ARISTOTLE TRAVEL LTD.
Date: November 13, 2013
DAY 1, January 28 – WEDNESDAY: DEPART ATLANTA
Depart from Atlanta & transatlantic flight to Florence
DAY 2, January 29 - THURSDAY: ARRIVE FLORENCE
Orientation Supper-Transfer to Campus in Montecatini Terme, Italy
DAY 3, January 30 – FRIDAY Tour Montecatini Terme
DAY 4, January 31 – SATURDAY: TRAIN TO FLORENCE
DAY 5, February 1 – SUNDAY Tour Florence worship with local Church of Christ in Florence
DAY 6, February 2 – MONDAY: Class #1
DAY 7, February 3 – TUESDAY: Class #2
DAY 8, February 4 – WEDNESDAY: FULL DAY TOUR: PISA & CINQUE TERRE
DAY 9, February 5 – THURSDAY: Class #3
DAY 10, February 6 – FRIDAY: Class #4

DAY 11, February 7 – SATURDAY-TOUR Siena and San Gimignano
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DAY 12, February 8 – SUNDAY: Class #5 and Worship in Florence
DAY 13 February 9- MONDAY: Class #6
DAY 14, February 10 - TUESDAY: Class #7
DAY 15, February 11 - WEDNESDAY: Trip to Rome
DAY 16, February 12 - THURSDAY: Rome
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DAY 17, February 13 – FRIDAY: Bus to Pompeii & Overnight in Sorrento
DAY 18, February 14 – SATURDAY: Train to Tuscany
DAY 19, February 15 – SUNDAY: Class #8 and Worship in Florence
DAY 20, February 16 – MONDAY: Class #9
DAY 21, February 17--TUESDAY: Class #10
DAY 22, February 18 – WEDNESDAY: Class #11
DAY 23, February 19 – THURSDAY: Class #12
DAY 24, February 20 – FRIDAY: Day Trip To Venice
DAY 25, February 21 – SATURDAY: Class #13
DAY 26, February 22 – SUNDAY: Class #14 and Worship in Florence
DAY 27, February 23 – MONDAY: Class #15
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DAY 28, February 24-TUESDAY through DAY 32, February 28 SATURDAY- FREE TRAVEL
DAY 33, March 1-SUNDAY: Class #16 Worship on Campus
DAY 34, March 2 – Monday: Day Trip to Florence
DAY 35, March 3 – Tuesday: Class #17
DAY 36, March 4 – Wednesday: Class # 18
Day 37, March 5 – Thursday: Class #19
Day 38, March 6- Friday: Class #20
Day 39, March 7 – Saturday: Class # 21
Day 40, March 8 – Sunday: Worship in Florence
Day 41: March 9– MONDAY: FLY TO ISRAEL
Flight to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport. We enjoy a short City tour of ancient Jaffa and Tel Aviv, then drive to Hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight (D)
Day 42: March 10 – TUESDAY: CAESAREA MARITIMA – MEGGIDO – TIBERIAS
After breakfast we begin our tour driving north to Caesarea, the amazing Herodian port city. View the newly discovered archaeological finds, Walk along the Crusader’s fortifications. See the Byzantine street, the Roman theatre and the 2000 year old aqueduct. Drive via Armageddon Valleys to Megiddo. The ancient archaeological mound with its 21 layers of civilizations. Then continue to the Sea of Galilee and the
Tiberias area for dinner and overnight. (B-L-D)
Day 43: March 11 – WEDNESDAY: GALILEE – JESUS BOAT – CAPERNAUM –TABGHA – MT. OF
BEATITUDES – TEL HAZOR – TIBERIAS
Today we explore the surroundings of the Sea of Galilee, the ministry ground of Jesus.
Continue with a boat ride from Tiberias to Nof Ginosar. We see the ancient boat at the
“Yigal Allon Museum”. Continue to visit Capernaum, and see the ruins of an ancient synagogue and the site of Peter’s house. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fish and see fish mosaics from the 5 th century Byzantine basilica. After lunch drive to the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the “Sermon on the Mount”. Travel through the Upper Galilee to visit Tel Hazor National park before continuing to the hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight.(B-L-D)
DAY 44: March 12 – THURSDAY: CANA – NAZARETH – MT. TABOR – JERUSALEM
Drive to Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle. Continue to visit Nazareth where Jesus spent his early years and visit Mary’s Well and the Church of the Annunciation. We will worship with the Christ Church in Nazareth before driving to Mt. Tabor, the site of the
Transfiguration. Then continue to Jerusalem to Hotel for dinner and overnight. (B-L-D)
Day 45: March 13 – FRIDAY: MT. OF OLIVES – CHRISTIAN SITES - BETHLEHEM
Our morning starts with a visit to the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of the entire city. Walk down to the Garden of Gethsemane via the Palm Sunday Route. In the Christian Quarter we visit St. Ann’s crusader church, the Lithostrotos, Antonia
Fortress, the Via Dolorosa and finish at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then continue to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, and below it the cave-stable of Jesus birth. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Jerusalem. (B-L-D)
Day 46: March 14 – SATURDAY: JERUSALEM - JEWISH QUARTER
Enjoy the panoramic view of the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount then visit the
Room of the last Supper and David’s Tomb. Continue by foot in the Walled City. In the
Jewish Quarter we see the Cardo and Western (Wailing) Wall. Visit the tunnels under the wailing wall. Then to City of David to see the Pool of Siloam and visit Hezekiah’s
Tunnel. End the day with a service at the Garden Tomb. Back to hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B-L-D)
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Day 47: March 15 – SUNDAY: Worship in Hotel & MASADA – DEAD SEA
After breakfast we will drive to Masada, the fortress built by King Herod. We will ride up by cable car and visit the fortifications, Palaces, the Ramp and luxurious bath house. We will then have the opportunity for swimming in the Dead Sea before returning to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (B-L-D)
Day 48: March 16 – MONDAY: TEL AVIV – FLY TO ATHENS
Early morning transfer from our hotel to Tel Aviv airport for our flight to Athens (B)
DAY 49, March 17-TUESDAY Return to Italy Campus
DAY 50, March 18 – WEDNESDAY: Class #22
DAY 51, March 19 – THURSDAY: Class #23
DAY 52, March 20 – FRIDAY: Class #24
DAY 53, March 21 – SATURDAY: Class #25
DAY 54, March 22 – SUNDAY: Worship on Campus
DAY 55, March 23 – MONDAY: Class #26
DAY 56, March 24-TUESDAY through DAY 60, March 28 SATURDAY- FREE TRAVEL
DAY 61, March 29 – SUNDAY: Class #27 and Worship on the Campus
DAY 62, March 30 – MONDAY: Class #28
DAY 63, March 31-TUESDAY: Class #29
Day 64, April 1 – WEDNESDAY: Class #30
DAY 65, April 2-THURSDAY: Class #31
DAY 66, April 3 – FRIDAY: Class #32
DAY 67, April 4 – SATURDAY
DAY 68, April 5 – Sunday Tour of Athens Worship with Church at Ellinikon
08:00am
The tour includes visits to Mars’ Hill, Acropolis and the New Acropolis
Museum.
we start our full day sightseeing tour in Athens (Acts 17:16-34).
Lunch in local restaurant in Plaka.
Afternoon sightseeing drive of city center to view the highlights of the modern city of Athens before returning to campus.
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DAY 69, April 6 - Monday: Full Day tour of ATHENS
08:00am we visit the ancient Agora. See the Doric Temple of Hephaestus
(or Thesseion) and the Stoa of Attalos, an arcade built by Attalos II, king of Pergamum, used as a retail market. We also visit the Roman forum with the Tower of the Winds.
Lunch in local restaurant in Monastiraki.
Afternoon visit to the National Archaeological Museum, then return back to campus.
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Day 70, April 7-TUESDAY: Tour of Corinth and Mycenae
D Day 71, April 8 – WEDNESDAY: Tour Delphi and Kalambaka
08:00am depart for Delphi, driving us through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of king Oedipus;
Next are the towns of
and
, famous for their colorful woolen rugs and carpets. Arrive at Delphi, the center of the Ancient world, the
"omphalos" (navel) of the earth - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mt. Parnassos, in a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty and majesty, lies the archaeological site of Delphi. We visit the
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containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze
and overnight in Kalambaka. and the famous athlete
. After lunch at a local restaurant we drive to Kalambaka and check in at the hotel. Dinner
D DAY 72, April 9-THURSDAY: Tour Meteora and Return to Athens
Check-out. This morning we will drive up to Meteora “meaning suspended in air in Greek. These monasteries represent a unique artistic achievement and are one of the most powerful examples of architectural transformation of a site into a place of retreat, meditation and prayer. In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these columns from the 11 th century onward. Chemical analysis suggests that the pinnacles were created some 60 million years ago, emerging from the cone of a river and further
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DAY 73, FRIDAY APRIL 10: IZMIR (Smyrna) ARRIVAL
Upon your arrival to Izmir Airport, you will collect your luggage and exit into the arrival hall area where you will meet your guide and driver. Proceed to visit the ancient Agora and
Alexander the Great's "Velvet Castle" overlooking the bay of Izmir (Rev 1:11, 2:8). After lunch at a local restaurant drive to Pergamon for check in, dinner and overnight.
DAY 74, SATURDAY, APRIL 11: PERGAMON – THYATIRA
Drive to Pergamum (Rev 1:11, 2:12). Here we explore the Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepieion, see the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan and Library. Also the Red Basilica (St. John's Church). Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive to Thyatira (Acts
16:14, Rev 1:11, 2:18-24), was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Return to the hotel in
Pergamon for dinner and overnight.
DAY 75, SUNDAY, APRIL 12: SARDIS – PHILADELPHIA – LAODICEA-HIERAPOLIS -PAMUKKALE
Check-out. Today we visit Sardis (Rev 1:11, 3:1-4), visit the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which became a Byzantine Church.
At Philadelphia (Rev 1:11, 2:12), we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica and some
11th century frescoes. Lunch at a local restaurant. We then continue to Laodicea (Col 2:1,
4:13-16, Rev 1:11, 3:14), to see the ancient theatre and the remains of basilica. In
Hierapolis (Col 4:13) we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian. We visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian
Way, the 2nd century AD Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the Necropolis. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
DAY 76, MONDAY, APRIL 13: KUSADASI – EPHESUS
Check-out. Drive to ancient Ephesus (Acts 18:19-24, 19:1-35) where the Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the
Ephesians, another of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. We also visit the Basilica of St. John and the Ephesus museum. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 77, TUESDAY, APRIL 14: KUSADASI - EMBARK CRUISE
– PATMOS, GREECE
Check-out and at 09.00am
transfer from hotel to embark on the cruise-ship docked at
Kusadasi port. You will be met by an assistant who will assist with embarkation and hold an orientation meeting on board before sailing . At Noon – we sail for Patmos,
Greece. Lunch on board ship. At 4:00 p.m. Arrive at Patmos (Rev 1:9). Disembarkation by tender-boats. Our included shore excursion takes us to visit this rocky island where the
Apostle John was exiled to. We visit the Monastery of John the Evangelist and the Grotto of the Revelation where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of Revelation. At 9:00 p.m.
Sail for Rhodes. Dinner and overnight on board.
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DAY 78, APRIL 15 – WEDNESDAY: Free Day on Island of RHODES
07:00 a.m. We arrive at Rhodes (Acts 21:1). In ancient times, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This stronghold was built by a Crusading
Order, which originated from Palestine. We enjoy the day at leisure exploring the largest medieval town in Europe. The Old Town of Rhodes is a mosaic of different cultures and civilizations, an opportunity to stroll within the medieval walls and explore twenty four centuries of history. At 6:00 pm we sail for Heraklion Crete. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 79, APRIL 16
– THURSDAY: HERAKLION, CRETE - SANTORINI, GREECE
07:00 a.m. Arrive at Heraklion Crete (Acts 27:8, Titus 1:5). Our included shore excursion takes us to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the legendary home of the Minotaur.
Return to the cruise-ship and at 11:30 a.m. Sail for Santorini. Lunch on board.
Upon our 4:30 p.m. arrival to Santorini, the world known island for its cliffside whitewashed houses, blue domed churches and transcendent sunsets over the Aegean. We disembark by tender-boats and take a mule, donkey or cable car up to the white-washed town of
Thira; perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano. Enjoy free time exploring the narrow pedestrian streets lined with shops, café’s and restaurants. Return to the ship for our 09:00 p.m. sailing for Piraeus. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 80, APRIL 17 - FRIDAY: PIRAEUS –ATHENS: Flight to Florence
Upon our morning arrival we will have breakfast and at 7:30 am we disembark from the ship in Piraeus port and transfer to the hotel for check in.
DAY 81, April 18– SATURDAY: Class #33
DAY 82, April 19 – SUNDAY: Class #34 and Worship on Campus
DAY 83, April 20 – MONDAY: Class #35
DAY 84, April 21-TUESDAY: Class #36
Day 85, April 22 – WEDNESDAY Free Day
DAY 86, April 23-THURSDAY: Class #37
DAY 87, April 24-FRIDAY: Class #38
DAY 88, April 25-SATURDAY FINAL EXAMS
DAY 89, April 26 – SUNDAY: Worship in Florence
DAY 90, April 27- MONDAY: FREE DAY PACKING
DAY 91, April 28- TUESDAY: Florence DEPARTURE
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