October 19   Istanbul 
Arrive in Istanbul, the ancient city that bridges Europe and Asia, where a warm welcome dinner awaits to kick off this journey. 

October 20 Istanbul  
Discover the heart of Istanbul, starting with the Blue Mosque, adorned with iconic turquoise tiles. Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine Christianity with its towering dome and golden mosaics. Stroll through Topkapi Palace, where the Ottoman sultans once resided, exploring their jewels and unique porcelain collection. 

October 21 Kusadasi 

Cruise along the Bosphorus, seeing the beauty of Europe and Asia meeting across the water. Marvel at exquisite mosaics of the Chora Church, and immerse yourself in Istanbul’s vibrant culture at the Grand Bazaar before flying to Izmir and transferring to the seaside town of Kuşadası. 

October 22  Kusadasi 

In Priene, stand among the remains of an ancient acropolis, and at Miletus, explore a renowned harbor and theatre. Conclude with the monumental Temple of Apollo at Didyma, a breathtaking remnant of classical antiquity. 

October 23 Pamukkale 
Walk through Ephesus, a city central to early Christianity. Visit the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre where silversmiths rioted against Paul and other Christians. See ruins of the Bascilica of John, built on the traditional tomb of the Apostle John. Tour the Ephesus Museum with artifacts that illuminate the book of Revelation. 

October 24 Izmir 
Explore the ancient healing city of Hierapolis and see the startling natural white terraces of Pamukkale. Discover extensive ruins at cities featured in Revalation - Laodicea, Philadelphia, and Sardis. In Sardis, walk through an ancient synagogue, a gymnasium and the Temple of Artemis. Then drive to Izmir, which was the biblical city of Smyrna. 

October 25 Canakkale 
Today, learn about the ancient theatre & stadium where Christian leader Polycarp died in AD 155, the earliest recorded martyrdom after the New Testament. Ascend to Pergamum, the former capital of a Hellenistic Kingdom that ruled western Asia Minor. The church in this ancient city was both affirmed and admonished by John (Rev. 2:12-17). This is where parchment was invented where Galen practiced medicine. See the Acropolis and the Asclepion, an ancient centre of healing. Continue on your journey to the ancient port of Alexandria to overnight in Canakkale.

October 26  Kavala 

Step into the pages of Homer’s Iliad at the legendary city of Troy, then cross the Strait of Dardanelles from Asia into Europe and settle into the picturesque port city of Kavala. 

October 27  Thessaloniki 
Visit Philippi, where Paul and Silas were imprisoned, and see the traditional riverside location where Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe, was baptized. Continue to Thessaloniki. 

October 28   Kalambaka 

Visit the Church of the Resurrection and the old Jewish quarter in Veria.  Tour the Vergina museum and monumental tomb complex of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great at Vergina.

October 29 Delphi

At Meteora, take in panoramic views at the historic Varlam Monastery perched precariously on towering rocks. See how religious icons are made at the Pefkis Icon Workshop. 

October 30 Corinth

Explore mountainous Delphi, famous throughout the ancient world for oracles from the gods. Continue to Corinth, a major focus of Paul's mission and correspondence. 

October 31   Corinth

Tour the ancient ruins and museum at Corinth. Visit the Corinth Canal and Cenchreae port. Stop in Mycenae, celebrated by Homer as the seat of King Agamemnon, who led the Greeks in the Trojan War.

November 1  Athens  

Visit the Epidaurus theatre and Asklepion site. Continue to Athens to enjoy some free and leisure time exploring the city. 

November 3 

Depart for home informed and inspired. 

Please note: itinerary subject to change.

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