PASTORS BIBLICAL TOUR Istanbul and the Seven Churches of Revelation March 11–19, 2022 This is an unbelievable opportunity for pastors Tour Hosts: to experience a 9 day/7 night biblical tour in Turkey at the special discounted cost of only $2,490, including an international flight on Turkish Airlines departing from multiple cities, four star hotels, breakfasts and dinners, official Turkish guide and much more. Dr. Mark Fairchild Dr. Andrew Jackson organized by PASTORS BIBLICAL TOUR / March 11–19, 2022 Sardis PASTORS BIBLICAL TOUR Istanbul and the Seven Churches of Revelation Tour Hosts: March 11–19, 2022 Dr. Andrew Jackson & Dr. Mark Fairchild Istanbul Ephesus Mar 14 (Mon) Istanbul – Fly Denizli 05:00 am depart from the hotel to take the TK 2576 06:30/07:40 flight to Denizli. Upon arrival, we will meet our bus and visit the Lycos Valley; Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis. Dinner and overnight at the new Doga Thermal Hotel. (B,D) Mar 15 (Tue) Pamukkale – Izmir After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 08:30 am. First, visit Philadelphia, then drive to Sardis, and finally visit the Smyrna (Izmir) Agora. Dinner and overnight at the Mövenpick Hotel in Izmir. (B,D) Pergamum Tour Itinerary: Mar 11 (Fri) Depart USA (overnight Istanbul) Depart from USA – NON–STOP FLIGHTS FROM THE BELOW US CITIES TO ISTANBUL • LOS ANGELES (LAX) TK 10 departs at 18:20 (arrive Istanbul 17:10 next day) • NEW YORK (JFK) TK 2 departs at 18:50 (arrive Istanbul 11:40 next day) • CHICAGO (ORD) TK 6 departs at 22:15 (arrive Istanbul 17:05 next day) • HOUSTON (IAH) TK 34 departs at 19:50 (arrive Istanbul 15:45 next day) • WASHINGTON DC (IAD) TK 8 departs at 23:25 (arrive Istanbul 16:40 next day) • BOSTON (BOS) TK 82 departs at 23:45 (arrive Istanbul 16:25 next day) *Flight times can be changed by the airlines beyond our Mar 16 (Wed) Pergamum – Thyatira – Izmir control. Please double check. After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 08:30 am. Drive Mar 12 (Sat) Arrive Istanbul Airport north to visit Pergamum Acropolis. Then, visit Thyatira and Our representative will meet you at Istanbul Airport after return to Izmir in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the customs and baggage claim with a “PASTORS BIBLICAL Izmir. (B,D) TOUR” sign. Meet and transfer to the hotel for dinner and (Thu) overnight. (D) Mar 17 Ephesus – Kusadasi After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 08:30 am. Drive Mar 13 (Sun) Istanbul Tour south to visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus, and After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 09:00 am. the Basilica of John. Continue to Kusadasi on the shores of Visit Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia Church, St Irene the Aegean Sea. Check–in to the Ramada Hotel overlooking Church, Istanbul Archaeology Museum and take a leisurely the Aegean Sea. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D) Bosphorus Boat Tour in the afternoon. (D) PASTORS BIBLICAL TOUR / March 11–19, 2022 TOUR MAP BLACK SEA ISTANBUL Map with locations of this tour PERGAMUM TURKEY THYATIRA IZMIR SARDIS (SMYRNA) PHILADELPHIA HIERAPOLIS AEGEAN SEA AEGEAN EPHESUS LAODICEA DISCOUNTED LAND & AIR RATES Mar 18 (Fri) Ephesus – Kusadasi $2,490 Per Person in Double Room for pastors After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 08:30 am. Drive $2,790 Per Person in Double Room for spouses to Selcuk town to visit the Greco–Roman city of Ephesus. MEDITERRANEAN SEA Shopping opportunity in the afternoon. Return to Kusadasi $2,990 Per Person in Double Room for church members on the shores of the Aegean Sea. Dinner and overnight at Single Room Supplement the Ramada Hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D) $400 TOUR INCLUDES St. John Basilica, Ephesus • International flights between US – TURKEY • Istanbul–Denizli domestic flight • Izmir–Istanbul domestic flight • 2 Nights at Arcadia Hotel in Istanbul www.hotelarcadiablue.com • 1 Night at Doga Thermal in Pamukkale www.dogathermalhotel.com • 2 Nights at Mövenpick Hotel in Izmir www.movenpick.com • 2 Nights at Ramada Hotel in Kusadasi www.ramadaresortkusadasi.com • Daily breakfast and dinner • Entry fees • All transfers and transportation • Bosphorus Boat Tour • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide Mar 19 (Sat) Departure Back • Service charges and local taxes Early transfer to the Izmir Airport for TK 2311 09:00/10:05 flight to Istanbul and connect to your international flight TOUR EXCLUDES back to US. End of our services. (B) • LOS ANGELES (LAX) • Lunches and all drinks TK 9 departs Istanbul at 12:45 (arrive LAX 16:30 same day) • Turkish Visa Fee ($50 per person for US citizens to be obtained • NEW YORK (JFK) online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr ) TK 1 departs Istanbul at 13:15 (arrive JFK 16:50 same day) • Personal Expenses, All Travel & Health Insurances • CHICAGO (ORD) TK 5 departs Istanbul at 13:35 (arrive ORD 17:25 same day) • Tips to the tour guide and driver • HOUSTON (IAH) TK 33 departs Istanbul at 13:05 (arrive IAH 18:05 same day) • WASHINGTON DC (IAD) FOR REGISTRATION TK 7 departs Istanbul at 13:35 (arrive IAD 18:10 same day) DEPOSIT $200 per person: October 14, 2021 • BOSTON (BOS) TK 81 departs Istanbul at 13:25 (arrive BOS 17:00 same day) FULL PAYMENT (balance): January 3, 2022 *Flight times can be changed by the airlines beyond our Payment can be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard). control. Please double check. You can fill in the secure form at our website https://secure.tutkutours.com/tours/220312TR PASTORS BIBLICAL TOUR / March 11–19, 2022 Dr. Andrew Jackson Dr. Mark Fairchild Andrew Jackson is an American teacher and Dr. Fairchild is a professor and the chair of writer who has traveled through Turkey for the Department of Bible and Religion at around twenty-fiveyears. He earned his Master Huntington University. Fairchild has published of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and several articles on research dealing with his specialized Doctor of Ministry in the history of Church the ancient cities of Turkey in journals such as New renewal movements from Gordon-Conwell Theological Testament Studies, the Journal of Ancient Judaism and Seminary. Dr. Jackson is the founder of Biblical Turkey Biblical Archaeology Review. His book, Christian Origins Tours and hosts several tours each year. He was the co- in Ephesus and Asia Minor is currently available in its host on the travel documentary Exploring Ephesus: The second edition (Hendrickson, 2017). Fairchild comes to City of the Apostles. Turkey every year for research and commonly leads tours for various groups. The ChristianThe SaintsTurkey of THE CHRISTIAN SAINTS OF TURKEY A Guide Inside the Early Church of Asia Minor Dr. Andrew Jackson John Silas The Christian Saints of Turkey is an introductory guide to people, places, events, and texts of the early church of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). The Ignatius Polycarp Peter time frame of the book is more functional than academic, it begins with Paul 300 the New Testament and ends in 1453. The book’s layout is unique and us- profiles er-friendly. It contains 300 short descriptive “profiles” that are listed nu- Basil Philemon merically (1 to 300), with no chapters. The numbering system allows for Thecla Macrina the Elder cross-referencing within the individual “profiles.” The book also includes two table of contents, one chronological and the other geographical. The Priscilla and Aquilla goal of the book is help people worldwide not only discover that Turkey is Basil the Elder Emmelia the land of the Bible, but it is also the primary and central land of the early Barnabas church. There is no other book of its kind available today. Andrew Jackson is an American teacher and writer who Macrina the Younger Theosebia has traveled through Turkey for around twenty-five years. He earned his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and his spe- Peter Basil the Great Gregory Naucratius cialized Doctor of Ministry in the history of Church renewal movements from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Jackson is the founder of Biblical Turkey Tours and hosts several tours each year. He was the co-host on the travel doc- Andrew Jackson Dr. umentary Exploring Ephesus: The City of the Apostles. You can email him at [email protected] Mark R. Fairchild arkeoege First Family of Cappadocian Saints THE CHRISTIAN SAINTS OF TURKEY *available only in Turkey by Dr. Andrew Jackson CHRISTIAN ORIGINS IN EPHESUS & ASIA MINOR Amazon name: by Dr. Mark Fairchild TURKEY: A GUIDE INSIDE THE EARLY CHURCH Gathering together a wealth of information, original OF ASIA MINOR: 300 PROFILES photographs, and detailed maps of the region, Christian The Christian Saints of Turkey is an introductory guide to Origins in Ephesus and Asia Minor describes the progress people, places, events, and texts of the early church of Asia and perils of the developing Christian community as it Minor (modern Turkey). The time frame of the book is more struggled to find its way in a hostile world. This volume functional than academic, it begins with the New Testament provides crucial context for the biblical account with and ends in 1453. The book’s layout is unique and user– historical information gathered from ancient literary friendly. It contains 300 short descriptive “profiles” that sources, archaeological discoveries, and a variety of early are listed numerically (1 to 300), with no chapters. The Christians, charting the growth and development of the numbering system allows for cross–referencing within the early Christian church as ministry from the community at individual “profiles.” The book also includes two table of Ephesus produced Christian congregations throughout contents, one chronological and the other geographical. Asia Minor.