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This
exciting Bibleland’s tour will gain insight into the life of the Apostle
Paul and his ministry in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome. The theme is:
“What helped them to remain faithful.” This encouraging tour conducted
by Brother Zervides from England has escorted many Bibleland tours.
He will give Bible lectures on how our early Christian brothers faced
many difficulties. One of the highlights will be meeting friends in
various congregations. Breakfast is included daily plus 14 dinners.
THE ITINERARY WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
Sept. 16 Fly from your
hometown to New York and then to Istanbul, Turkey.
Sept. 17 Arrive Istanbul
and transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Sept. 18 Today you will
tour this historic city also known as Constantinople.
Sept. 19 Board the short
flight to Izmir and then to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Sept. 20 Tour Ephesus
and the ruins back to 3000 B.C. History comes to life as you follow
the footsteps of Apostle Paul down the marble streets where chariots
left their mark. (See the theatre mentioned in Acts 19:29, the Agora
and the Library, Vol. 1, p. 734 and Vol. 2, p. 746)
Sept. 21 Visit Laodecia
and the Hot Springs in Pamukkale.
Sept. 22 Visit the beautiful
site of Sardis. Though imprisoned, the early Christians in Smyrna were
urged not to be afraid. (Rev. 2:8-11) Overnight in Izmir.
Sept. 23 Visit the impressive
ruins of Pergamum for a detailed biblical account. (Rev. 2:12-17)
Sept. 24 Pass through
Gallipoli and then take a ferry across the Black Sea to Upsala and to
Kavalla known as Neapolis where Paul first entered Europe. Stay here
for two nights.
Sept. 25 Visit the places
mentioned in Acts 16:12-40 truly following in Paul’s footsteps. Visit
Phillippi and the river where Lydia was baptized.
Sept. 26 Pass through
Amphipolis and Appollonia to Thessalonica (Salonica) for a two night
stay. (Acts 17:1-14)
Sept. 27 Travel through
Pella to Beroea. See the Old Synagogue.
Sept. 28 Depart Thessalonica,
stopping at Thermopylae where the Medo Persians led by Ahasuerus battled
with the Spartans. Arrive Athens for four nights.
Sept. 29 Visit Mars’ Hill
or the Areopagus, scene of Paul’s famous discourse. (Acts 17:16-34)
See the Marketplace where Paul answered the Philosophers’ questions
and helped some to serve faithfully.
Sept. 30 Free day in Athens
to relax and shop in the Plaka Marketplace.
Oct. 1 Cross the Corinth
canal. Visit the museum, theater and judgment seat in Corinth. (Insight,
Vol. 1, p.508) Next, board a ship for an overnight cruise to Italy.
Oct. 2 Disembark in Brindisi.
Visit Pompeii, a city buried beneath the volcanic lava for 2,000 years.
(Awake, 2/07, p.14) Arrive Rome for the last two nights.
Oct. 3 See the Colosseum,
Roman Forum, the Vatican and much more.
Oct. 4 Spiritually upbuilt,
depart Rome for the flight home. Visiting the Biblelands makes the bible
come alive as you follow in the Apostle Paul’s footsteps. |
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