TURKEY AND THE GREEK ISLANDS - May 2009

Explore the Mediterranean roots of western Christianity and the modern world through close encounters with the people, land, and sea of the Mediterranean area. Visit the ancient/modern cities of the Mediterranean, examine the ancient Greco-Roman world and the amazing Roman Empire.
Encounter the Christian movement of the first century, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and Islam. Learn about contemporary expressions of globalization's roots in the Mediterranean world.

This learning adventure will involve immersion into the history and culture of the world of Acts and Paul's travels, as well as the great cities and remote harbors, the cultures and religions of the Mediterranean today. In addition to time in Istanbul at the beginning and Athens at the end, and exploring world famous archeological sites such as Ephesus and Corinth, we will spend five or six days hiking a part of the new "Saint Paul Trail" toward Antioch, through rural Turkey of rustic, remote villages, then spend another six days sailing across the Aegean stopping at several Greek islands.

Recommended Immunizations

Routine (MMR, DTP, IPV or OPV), Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Anti-malarial as indicated below.

Malaria risk in Turkey: risk in the provinces of Adana, Adryaman, Batman, Bingol, Bitlis, Diyarbakar, Elazig, Gaziantep, Hakkari, Hatay, Icel, Kahraman Maras, Kilis, Mardin, Mus, Osmaniyeh, Sanliurfa, Siirt, Sirnak, and Van. No risk on the Incirlik U.S. Air Force base and on typical cruise itineraries.