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Missionary Journey of Paul March 3-12, 2020 Tour Host: Dr. Phillip Long

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Temple of Apollo, Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020

Missionary Journey of Paul

Mar 6, Fri , Perge St Paul Cultural Center, Dr. Phillip J. Long Perge Museum Dean / Professor of Biblical Studies, School of Biblical Transfer to Aiprort for morning flight to Antalya. Upon Studies, Grace Christian University arrival, visit the Greco-Roman 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 Istanbul . Laodicea (Col 2:1; 4:13-16, Rev. 1:11; 3:14) - (Col 4:13) - Pamukkale Drive 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 Pamukkale Philip. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D) Tour Itinerary: Mar 8, Sun (This can be skipped) - , Philadelphia (Rev. 1:11; 3:7) - Sardis (Rev. 1:11; 3:1- Mar 3, Tue Depart from USA 4)- Smyrna(Rev. 1:11; 2:8) - Izmir Drive to Alasehir to see the remaining of the Philadelphia Church. Mar 4, Wed Arrive Istanbul Airport Continue toSardis, capital of the ancient where first coin of Our representative will meet you after the customs and baggage claim, the world was invented. See the remains of the massive Artemis at the MEETING POINT 2 with a “Grace Gospel Fellowship” sign. Temple. Proceed to Smyrna, modern Izmir to see the Smyrna Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (D) . Dinner and overnight at hotel in Izmir. (B,D) Mar 5, Thu Full day Istanbul tour Visit 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 . (B,D)

Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020 Perga TOUR MAP

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IZMIR SARDIS (SMYRNA) PHILADELPHIA HIERAPOLIS AEGEAN EPHESUS LAODICEA Mar 9, Mon (Rev. 1:11; 2:12) - Izmir Leave for Pergamon. Visit the with the steepest theater DIDYMA PERGA of the ancient world and the Temple of Trajan. Then visit the ANTALYA Red which was an Egyptian Temple, later converted to a church. Return to Izmir. (B,D) Mar 10, Tue Miletus, Didyma, MEDITERRANEAN SEA ; Overnight Kuşadası Visit Miletus with its LAND & AIR four harbors and well- preserved theater, we will March 3-12, 2020 dates then visit Didyma, home to the Temple of Apollo. $2,990 Per Person in double room for Chicago flight departure Drive to Priene, the best- $3,190 Per Person in double room for Grand Rapids flight departure preserved Hellenistic city in Turkey. Return to $390 Single Room Supplement Kuşadası for dinner and *If we have an odd number of male or female students, we will place three overnight. (B,D) students in 1 Triple Room with three separate beds.

TOUR INCLUDES Mar 11, Wed Ephesus - Izmir Visit the famous ancient city of Ephesus (Acts 18:19-24; 19:1-35; 20:16- • Roundtrip Airfare between Chicago or Grand Rapids- Istanbul 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 return from Izmir and its Terrace Houses, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of St. John. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,D) • 8 Night at 3* or 4* hotels in Turkey Mar 12, Thu Transfer to Izmir Aiport for flight home.(B) • Daily breakfast and Dinners at the hotels • Sightseeing as per the itinerary • English Speaking, -oriented tour guide Miletus • Entry fees to the sites and museums • Service charges and local taxes

TOUR EXCLUDES

• 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

Missionary Journey of Paul Tour / March 3-12, 2020 PAYMENT PROCEDURE: For more information please contact: 1- $200 per person Deposit for the airline: October 1, 2019 2- Full Payment : January 15, 2020 Dr. Phillip Long Dean / Professor of Biblical Studies, School of You can make your payment from our secured link: (Visa & Master only) Biblical Studies https://secure.tutkutours.com/tours/200303GCU Grace Christian University Cancellation Penalty: Phone: (616) 261-8568 - 90-60 days prior to departure No Penalty - 59-30 days prior to departure 10% E-mail: [email protected] - 29-15 days prior to departure 25% - 14-7 days prior to departure 50% - 6 days - After No refund

Turkish Visa: US and Canadian citizens can get the Turkish Visa online before arrival https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/apply Citizens of ALL other countries are responsible for checking their own countries’ visa regulations for Greece and Turkey.

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