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From Acts to Revelation: A Biblical and Cross-Cultural Journey Western &

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Sharon Putt, Dr. B. Keith Putt and Prof. Dan Schmidt

May 14 – June 4, 2022

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Messiah University - Turkey & Greece / May 14 – June 4, 2022

May 22 Sun Early Ferry to Patmos to the Cave of Revelation and the of John. Return to Kusadasi. (B,D) Sharon L. Putt, Ph.D. B. Keith Putt, Ph.D. Dan Schmidt Professor of Theology Professor of Philosophy Adjunct Professor and Religion Samford University Messiah University Messiah University Pastor, St. Thomas UCC TURKEY & GREECE May 14 – June 4, 2022

Ephesus

May 23 Mon Visit , Terrace Houses, Basilica of John, Museum. Drive to for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

May 24 Tue Take a 9 AM ferry to . Meet and transfer to hotels. Free time. Overnight in Rhodes. (B)

Hagia Sophia, May 25 Wed Half Day Tour to St Paul Bay and Village, Rhodes - Drive to St Paul Bay. Traditionally Paul stopped at this Bay. Then we’ll go up to Lindos Village for a panoramic Tour Itinerary: view of the island. Return to the hotel in the . Rest of the day is free. Overnight in Rhodes.(B) May 14 Sat Depart New York JFK – Fly to Istanbul

May 15 Sun Istanbul – Meet and transfer to hotel (D)

May 16 Mon Isatanbul (Old City): Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, , Cistern, Grand Bazaar. (B,D)

May 17 Tue Istanbul (Modern): Spice Bazaar, Boat Tour, Tower, Beyoglu Streets. (B,D)

May 18 Wed Fly to in the morning. Visit & St Paul Cultural Center & Church. Overnight in Antalya. (B,D)

May 19 Thu Antalya – Drive to unexcavated . Visit Laodicea. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D ) St. Pauıl’s Bay, Rhodes May 20 Fri Visit , Philip’s Tomb, Museum. Free afternoon at thermal pools. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D) May 26 Thu Rhodes - Half-Day Rhodes City walking tour. See the famous Rhodes Castle, the Grand Master’s Palace, and the May 21 Sat Drive to Sirince. Take lessons at the pottery archaeological museum. Afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in place. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D) Rhodes (B)

Messiah University- Turkey & Greece / May 14 – June 4, 2022 Çeşme LAND & AIR RATES

$5,400 Per Person in Double Room $1,150 Single Room Supplement TOUR INCLUDES

• Roundtrip international air fare between New York – Istanbul – New York • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya • Kusadasi-Patmos /Patmos-Rhodes (overnight ferry) /Rhodes-Marmaris ferry tickets • 3 Nights at Moevenpick in Istanbul or similar • 1 Night at Best Western Khan in Antalya or similar • 2 Nights at Doga Thermall Hotel in Pamukkale or similar • 2 Nights at Tusan Hotel in Kusadasi or similar • 4 Nights at Camelot Hotel in Rhodes and St. Michel (we split the group) May 27 Fri Free day in Rhodes to explore the island. • 2 Nights at Motto Premium Hotel in Marmaris or similar Overnight in Rhodes (B) • 3 Nights HOME STAYS in Izmir for students (Izmir Swissotel stay for group leaders) May 28 Sat Free day in Rhodes to explore the island. Ferry to • 1 Night at Kervansaray Hotel in or similar Marmaris at 5 pm. for a 6 pm arrival. Overnight in Marmaris. (B,D) • 1 Night at Kolin Hotel in Canakkale or similar May 29 Sun Drive to . Visit the Temple of and • 1 Night at Moevenpick Golden Horn in Istanbul or similar Theater. Drive to Izmir. Tonight HOME STAY in Izmir.(B,D) • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) • All Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers in private basis May 30 Mon Visit , local Kemeralti Bazaar, • All land transportation by private fully A/C bus with driver throughout the tour Archaeology Museum, St Policarp Church. Tonight HOME STAY in Izmir. (B,D) • Tolls, parking fees, fuel, driver’s expenses • Local professional licensed English speaking tour guides in Turkey and Greece May 31 Tue Visit Cesme beach with host families. • All Entry fees to the mentioned sites & museums Tonight HOME STAY in Izmir. (B,D) • Service charges & local taxes

June 1 Wed Visit Pergamum and drive to Assos. Overnight in Assos. (B,D) TOUR EXCLUDES

• Snacks, non-meal drinks • All personal expenses and any other service which are not mentioned above • Non-Messiah travel and Health insurance (insurance may be given at an extra cost, please ask)

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

• DEPOSIT : $200

Assos For Registration please contact: June 2 Thu Visit the panoramic Temple of Athena. Continue Sharon L. Putt, Ph.D. to Alexander Troas, the legendary city of . Overnight (formerly Sharon L. Baker) in Canakkale. (B,D) Professor of Theology and Religion 1 University Avenue June 3 Fri Cross by car ferry. Drive to Istanbul Box 3053 for an overnight stay. (B,D) Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717-796-1800 ext. 2184 June 4 Sat Transfer to the airport. Fly back to New York. [email protected]

Messiah University - Turkey & Greece / May 14 – June 4, 2022

Lake Aksehir

Mts. DÜZCE Lake Egirdir

Sultan Sundiken Mts. Sundiken

Perge Saphane Mt. Saphane ANTALYA Attalia

ISPARTA Kumalar Mts. Kumalar

ESKİŞEHİR

SAKARYA BURDUR

AFYONKARAHİSAR (ADAPAZARI) Mt.

Myra

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Aci Lake Aci Söğüt Söğüt

BİLECİK

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YALOVA Colossae

DENİZLİ UNESCO

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İSTANBUL

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Aphrodisias () UNESCO

Mts. Mts. Alaçam

Dam Kemer

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responsibility for damage sustained due to errors or omissions. *All rights reserved. No part of this map may be copied or used Design by: Burhan Cahit Oral, Levent Cuneyt Oral Design by: Burhan Neopolis

that there may be errors or out-of-date information on the map. We disclaim any We that there may be errors or out-of-date information on the map.

While we have attempted to make this map as complete possible, recognize

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Cenchreae Cape Taenaron Mt. Helicon

Thermopylae Mt.Olympos

Berea Kalamata UNESCO Arch.site Arch.site Saphane Mt. Saphane UNESCO Patras

ANTALYA UNESCO Olympia NORTH Attalia MACEDONIA Ambracian Gulf Laganas Kefalonia Lefkada UNESCO ALBANIA I O N I A N S E A

ISPARTA Kumalar Mts. Kumalar

ESKİŞEHİR

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AFYONKARAHİSAR (ADAPAZARI) Mt.

Myra

Katrancık Mt. Katrancık UNESCO

Aci Lake Aci Söğüt Söğüt

BİLECİK

KÜTAHYA

(İZMİT)

KOCAELİ

Ak Mts. Ak Iznik Lake Iznik

UŞAK

Uludag UNESCO Gölgeli Mts. Gölgeli UNESCO Hierapolis Laodicea

YALOVA Colossae Patara

DENİZLİ UNESCO

B L A C K S E (Byzantium)

İSTANBUL

BURSA

Aphrodisias (Constantinople)

UNESCO

Alaçam Mts. Alaçam

Dam Kemer

We welcome your suggestions and comments. We

Lake

Ulubat without the written permission of TUTKU TOURS, Turkey. TOURS, TUTKU without the written permission of

responsibility for damage sustained due to errors or omissions. *All rights reserved. No part of this map may be copied or used Design by: Burhan Cahit Oral, Levent Cuneyt Oral Design by: Burhan Neopolis

that there may be errors or out-of-date information on the map. We disclaim any We that there may be errors or out-of-date information on the map.

While we have attempted to make this map as complete possible, recognize

MUĞLA Nysa Doğu Menteşe Mts. UNESCO Sardis Tralles

Lake

Manyas Nif Mt. Nif Philadelphia THE SEA OF MARMARA OF THE SEA

AYDIN UNESCO Symi Thyatira

BALIKESİR UNESCO

Rhodes Manya Mt. Manya Halicarnassos

Ephesus

Datça Spil Mt. Spil L.. Bafa Miletus Priene

TEKİRDAĞ Kuşadası

Tilos Madra Mt. Madra

İZMİR

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Cnidus Bodrum UNESCO Karpathos

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Didyma Bergama Kaz Mt. Kaz Adramyttium

Kasos Işıklar Mt. Işıklar Leros

UNESCO Mosque

Pergamum Selimiye Smyrna Kalimnos Heraion

EDİRNE Teos Samos UNESCO

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Cenchreae Cape Taenaron Vergina Mt. Helicon Thermopylae Mt.Olympos Berea Kalamata UNESCO Bassae Arch.site UNESCO Patras UNESCO Meteora Olympia NORTH MACEDONIA Ambracian Gulf Laganas Kefalonia Lefkada Nicopolis UNESCO Corfu ALBANIA I O N I A N S E A