Tutku Travel Programs Endorsed by Biblical Archaeology Society PAUL AT ILLYRICUM, TITUS TO DALMATIA: EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN THE ROMAN ADRIATIC ALBANIA • MONTENEGRO • CROATIA
September 18-29, 2022 Tour Host: Dr. Mark Wilson
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Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 18-29, 2022 Dyrrachium
Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic
Mark Wilson, D.Litt. et Phil., Director, Asia Minor Research Center, Antalya, Turkey; Associate Professor Extraordinary of New Testament, Stellenbosch University [email protected]
Twice in his letters Paul mentions Christian activity in the Sep 22 Thu Kotor Adriatic – Illyricum (Romans 15:19) and Dalmatia (2 Timothy We will cross the border into Montenegro to visit the Roman bridge 4:10). Both were Roman provinces now located in Albania, (Adzi-Pasa) at Podgorica; then we’ll visit the Roman site of Budva Montenegro, and Croatia. We will visit numerous Roman sites in with its baths and necropolis; in the afternoon we will tour the old these countries as we seek to discover early Christian traditions. town and castle at the UNESCO world heritage site of Kotor. Dinner These traditions are kept alive through the architecture of majestic and overnight in Kotor. (B, D) Byzantine churches. Several UNESCO World Heritage sites await us as we reach them through spectacular natural scenery. Discover this Sep 23 Fri Dubrovnik little-known biblical world as we travel the eastern Adriatic Diocletian’s We will cross the border together in 2022. Palace, Split into Croatia and visit historic Dubrovnik, another UNESCO site and take a walking tour of its Apollonia city walls and old town, Franciscan church and monastery and have free time for a cable car ride with a panoramic overlook. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D) Sep 24 Sat Split We will follow Croatia’s coast to the ruins of the Roman colony of Salona near Solin; later we will tour historic Split with Diocletian’s Palace and cellars and its imperial square with a visit to the excellent archaeological museum. Dinner and overnight in Split. (B, D) Sep 25 Sun Zadar We will first visit Trogir founded in the Hellenistic period and see its historic castle now a UNESCO site; later we’ll stop at Burnum to see the amphitheater and Roman camp; at Zadar we’ll visit the Roman forum, archaeological museum, and some of the historic churches. Dinner and overnight in Zadar. (B, D) Tour Itinerary: Dubrovnik, Sep 18 Sun Depart New York – Fly Istanbul Crotia Sep 19 Mon Arrive Istanbul – Take connection flight to Tirana Upon arrival at the Tirana airport you will meet a Tutku representative who will assist with the transfer to the hotel. (D) Sep 20 Tue Durres We will drive to ancient Apollonia, the southern terminus of the Egnatian Way; later we’ll visit the Roman way station Ad Quintum at Bradashesh, the remains of the ancient bridge (Topcias) at Elbasan, and the road section in Peqin. Dinner and overnight in Durres. (B, D) Sep 21 Wed Durres We will visit Dyrrachium and its amphitheater, forum, and archaeological museum; later we will take a city tour of Tirana, Albania’s capital, with a visit to National History Museum with its amazing collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times. Dinner and overnight in Durres. (B, D)
Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 18-29, 2022 Burnum TOUR MAP
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AE S CA DT I R MONTENEGRO DUBROVNIK Sep 26 Mon Pula KOTOR Our scenic drive takes us to Porec where we will visit the Roman forum and castrum as well as the Euphrasius basilica, a UNESCO site. In Old Town we will walk on Decumanus Street. Later we drive ALBANIA to Pula for dinner and overnight. (B, D) DURRES Sep 27 Tue Pula TIRANA Zagreb We will have a full day touring historic Pula with visits to the amphitheater, Augustus temple, Arch of Sergii, theaters, the Istria archaeological museum, LAND & AIR and the Istrian site of Nesactium. Dinner and overnight in Pula. (B, D) $5,900 Per Person in Double Room Sep 28 Wed Zagreb Our morning drive will bring $790 Single Room Supplement us to the Archaeological Park of Roman Andautonia; later we will take a city INCLUDING tour of Zagreb and visit the GREECE archaeological museum. • International Air Fare between USA – Tirana & Zagreb – USA Dinner and overnight in Zagreb. (B, D) • 3 Nights at 4 star Germany Hotel in Durres or similar Sep 29 Thu Departure • 1 Night at 4 star Hotel Palma in Kotor or similar After breakfast transfer to • 1 Night at 4 star Grand Hotel Park in Dubrovnik or similar the airport. Departure to IST (09:15) for connecting flight • 1 Night at 4 star Hotel President in Split or similar home. End of our services. • 1 Night at 4 star Hotel ZaDar in Zadar or similar • 2 Nights at 4 star Park Plaza Histria in Pula or similar • 1 Night at 4 star Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb or similar • Daily breakfasts and 10 dinners at hotels • Transportation by private A/C bus throughout the tour Temple of • English-speaking, Bible-oriented, professional tour guide Augustus, Pula throughout the tour • All Entry fees to the sites & museums • Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff • Tips to the tour guide and driver • Service charges & local taxes
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• Drinks and lunches • All personal expenses, laundry, phone calls, health and travel insurance
Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 18-29, 2022 Kotor
PAYMENT PROCEDURE: Itinerary and site visits are subject to change and/ or substitution depending on availability of site – Deposit Payment: $200 per person January 20, 2022 access. – Full Payment: June 22, 2022
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