SACRED ITALY Tour Host: Dr. Jerry Sumney

January 18-26, 2020

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Sacred Italy / January 18-26, 2020

Sacred Italy January 18-26, 2020

Dr. Jerry Sumney, Professor of Biblical Studies Lexington Theological Seminary Jan 21 Tue Rome We begin the day with a visit to the Pantheon, a building dedicated to the Vatican worship of the state gods and for the imperial cult. Then, we will explore the famous Colosseum – the largest ancient amphitheater in the world and the site of countless gladiator games. In the afternoon we will tour the Roman forum, the administrative capital of the Empire and the site of some of the most famous speeches in history by the likes of Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony and . As we leave the forum we will pay a visit to the site of the Mamertine prison, where according to tradition St. Peter was incarcerated before his execution in 64 A.D. This will be followed by a short journey outside the city center to visit one of the most unique catacomb complexes in the city: The Catacombs of St. Priscilla, which features the earliest known depiction of the Virgin Mary is located. Overnight in Rome. (B,D)

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Tour Itinerary:

Jan 18 Sat Depart from Atlanta – Fly to Rome

Jan 19 Sun Arrive Rome Airport Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. You will be met at the airport and then transferred by private coach to the hotel. After settling in, we will set off on an orientation walk through the Centro Storico – the historical center – and see the famous monuments and piazzas that make Rome the most magnificent of Italian cities. The ancient Romans referred to Rome as Caput Mundi – the head of the world. As the center of the and then the Empire, Rome witnessed 1,000 years of one of the greatest civilizations in the world before becoming the seat of what is now the Catholic Church. Evidence of the glory of and the Italian Renaissance can be seen throughout the historical center. These and many other treasures are ours to explore before a welcome Jan 22 Wed Ostia - Naples dinner to celebrate the beginning of a wonderful trip. Overnight in Rome. (D) Today, we will enjoy a full day tour of Ostia, the port city for Rome. Here we will examine the homes, baths, theater, warehouses, and shop lined city streets Jan 20 Mon Rome - Vatican City of this excellently preserved and well excavated ancient city. Additionally,in Ostia Our morning begins with a visit to one of the most important museums in the we will visit the ancient synagogue. Here, archaeologists discovered the earliest world. Legally its own country, Vatican City is the head and administrative synagogue ever found in Europe. Overnight in Naples. (B,D) center of the Catholic Church. One of the most extensive museum collections in the world, the museum is also home to the Sistine Chapel, where the legendary Jan 23 Thu Naples Museum - Herculaneum – Sorrento Michelangelo created one of his most famous masterpieces on the ceiling. After We will start the day with a tour of the Archaeological Museum of Naples, the museums we will visit St. Peter’s , the largest Catholic basilica ever where the most important remains of the nearby buried cities are on display. built. It’s soaring dome was engineered by Michelangelo and the artist’s famous Then proceed for Herculaneum, Pompeii’s sister city which shared Pompeii’s Pieta sculpture and countless other artistic wonders make St. Peter’s church fate during the catastrophic volcanic eruption. Completely buried by rock and one of the most awe–inspiring buildings in the world. Following lunch, we will be ash during the 79 A.D. eruption, a visit to the site of Herculaneum allows us to given a rare, very special tour of the “Scavi - ancient necropolis” beneath the continue our extraordinary journey through 1st century Rome. We shall also Basilica of St. Peter’s – the site of St. Peter’s tomb. We will then head over to the witness how this ancient natural disaster did not spare even the most elite of Basilica of San Clemente, a church whose multiple subterranean levels attest Roman society. A visit to the perfectly preserved Villa Poppaea, the seaside to 2,000 years of the neighborhood’s history. We will wrap up our day with a vacation home of the Emperor ’s wife that was also buried in the eruption, tour of a site that features some subterranean ancient Roman homes with a very provides us with a unique insight into the private life of one of Rome’s most special and sacred history. Overnight in Rome. (B,D) notorious imperial families. Overnight in Sorrento. (B,D)

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Jan 24 Fri Pompeii - Sorrento Half day tour of Pompeii. Half day free time in Sorrento. This morning we will ROME TIVOLI tour Pompeii, the site of one of history’s most dramatic disasters and one of OSTIA archaeology’s most enlightening and evocative excavations. In 79 A.D., a powerful eruption of Mt. Vesuvius completely buried the ancient Roman port cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Centuries later, what was an unmitigated disaster for NAPLES the ancient inhabitants of these TYRRHENIAN SEA POMPEII cities created an almost perfect SORRENTO snapshot of life in ancient Rome at the end of the 1st century. The remarkable state of preservation of both cities is a wonder for both modern visitors and archaeologists alike, and walking LAND & AIR: through these ancient streets is an astonishing experience that no history enthusiast should miss. $3,375 Per Person in Double Room Return yo Sorrento for free Single Room Supplement afternoon. Overnight in Sorrento. $395 (B,D)

Jan 25 Sat Tivoli – Rome INCLUDING On our final day, we will see Domitian’s villa in Tivoli. Then, • Roundtrip international air fare between Atlanta (ATL) - Rome we’ll travel again to Rome, where (ROM) based on Lufthansa flights we will enjoy our final farewell Tivoli dinner. Overnight Rome. (B,D) • 3 nights at 4 star hotel in Rome • 1 night at 4 star hotel in Naples Jan 26 Sun Fly back to Atlanta Arrivederci Italia! You will be transferred to the airport in Rome, where you will • 2 nights at 4 star hotel in Sorrento depart for Atlanta; arriving the same day. • 1 night at 4 star hotel in Rome • Daily breakfast and 7 dinners • Sightseeing as per the itinerary Herculaneum • All escorted transfers • English speaking, Bible–oriented, license professional tour guide(s) throughout the tour • Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary • Transportation in A/C Bus throughout the tour • Service charges and local taxes

EXCLUDING

• Lunches and drinks • Travel and Health Insurance, All kind of insurance • Tips to the tour guides & to the bus drivers • Any expenses not mentioned at the above “including” list.

Sacred Italy / January 18-26, 2020 PAYMENT PROCEDURE: FOR REGISTRATION & PAYMENT 1- DEPOSIT $600 per person : May 1, 2019 (Refundable until October 1, 2019) Jerry L. Sumney Professor of Biblical Studies 2- Full (balance) payment : October 15, 2019 Lexington Theological Seminary Cancellation Penalty: [email protected] – 90–60 days prior to departure: No Penalty 859-280-1255 – 59–45 days prior to departure: 25% – 44–30 days prior to departure: 50% – 29–15 days prior to departure: 75% – 14 days & After No refund Air Cancellation Policy: We will be liable to the airlines standard rules for any name changes, dates changes or cancellations. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance may be purchased separately at an extra cost. Travel Insurance is a contract between the traveller and the Insurance Company (American Express, or other). To obtain your travel insurance, please call 1–800–TURKIYE and ask for Ms. Ayata.

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