Spring Break 2011 Study Tour
Mar 10, Thu Depart from USA
Own transportation to NY JFK Airport. Depart New York JFK Airport by Turkish Airlines TK 2 flight departing at 17:45 pm.
Own transportation to NY JFK Airport. Depart New York JFK Airport by Turkish Airlines TK 2 flight departing at 17:45 pm.
Mar 11, Fri Arrive Istanbul AirportWe will be met after the customs and baggage claim. Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon Boat Tour along the Bosphorus visiting both Asian and European shores of Istanbul Dinner and overnight. (D)
Mar 12, Sat Istanbul Full day guided tour to Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Village, Galata Tower and walk at Beyoglu Streets. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Mar 13, Sun IstanbulFull day Istanbul tour; the Roman Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue tiles, St. Sophia Church, built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, one of the world’s greatest architectural marvels and a designated World Heritage site, Topkapi Palace, the Imperial Residential Palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 16th and 19th centuries and the oldest and largest of the remaining palaces in the world. Its displays include priceless world-class collections of jewelry, porcelain and costumes of the sultans. Then visit the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)Mar 14, Mon Istanbul-Çanakkale-Troy
Drive to Çanakkale. Cross the Dardanelles Strait by car ferry. Proceed to Troy to see the legendary city and the replica of the Wooden Horse. Dinner and overnight in Çanakkale. (B,D)
Drive to Çanakkale. Cross the Dardanelles Strait by car ferry. Proceed to Troy to see the legendary city and the replica of the Wooden Horse. Dinner and overnight in Çanakkale. (B,D)
Mar 15, Tues Alexandria Troas (Acts 16:8-11; 20:5, 6, II Tim. 4:13 II Cor. 2:12 Pergamum (Rev. 1:11; 2:12)-Smyrna(Rev. 89<1:11; 2:8)
Drive to Alexandria Troas, founded by Alexander the Great. Paul visited here at least twice. Leave for Pergamum. Visit the Acropolis with the steepest theater of the ancient world and the Temple of Trajan. Then visit the Red Basilica which was an Egyptian Temple, later converted to a church in the 1st century. It is also considered as one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation. Continue to Izmir. (B,D)
Drive to Alexandria Troas, founded by Alexander the Great. Paul visited here at least twice. Leave for Pergamum. Visit the Acropolis with the steepest theater of the ancient world and the Temple of Trajan. Then visit the Red Basilica which was an Egyptian Temple, later converted to a church in the 1st century. It is also considered as one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation. Continue to Izmir. (B,D)
Mar 16, Wed Sardis(Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4)-Philadelphia(Rev. 1:11; 3:7)-Pamukkale Drive to Sardis capital of the ancient Lydia where first coin of the world is invented. See the ruins of the 1st century. Continue to Alasehir to see the 1st century Philadelphia Church which is another one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation. Dinner and overnight at Colossae Hotel in Pamukkale. (B,D)
Mar 17, Thu Laodicea(Col 2:1; 4:13-16, Rev. 1:11; 3:14)-Colossae(Col. 1:2)-Aphrodisias-Kusadasi
Morning tour of PAMUKKALE, noted ancient spa, where pure white travertine’s forms frozen waterfalls. Visit the newly excavated Laodicea. Drive to APHRODISIAS, the city of the Goddess of Love, see the well preserved stadium, the Odeon, the theater and the agora. Continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Morning tour of PAMUKKALE, noted ancient spa, where pure white travertine’s forms frozen waterfalls. Visit the newly excavated Laodicea. Drive to APHRODISIAS, the city of the Goddess of Love, see the well preserved stadium, the Odeon, the theater and the agora. Continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Mar 18, Fri Ephesus (Acts 18:19-24; 19:1-35; 20:16-17; 21:29, 1 Cor. 15:32; 16:8, I Tim. 1:3 II Tim. 1:18; 4:12, Rev. 1:11, 2:1)-Kusadasi Visit the famous ancient city of Ephesus, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of St. John. Then visit to the Terrace Houses. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D)
Mar 19, Sat Departure Back Early transfer to the Izmir Airport for departure. (B), then on your own flight from JFK home.
TOUR FEATURES:
• Round-trip International flights from New York JFK Airport, based on Turkish Airlines Economy Class. Please ask for our special add-on prices for departures from other US cities or from Canada.
• Domestic Flight in Turkey
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• 7 nights at good 4 star hotels in Turkey
• Daily breakfast and 7 dinners
• Entrance fees to all sightseeing
• Guiding services
• Transfers & transportation by private A/C motorcoach
• Biblical documents
• Tips to hotel and restaurant staff
• Portage for one piece of luggage at the hotels
• Tips to tour guide and driver
• Turkish Visa Fee-to be obtained at Turkish Customs upon arrival
• Round-trip International flights from New York JFK Airport, based on Turkish Airlines Economy Class. Please ask for our special add-on prices for departures from other US cities or from Canada.
• Domestic Flight in Turkey
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• 7 nights at good 4 star hotels in Turkey
• Daily breakfast and 7 dinners
• Entrance fees to all sightseeing
• Guiding services
• Transfers & transportation by private A/C motorcoach
• Biblical documents
• Tips to hotel and restaurant staff
• Portage for one piece of luggage at the hotels
• Tips to tour guide and driver
• Turkish Visa Fee-to be obtained at Turkish Customs upon arrival
EXCLUDING:• Lunches and drinks
• Personal Expenses, any other item which is not included above
• Personal Expenses, any other item which is not included above
College Credit is available for this trip, contact Dr. John D. Wineland for details.
wineland@kcu.edu or 606-474-3178
wineland@kcu.edu or 606-474-3178
PRICE:
$2,500.00;
PAYMENT:
$500 deposit must be received by November 3, 2010; Balance must be paid in full by January 3, 2011
$2,500.00;
PAYMENT:
$500 deposit must be received by November 3, 2010; Balance must be paid in full by January 3, 2011
