11 Days (10 Nights)
Land Only for Seven Churches of Asia - Alumni & Friends$2,790Land & Air for Seven Churches of Asia - Alumni & Friends$3,990
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Ashland Theological Seminary

Ashland Theological Seminary - Seven Churches of Asia - Alumni & Friends

September 12-22, 2024
Dr. Mark Wayne WilsonAsia Minor Research Center
Dr. John ByronDean of the Seminary Professor of New TestamentAshland Theological Seminary
Itinerary Details Hosts & Guide Policies Contact Useful Information

Thur Sept 12
Depart Cleveland Ohio
Fri Sep 13
Arrive Istanbul, Turkey with connecting to Izmir and transfer to Kuşadası for overnight (D)
Sat Sep 14
Ferry to Patmos; Overnight Kuşadası (B,D)
Sun Sep 15
Miletus, Didyma, Priene; Overnight Kuşadası (B,D)
Mon Sep 16
Ephesus visit with terrace houses; St. John’s Basilica; Ephesus Museum; Overnight Izmir (B,D)
Tues Sep 17
Smyrna visit to Kadifekale, Agora; Pergamum acropolis, Red Basilica; Overnight Soma Ramada Hotel (B,D)
Wed Sep 18
Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis; Overnight Doğa Thermal Karahayıt (B,D)
Thur Sep 19
Laodicea; Colossae; drive to Antalya for overnight (B,D)
Fri Sep 20
Antalya Archaeology Museum, Walking tour of Attalia, lunch at St. Paul Cultural Center; tour Perga, late afternoon fly Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B,D)
Sat Sep 21
Archaeology Museum, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Late afternoon Bosphorus Boat Cruise. Overnight Istanbul (B,D)
Sun Sep 22
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight to Cleveland Ohio

Including
  •  Roundtrip International Air Fare between Cleveland, OH – Istanbul
  •  Istanbul-Izmir Domestic Flight *Land Only Rate includes domestic flights
  •  Antalya - Istanbul Domestic Flight *Land Only Rate includes domestic flights
  •  Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  •  3 nights at 5 star Korumar Hotel (sea view rooms) or similar
  •  1 night at 5 star Moevenpick Hotel in Izmir or similar
  •  1 night at 4 star Ramada Hotel in Soma or similar
  •  1 night at 5 star Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale or similar
  •  1 night at 5 star Ramada Plaza Hotel in Antalya or similar
  •  2 nights at 5 star Moevenpick Golden Horn Hotel in Istanbul or similar
  •  Daily open buffet breakfasts at the hotels
  • 10 dinners at the hotels
  •  Entrance fees to all sightseeing
  •  Government Licensed, Bible-oriented Tour guide throughout the tour
  •  All Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers
  •  All transportation by private Bus
  •  Bosphorus Boat Tour in Istanbul
  • Roundtrip Ferry to Patmos
  •  Guided tour in Patmos with private bus
  •  Map of Turkey, Tutku t-shirt, electric plug, Luggage Tag
  •  Tips to hotel staff
  •  Service charges and local taxes
Excluding
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips to tour guide, and driver (suggested total $70 per person)
  • Turkish Visa Fee-to be obtained online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr
  • Personal Expenses, Travel and Health Insurance, any other item which is not included above


 Locations on the map may include pre program or extension locations with main program.
Including
  •  Roundtrip International Air Fare between Cleveland, OH – Istanbul
  •  Istanbul-Izmir Domestic Flight *Land Only Rate includes domestic flights
  •  Antalya - Istanbul Domestic Flight *Land Only Rate includes domestic flights
  •  Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  •  3 nights at 5 star Korumar Hotel (sea view rooms) or similar
  •  1 night at 5 star Moevenpick Hotel in Izmir or similar
  •  1 night at 4 star Ramada Hotel in Soma or similar
  •  1 night at 5 star Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale or similar
  •  1 night at 5 star Ramada Plaza Hotel in Antalya or similar
  •  2 nights at 5 star Moevenpick Golden Horn Hotel in Istanbul or similar
  •  Daily open buffet breakfasts at the hotels
  • 10 dinners at the hotels
  •  Entrance fees to all sightseeing
  •  Government Licensed, Bible-oriented Tour guide throughout the tour
  •  All Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers
  •  All transportation by private Bus
  •  Bosphorus Boat Tour in Istanbul
  • Roundtrip Ferry to Patmos
  •  Guided tour in Patmos with private bus
  •  Map of Turkey, Tutku t-shirt, electric plug, Luggage Tag
  •  Tips to hotel staff
  •  Service charges and local taxes
Excluding
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips to tour guide, and driver (suggested total $70 per person)
  • Turkish Visa Fee-to be obtained online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr
  • Personal Expenses, Travel and Health Insurance, any other item which is not included above


Hosts
Dr. Mark Wayne Wilson
Asia Minor Research Center

Dr. Mark Wilson is the founder and director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey, a country in which he and his wife Dindy have lived since 2004. He received a D.Litt. et Phil. from the University of South Africa (Pretoria) where he serves as a Research Fellow in Biblical Archaeology. He is a Visiting Professor of Early Christianity at Regent University and also Professor Extraordinary Discipline Group Old & New Testament at Stellenbosch University. Mark regularly leads study trips for the Biblical Archaeology Society to Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece. He also blogs periodically for Bible History Daily. He is the author and editor of numerous books, articles, and reviews including Biblical Turkey: A Guide to the Jewish and Christian Sites of Asia Minor. His particular research interest is the ancient Jewish communities, Roman roads, and Biblical routes in Turkey. Mark has been married to Dindy for thirty-nine years; they have four adult children, four grandsons and four granddaughters.

Dr. John Byron
Dean of the Seminary Professor of New Testament
Ashland Theological Seminary
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