
Do you ever feel confused when you read the Bible? Do you feel like you are missing things the author intended for you to understand? Would you like to gain clarity and confidence reading the Bible? Would you like to encounter God in the lands of the Bible?
Accompany the Catholic Bible Association for this exciting twelve day expedition of Israel. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus as you explore the lands where He and the disciples walked. Explore sites familiar from the Scriptures, such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, and many more.
Join us as we use the world of the Bible to help you understand the words of the Bible.
Included
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Hotels
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Breakfast and Dinner at Hotels
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All entrances per itinerary
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Local English speaking guide
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Biblical Expeditions Expert Instructor
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AC Luxury Tour Bus
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Hotel City Taxes
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All tips (guides, hotels, and drivers)
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Biblical Expeditions trip devotional and learning resources

Land Only Starting at:
$3710
$5361
Land + Airfare Starting at:
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Accomodations
Expedition Host

Archie Wright
Dr. Archie Wright is the Executive Director of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. He is a Visiting Lecturer at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and the London School of Theology in London, UK. His Doctorate is in Second Temple Judaism and biblical interpretation in early Judaism and Christianity. He earned his Ph.D. at Durham University in England under the supervision of Professors Loren T. Stuckenbruck and C.T. Robert Hayward. Dr. Wright’s research focuses on the relationship between 2nd Temple Period Jewish Literature and the New Testament, in particular the understanding of the New Testament in its 1st century Jewish context. His publications include the Origin of Evil Spirits, Satan and the Problem of Evil, Early Jewish Literature: An Anthology, An Introduction to Ancient Ethiopic Grammar, and The Spirit Says: Inspiration and Interpretation in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Texts along with other essays and journal articles. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha and serves as co-editor of Enoch Literature for the Textual History of the Bible, and as the General Editor for the forthcoming monograph series with Cascade Academic, The NT in its Second Temple Jewish Context. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Enoch Seminar.
Expedition Instructor
Marc Turnage holds an MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Jerusalem University College. He is currently finishing his PhD in the Land of Israel Studies Department at Bar Ilan University located in Ramat Gan, Israel, under the supervision of Professor Esther Eshel. Marc has taught graduate and undergraduate students at several universities in the United States and abroad.
Marc moved to Israel to study because he felt that the issues of spatial, historical, cultural, and spiritual settings played a vital role in how we read the Bible. While studying in Israel, he fell in love with the lands of the Bible. He has been guiding groups through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy for over twenty years. Marc is a highly sought-after guide and teacher and routinely trains and lectures local tour guides about guiding Christian groups. He is passionate about leading biblical tours that deliver the very finest experience and helping people understand how to read the Bible.
Marc has published widely for both academic and popular audiences. His most recent book, Windows Into the Bible, was named by Outreach Magazine one of its top 100 Christian living resources. Marc is a widely sought-after speaker, and a gifted teacher. He resides in Springfield, MO with his family.

Marc Turnage
Tour Itinerary - October 24 - November 4, 2023

Tuesday
October 24
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Depart USA


Wednesday
October 25
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Arrival in Istanbul
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Overnight in Istanbul

Thursday
October 26
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Underground Cisterns
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Hagia Sophia - St. Sophia
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Blue Mosque
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Archaeological Museum



Friday
October 27
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Bosphorus (boat tour)
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Visit the Spice (Egyptian) Market
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Canakkale

Saturday
October 28
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Troy
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Alexandria Troas
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Assos


Sunday
October 29

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Pergamum
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Acropolis
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Asclepium
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Thyratira

Monday
October 30
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Sardis
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Smyrna
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Royal Persian Road
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Philadelphia
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Pamukkale



Tuesday
October 31
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Hierapolis
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Colossae
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Lycus Valley
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Laodicea

Wednesday
November 1
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Aphrodisias
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Temply of Aphrodite
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Magnesia (Tralles)
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Kusadasi



Thursday
November 2

Friday
November 3
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Ephesus
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Domitain Temple
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Temple of Hadrian
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Celsus Library
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Temple of Artemis
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Archaeological Museum
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Priene
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Miletus
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Didyma
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Temple of Apollo


Saturday
November 4
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**Transfer to Izmir airport for return flight back to the USA**
** Airfare booked for return flight must depart from Izmir