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Optional 1 or 3 day cruises available$1,750 per person, double occupancy

(not including air travel to Greece)

Add $132 for a 1-day cruise (Greek Isles)and $530 for a 3-day cruise (Greek Isles and Ephesus)

$150 Early Bird Discount register by May 31

Thessaloniki, Philippi, Athens,Corinth, Veria, Neapolis, Meteora, Leptokaira

October 1-8, 2011

Includes an evening gathering with our internationaleditors ofThe Upper Room daily devotional guide andguided daily spiritual practices prayer, journaling,reection YOUR GUIDES: Top-notch biblical scholarswill provide in-depth background on the archeologicalsites we visit. Jerry Haas and Liz Canham will serve asspiritual guides throughout the pilgrimage.

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Since 1935, The Upper Room has been and continues to be committed to offering a variety of settings in

which people may meet God. Magazines, books, programs and special events like this pilgrimage are all settings forthis kind of encounter. Our hope is that these publications and programs foster growth in the Christian spiritual life.

This pilgrimage is a unique opportunity for friends of The Upper Room to journey together as spiritual companionswhile visiting historic New Testament sites and ancient monasteries in a distant land. Well meet and talk with Chris-tians from Greece and with Christian leaders from other countries who serve as international editors ofThe UpperRoom. We are celebrating our global connections with a series of editorial conferences or family reunions, and youare invited to be part of this very special one!

As with all pilgrimages, the journey is often as important as the destination. Thats why spiritual preparation is soimportant for this trip. Those who register will be given instruction prior to the trip on how to prepare spiritually.

Why is The Upper Room offering this pilgrimage experience?

Travel Depart US: Friday, September 30. Arrive in Thessaloniki: Saturday, October 1. Depart for US: Saturday, October 8 OR Monday, October 10.

The Greek pilgrimage includes: 5 days exploring historic Christian sites in Thessaloniki,

Philippi, Athens and Corinth, while learning about Greekhistory and culture in Veria and Neapolis.

1 day exploring Eastern Orthodox Christian monasteries atMeteora.

Luxury hotel accommodations at hotels such as the PoseidonPalace in Leptokaira and at the Titania in Athens.

An evening gathering with our international editors ofTheUpper Room daily devotional guide.

Guided daily spiritual practices prayer, journaling, reectionled by Elizabeth Canham and Jerry Haas.

Trip extensions include your choice: Cruise the Greek Islesfor 1 day, Cruise the Greek Isles and Ephesus for 3 days, ORenjoy a day tour of Athens.

Day by Day ScheduleOur schedule is designed to allow us to see as much as wecan in Greece without a hectic pace. Each day, well be guidedin spiritual practices that will shape our journey together. The

schedule below is subject to change but offers a reliable idea ofhow our pilgrimage will progress.

Saturday, October 1 - Arrive in Thessaloniki (Macedonia Inter-national Airport) and take a 90 minute drive to the hotel. Stay inLeptokaira at the Poseidon Palace or comparable hotel.

Sunday, October 2 - Travel to Veria (ancient Berea) andThessoloniki. We will be traveling to Veria (ancient Berea),where Paul visited and preached in the Jewish synagogue andto the Greek nobility who readily accepted the new faith (Acts17:10-15). In this city there is a monument dedicated to theApostle Paul. We visit the Jewish quarter where the synagogueis still situated. We then proceed to the city of Thessaloniki. Paulwrote two epistles to Thessalonians, both in the New Testament

canon. We will visit the Agora (Forum) and the ArcheologicalMuseum and Basilica of Saint Demetrios.

Monday, October 3 - Day trip to Philippi and Neapolis (Kavala).In Philippi (Acts 16 & 17), we will visit the river where Paulbaptized Lydia, a purple fabric merchant, who became the rstChristian woman to be baptized on European soil. We will alsosee a crypt, dating from the Roman period, which according tothe Churchs tradition was the place where Paul was oggedand imprisoned. Also at Philippi we will see, the ancientRoman Agora (Forum) and the Basilicas and the Greek Theatre(4th century BC), which was converted into an arena by theRomans and used during the persecutions of the early daysof the church. We will also see Neapolis (present-day Kavalla),Greeces most picturesque mainland port. Paul arrived in this

city with his coworkers Timothy and Silas. On the way back toThessaloniki we will see the remains of the ancient famous roadVia Egnatia. We will pass by the ancient cities of Amphipolisand Apollonia, which are mentioned in the Book of Acts. Dinnerand overnight at the Poseidon Hotel.

Tuesday, October 4 Visit Meteora and drive to Athens(4 hours). Visit the wonderful place of Meteora monasteries atthe top of exotic rocks. This is a tremendous introduction to theEastern Orthodox Church. Well then travel to Athens for dinnerand overnight at the Titania or comparable hotel in Athens.

Wednesday, October 5 Athens. The architectural splendors ofthis ancient city are majestic. We will visit the world-renownedhill of Acropolis. Special emphasis will be on the visit to theAreopagus (Mars Hill), where Paul gave his famous speech tothe Athenian philosophers (Acts 17:18-34). We will also be visit-ing, in the same area, the Ancient Agora (Forum), where Paulmet the philosophers. We will also see the Stoa of Attalus andthe Temple of Hephaestus. Athens is where the meanings ofDemocracy, city assembly (ecclesia) and reasoning (logos) wererst dened and practiced in this part of the world. Many of theterms used by the Athenian Democracy were incorporated in theChurchs terminology, e.g. ecclesia, logos. Free time for shoppingin the famous Plaka area of the Flee Market of Athens. Dinnerand overnight at the hotel in Athens.

Thursday, October 6 Corinth and an evening gathering witheditors of The Upper Room daily devotional guide internationalversions in Sunion. Corinth is the city where Paul stayed duringhis rst visit for one and a half years--the longest he stayed inany of the cities he visited except Ephesus. Paul wrote at leastfour letters addressed to the Church of Corinth, two of which arefound in the New Testament. From Corinth he wrote three andpossibly four epistles addressed to the rst Christians in Rome,Thessaloniki and Galatia. We will be visiting the ArchaeologicalMuseum; the Ancient Agora (Forum); and the Bema where Paulstood in front of Gallio (Acts 18:12-17), the Roman Pro-Consul ofAchaea. We will be seeing the inscription of Erastus the treasur-er of the city, mentioned in Acts 19:22, Romans 16:23; and2 Timothy 4:20. We will also enjoy seeing the Temple of Apollo

and the hill of Acrocorinth, where the famous Temple of Aphro-dite was during the classical Greece period. Special Greek dinnethis night at the CosmoVision Center along with The Upper

Room international European editors. Overnight at the hotel.

Friday, October 7 OPTIONS: Free day in Athens. Return to hotel overnight for Saturday,

October 8, departure to the US. 1-day cruise of Greek Isles (Poros, Ydra, and Aigina). Return to

hotel overnight for Saturday, October 8, departure to the US 3-day cruise of Greek Isles and Ephesus Asia Minor. Depar-

ture for the US on Monday, October 10.

Saturday, October 8 OR Monday, October 10Departure to the US full of memories and blessings.

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Reservation ApplicationThe Upper Room Pilgrimage to Greece October 1-8, 2011

NAME _______________________________________________________________________

Last Name / First Name / Middle Name (as it appears on your passport)

Gender n female n male

Date of Birth _____________________________

U.S. Passport number ____________________________________ Passport expiration _____________________________

Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________ State ____________ Zip _______________

Home phone __________________________________________ Work/Cell phone __________________________________________

Email __________________________________________

n Roommate Request ____________________________________

n Private/Single Room request ($400 additional for land hotel + $220 additional for 3 Day cruise)

Trip Costs$1,750.00 base cost (Early Bird rate (before May 31) $1,600.00)+ $132.00 for a 1 Day Cruise+ $530 for a 3 Day Cruise+ $220 for a private/single room on the 3 Day Cruise

+ $400 for a private/single room for land hotels

tally sheet

$1,750 + ___________ + ___________ + ___________ = ___________ - $150 = ___________Base cost Private Cruise Private Room TOTAL Less Early Bird

Room/land Cruise (by May 31)

Payment options

n Payment by Check

n Payment by Credit Card: (Circle One) VISA MasterCard

(We will contact you by phone to process your credit card)

Name as it appears on the credit card ______________________________________ Zip code of billing address ______________Select one of the options:

n Charge my deposit now and the balance 30 days from departure

n Charge my total costs now.

Make checks payable to: The Upper Room (in memo section, write GREECE)

Mail to:The Upper RoomP.O. Box 340003Nashville, TN 37203-0003ATTN: PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE

Inclusions and Reservation InformationYour trip includes: Breakfast and dinner for the rst week (lunch on your own) hotel accommodations with bathrooms en suite (prices based on double occupancy) guides for daily spiritual practice entrance fees tour guide deluxe buses Port and fuel taxes

All meals included on either the 1 or 3 Day Cruise

Not included: airfare to Greece travel insurance airport taxes tips to your guide and driver excursions during the 3 Day Cruise

Payment ScheduleMay 31 Deadline for Early Bird Discount save $150 fromthe base cost of $1,750.April August $500 deposit due upon registration ($350of this is refundable prior to August 26/Non-refundable after

August 26)August 5 Deadline for registrationSeptember 1 balance due for full payment

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Contact Uswww.UpperRoom.org/greece

For information regarding registration and logistics,contact Sharon Conley.

Email: sconley@upperroom.orgor Phone: 615.340.7525.

For information about pilgrimage content,contact Jerry Haas.

Email: jhaas@upperroom.orgor Phone: 615.340.7232.

Prices DO NOT include airfare to Greece. Participants are expectedto manage their own travel to Greece.

Participants need to have updated Passport for travel. After The Upper Room receives your application, we will send you

a list of what to bring and other information regarding preparationfor the trip.

The Upper Room and the GBOD offer Medical Insurance totravelers. Registrants will receive detailed information on what isincluded.

Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to purchase tripinsurance.

The Upper Room and the GBOD as well as AMG tours are notresponsible for any loss or injury to person or property, and delay,or extra costs incurred due to the delay or cancellations caused byweather or events beyond anyones control. Details of the pilgrim-age are subject to change based on events beyond The UpperRooms, GBODs, and AMGs control.