Some details have been finalized for the 2008 pilgrimage through Asia Minor;
First, the nitty gritty:
Monday, April 28 – Saturday, May 10, 2008. Cost $4750 CDN (based on Edmonton departure: it may be possible to arrange other departure locations & cost will vary) the cost includes travel (all flights, buses, transfers, and boats), accommodations (double occupancy, as described), all admissions and guiding costs for visits included in the itinerary, and almost all meals (not including beverages, and one lunch and one dinner in Istanbul – please see itinerary for details). The cost does not include your insurance, local tips, travel visas, personal expenses, and other items as listed above.
A brief blurb:
If you have ever wondered about the ancient world, about the life and times of Saint Paul, or even about Christian theology, then this pilgrimage is for you! We will be following in the footsteps of the great Apostle, exploring the cities where he preached, taught and wrote, and visiting the land that in many ways gave rise to our modern church. We will visit, among other places, Ephesus, Colossae, Pergamum, Laodicea, Antioch of Psidia, ancient Troy, and, of course, Byzantium.
Please consider joining us for a pilgrimage in the footsteps of Saint Paul next spring. The trip will be led by the Rev. Sally French and the Rev. Joe Walker. Sally is a licensed Christian Pilgrimage leader, and has taken many groups to biblical destinations throughout the Middle East. We will be journeying across Turkey, from Cappadocia to Ephesus, the Mediterranean Coast, Gallipoli and Istanbul.
We strive to provide you with both a first-class travel experience and a positive experience of Christian pilgrimage. Throughout our time together, there will be opportunities for worship, for prayer and reflection, and for spiritual direction. This is not a “package tour” – it is a spiritual journey with fellow Christians, following Saint Paul and those who went before us in the earliest days of the Church. We believe that seeing the lands of the bible is truly a life-changing experience and we are excited about the possibility of sharing them with you. Although your leaders are both Anglican clergy, we welcome people of all Christian backgrounds and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Please feel free to contact either Sally by email ,or email me if you have any questions.
Download itinerary here as pdf
Download registration form here as pdf
ps - there is also a "footsteps of Jesus" - pilgrimage through Israel/Palestine in the works, based somewhat on last year's Pilgriamge. Details will be posted sometime soon.
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