sponsored by
The Holston Annual Conference
Christian Origins
and Biblical Backgrounds in Turkey
23 January-1 February
$2,362 from Knoxville (other domesitc departure cities available)
with a pre-trip elective to
Athens
Paul's Journeys in Greece
departing 19 January 2007
4 day elective in Greece (Athens and the Peloponnesian Peninsula) $865
This pilgrimage will acquaint participants with the geographical and cultural settings of the New Testament and the early church communities in ancient Anatolia. It will illuminate Paul's missionary journey's as well as provide an understanding of the traditions of John of Patmos and John the Beloved Disciple. The pilgrimage will include morning and evening fora on historical and contemporary themes, meetings and visits with church workers .
Daily
Itinerary:
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Day 1 Depart Konxville
Day 2 Arrive Izmir, Turkey, overnight in Kusadasi
Day 3 Aphrodisias, overnight in Kusadasi
Day 4 Ephesus, Church of the Virgin Mary, Curetas Street, Arkadia Street, theatre, Library of Celsus, baths, agora, Museum, St. John's Basilica, overnight in Kucadasi
Day 5 Ephesus, Crisler Library (time permitting) Izmir, meetings with local people, overnight in Ayvalik
Day 6 Pergamum, acropolis, Asclepion, Museum, overnight in Ayvalik
Day 7 Troy, Dardenelles, coastal drive to Istanbul, overnight in Istanbul
Day 8 Hagia Sophia, hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Church of St. Savior, Chora, overnight in Istanbul
Day 9 Topkapi Palace, Suleiman Mosque, Spice market, Grand Bazaar, overnight in Istanbul
Day 10 Iznik (Nicea), Green Mosque, Hagia Sophia, overnight in Istanbul
Day 11 return flight to USA
Elective: Paul's Journeys in Greece:
Day 1 Depart USA, arrive in Athens, overnight in Tolo
Day 2 Peloponnesian Peninsula: the Corinthian Canal, Corinth, Epidavros, overnight in Tolo
Day 3 Free Day, overnight in Tolo
Day 4 tour Acropolis, Parthenon, Mars Hill, Athenian agora, overnight in Athens
Day 5 National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Cape Sounion, overnight in Athens
Day 6 flight to Turkey, meet those on 10 Day program on their "Day 2."
