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.