Tour Price Includes many Extra Features: Our Mission Accommodations for 11 nights in selected The Book of Acts superior 4-star hotels with modern comforts. at the Explorations In Antiquity Center is to help people experience the ancient biblical Breakfast and dinners at all hotels, and farewell In Northern Greece world, its history and culture. dinner as indicated by B/L/D Teacher: Dr. James Fleming English-speaking local guides. All lectures with Archaeologist, Dr. Jim Fleming Dr. James Fleming, Lecturer, director and Hannaniah Pinto. of Biblical Resources, LLC and the All transfers to/from airport with group, and CEO of The Explorations in Antiquity daily excursions on a comfortable AC bus, with Center, a museum of daily life in a professional driver. biblical times, located in LaGrange, GA. He has lived and worked as an All entrance fees to sites on itinerary archaeologist and educator in Israel All tips for the trip are included since 1974 and has taught classes in Round trip from Houston/Atlanta to Athens. We the School for Overseas Students at cannot upgrade or use frequent flyer miles. If you Hebrew University and the Ecumenical plan on making your own flight please notify our Dr. James Institute in Jerusalem. Fleming He has developed courses in historical office and subtract $950 from cost of trip. geography and biblical history, uniquely All the items mentioned in the itinerary. tying the studies with the biblical text, with an emphasis on the theological Not Included in Price implications. He is the author of several Any item(s) of a personal nature, such as laundry, dozen notebooks and teaching materials drinks or coffee with/after meals that are an excellent help to pastors and leaders. He obtained his Ed.D. degree Sept. 20– Oct. 02, 2014 Lunches (your cost approx. $20.00 each) from Southwestern Theological Seminary Travel insurance. (Recommended) in Ft. Worth, TX. $ 4750 Single supplement: US $900.00 Round trip from Houston or Atlanta Tour Conditions and Payment Schedule Double Occupancy Deposit of US $500.00 per person due with Hannaniah Pinto has lived in Jerusalem, registration form completed and mailed to our Some unique features of this trip include: office. Israel since 1983. He is an Israeli tour A wonderful variety of ancient sites including an guide licensed in four languages. His Full payment due 65 days before departure. teaching is focused on archaeology and island trading center, a Roman colony, and lofty Rates are based on a minimum of 20 participants. the Jewish background of the Bible. He mountain monasteries. Prices quoted are in US Dollars and are based on will help the group to understand the A cruise to the mysterious Mount Athos, the spiritual tariffs and exchange rates of Euros in effect as of remains of biblical towns, connecting head of Greek Orthodox monasticism. January 2013. them to stories in the Bible in a new and exciting way. He recently published a An overnight break on the charming island of These rates are subject to change until tickets are book: Jesus’ Last Night with His Thassos. issued or changes of Euro rates. (without notice) Hannaniah Disciples, a Study of the First Century Visit the likely classroom in a rock outcrop above a Pinto Historical and Archaeological Setting of beautiful spring at Naousa where Aristotle taught his For Reservations: the Last Supper”. He currently directs most notorious student, Alexander the Great. Contact: Ginny McCabe the study programs at Explorations in A refreshing variety of scenic views from majestic [email protected] Antiquity Center, a museum featuring mountains to rugged shorelines. the daily life in biblical times, Very practical lectures revealing how early Paul 706-885-0363 headquartered in LaGrange, GA and co-leads tours to Israel, Jordan, Egypt, expanded the horizons of the early church from its Biblical Resources Turkey, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain. provincial, Jewish beginnings to the worlds of Greek philosophy, language and cultural barriers of the 130 Gordon Commercial Dr. Roman Colonies of Philippi and Corinth. LaGrange, GA 30240 The Book of Acts Friday, September 26 Thessaloniki -Philippi – Xanthi- Island of Thassos In Northern Greece Philippi is the most important archaeological site in Sept 20– Oct. 02, 2014 northern Greece. We will view the Christian Basilicas, a tradition for the prison of St Paul and the Gangites Saturday, September 20 River (photo below) where Lydia was baptized. Lydia Depart Houston or Atlanta to Athens. was the seller of purple garments and the first Christian convert on European soil mentioned in the book of Sunday, September 21 Acts. Xanthi is a beautiful stop for lunch, then we You will be greeted in Athens and then transfer to hotel board the ferry to Island of Thassos . where you will enjoy a welcome dinner and fellowship. Dinner/Overnight at Makryammos Hotel. B/D Dinner/Overnight at Titania Hotel in Athens. D Tuesday, September 30 Athens and Corinth Monday, September 22 Today we cross over the famous Corinthian Canal (photo Athens/ Thermopylae/ Meteora above) to visit the Roman city of Corinth where Paul Today we continue north to visit the Thermopylae pass ministered for two years. View its ancient Greek and Roman temples. Read and discuss the location of the where the famous battle took place against the Persians. Then on to Meteora, a site of a huge granite tower Bemah, where Paul was tried before the governor, Gallio. formation, where Christian monasteries were built. We will also visit the two theaters and see the inscription Dinner/Overnight Divani Meterora Hotel Kalambaka B/D of Erastus, the city treasurer mentioned in Romans 16. We will discuss how the archaeology of Corinth helps us Tuesday, September 23 understand Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. At the Meteora/ Vergina/ Verona/ Naousa-Pella/Thessaloniki southwestern port of Corinth we will see Cencrea and Drive to Vergina to visit the tomb of King Phillip II, Saturday, September 27 visit the temple to the Asclepius, the God of healing. Alexander the Great’s father and King of Macedonia. Thassos Museum, and Panagia There will be time to visit some shops in modern Corinth Then on to Vernoa (biblical Beroea) were St. Paul preached. Visit the newly renovated Archaeological Museum in before returning to Athens. We will spend time at the Jewish Quarter. Stop at Naousa to the village of Panagia, and the beautiful marble quarries Dinner/Overnight at Titania Hotel in Athens B/D visit Aristotle’s School. Here the philosopher taught “the by the sea. Enjoy the remainder of the day by relaxing doctrines of moral and politics” to Alexander and at a Island Café or beach and then enjoy an authentic Wednesday, October 01 Macedonian youth. Continue to Pella, Alexander the Grecian dinner on your own. Athens Great’s Capital, with exquisite mosaic floors of the 4th BC Overnight at Makryammos Hotel. B Full day in Athens. Guided tour of the Acropolis (photo villas and a new Museum. below), including the Parthenon, the Niki Temple, the Dinner/Overnight at Capsis Hotel in Thessaloniki B/D Sunday, September 28 Erechtheion, and the Acropolis Museum that shows many Thassos/ Kavalla/ Dion/ Athens statues rescued from the Acropolis buildings. Enjoy a Wednesday, September 24 This morning we drive to Dion (Mt. Olympus) to view stroll to the Plaka for local Greek food and shopping on Thessaloniki – Mt. Athos Cruise the highest mountain in Greece, home of Zeus the streets. Today we visit the Chalkidiki peninsula to embark on a day and the twelve mythological Gods of the ancient Greeks. Farewell Dinner in a selected tavern in the Plaka. cruise around the Mount Athos Peninsula. Living on this See the remains of this important cult center of the Dinner/Overnight at Titania Hotel in Athens B/D peninsula is a “men only” requirement as it keeps ancient Macedonians and its archaeological museum. Enjoy Christian traditions with almost 20 monasteries. We will lunch and enjoy an afternoon drive to Athens for enjoy majestic views from the deck. After lunch, at a dinner at our hotel. seaside restaurant, we will visit the ancient city gate at Dinner/Overnight at Titania Hotel in Athens B/D Thessaloniki. Dinner/Overnight at Capsis Hotel in Thessaloniki. B/D Monday, September 29 Athens Thursday, September 25 Guided visit on Mars Hill where Paul preached to the Thessaloniki Athenians, the Agora . Enjoy authentic Greek food See the Walls, Byzantine tower, churches of St Sophia and for lunch and then we will visit the National St Demetrios. Visit the Jewish Museum and the Byzantine Archaeological Museum. Dinner on your own, check or the Archeological Museum. out our guide’s favorite places. Thursday, October 02 Take time to explore and enjoy a dinner on your own. After breakfast, depart for airport back to the US. Overnight at Titania Hotel in Athens B Overnight in Thessaloniki B .