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Wanna Get Away after All that Election Mess?

Wanna Get Away after All that Election Mess?

Last updated on: November 6, 2024 at 1:28 am by Ben Witherington

Wanna Get Away after All that Election Mess? 2024-10-31T13:36:22-04:00 Ben Witherington

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Well come join us for a great tour of Biblical and Christian sites in Italy and Turkey. We still have about 10 or so seats left. Here’s the outline:

ITALY & THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION

TOUR HOST: DR. BEN WITHERINGTON III

MAY 23 – JUNE 6, 2025

Tour Itinerary:

May 23 Fri DEPART NEW YORK

May 24 Sat ARRIVE ROME

Arrival of the group to Rome International Airport. Meeting and assistance at airport by English-speaking assistant. Transfer to hotel for Check-in. Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Rome.

May 25 Sun POMPEII – HERCULANEUM – NAPLES- ROME

08:00am Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel and start a full day tour. Visit Pompeii (4 hours). 12:30am Drive to Herculaneum for visiting the archeological area. Drive back to Rome for dinner and overnight.

May 26 Mon ROME 08:30am Meet your English speaking guide and driver at your hotel. Transfer to the ancient part of the city centre and start a full day walking tour. Visit: Trajan’s Column, Tullianum/Mamertine Prison, Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, Arch of Titus, Roman Forum, Flavian Amphitheater/ Colosseum, Basilica San Pietro in Vincoli, Domus Aurea. 4:30pm End of the guided tour. Free time for individual exploration. 7:30pm Dinner and overnight in Rome.

May 27 Tue ROME 09:00am Meet your English speaking guide and driver at your hotel and start a full day tour. Visit the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, Circus and Villa of Maxentius, Catacombs of St. Sebastian in the morning. Pompeii Ostia Church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Then visit St. Paul’s Gate, Church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Tre Fontane church and Mithraeum of Basilica San Clemente in the afternoon. 5:00pm. End of the guided tour. Transfer back to your hotel. 7:30pm Dinner and overnight in Rome.

May 28 Wed ROME – ORVIETO – ROME 08:30 am Meet your Guide. Bus or train to Orvieto for full day tour. Return to Rome for dinner and overnight.

May 29 Thu ROME 09:00am Meet your English speaking guide and start a half day walking tour. Visit Vatican Museum and Pio Christian Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica in the morning. Visit Vatican Necropolis. Remainder of Day Free. 7:30 pm Dinner and overnight in Rome.

May 30 Fri ROME – OSTIA – ROME 08:30am Meet your English speaking guide and walk to the Metro. Move to Ostia for visiting the archeological area of Ancient Ostia. 1:00pm End of the guided tour. Go back by Metro to Rome. Free time. 7:30pm Dinner and overnight in Rome.

May 31 Sat ROME AIRPORT – FLY IZMIR

Transfer to Rome Airport. Fly Izmir. Arrive Izmir Airport – Our representative will meet you at Izmir Airport with a “TUTKU” sign. Transfer to Hotel in Izmir. 19:00-20:00 Dinner at hotel.

Jun 1 Sun SMYRNA

Visit new Archaeology Museum in Izmir, new St Policarp Center, Smyrna Agora and Christian graffiti. Return to hotel. Seafood Dinner at local restaurant.

Jun 2 Mon EPHESUS TOUR – IZMIR

Visit Ephesus archaeological site, Terrace Houses, Basilica of John. Archaeology Museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir.

Jun 3 Tue PERGAMUM & THYATIRA TOUR

Visit Pergamum Acropolis, Red Basilica, and Thyatira Church. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir.

Jun 4 Wed SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA – HIERAPOLIS – PAMUKKALE

Sardis tour; Gymnasium, Synagogue and the Temple of Artemis. Drive to Alaşehir, Philadelphia tour: Church of St. John. Continue to Hierapolis and tour. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale.

Jun 5 Thu PAMUKKALE – LAODICEA – IZMIR

Visit Laodicea and it new restored church. Drive to Izmir for Farewell Dinner.

Jun 6 Fri TRANSFER TO IZMİR AİRPORT FOR DEPARTURE – FLY BACK TO NEW YORK – END

LAND & AIR: $6,490 Per person in Double Room

$1,350 Single Room Supplement

INCLUDING:

• Roundtrip international air fare between New York-Rome, and Izmir-New York

• Rome – Izmir flight (separate ticket)

• 7 nights stay in Rome, Mama Shelter Hotel or similar;

• 4 nights stay in Izmir, Movenpick Hotel Izmir or similar;

• 1 night stay in Pamukkale, Doga Thermal Hotel or similar;

• 1 night stay in Izmir, Movenpick Hotel Izmir or similar;

• Daily open buffet breakfasts

• 13 dinners including water;

• Transportation by private bus according to the program

• English-speaking guide during all tours

• Entrance fees to the sites and museums according program;

• Whisper Headsets in Italy and Turkey

• City taxes in Italy and Turkey

• Service charges and local taxes

EXCLUDING:

• Lunches and drinks

• Tips to drivers and guides

• Travel and Health Insurances

• Any other services not included above.

PAYMENT PROCEDURE:

Deposit : $200 per person on December 2, 2024 Refundable until March 1, 2025.

Full Payment : March 1, 2025

Land and Air Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made before 60 days of departure: Full refund

Cancellations made within 45 days of departure: 75% refund

Cancellations made within 30 days of departure: 50% refund

Cancellations made within 15 days of departure: 25% refund

Cancellations made within 14 days of departure: No refund

In addition to the above cancellation policy, we charge a 5% processing fee for all refunds, no matter the date of cancellation. This fee is necessary to cover the costs associated with processing refunds, including bank fees and administrative expenses. We understand that sometimes travel plans change, and we appreciate your understanding of this policy.

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