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October 4 – 16, 2018 Led by Dr. Jeffrey A. D. Weima Paul’s Missionary Journeys in GREECE

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October 4 – 16, 2018

Led by Dr. Jeffrey A. D. Weima

Paul’s Missionary Journeys in

G r e e c e

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Walk in the footsteps of Paul during the day and learn more about

the apostle at night! Travel by motorcoach and cruise ship to sites connected with Paul’s Second and Third Missionary Journeys: Neapolis, Philippi, Amphipolis, Apollonia, Thessaloníki, Berea, Athens, Corinth, Cenchrea, and Ephesus.

Also see other major sites of biblical, archeological, and cultural interest including Pátmos, Delphi, Metéora, Vergína and the islands of Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini. Most evenings feature a study session on “Paul: His Life & His Letters.”

Join host Jeff Weima, professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, for this truly inspirational tour.

Tour CosT$4,495 per person from Chicago, based on double occupancy.

Round-trip van or bus transfers from West Michigan to Chicago O’Hare will be made available at an additional cost of $100 to $160 per person, provided there is sufficient interest.

Register online at

bookings.wittetravel.comuse booking code 100418WEIMor complete and return the printed registration form.

LEd byDr. Jeffrey Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, where he has taught for the past 25 years. He is a sought-after speaker, able to communicate well the truths of the Bible in an interesting, contemporary, and practical manner. Jeff is the author of numerous scholarly articles, academic essays, and book reviews. He has published five books,

including a recently completed major commentary on 1-2 Thessalonians. Jeff is an active member of several academic societies and he lectures and teaches courses around the world, leads biblical study tours, conducts intensive preaching seminars for pastors, and preaches widely in churches in both the USA and Canada. Jeff and his wife, Bernice, have been married for 34 years. They have four children and five very cute grandchildren. This is Dr. Weima’s 29th time leading a biblical study tour.

Dr. Jeffrey A. D. Weima(616) 328-3110

[email protected] www.jeffweima.com

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RIGOROUSTOUR PACE

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October 2018

Thursday, October 4 departure from the u.s.Our adventure begins! Before it is possible to follow in the steps of the apostle Paul, we must first travel to Greece. Group members will converge in Chicago, where we’ll connect with our transatlantic flight. (D-in flight)

Friday, October 5 Arrive ThessaloníkiAfter changing planes, we’ll connect with our flight to Thessaloníki, the second largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia, where our tour manager, Christiana, will show us to the waiting motorcoach. Welcome to sunny and beautiful Greece! We’ll check into the hotel, our

temporary “home” for the next two nights, and enjoy a night of well-deserved rest. (B-in flight, D)

Saturday, October 6 Kavála (Neapolis), Philippi, Amphipolis, Apollonia, ThessaloníkiOur first full day in Greece begins with a scenic bus drive, much of it along the Aegean Sea, to Kavála (ancient Neapolis), the port city of Philippi, where Paul landed by boat and thus first brought the gospel to Europe. After exploring the picturesque Old Town of Kavála, we’ll travel inland through the Macedonian Plain to Philippi, named after Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. We’ll follow the Via Egnatia, the

same ancient Roman road the apostle took into the city. Here at Philippi, Paul preached his first sermon in Europe (Acts 16:13-15) and baptized the first Christian convert on the continent. The Philippian church became one of Paul’s favorite congregations and many years later, while under house arrest in Rome, he wrote them a letter (Philippians) expressing his gratitude for their faithful support of his missionary activity. Continue to Amphipolis (Acts 17:1) to view the famous Lion Monument that Paul would have seen as he traveled into this city. Pass by Apollonia (Acts 17:1) and return to Thessaloníki. This evening we’ll begin our one-hour evening study sessions on “Paul: His Life & His Letters.” (B)

Sunday, October 7 Thessaloníki, Véria (berea), Vergína, KalambakaToday we’ll follow the footsteps of Paul in Thessaloníki, named after Thessalonica, the sister of Alexander the Great. The apostle spent a number of weeks here during his Second Missionary Journey, establishing a church (Acts 17:1-9) to whom he would, a short time later, write two letters (1 & 2 Thessalonians). Visit the Roman Agora

Tour Highlights• Air transportation roundtrip

from Chicago to Greece

• Land and sea transportation via deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach and by cruise ship

• Hotel accommodations in standard first-class to superior first-class hotels and outside cabins during the cruise

• Breakfast daily, three lunches, and nine dinners

• Greek tour manager to accompany the group during the land portion of the tour

• Sightseeing and admission fees in accordance with the itinerary, along with most shore excursions during the cruise

• Use of personal headsets

• All taxes including hotel, local government, port, and airport taxes, as well as gratuities to cruise personnel during the cruise

• Extensive study materials

Old city and fortress, Kavála Ruins of the Roman Forum of

the Agora, Thessaloníki Lion Monument, AmphipolisPhilippiCover: Corinth

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(marketplace), where a mob was formed against Paul and an ensuing riot started in the city (Acts 17:5). Other impressive sights include the triumphal Arch of Galerius (AD 305-311), remnants of two beautiful Byzantine churches (Hagia Sophia and Saint Demetrius), the ancient ramparts of the city, and the White Tower—the symbol of the city. Following the Via Egnatia again, we’ll briefly visit Berea (modern Véria), the place whose Jewish citizens “received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true” (Acts 17:11). After viewing the Bema—the spot where tradition has Paul teaching the Bereans—and the beautiful monument dedicated to the apostle, we’ll travel the short distance to Vergína (ancient Aigai), the original capital of the ancient Macedonian empire. Spectacular tombs and funerary objects are housed in an impressive modern museum onsite. One tomb with a beautiful façade almost certainly contained the body of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, who died in 338 BC. At the day’s end, we will reach Kalambaka, where we will have a worship service and dinner at the hotel. (B, D)

Monday, October 8 Metéora, delphiToday’s sites will take your breath away! Here we find the famous Cenobitic Monasteries that are perched precariously on top of huge columns of rock that rise up out of the ground, thereby giving them the name Metéora, which means “in the air.” It was in the 11th century that the first hermits sought refuge in the caves of Metéora, since the solitude and spectacular vistas enhanced the mystic way of life. Eventually the hermits began to group together in

monasteries whose buildings were decorated with frescoes and icons by the great artists of the day. After touring one of these historic and breathtaking monasteries, we’ll stop briefly at an icon workshop, where we can witness the skill with which these religious artifacts are made and where we have an opportunity to buy some distinctively Greek souvenirs. End the day by enjoying the scenic drive to Delphi. (B, D)

Tuesday, October 9 delphi, AthensToday we’ll visit Delphi, identified in Greek tradition as the center of the ancient world—the omphalos (“navel”) of the earth. Located on the slopes of Mount Parnassos in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, Delphi is the home of the Sanctuary of Apollo and the world-renowned “Delphic oracle.” Other impressive ruins include the Temple of Athena, an athletic stadium seating 7,000 people, a gymnasium for physical training, various stoas, and treasuries. It is with

good reason that Delphi is widely acknowledged as the most beautiful ancient site in Greece. Also visit the Delphi Museum, whose collection includes the life-size bronze Charioteer of Delphi (470 BC), one of the prizes of the transitional period of Greek art. The museum also contains an inscription concerning the governor Gallio (Acts 18:12), which plays a crucial role in establishing the chronology of Paul’s life and ministry. We reluctantly leave the peaceful splendor of Delphi, comforted that our next stop is Athens with its own extraordinary sights and beauty. (B, D)

Wednesday, October 10 AthensWe have a full day for the magnificent sights in Athens, which Paul visited during his Second Missionary Journey (Acts 17:15-34). Before ascending the Acropolis, stop at the Agora (marketplace) of ancient Athens where the apostle dialogued with the Athenian citizens and philosophers (Acts 17:17) and

also at the Areopagus (“Mars Hill”) where he addressed city leaders (Acts 17:19-33). Then go up to the Acropolis, which towers over the city and houses the Parthenon, a building so masterfully created that it has been the subject of architectural study since its creation. This magnificent Doric temple was built to honor Athena, the goddess and patroness of Athens. Equally impressive buildings on the Acropolis include the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena

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session, we hope to visit with Rev. George Adam, a pastor in the Greek Evangelical church who will share with us the challenges and opportunities of ministering in a country where 99% of the citizens are Greek Orthodox. (B)

Thursday, October 11 Corinth, Cenchrea, Isthmia, AthensLeave the hustle and bustle of Athens for the serenity of the Peloponnesus, a huge land mass linked to the mainland of Greece by a narrow isthmus

the apostle (Rom. 16:1). We’ll also pass through Isthmia, which housed an impressive temple to Poseidon and the Isthmian Games. These games were celebrated biannually in Paul’s day and were second in importance only to the Olympic Games. Spend time visiting ancient Corinth, the place where Paul ministered for 1½ years (Acts 18:1-18) and would later write at least four letters, two of which have survived (1 & 2 Corinthians). The city is located on the slopes of the Acrocorinth, a towering mountain rising 1,886 feet above the sea and crowned in ancient times by the temple of Aphrodite. Extensive ruins of Corinth visible today include several temples, water fountains, shops, various public buildings, the largest Agora (marketplace) in the ancient world and the Bema, where Paul likely met before the governor Gallio (Acts 18:12-17). The Corinthian Museum contains many significant artifacts, several of which have a direct link to events, items, and people mentioned in the New Testament. Return to Athens for another evening study session and dinner. (B, D)

Friday, October 12 Piraeus, Cruise: MykonosDepart for the nearby port city of Piraeus where we’ll begin a fantastic three-day cruise of the Greek islands and ancient Ephesus in Turkey. Our journey parallels somewhat that of Paul, who traveled across the Aegean Sea on more than one occasion between Corinth and Ephesus. Our first port of call is Mykonos, a fashionable resort that has maintained the simple yet charming life of a Cycladic Island. The whitewashed buildings and windmills of this island have enchanted visitors for decades. (B, L, D)

only about 3.5 miles wide. The city of Corinth, in Paul’s day, controlled all traffic crossing this narrow isthmus and contributed to this ancient city’s power and wealth. After stopping briefly at the Corinthian Canal, proceed to nearby Cenchrea, one of the two harbors of ancient Corinth. Cenchrea is not only the place from which Paul sailed on more than one occasion (Acts 18:18), but it was also the home of both another early church and an influential Christian woman briefly mentioned by

Nike (the goddess of “Victory”) and the Altar of Augustus as part of the Imperial Cult. The area surrounding the Acropolis houses a number of other striking archaeological sites: the Stoa of Attalos, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Odeion of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Hephaestus, the Arch of Hadrian, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. We also plan to visit the New Acropolis Museum, which helpfully explains the rich history of this famous place. In place of our evening study

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Metéora Parthenon, Athens Erechtheion with its Porch of

MaidensView from the Acropolis Photo courtesy Celestyal Cruises

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Saturday, October 13 Cruise: Kusadasi, Ephesus, PátmosArrive early in the morning at the Turkish port of Kusadasi for a short drive inland to the ancient city of Ephesus. Paul visited Ephesus only briefly during his Second Missionary Journey (Acts 18:19-21) but returned to the city during his Third Missionary Journey for a much longer period of two years and three months (Acts 19:1-41). The ancient city of Ephesus is remarkably well-preserved and includes such significant sights as the Temple of Artemis, the Library of Celsus, the two Agoras, the Odeion, the Roman baths, the Marble Road, and the Grand Theater—where a huge riot involving some 24,000 people against Paul took place. After visiting the Ephesus Museum, which exhibits many fabulous finds from the excavations at Ephesus and the surrounding area, we return to the ship for lunch while sailing to the island of Pátmos where John wrote the book of Revelation (Rev. 1:9) while in exile. Though our visit here is brief, we have time to ascend to the island’s highest point and visit the Monastery of St. John (founded in 1088) as well as the Grotto of the Apocalypse, the cave where John is believed to have received his vision and recorded his message to the seven churches of Asia Minor. (B, L, D)

Sunday, October 14 Cruise: Crete, santorini This morning we’ll arrive on the island of Crete, birthplace of the Minoan culture and ministry location of Paul’s fellow missionary, Titus. An optional excursion to Knossos Palace will be offered, or we’ll have a chance to explore Heraklion on our own. Back on board the ship, we’ll spend the afternoon at sea as we travel to the spectacular island of Santorini. This stunningly beautiful place was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history (around 1450 BC) that created impressive black-rock cliffs on which are perched quaint white-washed homes with brilliant blue roofs. It is still a volcanic island, with the most recent explosion having taken place in 1928, and it is referred to as the “Black Pearl” because of its black, volcanic ash beaches. Return to the ship for our evening worship service and dinner, after which we sail through the night back to mainland Greece. (B, L, D)

Monday, October 15 Piraeus, Cape sounion, AthensOur delightful cruise comes to a close with an early morning arrival in Piraeus. We’ll travel along the lovely Apollo Coast to Cape Sounion, the outpost of Attica, where a temple to the sea god Poseidon is located. This Doric temple was built between 444 and 440 BC by order of Pericles, and it replaced an earlier sanctuary from the 6th century BC. After taking in the wonderful views, we’ll travel to Athens to visit the National Archaeological Museum, which houses a spectacular collection from all of Greece, including items from many of the places we

have seen during the past week. Following this, there will be free time for independent exploration in the city. We’ll have a final “debriefing” session and farewell dinner at the hotel this evening. (B, D)

Tuesday, October 16 returnThis morning we’ll transfer to the Athens Airport to check in for our flights home. Upon arrival in Chicago, travelers continuing on to other destinations will clear customs before catching a connecting flight. We are confident that Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece has been an instructive, inspirational, and memorable trip for you! (B, L-in flight)

Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion

Grand Theater, EphesusSantorini

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TERMS AND CONDITIONSAirport transfers. Round-trip van or bus transfers from West Michigan to Chicago O’Hare will be made available at an additional cost of $100-$160 per person, provided there is sufficient interest.

The cost of your tour includes:

Air transportation from Chicago to Thessaloniki and from Athens back to Chicago with any regularly scheduled air carrier, based on a nonrefundable/nonchangeable fare, which requires a minimum of 10 passengers traveling round trip together. The identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier’s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed in your final documents. Tickets are issued 45 days prior to departure. All current airlines taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are included. Note that these items cannot be guaranteed until tickets are issued.

Secure flight information. The requirement to collect date of birth, gender, and full name are federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight Program. While disclosure of this information is voluntary, if it is not provided, participants may be denied boarding. For TSA’s policy and more information, visit http://www.tsa.gov and search on Secure Flight. Witte Travel & Tours (Witte) takes all reasonable steps to safeguard the privacy of all information collected from its clients.

Frequent flyer points are not guaranteed in connection with group airfares. Some airlines may limit group airfare credits to 25% to 50% of the frequent flyer points that apply to individuals while others do not offer any credits for group airfares.

Hazardous Materials. Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in five years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. For more information, examples and special exceptions, visit: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.

Land transportation. A deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach is used for transfers, excursions, and travel between cities. Because motorcoach travel is restricted in many cities, sightseeing is often done on foot.

Accommodations based on two persons sharing a room with private facilities. Most hotels we use range from moderate first-class to standard first-class. When hotels in these categories are not available, top-quality superior tourist-class properties are selected. During the cruise, passengers will be accommodated in standard outside, twin-berth cabins with a port hole and private facilities. The supplement for single accommodations is $940. If you wish to upgrade to a cabin with a picture window, please contact Witte for the additional cost. If you register alone but want a roommate, we will do our best to assign one. If a single room must be assigned to any member of the group for any reason, even if it is at the last minute or while on tour, we will need to charge the single supplement. Changes in rooming arrangements requested by the participant 45 or fewer days prior to departure may result in additional charges.

Meals. Breakfast daily, three lunches, and nine dinners. A nonalcoholic beverage package is included during the cruise, but all other included meals do not include beverages.

Tour personnel. An English-speaking Greek tour manager will accompany the group during the tour, with separate cruise personnel on board the cruise ship.

Sightseeing and admission fees in accordance with the itinerary. Shore excursions are included during the cruise to Ephesus and on Patmos.

Tipping and taxes are included for all services. Gratuities to cruise ship personnel are included, but tips to the tour manager and motorcoach driver are not. We recommend $5.00 per person/per day for the tour manager and $3.00 per person/per day for the driver.

The tour cost does not include passports, domestic airport transfers, airline luggage fees if charged, porterage of luggage, optional travel protection plan including luggage and trip cancellation coverage, tipping for the tour manager and motorcoach driver, optional excursions, independent meals, and any other items not mentioned as included.

Luggage allowance. You may take one suitcase with a maximum size of 62 linear

inches (height plus width plus depth) and weight of 50 lbs. You may also carry a purse, a camera and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum size of 45 linear inches and weight of 15 lbs. These size and weight restrictions conform to most airlines’ requirements. Hand luggage does not fit in the overhead bins on the motorcoach. There may be room for it in the storage compartment under the coach or by an empty seat on board. If not, it will need to be placed on the floor in front of your feet. Porterage of luggage is not provided. Participants will be responsible for carrying their own luggage throughout the tour. If you are physically unable to carry your luggage, ask your tour personnel to arrange for assistance.

Insecticide Disclosure. Some countries require that aircraft be treated with insecticides prior to flight or while occupied. For a list of the countries with insecticide requirements, go to http://airconsumer.dot.gov/spray.htm.

Optional travel protection. Witte recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan. For your convenience, Witte Travel offers a travel protection plan designed by Travelex Insurance Services. This travel protection can be purchased at any time prior to making the final payment for your tour. The pre-existing medical conditions exclusion will be waived if you purchase the protection plan within 15 days of the initial trip deposit, provided you are medically fit to travel at the time of purchase and full trip cost is insured. The plan cost for the travel protection plan that applies to your tour will be noted in your brochure and on the registration form. It may be necessary to increase the trip cost insured on the travel protection plan if you purchase additional services and/or upgrade any arrangements. This could increase the plan cost of the travel protection plan. The plan cost for this travel protection plan is non-refundable after a 15-day review period.

Schedule of Coverages Maximum Coverage Amount(up to the limits shown below)

Trip Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of Insured Trip CostTrip Interruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150% of Insured Trip CostTrip Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 ($150/day)Missed Cruise Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750Baggage & Personal Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000Baggage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250Equipment Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200Emergency Medical & Dental Expense . . . . . . . . . $50,000($500 dental sublimit)Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,00024 Hour Accidental Death & Dismemberment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000Travel Assistance & Concierge Services* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Included

*Travel Assistance & Concierge Services are provided by the designated provider listed in the Policy. Maximum trip length allowed is 90 days. Coverage and rates may vary by state. Rates are subject to change. The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. Prior to purchasing, you may view/download the Policy based on your state of residence at: http://policy.travelexinsurance.com/335A-1217.Travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (formerly known as Stonewall Insurance Company), 1314 Douglas Street, Suite 1400, Omaha, NE 68102. ZKN

The purchase of this product is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service. Your travel retailer might not be licensed to sell travel insurance and will only be able to provide general information about the product. An unlicensed travel retailer may not answer questions about the terms and conditions of the insurance offered and may not evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. The products being offered provide insurance coverage that only applies during your covered trip. You may have insurance coverage from other sources that provide similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon the coverage. You may wish to compare the terms of the travel policy offered through Travelex with any existing life, health, home and automobile insurance policies you may have. If you have questions about your coverage under your existing insurance policies, contact your insurer or insurance agent or broker.

Minor children traveling internationally without both parents are encouraged to carry a notarized note signed by both parents stating that they have permission to travel without one or both of them. Although this is not a requirement, it will save time if questions arise while clearing customs.

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Tour cost. The tour cost is based on a group of 22 passengers and current tariffs for air and land arrangements.

Please note that these travel arrangements are subject to possible price increases due to additional charges imposed by a supplier or government. You may be charged additional sums by Witte to offset increased fees, fuel surcharges, taxes, fluctuations in foreign exchange markets, and/or smaller group size. Before passing on an increase, Witte will use its best efforts to minimize the amount. If it is necessary to increase the tour cost, participants will be advised at final billing and provided with a summary of the contributing factors. Your signature below indicates consent to any post-purchase price increases.

Reservations and payments. To make reservations on this tour, complete the Registration Form and return it as indicated. Reservations cannot be accepted over the telephone. Payments are due as follows:

Deposit of $500 per person with Registration Form. Early registration is encouraged.

Payment of $1,250 per person by May 1

Payment of $1,250 per person by July 1

Balance due on receipt of final invoice sent approximately 30 to 45 days prior to departure.

If you are registering for the tour after one of the above payment dates, increase your deposit amount accordingly so your account will be up to date. Please note that checks returned due to insufficient funds are subject to a $30 service fee.

Credit card payments. Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit cards are accepted for the deposit. The deposit charge is processed shortly after receipt of your registration form.

Cancellations and refunds. Witte must receive notice of cancellation in writing. Penalties are per person and will be based on the date of receipt, as follows:

More than 90 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200Between 90 and 46 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400Between 45 and 31 days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,60030 or fewer days before departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No refund

The service fee noted under “Special Flight Arrangements” and the nonrefundable portion of any special arrangements made on behalf of the canceling participant will also be added to the above penalties. Allow two to four weeks for processing of refunds. Note that payments made by check are refunded by check to the person or organization that made the payments, and payments charged to a credit card are credited back to the same credit card.

Membership. Witte reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a member of the tour and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct or condition is incompatible with the interest of the group.

Land-only participants. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements, contact Witte for the land-only cost at least 90 days prior to departure. Participants who make their own flight arrangements are strongly encouraged to coordinate their flight schedules with the group’s flight schedule and to use the same airports. The group’s airport transfers on the arrival and return days will be timed to the group’s flight schedule. Land-only participants may need to arrange for their own airport transfers. Contact Witte for information and costs on options for private transfers. Witte cannot be responsible for any inconveniences to land-only participants resulting from changes in the group’s flight schedule. Participants who change their status to land-only less than 90 days prior to departure may be subject to penalties imposed by the airlines.

Domestic flight connections. Note on your registration form if you would like to fly to and from the international departure city. You will be contacted with schedule options and costs. Witte must receive requests for connecting flights at least 45 days prior to departure.

Special flight arrangements. Note on your registration form if you would like to extend your stay and/or depart from and/or return to another city. The number of passengers who can deviate from the group’s flight schedule is restricted. You will be contacted to let you know if the arrangements you requested are possible and to advise you of schedule options and costs. Upon confirmation of your special arrangements, a nonrefundable service fee of $75 per person will be added to your account along with any additional air or land costs that may apply. In the event of

cancellation, the service fee and any nonrefundable portion of special air or land arrangements made for you will be added to the penalties noted under “Cancellations and Refunds.” Witte must receive requests for special flight arrangements at least 45 days prior to departure.

Special meal requests and food allergies. Note special meal requests and food allergies on your registration form. Witte cannot be responsible if special requests are not met but we will pass them on to the airlines, hotels and restaurants. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, be sure to carry your medications with you at all times. Also, discuss your special needs with your tour personnel and ask the wait staff about the foods you are served.

Mobility Concerns. Sightseeing on Witte tours almost always includes walking. Visits to historical places often mean climbing stairs and walking on uneven surfaces or cobblestones. Handicap accessibility is not always available. Witte tour personnel are not able to provide attendant services. Tour participants with special needs are strongly encouraged to travel with someone who can assist them. Consult your physician if you have any concerns about your ability to participate.

Time away from the tour. Advise Witte in writing at least 45 days before departure if you plan to spend some time away from the tour. Wherever possible, you will be credited for missed hotel nights.

Final tour documents—including itinerary, hotel list, passenger list, flight schedules with departure instructions, and luggage tags—are sent about 10 days prior to departure. Flight tickets are usually made available at the airport at check-in time.

Responsibility. The trip outlined herein has been contracted with Inspired Voyager. Witte Travel & Tours acts only as agent on behalf of each individual participant in making arrangements for this tour with Inspired Voyager. As the tour operator, Witte Travel & Tours, Inspired Voyager and/or its various agents will be responsible for supplying the services and accommodations outlined in the brochure as constituting the tour, except to the extent that such services cannot be supplied, wholly or partially, owing to circumstances beyond its control. In such cases, Witte Travel & Tours will use its best efforts to supply alternative services and accommodations, and no refunds will be granted provided that the alternatives are comparable to the original services and accommodations included in the tour cost. Witte Travel & Tours and Inspired Voyager, along with their agents, sponsors, organizers and employees shall not be responsible for any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, irregularity or expense arising from strikes, weather, sickness, acts of war or terrorism, governmental restrictions or regulations or from any act or omission on the part of any individual or company furnishing transportation, accommodations or any other services to the tour participants; nor shall Witte Travel & Tours be responsible for any injuries, death, damages, loss or delay in any means of transportation or by reason of any event beyond its actual control. Witte Travel & Tours reserves the right to make changes in the tour dates or itinerary routing should circumstances make such necessary. In case of insufficient participation, Witte Travel & Tours may cancel the tour. In the event of cancellation of the tour by Witte Travel & Tours, its liability will be limited to a refund in full of all monies paid by the participants. If available, Witte Travel & Tours will offer an alternative trip, which the participants may accept or reject. California Passengers: Witte Travel & Tours is licensed under the California Seller of Travel Act—registration number 201-3304-40. Witte Travel & Tours is a member of the National Tour Association, the mark of excellence in the group tour industry.

Copyright policy. By signing the registration form for this tour, I give Witte permission to publish in print, electronic, or video format the likeness or image of me, any family members or legal wards, for any lawful purposes such as advertising Witte’s services. I release all claims against Witte with respect to copyright ownership, privacy, and publicity rights including any claim for compensation related to use of the materials for commercial purposes, including any images submitted by me to Witte or their vendors related to this tour.

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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________First name Middle   I do not have a middle name Last Preferred First Name

Male Female Birthdate mm_______/ dd_______/ yyyy_________ Citizenship: U.S. Other _________________________________

Home ____________________________________ Work ________________________________ Cell _____________________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________First name Middle   I do not have a middle name Last Preferred First Name

Male Female Birthdate mm_______/ dd_______/ yyyy_________ Citizenship: U.S. Other _________________________________

Home ____________________________________ Work ________________________________ Cell _____________________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RegistRation FoRmPaul’s missionaRy JouRneys in gReeceOctober 4 – 16, 2018

$4,495 per person from Chicago based on double occupancy

For office use only

Dietary needs:  Vegan  Low Sodium   Vegetarian  Diabetic  Gluten free  Other ___________________________________

Food allergies: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mobility concerns: (walker, wheelchair, etc) _________________________________________________________________________________________

Medical _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dietary needs:  Vegan  Low Sodium   Vegetarian  Diabetic  Gluten free  Other ___________________________________

Food allergies: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mobility concerns: (walker, wheelchair, etc) _________________________________________________________________________________________

Medical _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Passport status: Current I do not have a passport My passport has expired. I am renewing.

Passport Number _______________________________________ Expiration Date ___________________________ (MM / DD / YY)

Passport status: Current I do not have a passport My passport has expired. I am renewing.

Passport Number _______________________________________ Expiration Date ___________________________ (MM / DD / YY)

CONtINUED ON rEVErSE

wittetours.comFax: 616.957.9716

it is youR ResPonsiBility to PRoViDe youR Full legal name as it aPPeaRs on youR PassPoRt. IF YOU DO NOt provide full legal name you risk incurring additional airline ticket name-change fees and risk being denied boarding at the time of departure. If you do not have a passport and are applying for one, provide your full legal name and select the option for passport renewal/application.

Register online at bookings.wittetravel.com

using booking code 100418Weimor complete and return this paper form

Passenger #2 PrINt CLEArLY

Passenger #1 PrINt CLEArLY

mailing addressStreet Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________________State ____________________Zip _________________________

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emergency contactNOt trAVELING WItH YOU _______________________________________________________________________ Phone (_______) ________________

accommodations Double occupancy. roommate’s name: _________________________________________________________

roommate not yet known Assistance needed finding a roommate I understand that if a roommate is not available, I will be responsible for the cost of single occupancy.

Single occupancy (+ $940 per person = $5,435)

airport transfers: I/we would like airport transfers round-trip from Grand rapids to Chicago at a cost of $100 to $160 per person. I/we decline the airport transfers.

optional travel ProtectionWitte travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment.the per person premium for this travel protection is $322* for double or single occupancy.

I/we wish to purchase the travel protection at this time. Full payment of the plan cost is included with my deposit.

I/we wish to decline the travel protection at this time. I/we understand that travel protection can be purchased later, as long as it is done prior to making final payment on the tour.

*It may be necessary to increase the trip cost insured on the travel protection plan for participants who purchase additional services and/or upgrade their arrangements. this could increase the plan cost.the full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. to view/download the Policy based on your state of residence at: http://policy.travelexinsurance.com/335A-1217.travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (formerly known as Stonewall Insurance Company), 1314 Douglas Street, Suite 1400, Omaha, NE 68102. 4PZ

enclose your deposit of $500 per person. If you are purchasing Optional travel Protection, add the full plan cost to your deposit.

return this form to Witte travel & tours 3250 28th Street SE Grand rapids, MI 49512

special arrangementsUpon confirmation of your special arrangements, a nonrefundable service fee of $75 per person will be added to your account along with any additional air or land costs that may apply.Domestic Flight connections from ____________________________________________ to __________________________________________________ .

special air arrangements: to spend additional time abroad, I/we would like to depart on ______________________ and return on ____________________.to request special land arrangements (car rentals, hotels, rail, etc.), include a note and we’ll contact you.

signaturei/we have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions as outlined in the tour brochure. i/we acknowledge receipt of information about Witte’s travel Protection Plan as well as the Price increase Rules.

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Date _________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Date _________________Note – Payment reminders will be e-mailed to Passenger #1. If no e-mail is provided, payment reminders will be sent by U.S. mail.

Early registration is encouraged.

travel Protection information:• You can enroll in this plan when you register for the tour or at any time prior to making final payment on the tour.• the policy exclusion for pre-existing conditions is waived if you purchase within 15 days of making your initial trip payment, provided you are not

disabled from travel at the time you enroll and full trip cost is insured.• the travel protection premium is nonrefundable after the 15-day review period, provided you have not departed on your trip or filed a claim.• For more information and an outline of the included benefits, see “Optional travel protection” in the terms and Conditions of your tour brochure.• Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application

for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. Please visit www.travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud-warning to view the state specific fraud warnings or call 844.858.9910.

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For office use only

type of card:  Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Credit card number __________________________________________________ Expiration date ____________________ Security code _______________

Name as it appears on card _______________________________________________________________________________________________________(Please Print)

Billing address of credit card (if other than on application):

Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________________________________State _____________Zip __________________________

Billing phone _______________ / ____________________________

I hereby authorize Witte travel & tours to charge this credit card for the deposit and full travel-protection premium (if selected). remaining payments may be made by going to bookings.wittetravel.com/login, by sending a check, or by calling 1/800-469-4883. For security reasons, we are unable to store your credit card information.

Cardholder’s signature ______________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________

reservation ID ________________________________________________

PAYMENt SCHEDULE:

Deposit of $500 per person with registration Form Payment of $1,250 per person by May 1 Payment of $1,250 per person by July 1 Balance due approximately 30 to 45 days prior to departure

Name of Passenger(s):

1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

cReDit caRD Payment FoRmPaul’s missionaRy JouRneys in gReeceOctober 4 – 16, 2018

$4,495 per person from Chicago based on double occupancy

wittetours.comFax: 616.957.9716

For office use only

It is not secure to e-mail the credit card form.Please fax or mail back.