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Partake in a biblically historical tour of Greece, Turkey, Egypt and Israel!
Our tour is physically active. We believe the best way to get to the heart of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. It will be a vigorous pace with a great deal of walking on ancient pavements, up and down stairs, and hilly terrain. Expect to be on your feet, walking and standing, indoors and outdoors, and in all weather conditions. It is not recommended for physically challenged travelers who need assistance walking or those with limited stamina or mobility.
All itineraries are subject to adjustment as required. Confirmed, final, and detailed itineraries (and additional important travel details) are posted on your Personal BCT Travel Desktop, approximately one month from departure.
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Day 1 Thessaloniki
Arrive in Thessaloniki, and transfer to the hotel. Dinner included. Get acquainted. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 2 Thessaloniki-Philippi-Kavala
Visit Thessaloniki and Philippi — After breakfast, pick up from the hotel to start the morning tour of Thessaloniki. Visit the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Thessaloniki. Enjoy the sites and the beautiful coastline. Afterward, we will reach the town of Kavala (Ancient Neapolis) and then Philippi where Paul preached and baptized the first Christians in
Europe! Visit the ‘’Baptismal’’ site, where Lydia was baptized and the place where tradition says Paul was imprisoned. Finally, we visit the Acropolis of Philippi, the Ancient Market, the Basilica, and the Theatre. Overnight in Kavala, (Ancient Neapolis) Group Dinner in Hotel included.Day 3 Kavala to Meteora
Kavala to Meteora – We leave Kavala. We arrive at the beautiful town of Veria (Ancient Beroea) in Northwestern Greece. Visit the Jewish synagogue in the area Paul originally preached. We continue to the Ancient town of Vergina. Go to the Royal tombs of Alexander the Great’s father, Phillip of Macedon. We finally arrive at the picturesque town of Kalambaka and go to Meteora to see the breathtaking rock tower monasteries of the 11th Century! Overnight in Kalambaka (Meteora). Group Dinner in Hotel included.
Day 4 Kalambaka to Athens
Kalambaka to Athens — Early in the morning, we drive a few hours along the mountainous region to Athens. Make short stops at Thermopylae, the statue of Leonidas, and the wonderful Tempi valley. Follow the path of the Apostle to the nations by visiting the Areopagus or Mars Hill where he preached to the Athenians (Acts 17). Visit the Acropolis. Overnight in Athens. Group Dinner in Hotel included.
Day 5 Corinth-Athens
Ancient Corinth to Athens – Visit the famous Canal of Corinth, the archaeological site, and the museum at Acrocorinth. Visit the biblical site of Cenchreae. Stroll around the ancient citadel while your experienced tour guide relates to you the fascinating history of such monuments as the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Theatre of Dionysus. Overnight in Athens. Group Dinner in Hotel included.
Day 6 Athens
Visit the Greece Bethel Branch Office in Athens. Visit the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Malakasa. Finally, enjoy the beautiful view from Lycabettus mountain and a final Group dinner overlooking Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Day 7 Athens
Breakfast at the Hotel. Depart Athens. – Flight towards Izmir (Turkey). Free time in Izmir. Group dinner is included at the hotel.
Day 8 Izmir Turkey
Breakfast at the hotel and continue to Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) First visit Asclepion (medical center of the ancient world). Then visit the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, library, Royal Palace, Temple of Trajan, the steepest theater of the ancient world, Altar of Zeus. Continue to Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) which was a commercial center, visit the remains of a church, and then return to Izmir. Group dinner is included at the hotel.
Day 9 Izmir Turkey
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit ancient Agora of Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) Depart from Izmir to Ephesus, a cradle of early Christianity (Revelation 1:1; 2:1-7). Proceed to spectacular ruins from the period of Paul; see Odeon, Fountains, Temples; Library, Great theater, and stadium. Temple of Artemis (one of the seventh wonders of the ancient world.) Group dinner is included at the hotel.
Day 10 Izmir Turkey/Pamukkale
Breakfast and check out of Izmir Hotel. Visit Aphrodisias en route to Pamukkale (which was the ancient Hierapolis mentioned in Colossians 4:13.) Visit the wonderful formations of stalactites and watch the Cataracts falling into the Basin at the bottom of the Mountain. Continue the tour with the ancient city of Hierapolis. Group dinner included, overnight in Pamukkale Hotel.
Day 11 Pamukkale/Izmir Turkey
Breakfast and check out of Pamukkale Hotel. Early morning start with a visit to the ancient city of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22). Continue to Philadelphia. (Revelation 3:7-13) Visit Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. See the Temple of Diana, the Golden River (Pactalos), and the royal road. Then visit the reconstructed synagogue and continue to Izmir for a Group dinner included, overnight in the Izmir hotel.
Day 12 Izmir/Istanbul Turkey
Breakfast and check out of Izmir Hotel. Flight to Istanbul. Visit Grand Bazaar & Egyptian Spice Market. Group dinner included, overnight in Istanbul Hotel.
Day 13 Istanbul
Breakfast in Istanbul hotel. Tour Branch Office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Istanbul. Visit Hagia Sophia Museum. Enjoy Bosphorus Cruise. Group Dinner and overnight in Istanbul hotel.
Day 14 Istanbul/Cairo
Depart Istanbul. Flight from Istanbul to Cairo Airport, transfer to hotel. Dinner included. Get acquainted. Overnight in Cairo Airport hotel
Day 15 Luxor
Transfer to Cairo airport, Flight to Luxor. Visit Luxor & Karnak Temples. Start Nile Cruise. Lunch on board & dinner included.
Day 16 Nile Cruise
Tour the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and the gigantic statues of Memnon). Optional: Hot air balloon trip in the early morning. Lunch and dinner are included on the cruise. Sailing towards Esna
Day 17 Nile Cruise
Visit the Edfu temple by horse cart and back. Lunch on board. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo temple on foot and back. Dinner on a boat, sailing towards Aswan.
Day 18 Nile Cruise
Free day in Aswan or optional 1) Depart early morning for a bus ride towards Abu Simbel, and visit the two temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Option 2) Visit Nubian Village, by motor boat, visit and learn about the culture. Lunch & dinner and overnight on board.
Day 19 Aswan/Cairo
Checkout of Nile Cruise, visit to Aswan ( (The high dam+ Temple of Isis upon Phileah island). Transfer to Aswan airport for a flight back to Cairo, overnight Cairo.
Day 20 Cairo
Full-day touring the Grand Egyptian Museum, visit the cave church and Garbage City. Attend the Sound and light show at Giza Pyramids in front of the Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo
Day 21 Cairo
Visit Sakkara ( Zoser Step Pyramid + tomb of Kagemni+ Pyramid of king Titi) + Dahshour (Red & Bent pyramid)+ Memphis ( The alabaster Sphinx & Ramses || statue). Overnight in Cairo
Day 22 Cairo
Visit Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church from 3rd century + Cavern of the holy family 1st century + Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue 10th century. Overnight in Cairo
Day 23 Cairo/Tel Aviv
Breakfast at Hotel Cairo and shuttle towards the airport. Tel Aviv arrivals from all around the globe. Free time all day in Tel Aviv. Dinner at Tel Aviv hotel included.
Day 24 Tel Aviv
Breakfast in the hotel. Tour Tel Aviv Bethel. Tour Joppa; Visit Simon the Tanner’s “house” and walk down to Joppa’s ancient Port. Local cuisine for lunch, not included; after lunch tour Biblical Landscape Museum. Group dinner at Tel Aviv hotel included.
Day 25 Tel Aviv/Tiberias
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out of Tel Aviv hotel. Visit beautiful Caesarea. Visit Megiddo (lunch at Megiddo, not included). Guided tour of Nazareth Village – experience a memorable re-creation of Nazareth of 2000 years ago. Check into Tiberias Hotel. Group dinner at Tiberias Hotel included.
Day 26 Tiberias/Jerusalem
Breakfast in the hotel, Tour the Sea of Galilee area: First a wonderful boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes for a reading of the Sermon on the Mount. Visit Capernaum. Enjoy Galilee Fish lunch, not included. Visit the ruins of the Synagogue of Magdala. Group dinner at Tiberias Hotel included.
Day 27 Tiberias/Jerusalem
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out of Tiberias Hotel. Visit the Jordan River site; Visit Jericho. Lunch at the Jericho site is not included. Take a coach to Jerusalem to the Mt. of Olives, and walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane. Group dinner at Jerusalem Hotel included.
Day 28 Jerusalem
Breakfast in the hotel. Early morning visit to Temple Mount. Visit Pools of Bethesda. Tour the Western Wall Tunnel. Local cuisine Lunch not included. Guided Bible tour of Israel Museum (we have our own theocratic guide), Shrine of the Book, and the huge outdoor model of ancient Jerusalem. Group dinner at Jerusalem Hotel included.
Day 29 Jerusalem
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy a city walk, Visit Wohl Museum & Burnt House, and continue to the City of David (enjoy an excellent film of Jerusalem’s history). Visit to Gihon Spring, Warren’s Shaft, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, and Pool of Siloam. Guided tour of Garden Tomb site. Group dinner at Jerusalem Hotel included.
Day 30 Jerusalem
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit Masada, using the cable car. Enjoy floating in the Dead Sea. Conclude by visiting with old “Abraham” in his tent in the Judean Desert, including a Camel ride and Biblical dinner.
Day 31 Jerusalem
Breakfast at Jerusalem Hotel. Flight home
All itineraries are subject to adjustment as required. Confirmed, final, and detailed itineraries (and additional important travel details) are posted on your Personal BCT Travel Desktop, approximately one month from departure.
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