Join us to visit one of the most interesting religious and historic sites in the world. Enjoy 15 days and 13 nights of the most exciting experience exploring the Holy Land, Turkey, and follow the steps of the Apostle Paul. Departure December 6th 2004.

DAY 01 TAMPA - LONDON
Meeting at the Tampa International Airport. Night on board.

DAY 02 LONDON - ISTANBUL
Arrive at London with connection to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul. Our representatives take you to your hotel to check-in and rest.

DAY 03 ISTANBUL- ADANA-ANTIOCH
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the fligth to Adana. We will drive from Adana to Antioch (Antakya) (13th Chapter of Acts) on the Orontes River. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Antakya.

DAY 04 ANTIOCH - (ANTAKYA) - SELEUCIA
After breakfast we will spend much time in Antioch as did Paul. Visiting the cave of Saint Pete - Mosaic museums Seleucia Piera (Cevlik) - the harbour of Antioch. Dinner and lodging at the hotel in Antakya.

DAY 05 TARSUS - CILICIA - CAPPADOCIA - ESKIGUMUS - KAYMAKLI
After breakfast we will visit Paul´s birthplace, Tarsus, including the excavation site in town. We will drive via the Cilician Gate to Cappadocia, the land of extinct volcanoes and rocks - cut churches and the underground cities. In the region of Cappadocia we will visit the famous Eskigumgus Monastery - Then the underground city of Kaymakli. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 06 CAPPADOCIA - ZELVE - UCHISAR - AVCILAR VALLEY
After breakfast we will visit many interesting places in the region of Cappadocia - Goreme - open-air museum of the many churches cut into "Tufa" (volcanic rocks) - Zelve the deserted village and volcanic gorges - Uchisar Village - The scenic Avcilar Valley. Lunch and Dinner. Lodging in Cappadocia.

DAY 07 PSIDIA-ICONIUM-PAMPHILIA-ANTIOCH OF PSIDIA-ATTALIA-
After breakfast we will drive to Pisidia via Iconium - Continuing to Pamphilia - Visiting Antioch of Pisidia - We will drive though the rocky Taurus Mountains into the Mediterranean region. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Attalia Pamphilia (modern Antalya).

DAY 08 PERGA (PERGE) - ASPENDOS - ANTALYA
After breakfast we will visit the prizewinner Antalya archeological Museum - Walk through the Agora and Main Street in Perga. Driving to Aspendos we will see the best-preserved Roman Amphitheater. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Antalya.

DAY 09 COLOSSAE - LAODICIA - HIERAPOLIS - PAMUKKALE
After breakfast we will drive to Colossae - Visit Laodicia and Hierapolis (Col.4: 13) - the remains of Roman city built upon sparkling - white calcareous rock formed the deposits of the hot springs. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight in Pamukkale.

DAY 10 PHILADELPHIA (ALASEHIR )- THYATIRA (AKHISAR) - SARDIS (SART) -PERGAMOS -(BERGAMA)
After breakfast we will begin the day visiting Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13) - Church of Thyatira (Rev 2:18-29) in modern Akhisar. Then we will travel to Sardis (Rev. 3:1- 6) Acropolis known as the seat in the New Testament (The Altar of Zeus) Asclepion known as a medical center. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 11 EPHESUS (SELCUK) ISTANBUL
After breakfast we will have a full day in Ephesus (Rev. 2.1-7) including St. John´s church, Temple of Artemis, The Great Amphitheater, The Library of Celsius, the 2,000 year old marble streets, and more. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY12 MILEUS (MILET) ISTANBUL
After breakfast we will travel through the Mender River Valley to the Aegean Sea and the Miletus (Acts 20:15) where Paul preached. Kusadasi is a resort area, so you will have the afternoon free to enjoy. Lunch. Tonight will be a transfer to the airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Arriving in Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel and lodging.

DAY 13 ISTANBUL
After Breakfast excursion of the whole day including: Departure early in the morning to board a cruise through the Bosforo that separates both continents, Asia and Europe with the possibility to admire the beautiful Ottoman Villages, the Dolmabahce, Ciragan and Beylerbeyi palaces. After that free day per personal activities. A trip to Istanbul would not be complete without shopping at the "Grand Bazaar" built in 1660. It is considered as a small city with small streets and 4 thousand stores in its interior. Lunch and lodging in Istanbul.

DAY 14 ISTAMBUL TOUR
After breakfast we will have a full day in Istanbul to visit St. Sophie, Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Museum of Topkapi. Lunch and lodging in Istanbul.

DAY 15 ISTANBUL - LONDON - TAMPA
After breakfast transfer to the airport to take the flight to Tampa. (Via London)

Cost per person in a double room : 1,799 USD
Cost per person in a triple room : 1, 749 USD
Cost per person in a single room : 2, 099 USD
Flight taxes : 195 USD

PRICE INCLUDES:

Flight ticket to Tampa / Istanbul and Istanbul / Tampa

Flight ticket to Istanbul / Adana

Lodging in hotels of 5* in Turkey

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner excepting Istanbul dinners are not included

Guide during the hole trip

Luxury coaches with air-conditioned

Note: Minimum number of participants required.