THEFOOTSTEPS OF PAUL EXPERIENCE
A SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE IN TURKEY AND GREECE
MAY 27-JUNE 11, 2020
“The Footsteps of Paul Experience” is a unique two-week journey
across Turkey and Greece, from Antioch to Corinth. We travel the
ancient routes by which the Apostle Paul brought the Good News of
Jesus to Jews and Gentiles on his three missionary journeys. This is
not a tour and we are not a tour company. This is a Christian
pilgrimage in the historical places where Paul and his disciples
actually carried out their mission. We travel as an extended family on
a spiritual journey together.
Each day will begin with time for prayer and Scripture reading based
on our itinerary that day. We will visit the sites with the greatest
historical significance that illuminate the biblical account of
Paul’s life. At each site we will offer an overview of the history
and archaeology and then conclude with a time of biblical reflection,
sharing, and prayer. In the evenings there will be opportunities for
worship, teaching, processing in small groups, and free time.
The group is limited to 21 people so we can move efficiently, get to
know each other on a deeper level, and share a spiritual experience.
We will be traveling in passenger vans, averaging about three hours of
driving per day, traversing beautiful country and exploring
breathtaking ancient sites. We will eat our lunches along the way, our
dinners will consist of local cuisine from our favorite restaurants,
and each night we will stay in small boutique hotels with rich
cultural and historical ambiance, including four nights on the
Mediterranean.
To prepare for the trip participants should read two books, _The
Apostle: A Life of Paul_
[http://www.amazon.com/The-Apostle-A-Life-Paul/dp/0781405734], by John
Pollack and _A Week in the Life of Corinth_
[http://www.amazon.com/Week-Life-Corinth-Ben-Witherington/dp/0830839623]
by Ben Witherington III. These will help to connect the narrative of
Acts with the content of Paul’s letters, as well as giving the
participants a closer look at the Greco-Roman culture into which Paul
brought the Good News of Jesus. You will also receive a trip handbook
with maps, plans, charts, and site reconstructions, which will become
your reference guide for the trip. This handbook includes reflection
questions on key Scriptures related to the sites we will be visiting
and space for prayer journaling each day.
Our trip leader is Bob Rognlien, a pastor, teacher and guide with 30
years’ EXPERIENCE. Bob first traveled in Greece and TURKEY at the
age of 21 and then lived in Jerusalem where he conducted post-graduate
studies in New Testament archaeology and sociology. Bob and his wife
Pam have been leading trips like this in the Middle East for over 25
years. The cost of the trip is $2950 per person, not including airfare
to Hatay, Turkey and return from Athens. This does include all your
meals and expenses during the trip.
Again, this is not a tour, it is a spiritual pilgrimage. Our goal is
to experience some of what Paul and his disciples experienced as they
followed Jesus and extended his Kingdom movement. Many people who have
taken this kind of journey with us over the last 25 years have called
it the trip of a lifetime. It is certainly an unforgettable experience
that will profoundly shape your reading of Acts and the Letters of
Paul. If you are interested in joining us, contact Bob Rognlien right
away at bobrognlien@gmail.com. Space is limited, so if you are feeling
led to join us on this spiritual adventure, send a non-refundable
deposit check for $950 made out to "3DM West" and sent to Pam
Rognlien, PO Box 7718, Torrance, CA 90504 or you can pay online with a
credit card athttp://footsteps-experience.com/register
[http://footsteps-experience.com/register].
DAILY ITINERARY
15 DAYS, 2200 MILES, 3 HOURS AVERAGE DRIVING TIME PER DAY
DAY ZERO, WEDNESDAY
Fly in to Hatay, Turkey
Accommodations: Cicekli Konak
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g312729-d10822228-Reviews-Cicekli_Konak-Antakya_Hatay_Province_Turkish_Mediterranean_Coast.html](2
nights)
Theme: Saul’s Conversion: The Adventure Begins
DAY ONE, THURSDAY (1 hour of driving)
Theme: Saul in Antioch: A New Community and Calling
Visit: Ancient Cave Church of Antioch, Hatay Archaeological Museum,
Harbor of Seleucia Peria
DAY TWO, FRIDAY (3.5 hours of driving)
Antioch to Roman Road in Cilicia: 3 hours
Roman Road to Tarsus: .5 hour
Theme: Saul’s Hometown: Doing It Alone
Visit: Roman Road, St. Paul’s Well, Ancient Shop Street
Accommodations: Elif Hatun Konagi
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g754058-d7625735-Reviews-Elif_Hatun_Konagi-Tarsus_Mersin_Icel_Turkish_Mediterranean_Coast.html]
DAY THREE, SATURDAY (7 hours of driving)
Tarsus to Anemurium (Anamur): 4 hours
Anemurium to Side: 3 hours
Theme: First Miss. Journey: Paul’s Call to the Gentiles
Visit: Ancient ruins of Side
Accommodations: Yali Hotel
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297968-d1963113-Reviews-Yali_Hotel-Side_Manavgat_Turkish_Mediterranean_Coast.html]
DAY FOUR, SUNDAY (3 hours of driving)
Side to Perga (Aksu): 1 hour
Perga to Egirdir: 2 hours
Theme: Paul in Perga: The Missional Challenge
Visit: Ancient Perga
Accommodations: Nis Otel
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1453721-d8506058-Reviews-Nis_Otel-Egirdir_Isparta_Province.html]
DAY FIVE, MONDAY (3 hours of driving)
Egirdir to Pisidian Antioch (Yalvac): .5 hours
Pisidian Antioch to Iconium (Konya): 2.5 hours
Theme: Paul and Barnabas in Galatia: Gospel Takes Root
Visit: Ruins of ancient Pisidian Antioch
Accommodations: Hich Hotel
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298014-d3803264-Reviews-Hich_Hotel_Konya-Konya.html]
DAY SIX, TUESDAY (2 hours of driving)
Iconium to Lystra (Hatunsaray): 2 hour round trip
Theme: Paul and Barnabas in Lystra: Overcoming Kingdom Opposition
Visit: Unexcavated ruins of Lystra, Konya Archaeological Museum,
Mevlana Mosque
Accommodations: Hich Hotel
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298014-d3803264-Reviews-Hich_Hotel_Konya-Konya.html]
DAY SEVEN, WEDNESDAY (5.5 hours driving)
Iconium to Laodicea: 5 hours
Laodicea to Hierapolis (Pamukkale): .5 hour drive
Theme: Paul Multiplies Leaders: Making Disciples Who Can Make
Disciples
Visit: Unexcavated site of Colossae, ruins of Laodicea
Accommodations: Venus Suites
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297992-d7998780-Reviews-Venus_Suite_Hotel-Pamukkale.html]
DAY EIGHT, THURSDAY (3 hours of driving)
Pamukkale to Ephesus (Selcuk): 3 hours
Theme: Third Missionary Journey: Paul Establishes a Base for
Breakthrough
Visit: The ancient city of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
Accommodations:Hotel Bella
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-s1-g293976-d562572-Reviews-Hotel_Bella-Selcuk_Izmir_Province_Turkish_Aegean_Coast.html]
DAY NINE, FRIDAY (2 hours of driving)
Ephesus to Cesme: 2 hours
Theme: Second Missionary Journey: Paul Does What the Spirit is Doing
Visit: Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Basilica of St John the
Theologian
Ferry from Cesme to Greek island of Chios (1 hr sailing)
Accommodations: City Point
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1189134-d12005021-Reviews-City_Point_Chios-Chios_Town_Chios_Northeast_Aegean_Islands.html]
DAY TEN, SATURDAY (12 hours sailing)
Ferry from Chios to Neapolis (Kavala): 12 hours
Theme: Paul’s Macedonian Call: New Territory
Stay in Philippi (Krenides)
Accommodations:Old Town Inn
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g189471-d12084570-Reviews-Old_Town_Inn-Kavala_Kavala_Region_East_Macedonia_and_Thrace.html]
DAY ELEVEN, SUNDAY (3.5 hours of driving)
Philippi to Royal Tomb (Vergina): 2.5 hours
Vergina to Platamon: 1 hour
Theme: Paul & Silas in Philippi: Power Perfected in Weakness
Visit: Ruins of Philippi, Lydia’s baptism site, Royal Tombs of
Philip Museum
Accommodation: Kymata Hotel
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g6158669-d1459436-Reviews-Kymata-Platamon_Pieria_Region_Central_Macedonia.html]
DAY TWELVE, MONDAY (4 hours of driving)
Platamon to Athens: 4 hours
Overnight in Athens
Theme: Paul on the Areopagus: All Things to All People
Visit: Agora, Areopagus, Acropolis and Parthenon
Accommodations: The Athens Edition Luxury Suites
[http://www.theathensedition.com/]
DAY THIRTEEN, TUESDAY (1.5 hours of driving)
Visit: Athens Archaeological Museum
Athens to Corinth Canal, Cenchrea, Diolkos, Lechion
Accommodations: Enalio Suites
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1450335-d2178678-Reviews-ENALIO_Suites-Lechaio_Corinthia_Region_Peloponnese.html]
Theme: Paul in Corinth: Deploying Disciples
DAY FOURTEEN, WEDNESDAY (1.5 hour of driving)
Visit: ruins of Corinth, Acrocorinth
Accommodations: Enalio Suites
[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1450335-d2178678-Reviews-ENALIO_Suites-Lechaio_Corinthia_Region_Peloponnese.html]
Theme: Paul in Corinth: Finishing the Race
DAY FIFTEEN, THURSDAY (1.5 hour of driving)
Corinth to Airport: 1 hour
Depart from Athens for home!
_(Revised: 06/22/18)_
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