Explore the World

Flavors of Portugal & Spain

May 6 - 21, 2027

Hosted by Ken & Lyn Wuethrich

Some of the best travel memories are not only about the places we visit, but also about the people we share the journey with. Ken and Lyn Wuethrich invite you to join them on a memorable adventure through Portugal and Spain—a journey filled with beautiful scenery, fascinating history, wonderful food, and the joy of traveling alongside fellow believers. Having experienced the blessings that come from exploring the world with friends old and new, they are excited to share this special opportunity with you.

Together, we'll wander the charming streets of Lisbon and Porto, cruise through the breathtaking Douro Valley, explore historic cities rich in culture and tradition, and experience the unique flavors that make Portugal and Spain so beloved. Along the way, there will be plenty of time for conversation, laughter, shared meals, and the kind of friendships that often grow deeper when traveling together. Whether you're traveling solo, with a spouse, or with friends, you'll be welcomed into a community of travelers who enjoy discovering new places while encouraging and enjoying one another along the way.

We hope you'll join us for this unforgettable experience as we make new memories, celebrate God's beautiful world, and enjoy the journey together.

Ken & Lyn

Day 1: Thursday, May 6, 2027 – Overnight Flight
Depart for Portugal and begin your adventure to the Iberian Peninsula.

Day 2: Friday, May 7, 2027 – Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive in Lisbon and enjoy time to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (Meals: D)

Day 3: Saturday, May 8, 2027 – Lisbon
Discover Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods, visit a museum highlighting the city’s history, enjoy a local lunch, and spend the afternoon at leisure. (Meals: B, L)

Day 4: Sunday, May 9, 2027 – Lisbon
Enjoy a free day to explore Lisbon, shop, sample local cuisine, or join an optional excursion to Ericeira and Sintra. (Meals: B)

Day 5: Monday, May 10, 2027 – Lisbon to Tomar to Porto
Visit the UNESCO-listed Templar Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar before continuing north to Porto. (Meals: B, D)

Day 6: Tuesday, May 11, 2027 – Porto
Explore Porto’s historic center, visit the famous Bolsa Palace, and enjoy a tasting in Portugal’s renowned port wine region. (Meals: B)

Day 7: Wednesday, May 12, 2027 – Porto to Douro Valley
Travel to the stunning Douro Valley, visit a celebrated winery, enjoy a scenic river cruise, and settle into a vineyard hotel. (Meals: B, D)

Day 8: Thursday, May 13, 2027 – Douro Valley
Experience a Portuguese cooking class, visit the Douro Museum, and enjoy free time amid the beautiful vineyard landscapes. (Meals: B, L)

Day 9: Friday, May 14, 2027 – Douro Valley to Salamanca, Spain
Cross into Spain, tour a traditional olive oil estate, enjoy a tasting and lunch, and arrive in historic Salamanca. (Meals: B, L)

Day 10: Saturday, May 15, 2027 – Salamanca
Join a guided walking tour featuring Salamanca’s cathedrals, ancient university, and beautifully preserved historic center. (Meals: B)

Day 11: Sunday, May 16, 2027 – Salamanca to Burgos to La Rioja
Visit the charming city of Burgos before continuing to Spain’s famous La Rioja wine region. (Meals: B, D)

Day 12: Monday, May 17, 2027 – Pamplona & La Rioja
Explore Pamplona’s colorful history, learn about the Running of the Bulls tradition, and enjoy wine tasting in the Basque countryside. (Meals: B)

Day 13: Tuesday, May 18, 2027 – La Rioja to Vitoria to Bilbao
Discover the historic streets of Vitoria before arriving in Bilbao and visiting the iconic Guggenheim Museum. (Meals: B, D)

Day 14: Wednesday, May 19, 2027 – Bilbao
Choose between exploring coastal Basque villages or walking a portion of the Camino de Santiago before touring Bilbao’s Old Town. (Meals: B)

Day 15: Thursday, May 20, 2027 – San Sebastián Excursion
Visit elegant San Sebastián, stroll through the Old Town and marketplace, enjoy coastal views, and celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner. (Meals: B, D)

Day 16: Friday, May 21, 2027 – Departure
Transfer to the airport and return home with wonderful memories of Portugal and Spain. (Meals: B)

This tour is priced from $8,199 per person based on double occupancy including air out of Indianapolis, IN.

Optional travelers protection plan (highly recommended) is $599 per person.

If you want to go, click on the SIGN UP TODAY link below and submit your registration, starting with selecting your Room Type.

Do NOT enter credit card payment when you sign up - select Check as your form of payment. Indy Travel Group will contact you regarding a deposit - you will be able to pay with credit card or check.

Additional information can be found online HERE.

TRIP FAQ'S

1) What's Included: Air and taxes as noted (included airfare is out of Indianapolis, IN - additional cities can be quoted. Fourteen (14) nights hotel accommodations; and meals as noted; Destination airport transfers; Professional tour directors; Baggage handling; Local step-on guides.

2) Gratuities: Optional gratuities will be collected for our Tour Manager prior to the end of the tour.

3) How much walking: Physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing will all be part of the experience.

4) Time zone: Portugal is 5 hours, Spain is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time.

5) Luggage: We recommend that you travel light. To that end, you are allowed 1 checked bag and 1 carry on (back pack, etc.). Most airlines charge for checked luggage today. Luggage handling on tour is generally provided for you.

6) Clothing: We recommend comfortable, casual clothing and walking shoes. Layered clothing is best so you can add or take away as temperatures change. Occasionally motor coaches and airplanes can be cool, so a light jacket or sweater is good to include. We will let you know if there are any clothing requirements (such as closed toe shoes for accessing churches, etc.).

7) International Travel: Any tour outside the United States will require a valid passport. Your passport's expiration date must be at least six months after you return from your trip (if it's shorter than that you should renew it now). The name you enter on your reservation form MUST match EXACTLY as it appears on your passport (or you will be subject to denied boarding by an airline and/or incur additional fees.).

8) Cancelling your trip: Refunds are always at the discretion of the vendors providing the service to our company. Airfare is generally non-refundable. Optional traveler protection plan is available with each tour and is strongly encouraged.

9) Responsibility: Indy Travel Group (Jerald & Doreen Leuthold - Independent Sales Contractors) act only as an intermediary in the arrangements of your travel and vacation plans and are not responsible for any negligence of the various airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, transportation companies, hoteliers, etc. who provide travel, accommodations and other services included in cruise, tour or vacation packages. We accept no responsibility for damage or loss. We reserve the right to modify the cost or the schedule in the unlikely event of changes that would be necessary.

10) Social Media Usage: Indy Travel Group uses Social Media on trips such as Facebook and Instagram. Travelers on our tours usually enjoy sharing their experience with friends and family back home. If, for any reason, you prefer that we not include you on posts, please inform us in advance of the trip. Indy Travel Group will do the best we can to respect those wishes. However, you will be part of a greater group and may inadvertently be included. By traveling with Indy Travel Group you accept our policy of utilizing social media and hold us harmless from any and all damages.

Turkey: Seven Churches Journey

June 26 - July 3, 2026

Walk Where Scripture Comes Alive

With daily teachings by Brother Fred Witzig, experience the transformative power of faith and history on the Seven Churches of Revelation Tour—an extraordinary 8-day journey through the sacred landscapes of ancient Asia Minor. From the vibrant streets of Istanbul to the awe-inspiring ruins of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the Apostles and explore the very places where early Christianity took root. Each church, uniquely addressed in the Book of Revelation, offers timeless messages of hope, warning, and spiritual insight that still resonate today. Along the way, marvel at iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, soak in Pamukkale’s healing thermal waters, and stand in the shadow of temples and amphitheaters that once echoed with the voices of apostles and emperors.

More Than a Tour—It’s a Pilgrimage of the Heart

As we travel with our Mayflower Tour Manager, we will be enriched with cultural experiences—from savoring authentic Turkish cuisine to witnessing the artistry of traditional rug-making—this tour is a soul-stirring blend of biblical reflection and historical immersion. Whether you're a seeker, a scholar, or someone longing to deepen your spiritual walk, the Seven Churches Tour offers a rare opportunity to connect with scripture in a way that’s personal, powerful, and profoundly moving. Let the stones speak, let the journey transform you—and let your pilgrimage begin.

Day 1: Depart USA – Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Istanbul.

Day 2: Arrival in Istanbul – Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by a local rep of Mayflower Cruises and Tours and transferred to your hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening. (Meal: D)

Day 3: Istanbul – City Tour – After breakfast, begin your city tour of Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans, where relics such as what is claimed to be John the Baptist’s arm are displayed. Continue to the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome, and the magnificent Basilica of St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), originally built in 326. The tour will end with the visit of the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy an included dinner at Galeyan, a famous local Kebap restaurant. (Meals: B, D)

Day 4: Istanbul – Thyatira – Pergamum – Izmir – After breakfast, depart by coach to Izmir, formerly known as Smyrna. Enroute, stop in Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches mentioned in Revelation (Rev. 1:11; 2:18–29) and a city visited by St. Paul during his missionary journeys (Acts 19:10). Continue to Pergamum (Rev. 2:12–17), where you will explore the Acropolis and its ancient theater. The Cable Car is also included. Arrive in Izmir for dinner at the hotel and overnight accommodations. (Meals: B, D)

Day 5: Izmir – Sardis – Philadelphia – Pamukkale – Begin the day with a visit to Sardis (Rev. 3:1–6), including the Temple of Artemis, the Royal Road, gymnasium, and ancient synagogue. Continue to Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7–13), described as the "New Jerusalem," and then to Pamukkale, famous for its calcium-rich thermal waters that formed white terraces and basis. Dinner and overnight are in Pamukkale. (Meals: B, D)

Day 6: Hierapolis – Laodicea – Colossae - Pamukkle – Begin the day with a visit to Hierapolis, founded during the Hellenistic period. Upon arrival at the site, enjoy the views and use golf carts while discovering the excavations and ruins. Continue to Laodicea,(Rev.3:14-22) one of the Seven Churches known for being “lukewarm in faith”. Afterwards stop at Colossae, where Paul’s Epistle to the Colossian was addressed. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (Meals: B, D)

Day 7: Pamukkale–Ephesus – Izmir – After breakfast, depart for Ephesus, another of the Seven Churches in Revelation (Rev. 1:11). Visit the large amphitheater, gymnasiums, bathhouses, Library of Celsus, and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Then visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy a traditional Turkish rug demonstration and lecture, where you’ll learn about the centuries-old art of carpet weaving, its symbolism, techniques, and its role in Anatolian Christian and cultural heritage. Before we start our drive back to Izmir we will visit the Basilica of St.John, where a small church was originally built over the tomb of St John the Evangelist. Enjoy dinner at a local fish restaurnat along the Izmir Bay this evening. (Meals: B, D)

Day 8: Izmir – Istanbul – USA – After breakfast, transfer to the Izmir airport for a morning flight to Istanbul and your onward flight to the USA. (Meal: B)

This tour is priced from $4,999 per person based on double occupancy including air out of Chicago O'Hare.

Optional travelers protection plan (highly recommended) is $399 per person.

If you would like to travel with us, click on the I Want To Go! button and submit the required information.

No deposit is required at the point of registration (I Want To Go! link).

We will follow up with you as soon as we can regarding deposit / payment options.

This trip is currently SOLD OUT. If you are interested in going, you are welcome to submit a request and you will be added to the waitlist.

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