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Tutku Travel Programs Endorsed by Biblical Society PAUL’S LITTLE KNOWN MINISTRY IN Tour Host: Dr. Mark R. Fairchild • May 25 - June 4, 2020

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Paul’s Little Known Ministry in Cilicia / May 25 - June 4, 2020 Pieria

PAUL’S LITTLE KNOWN MINISTRY IN CILICIA

Dr. Mark R. Fairchild, Ph.D., Luke J. Peters Prof. of Biblical Studies Chair Dept. & Religion Huntington University

May 29 Fri – The apostle Paul came from the ancient Turkish city of Tarsus and spent his See the newly renovated Museum and the large Roman crossing the early years there learning the and Greco-Roman culture. (Pyramus) River. Drive to Paul’s hometown of Tarsus and see the Roman He continued his education in , but Paul returned to Tarsus after he road through the Taurus Mts., the Roman street excavation, the , converted to (:30). There, Paul spent the next seven to nine the Roman baths, the Donuktas and the waterfalls at the ancient necropolis. Hotel years sharing the Gospel with the people of and Cilicia. This little known in Mersin. (B, D) ministry was unmentioned by Luke when he wrote Acts, but Paul briefly mentioned it in :21 and it is implied by a passage in :41. Join us on a trip to Eloussia Paul’s hometown and the places of Paul’s earliest ministry. See some of the earliest Jewish synagogues and the beauty of the .

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May 30 Sat Mersin – Ayas Drive to Mersin and see the ruins of ancient Solei (), continue southwest to the ancient city of , with its marketplace, theater, harbor and necropolis. Nearby, visit Corycos and the two castles at Kizkalesi (ancient Corycos). Corycos was an important seaport town that later became the haunt of pirates. Corycos has one of the largest necropolis’ (ancient cemeteries) in ancient . Tour Itinerary: Take a ride to the offshore island castle of the Maiden. Hotel at Ayas. (B, D) May 25 Mon Depart USA – Fly to May 31 Sun Ayas We can arrange vans to take us to , and Catioren. At Diocaesarea, May 26 Tue Arrive Istanbul and fly to Hatay () see the Temple of , the theater and watchtowers. At Olba, you will see the Upon arrival to Istanbul take the connection flight to Hatay (Antioch). Our huge aqueduct and nymphaeum. Catioren is difficult to traverse on foot, but visitors representative will meet you after the customs and baggage claim with a “BAS - can see the site from the road and we can point out the fortress, the watchtower, TUTKU” sign. Meet and transfer to your hotel. (D) the Hermes Temple and the world’s oldest synagogue. Hotel at Ayas. (B, D) May 27 Wed Antioch Mosaic Museum Tour ancient Syrian Antioch, the site of Kizkalesi the early church ( & 13) where Paul and ministered. See the Hatay Mosaic Museum, the world’s 2nd largest mosaic museum with mosaics dating back to the early Roman perioid. Drive to ancient , Antioch’s port, from which Paul and Barnabas set sail for . Hotel Antakya. (B, D) May 28 Thu – Adana Drive to Anazarbus and see the Roman city with its large city walls, Gates, Roman baths and churches. The city was located at the foot of a massive cliff upon which a Crusader castle was built. The castle was later rebuilt by the . Hotel in Adana. (B, D)

Paul’s Little Known Ministry in Cilicia / May 25 - June 4, 2020 TOUR MAP

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TARSUS ADANA ALANYA MERSIN ANTIOCH

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

June 1 Mon Ayas Tour the cavernous sinkholes at Cennet and Cehennem (Heaven and Hell). Here, it was thought that Zeus kept the monstrous imprisoned. Also see ancient CYPRUS Kanyteleis, another sinkhole with its watchtowers, Byzantine churches and rockcut tombs and Kabacam a small village that was occupied during the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. Hotel Ayas. (B, D) June 2 Tue Anamur Drive to ancient Seleucia Ad Calycadnum and see the castle, necropolis, Roman LAND & AIR: bridge, martyrion of and Museum. Continue to Anamur and see the ancient city of with its theater, Roman baths, ancient homes and the beautiful castle of Mamure. Hotel in Anamur. (B, D) $4,490 Per Person in Double Room $630 Single Room Supplement Anamur Castle INCLUDING

• International Air Fare between USA – Istanbul

• Istanbul – Antakya domestic flight

• Alanya – Istanbul domestic flight

• 2 Nights at 4 star Boğaziçi Hotel in Antakya or similar

• 1 Night at 5 star Hotel in Adana or similar

• 1 Night at 5 star Mersin HiltonSA in Mersin or similar

• 3 Nights at 4 star Kilikya Hotel in Ayaş or similar

• 1 Night at 3 star Ünlüselek Hotel in Anamur or similar

June 3 Wed Alanya • 1 Nights at 4 star Titan Select Hotel in Alanya or similar Drive to Alanya, the site of ancient Coracesium. See the incredible views from the • Daily breakfasts and 9 dinners at hotels top of the , tour the Red Tower & Tersane (the midieval for ) and the museum in the lower city. In route to Alanya, we will stop at , • Transportation by private A/ bus throughout the tour a small Roman seaport village. Hotel in Alanya. (B, D) • English-speaking, Bible-oriented, professional tour guide throughout the tour June 4 Thu Fly from Alanya to Istanbul and connect flight to home. • All Entry fees to the sites & museums Hermes Temple, Ayas • Sightseeing as per the itinerary

• Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff

• Tips to the tour guide and driver

• Service charges & local taxes EXCLUDING

• Turkish Visa Fee to be paid online prior to arrival www.evisa.gov.tr

• Lunches and Drinks (Bottled Water is included)

• Personal Expenses (Laundry, phone calls, all kind of insurances, etc)

Paul’s Little Known Ministry in Cilicia / May 25 - June 4, 2020

LYCIA CILICA

One of our group in Antioch

PAYMENT PROCEDURE: Itinerary and site visits are subject to change and/or substitution depending on availability of site access. – Deposit Payment: $200 per person September 16, 2019

– Full Payment: February 17, 2020

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