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IN THE STEPS OF PAUL - B


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PAUL IN GREECE A

PAUL IN GREECE B

IN ATHENS, CORINTH, ROME

IN GREECE & ROME

 

12 nights/13 days

Day 1 - Istanbul / Izmir

Arrival Istanbul and take connecting flight to Izmir, dinner and o/n

Day 2 - Izmir / Kusadasi/ Pamukkale

Drive to ancient Ephessos; see the Town Hall, Baths, and the Grand Theater where Paul preached. En route to Pamukkale visit the sitels of the Churches, Philadelphia, Sardis and Laodikia. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 3 - Izmir
Drive to Izmir, the birthplace of Homer; Visit the site of the Church of Smyrna and tour the city. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Day 4 - Pergamon / Canakkale

Drive to Pergamon to see the Homonym Church, as well as the Acropolis; the Asclepion, one of the foremost medical centers of Classical times; the Red Basilica as well as the site of the Church of Pergamon. Continue to Canakkale for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - Istanbul

Continue our tour with a visit of ancient Troy with its 4000-year history, which recalls the epic struggle of the Iliad. And on to Istanbul for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - Istanbul tour

After breakfast, depart for a full day tour of Istanbul. Visit the Church of St. Sophia, the oldest Christian Basilica where the ecumenical councils were held, the Hippodrom of old Constantinople and the Blue Mosque. In the afternoon, visit the Topkapi Palace, the Sultan's former residence with its incredible collections of jewels and china. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 - Turkish /Greek borders/Alexandroupolis

We depart Istanbul and continue our tour driving to the Greek borders and the city of Alexandroupolis. Dinner and overnight in Alexandroupolis.

Day 8 - Philippi
Visit Philippi where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. Here Paul baptized a "certain woman named LydiaŞ the first Christian convert in Europe. The Roman forum, completely excavated, is from after Paul's time. Among the ruins, located on the rocky ledge above the town's main road is the prison where Paul and Silas were thrown. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Philipi

Day 9 - Thessaloniki / Meteora
Thessaloniki city tour. Paul preached in Thessaloniki during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the city, the triumphal Arch of Galerius starting the Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of the Roman Empire. Depart for Meteora Monasteries. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 10 - Meteora / Delphi
Visit Meteora Monasteries, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks, which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Continue to Delphi, dinner and overnight.

Day 11 - Delphi / Athens
Visit Delphi, the center of the Ancient world - the "omphalos" (navel) of the earth - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit and continue to Athens for dinner and overnight.

Day 12 - Athens tour / Corinth tour
We will visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae. We shall also ascend Mars Hill, view the Agora (ancient market place where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians). We will also see the House of Parliament, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, Hadrian's Arch and the Panathenaic Stadium.
We continue our tour to Ancient Corinth. Here under the shadow of the towering Acropolis, St. Paul preached and lived for two years. The vigorous and mostly Gentile Church he founded here in 50 AD caused him much grief and prompted him to write at least four letters to them. Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of first century shops, the agora where Paul's trial by Gallio took place, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple of Apollo and the Bema. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight
Corinth

Day 13 - Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight