Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 21-October 1, 2020

Tour Host: Dr. Mark WilsonSeptember 20 - October 1, 2020

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PAUL AT ILLYRICUM, TITUS TO DALMATIA:EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN THE

ROMAN ADRIATICALBANIA • MONTENEGRO • CROATIA

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Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 21-October 1, 2020

Tour Itinerary:

Sep 20 Sun Depart New York – Fly Istanbul

Sep 21 Mon Arrive Istanbul – Take connection flight to TiranaUpon arrival at the Tirana airport you will meet a Tutku representative who will assist with the transfer to the hotel. (D)

Sep 22 Tue DurresWe will drive to ancient Apollonia, the southern terminus of the Egnatian Way; later we’ll visit the Roman way station Ad Quintum at Bradashesh, the remains of the ancient bridge (Topcias) at Elbasan, and the road section in Peqin. Dinner and overnight in Durres. (B, D)

Sep 23 Wed DurresWe will visit Dyrrachium and its amphitheater, forum, and archaeological museum; later we will take a city tour of Tirana, Albania’s capital, with a visit to National History Museum with its amazing collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times. Dinner and overnight in Durres. (B, D)

Apollonia

Sep 24 Thu KotorWe will cross the border into Montenegro to visit the Roman bridge (Adzi-Pasa) at Podgorica; then we’ll visit the Roman site of Budva with its baths and necropolis; in the afternoon we will tour the old town and castle at the UNESCO world heritage site of Kotor. Dinner and overnight in Kotor. (B, D)

Sep 25 Fri DubrovnikWe will cross the border into Croatia and visit historic Dubrovnik, another UNESCO site and take a walking tour of its city walls and old town, Franciscan church and monastery and have free time for a cable car ride with a panoramic overlook. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Sep 26 Sat SplitWe will follow Croatia’s coast to the ruins of the

Roman colony of Salona near Solin; later we will tour historic Split with Diocletian’s Palace and cellars and its imperial square with a visit to the excellent archaeological museum. Dinner and overnight in Split. (B, D)

Sep 27 Sun ZadarWe will first visit Trogir founded in the Hellenistic period and see its historic castle now a UNESCO site; later we’ll stop at Burnum to see the amphitheater and Roman camp; at Zadar we’ll visit the Roman forum, archaeological museum, and some of the historic churches. Dinner and overnight in Zadar. (B, D)

Dyrrachium

Dubrovnik, Crotia

Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic

Twice in his letters Paul mentions Christian activity in the Adriatic – Illyricum (Romans 15:19) and Dalmatia (2 Timothy 4:10). Both were

Roman provinces now located in Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia. We will visit numerous Roman sites in these countries as we seek to discover early Christian traditions. These traditions are kept alive through the architecture of majestic Byzantine churches. Several UNESCO World Heritage sites await us as we reach them through spectacular natural scenery. Discover this little-known biblical world as we travel the eastern Adriatic together in 2020.

Mark Wilson, D.Litt. et Phil., Director, Asia Minor Research Center, Antalya, Turkey; Associate Professor Extraordinary of New Testament, Stellenbosch University markwilson@sevenchurches.org

Diocletian’s Palace, Split

Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 21-October 1, 2020

Sep 28 Mon PulaOur scenic drive takes us to Porec where we will visit the Roman forum and castrum as well as the Euphrasius basilica, a UNESCO site. In Old Town we will walk on Decumanus Street. Later we drive to Pula for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Sep 29 Tue PulaWe will have a full day touring historic Pula with visits to the amphitheater, Augustus temple, Arch of Sergii, theaters, the Istria archaeological museum, and the Istrian site of Nesactium. Dinner and overnight in Pula. (B, D)

Sep 30 Wed ZagrebOur morning drive will bring us to the Archaeological Park of Roman Andautonia; later we will take a city tour of Zagreb and visit the archaeological museum. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb. (B, D)

Oct 1 Thu DepartureAfter breakfast transfer to the airport. Departure to IST

(09:15) for connecting �ight home. End of our services.

$5,900 Per Person in Double Room

$790 Single Room Supplement

• International Air Fare between USA – Tirana & Zagreb – USA

• 3 Nights at 4 star Germany Hotel in Durres or similar

• 1 Night at 4 star Hotel Palma in Kotor or similar

• 1 Night at 4 star Grand Hotel Park in Dubrovnik or similar

• 1 Night at 4 star Hotel President in Split or similar

• 1 Night at 4 star Hotel ZaDar in Zadar or similar

• 2 Nights at 4 star Park Plaza Histria in Pula or similar

• 1 Night at 4 star Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb or similar

• Daily breakfasts and 10 dinners at hotels

• Transportation by private A/C bus throughout the tour

• English-speaking, Bible-oriented, professional tour guide throughout the tour

• All Entry fees to the sites & museums

• Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff

• Tips to the tour guide and driver

• Service charges & local taxes

• Drinks and lunches

• All personal expenses, laundry, phone calls, health and travel insurance

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Burnum

Temple of Augustus, Pula

Zagreb

Paul at Illyricum, Titus to Dalmatia: Early Christianity in the Roman Adriatic / September 21-October 1, 2020

PAYMENT PROCEDURE:– Deposit Payment: $200 per person January 20, 2020

– Full Payment: June 22, 2020

Cancellation Penalty:– 90–60 days prior to departure: No Penalty– 59–45 days prior to departure: 25% – 44–30 days prior to departure: 50%– 29–15 days prior to departure: 75%– 14 days & After No refund

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Itinerary and site visits are subject to change and/or substitution depending on availability of site access.

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