Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020
Missionary Journey of Paul
Temple of Apollo,Didyma
March 3-12, 2020
Tour Host: Dr. Phillip Long
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Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020
Istanbul
Tour Itinerary:
Mar 3, Tue Depart from USA
Mar 4, Wed Arrive Istanbul AirportOur representative will meet you after the customs and baggage claim, at the MEETING POINT 2 with a “Grace Gospel Fellowship” sign. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)
Mar 5, Thu Full day Istanbul tourVisit the Roman Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue tiles, Hagia Sophia Church, built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, one of the world’s greatest architectural marvels and a designated World Heritage site. Then visit the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Evening, slide show &
presentation of the major Biblical sites in Turkey. (B,D)
Mar 6, Fri Antalya, Perge St Paul Cultural Center, Perge Museum Transfer to Istanbul Aiprort for morning flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, visit the Greco-Roman city of Perga (Acts 13:13–14; 14:25). Stop at St. Paul Cultural Center & Church for short free time and lunch. Afternoon visit to the award winning Antalya Archaeology Museum. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. (B,D)
Mar 7, Sat We make a short stop at the unexcavated site of Colossae. Laodicea (Col 2:1; 4:13-16, Rev. 1:11; 3:14) - Hierapolis (Col 4:13) - PamukkaleDrive to Lycus River Valley. First, tour of Laodicea to see the latest excavations. Then, drive to nearby Hierapolis to see the newly found Tomb of Philip. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D)
Mar 8, Sun Philadelphia (This can be skipped) - Sardis – Smyrna, Philadelphia (Rev. 1:11; 3:7) - Sardis (Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4)- Smyrna(Rev. 1:11; 2:8) - IzmirDrive to Alasehir to see the remaining of the Philadelphia Church. Continue toSardis, capital of the ancient Lydia where first coin of the world was invented. See the remains of the massive Artemis Temple. Proceed to Smyrna, modern Izmir to see the Smyrna Agora. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Izmir. (B,D)
Ephesus
Perga
Missionary Journey of Paul
Dr. Phillip J. LongDean / Professor of Biblical Studies, School of Biblical Studies, Grace Christian University
Pamukkale
Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020
• Roundtrip Airfare between Chicago or Grand Rapids- Istanbul and return from Izmir
• 8 Night at 3* or 4* hotels in Turkey
• Daily breakfast and Dinners at the hotels
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• English Speaking, bible-oriented tour guide
• Entry fees to the sites and museums
• Service charges and local taxes
• Tips to Guide and driver
• Lunches and drinks
• All Personal Expenses
• Travel and Health Insurance (insurance is available upon request at extra cost)
• Turkey Visa fee. Available online at www.evisa.gov.tr
TOUR MAP
TOUR INCLUDES
LAND & AIR
TOUR EXCLUDES
IZMIR(SMYRNA)
PERGAMUM
SARDIS
ISTANBUL
PHILADELPHIAHIERAPOLISLAODICEAEPHESUS
MILETUSDIDYMA
ANTALYAPERGA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
BLACK SEA
AEG
EAN
SEA TURKEY
Miletus
Mar 9, Mon Pergamon (Rev. 1:11; 2:12) - IzmirLeave for Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis with the steepest theater of the ancient world and the Temple of Trajan. Then visit the Red Basilica which was an Egyptian Temple, later converted to a church. Return to Izmir. (B,D)
Mar 10, TueMiletus, Didyma, Priene; Overnight KuşadasıVisit Miletus with its four harbors and well-preserved theater, we will then visit Didyma, home to the Temple of Apollo. Drive to Priene, the best-preserved Hellenistic city in Turkey. Return to Kuşadası for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Mar 11, Wed Ephesus - IzmirVisit the famous ancient city of Ephesus (Acts 18:19-24; 19:1-35; 20:16-17; 21:29, 1 Cor. 15:32; 16:8, I Tim. 1:3 II Tim. 1:18; 4:12, Rev. 1:11, 2:1), and its Terrace Houses, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of St. John. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,D)
Mar 12, Thu Transfer to Izmir Aiport for flight home.(B)
March 3-12, 2020 dates
$2,990 Per Person in double room for Chicago flight departure
$3,190 Per Person in double room for Grand Rapids flight departure
$390 Single Room Supplement
*If we have an odd number of male or female students, we will place three students in 1 Triple Room with three separate beds.
Perga
Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020
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1- $200 per person Deposit for the airline: October 1, 2019
2- Full Payment : January 15, 2020
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