COASTAL CITIES OF ACTS By Private Yacht

COASTAL CITIES OF ACTS
By Private Yacht
The Mediterranean and Aegean Coasts
This unique trip begins in Istanbul and then we fly south to the Mediterranean Sea. Our yacht will drop anchor
for meals and overnight stays in remote, forested coves next to picturesque archaeological sites of significant
Lycean, Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins.
Our theme will be discovering the maritime cities. We will also reflect upon the principles of God’s guidance as
understood by the early church. Our itinerary includes both the rugged Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of
Turkey. There will also be optional easy walks and moderate hikes, from one to two hours long offered daily
as well as three charming ports for shopping.
OCTOBER 16-29, 2010
$5500.00 Per person
Double occupancy
Round trip from New York/Turkey
Sat., Oct. 16, 2010— Afternoon direct flight from New York/JFK to Istanbul, Turkey
Sun., October 17, 2010 - Istanbul
The group will be met at the airport in Istanbul. Brief city tour and transfer to our hotel. We gather this
evening for a welcome dinner at Amiral Hotel..D
Mon., October 18, 2010 - Istanbul
A day for touring and shopping in Istanbul. We will visit the Old City highlights such as Hagia Sophia, the
Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cisterns. We will enjoy a sunset cruise along the Bosphorus
and seafood dinner along the waterfront… Dinner and Overnight at Amiral Hotel...BLD
Tues., October 19, 2010 - Antalya—(Cruise)
Fly south to Antalya at the base of the Taurus Mountains on the Mediterranean Sea. Today begins our visits to the important Greek and Roman port cities along the Mediterranean Sea that were important in the
1st century. Our first archaeological site will be Perge of Pamphilia, with its magnificent theater, and market street leading from the Greek and Roman city gates to the acropolis. We will have a mini-lecture about
this Gateway to Paul’s First and Second Missionary Journeys. Visit to the Antalya Archaeological Museum and then board our 10 passenger yachts and cruise at dusk to the ancient harbor of Phaselis...BLD
Crusader Era Castle at Simena
Wed., October 20, 2010 - Phaselis / Chimaera / Olympos / Porto Genoese—(Cruise)
Morning visit in relative privacy to Phaselis before the day-trippers arrive. We will follow the Cardo road
from the western harbor into the Greco-Roman city, with its baths, agoras, theater and temples. We will
have a mini-lecture on the Town Planning and Christianity Amidst the Olympian Gods. Late morning sail
to the Cirali Beach. There we will follow the Olympos Valley into the canyon entrance to the town at the
base of a towering acropolis. We will then take a tractor pulled wagon up a dirt road to an optional 1 hour
hike up to Chimaera, a remarkable site where an underground source of methane gas has been feeding
flames dancing from the mountainside for thousands of years. We will have a mini-lecture on The gods
Vulcan and Hades. Overnight at the beautiful wild cove of Porto Genoese...BLD
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Dr. James Fleming, lecturer
on this trip, is the director of
Biblical Resources and the
CEO of Explorations in
Antiquity Center, a museum
of daily life in the time of
the Bible, located in LaGrange, GA. He has lived
and worked as an archaeologist and educator in
Israel since 1974 and has
taught classes in the School
for Overseas Students at
Hebrew University and the
Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem. He has developed
courses in historical geography and biblical history,
uniquely tying the studies with the biblical text, with
an emphasis on the theological implications. He is
the author of several dozen notebooks and teaching
materials that are an excellent help to pastors and leaders. He received his Ed.D. degree from Southwestern
Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX..
9 Day Coastal Cities of Acts By Private
Yacht Cruise — Oct. 16-29, 2010
$5500.00
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Our Mission at the Explorations in Antiquity
Center is to help people experience the ancient
biblical world, its history and culture.
Hannaniah (Oliver) Pinto
has lived in Jerusalem, Israel since 1983. He is an
Israeli tour guide licensed
in four languages. His
teaching is focused on archaeology and the Jewish
background of the Bible.
He will help the group understand the remains of biblical towns, connecting it to
stories in the Bible in a new
and
exciting way. He
recently published a book:
“Jesus’ Last Night With His Disciples”, a study of the
First Century Historical and Archaeological Setting of
the Last Supper. He currently directs the study programs at the Explorations in Antiquity Center, a museum featuring daily life in biblical times, headquartered in LaGrange, GA., and co-leads tours to Israel,
Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece and Italy.
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Private 14 passenger Gulet Yachts
Sail around the Mediterranean and Aegean
coastlines
Majestic coastlines of harbors, beaches,
lagoons and rocky coves for you to relax,
swim and explore
Includes all meals; served outside under a
canopy, around a table, for all guests to
enjoy conversations and relaxation
English Speaking guides on board
Personal cook
Private rooms / Private shower and bath
Relaxing lounges
Tour price includes accommodations for 3
nights in selected superior 4-star hotels with
modern comforts, including private facilities,
AC, TV, etc.
Breakfast and dinners at hotels– Full board on
cruise
English-speaking guide.
Lecturer: scholar/archaeologist Dr. Jim
Fleming and Hannaniah Oliver Pinto.
Motor coach for all transfers to/from airport
with group.
Comfortable local bus with selected driver for
all visits in the itinerary
All entrance fees to sites and museums on
itinerary
All tips to drivers, guides, hotels and
restaurants
Round trip flights - NY//Istanbul/NY
Not Included in Price
Any items of a personal nature, such as laundry, drinks or coffee with/after meals
Lunches (other than cruise)
Travel insurance. (Recommended.)
Single supplement: $950.00.
Tour Conditions and Payment Schedule
Deposit of US $500.00 per person due at
registration.
Full payment due 65 days before departure.
Rates are based on a minimum of 20
participants. Prices quoted are in US Dollars
and are based on tariffs and exchange rates in
effect as of March 2010. These rates are
subject to change without notice.
Thurs., October 21, 2010 - Finike / Myra/Arycanda—(Cruise)
We will take our bus along the rocky coast from Finike Harbor to the important trading city of Myra.
There we will see the Lycian House and Temple tombs, the Roman Theater, the Church of Saint Nicolas
(Santa Clause), and view the Hadrianic grain depot. Mini-lecture on Paul’s transfer to a grain ship here
and his Journey to Rome. We will drive up a high mountain road to Arycanda, an ancient site which
seems to “hang” from the mountainside. We will visit its well-preserved stadium, theater and high temples. Dinner will be at a trout restaurant along a mountain stream, with fresh bread baked before our eyes.
Overnight in Finike Harbor...BLD
Fri., October 22, 2010 - Gokkaya Bay/Simena/Kekova Island-(Cruise)
In the Gokkaya Bay area we have an optional 1.5 hour walk along farmlands and grazing areas. We will
have a mini-lecture on Shepherding and Psalm 23. We will cross a peninsula, climb around Lycian sarcophagi, and reach the ancient port of Simena. There we will have opportunity to explore the Crusader-era
castle of Kalekoy. We will have a mini-lecture at Aperlae on Day Trip Sailing along the Mediterranean to
prepare us for our sail along the submerged remains at the shore of Kekova Island.
We will overnight in a nearby wilderness cove...BLD
Sun., October 23, 2010 - Aperlae/Kas-(Cruise), Visit the partially sunken city of Aperlae, where one
can swim over some of the ruins of the town. At the shore we will have a mini-lecture on The Purple Dying Industry and the New Testament. We will then sail the to the beautiful port city of Kas (“Kash”).
There will be opportunities for Internet cafes and shopping here. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight in a nearby cove. . BLD
Mon., October 24, 2010 - Kalkan / Xanthos / Patara-(Cruise)
Join our bus at Kalkan harbor for a drive to the Lycian capitol of Xanthos. Visit the “Xanthos Inscription,” theater and famous Pillar Tomb, and new excavations around the agora. We will drive up the mountain to Bezirgan, a traditional farming village for home-cooked lunch in a family’s house (two seatings).
Afternoon visit to Patara, where, as we view the ancient harbor area we will have an outdoor worship service and mini-lecture on Paul’s Journey to Jerusalem. Visit the theater and City Council building that is
currently-being-restored. Overnight...BLD
Tues., October 25, 2010 - Gemile Island / Fethiye / Turunc Pinar-(Cruise)
Our morning cruise brings us to Gemile Island for a short, half hour walk up to a Byzantine monastery, chapels, and
a church in honor of Saint Nicolas, and a unique, covered “Pilgrim’s Ascent” to the church. We cruise on to Fethiye
(ancient Telmessos) for shopping, restocking our yachts and on to Gocek Lagoon, an isolated cove for anchor near a
ruin known as “Cleopatra’s Sunken Baths.” There will probably be time for swimming this afternoon or in the
morning...BLD
Cleopatra’s
Sunken Baths
Wed., October 26, 2010 - Iztuzu Beach / Kaunos-(Cruise)
Today we will drive by bus to visit to the impressive cliff-like setting of Greek and Roman Kaunos and its
rock-cut tombs. We head by local boat through the reedy passages of the Dalyan River for an optional soak in
the natural hot springs and sulphur mud baths. We have lunch in a local restaurant and opportunity for shopping. Overnight on a remote Bay. We then sail for Marmaris...BLD
The Tombs at Kaunos
Thurs., October 27, 2010 - Marmaris / Kusadasi /Didyma/Miletus
Morning disembarkation and drive up the Aegean Coast of Turkey. Mini-lecture on the bus about the letters
to the cities of the Meander Valley: Hierapolis, Colossae, and Laodicea. Visit the gigantic Temple of Apollo
at Didyma and on to Miletus an important trade city for the Meander Valley where we visit its Roman Bath,
Harbor and theater.. We have a mini-Lecture on the person of Saint Paul. Visit a Turkish carpet weaving factory. Continue on to Ephesus area for overnight at Caravanserail hotel in Kusadasi...BD
Fri., October 28, 2010 - Ephesus / Istanbul
Morning visit to the extensive archaeological excavations of Ephesus. Here we will have two mini-lectures.
The first will be on the Book of Revelation, while we view the ruins of the Temple of the Emperor Domitian,
who was probably understood as a picture of the Anti-Christ. The second lecture will be about Saint Paul’s
Third Missionary Journey, with particular emphasis on his address to the crowds at the Theater. View the
Monastery of St. John and the site of the Temple of Diana (Artemis) of the Ephesians, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Overnight at Caravanserail hotel in Kusadasi. BD
Sat., October 29, 2010 - Early Departure to Izmir/Istanbul then on to International flight back to the United
States...B.
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