! ! !Retracing t Steps of t Aposle Paul A Journey through the lands of Turkey & Greece! August 12-23, 2015 Hosted by Pittsboro Baptist Church ~ Pittsboro, Indiana ! The Lord said to him, “Go, because this man [Paul] is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” ~ Acts 9:15-16 ! Come“Devotions retrace much of the Apostle wi tPaul’s Y secondor and Feet” third missionary journeys and visit the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3! Under the direction of two experienced Bible teachers, this life-changing tour will pay careful attention to the biblical relevance of the sites and artifacts of Turkey and Greece. This strong biblical emphasis on the authority and accuracy of the Word of God will allow you to have “devotions with your feet” as the Scriptures turn from black and white to Technicolor! ! ! Highlights Include:! • A premier twelve-day tour with four On-site Bible teachers: nights in Turkey and six nights in Greece in choice four-star hotels. ! Dr. Richard Blumenstock & Dr. David M. Hoffeditz! • A visit to key New Testament sites mentioned in the Book of Acts and Revelation 2 and 3. Such sites include Ephesus, Laodicea, Pergamum, Athens, With over 50 years of Colossae, Thessaloniki, Philippi, and teaching experience and Corinth.! the opportunity of leading hundreds • A worship service where Paul preached of individuals on countless biblical tours, these teachers will ensure on Mars Hill (Acts 17).! that you make the most of your time • A communion service where Lydia met abroad. Dr. Blumenstock’s the God-fearers in Acts 16.! expertise resides in the Old • An opportunity to “listen” to the cries of Testament and Dr. Hoffeditz the mob at Ephesus as we read the specializes in the New Testament. biblical account in the theater that Collectively they have taught existed during the time of Paul.! Biblical Archaeology, Bible • A tour of important historical sites such backgrounds, Old and New as the acropolis in Athens, Delphi, and Testament Surveys, and Biblical the breath-taking Meteora—Greek geography at the collegiate and Orthodox monasteries located in the graduate levels. Pindus mountains.! • A guide through some of the leading archaeological museums in the world, giving special attention to relevant biblical artifacts. ! • A spectacular view of Athens at night from Lycabettus Hill.! • Free time for shopping, personal reflection, or simply drinking a cup of coffee at a local cafe. It’s not just a tour, it’s a journey with eternal benefits. ! "2 Itinerary - 12 Day Tour Wednesday, August 12! !Depart from the Indianapolis Int’l Airport! Thursday, August 13! Arrive in Izmir, Turkey! !Overview of Izmir! Friday, August 14! Thursday, August 20! Sardis! Delphi! Pactalos,the Golden River ! Delphi Archaeological Museum! Bet Israel Synagogue! Athens! Smyrna’s Acropolis! ! ! Friday, August 21! Saturday, August 15! Athens! Ephesus! Acropolis! St. John’s Basilica! Mars Hill! Lycabettus Hill! !Temple of Artemis! ! Sunday, August 16! Saturday,! August 22! Laodicea! Corinth Canal! Hierapolis! Corinth! Colossae! Archaeological Museum! Philadelphia! Cenchreae! ! Myceanae! Monday, August 17! Tomb of “Agamemnon”! Pergamon! Farewell Dinner! Altar of Zeus (the supposed “Seat of Satan”)! ! Red Basilica (St. John’s Church)! Sunday, August 23! Asklepion! Fly from Athens to Indianapolis! Fly to Thessaloniki! ! ! ! Tuesday, August 18! ! Kavala! ! Neapolis! ! Philippi! !Thessaloniki! Wednesday, August 19! Vergina! Berea! Kalambaka! Hanging Monasteries of Meteora ! "3 ! Pricing:! The total cost of this twelve-day tour of Turkey and Greece is $4,980.00 (This price is based on a double occupancy. Single occupancy will cost an additional $750.00.). This price includes:! • Round-trip air transportation originating from Indianapolis, Indiana and one internal flight.! • Excellent four-star plus accommodations. You will be staying at strategic ! locations so you can make the most of your time in Turkey and Greece. ! • All breakfasts, all dinners (except on the day we fly to Thessaloniki), and four lunches.! • All ground transportation, transfers, and luggage handling.! • Guides, escorts, and tips.! !• Admission fees and taxes.! *The total cost does not include souvenirs, passport, visa, transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport, lunches, fines, tickets, bail, gas surcharges, etc., health or trip insurance, medical attention if needed, personal traveling or excursions, and personal spending money.! **All tour prices are based on costs, charges, taxes and US dollar exchange rates known at the time of booking. We regret should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be !added to the cost of your tour. You would be notified prior to travel.! Payment Options: ! All payments are made through Ancient Tours’ website or by check via US mail. You will be directed to “payment options” when you register on our website. ! Option A: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL of $4,880 per person. You will receive a discount of $100.00 per person if you complete a registration form and pay in full prior to February 27, 2015. All monies are completely refundable until March 27, 2015. ! Option B: Full payment of $4,980.00 per person with a completed registration form. All monies are refundable until March 27, 2015. ! Option C: Installment Payment Plan of $5,130.00. Three payments: a deposit of $1,710.00 per person with a completed registration form, a second payment of $1,710.00 per person by April 24, 2015, and a final payment of $1,710.00 per person by May 22, 2015. Please note that an additional $150.00 per person was added to the total price in order to cover administrative costs for utilizing this payment plan. A late fee of $50 will be added per person for each payment made after the deadline.! LLC Ancient T!rs, *For those wishing to pay by credit card, a non-refundable convenience fee of $180 per person will be added. to the total price of the tour. ! For more information **A minimum deposit of $1,710.00 per person and a completed registration form is concerning this trip, visit: necessary ! to secure a place on this tour. There are only a limited number of seats available for this tour.! www.ancienttours.org ! ***Before March 27, 2015, all monies are refundable. After March 27, all but $1,710.00 Or contact:! per person is refundable. After April 24, 2015 all but $3,420.00 per person is refundable. Ancient Tours, LLC! After May 22, 2015, no refund will be given. All cancellations must be received in writing. No monies are transferrable. Cancellation fees apply regardless of the reason, including 12896 Reedy Court! medical and family emergencies. Deviation from group accommodations and air flights Carmel, IN 46032! incur additional costs and will be charged to the passenger. All monies are refunded by ! check only.! Tel: 937-545-1856 ! ! Email:! Travel Insurance:! [email protected] Available through Travel Guard. Please see Ancient Tours’ website for further details. ! "4.