grand Bazaar. Supper and overnight in Istanbul.


Day 14

Visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Provided lunch and afternoon boat trip on the Bosporus, connecting Europe & Asia. Supper and overnight in Istanbul.


Day 15

Load and depart for Istanbul airport for flight home.  


Itinerary

Optional Pre-Tour:

Rome

Arrival in Rome and check-in to hotel. Meet at 3:00 p.m. for Roma Barocca guided walk to Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon. Supper and overnight in Rome.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3


Daily buffet breakfast. Morning visit to the Catacombs. Also visit St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran Church, and Pilate’s Staircase/Scala Sancta, which pilgrims including Martin Luther climbed on their knees as an act of devotion. Supper and overnight in Rome.


Visit to Roman Colosseum, Mamertine Prison, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, Afternoon free time. Supper and overnight in Rome.

Day 4


Depart for St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museum, including Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. (Wear pants/modest skirt. No sleeveless shirts.) Load and depart for Rome airport for flight to Athens.

Tour Package Includes: 

  • First-class hotels

  • Sightseeing

  • Entrance fees

  • Transportation via motor coach and cruise ship

  • Gratuities

  • Port fees and taxes

  • Post-departure trip insurance

  • Two meals/day on land tour (all meals covered on cruise)

  • Shore excursions to Ephesus

  • Patmos, Santorini.

Not included: daily lunches/land tour; taxi to initial hotel; extra shore excursions.

Ancient ruins of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, during sunset with the Parthenon temple on top and Mount Lycabettus in the background

Registration and Timeline

This tour will be filled on a first-come basis. To hold space on this tour, please fill out our form and indicate which portions of the tour you’re choosing.

Within 10 days, please pay your nonrefundable deposit of $500/person via debit/credit card or at tabghatours.com/payment.

No fee is added for debit cards; a 3% fee is added for credit cards.

Mail Checks to:

Tabgha Tours
8139 Roy Lane
Ooltewah, TN 37363

Questions? See our FAQs or Contact Us.

Tour Registration

2025 Closed

Tour Leaders & Operators 

Greece Tour by Land & Sea will be led by Dr. Andy Nash and local guides.

(Optional) Revelation’s 7 Churches/Turkey will be led by Dr. David Hartman and local guides.

(Optional) Istanbul will be led by local guides.

Greek Islands cruise will be on beautiful Celestyal Cruises. 

Flights

Estimated $800-$1500.

See attached PDF for flight booking instructions.

A historic mosque with multiple domes and minarets, surrounded by trees, under a cloudy sky with a flying seagull.

Trip Insurance


  • Post-departure trip Insurance is included.

  • The insurance covers post-departure emergencies, including hospitalization (up to $140,000) and lost luggage.

  • The insurance also included up to $1000 for trip cancellation for medical reasons only, within 30 days of departure.

  • Increased cancellation coverage is also available.

  • Insurance is purchased 30 days prior to the trip.