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where Paul, during this second missionary journey, had a vision in which he was IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL called to . During his third journey, Paul spent a week in Troas preaching. On one occasion he also resurrected Eutychus who fell to his death from a window. &NORTHERN Overnight in Canakkale, Turkey. B, D DAY 7 - Canakkale - Dardanels - Gallipoli - Turkish/Greek Border Gate - 12 DAYS (20 Meals) PRICE DEPENDS ON DATE , Greece. Cross Dardanels by ferry from to Europe and drive through The Apostle Paul truly went forth and spoke to the multitudes - In Turkey and 1915 Gallipoli battlefields to Turkish/Greek Border. After completing border Greece, he established church after church as he spread through the crossing formalities land travel to Greece through area known as “Trace”. Visit teachings of Christ. He also visited in Rome where it is believed that he was ancient later renamed Christoupolis. Overnight in Kavala, Greece. B, D imprisoned. Follow in his footsteps as we visit these religious and historical areas. DAY 8 - Kavala - Phillippi - - Visits to , ,the DAY 1 - Depart the USA. Meals in flight Market Place, and the Theater. Phillippi is where St. Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. Here St. Paul baptized a “certain DAY 2 - - Arrive Istanbul and transfer by air to Dinizli with overnight in woman named ”, the first Christian convert in Europe. The Roman forum, Pamukalle or Izmir. D completely excavated, is from after St. Paul’s time. Among the ruins, located on the rocky ledge above the town’s main road is the prison where St. Paul and were DAY 3- Pamukalle - Pamukalle or “cotton castle”, is known for its resort center thrown. Overnight in Thessalonica, Greece. B, D with its hot springs and cascading limestone pools. Today we will visit the Church of St. and the of ancient . Drive to (Akhisar), famous DAY 9 -Thessalonica - - Vergina - Kalambaka for the dyeing of purple clothes and one of the Seven Churches mentioned in Visit the Byzantine church of St Dimitrios and crypt. Continue to Veria (ancient Revelations. Also visit Sardes, the wealthy capital of the ancient Lydian and Boria) where st. Paul preached the gospel to the Beroeans. Also visit Vergina, a one of the most amazing sites in Turkey. Sardes was one of the Seven Churches of unique site that houses the Treasures of Ancient Macedonia and the Royal Tombs Revelation. Continue to (Alasehir), an important place for the including the tomb of King Philipp (father of the Great). Visit the spreading of the Christian faith. Overnight in Pamukale, Turkey. B, D Museum in Vergina. Overnight in Kalambaka, Greece. B, D

DAY 4 - - Hierapolis - Laodicae - Colosae - Kusadasi - After DAY 10 - Kalambaka - Meterora - - Visit 2 monasteries in Meteroa with breakfast, visit Hierapolis, an ancient city of pagan cults. Hierapolis or “holy city” its striking scenery. Ageless monasteries are perched on the top of huge rocks was evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. The apostle Philip lived and is said to be which seem to be suspended in mid-air. Here the visitor will view exquisite buried here. Continue to Laodicae, where the Christians were chastised for being specimens of Byzantine art. Overnight in Athens, Greece. B, D lukewarm and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. It was to them that Christ said “Behold, I stand at the door and knock”. Overnight DAY 11 - Athens - Drive to Canal for view. Continue to Ancient Corinth in Kusadasi, Turkey. B, D and visit the archaeological site and museum. Return to Athens for a city tour and visit the Acropolis. Overnight in Athens, Greece. B, D DAY 5 - Kusadasi - - Kusadasi - Today we have a full day tour of Ephesus. In ancient days, Ephesus was a bustling port town of 250,000, graced with DAY 12 -Athens to the USA wide colonnade bordered streets. St. Paul’s first visit to Ephesus was brief. Depart Athens on morning flight and to the US. B However, he visited Ephesus three different times with one visit lasting about three years. The Great Theater (stadium) mentioned in Acts 19:1 to 20:31 could seat ITINERARY MAY BE ADJUSTED TO FLY INTO ATHENS AND OUT OF 25,000 people. Walk the marble-paved street with grooves made by chariot wheels. ISTANBUL. Visit the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and the House of Virgin Mary where she spent her last days. Visit the Basilica of St. John. Early tradition associated John, the disciple of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation Trip days would be increased by adding Rome. with the city of Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi, Turkey. B, D PASSPORT REQUIRED DAY 6 - Kusadasi - Pergamum - Alex Troas or - Canakkale - Today drive from Kusadasi over Izmir to Pergamum (Bergama), a most memorable www.gowithjo.com experience with its Acropolis and Great Theater, the steepest of the ancient world. Call Go...With Jo! today at Revelation 2:12-16 describes the city as “where Satan’s seat is”, a reference to the (956)423-1446 or (956)664-1446 or 1-800-999-1446 altar of . Visit the Red Basilica, once a pagan that was later converted into a Christian church. Then walk through the Asclepion, the famous medical ~ 54 ~ center of Antiquity. In the afternoon, drive northward, visiting Troas