First Class 15 Day Tour/Cruise Package
Footsteps of Paul & John + Italy Day 1: Departure from US harbor, the Mosque of Jesus, and see the site of the Temple of Today we embark on our Journey to the lands of ancient treasures Artemis, which is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the An - and Christian history with an overnight flight to Izmir. Prepare cient World. yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight…Tomorrow you will be walking where the apostles walked! Day 4: Isle of Patmos This morning, we embark our cruise ship and sail for a visit to the Day 2: Arrival Izmir beautiful Isle of Patmos, which is under statutory protection as a We transfer to our hotel in the lovely port city of Kusadasi, Turkey historic monument. Here we have a tour to see the fortified for the next two evenings. The remainder of your day is free to monastery of St. John and the cave claimed to be where John re - relax, sightsee on your own and enjoy your hotel facilities. ceived the Revelation. Back on the ship, enjoy dinner before set - tling in to your cabin for the night. Day 3: Ephesus We travel to the nearby town of Selcuk for a visit of ancient Eph - Day 5: Crete and Santorini esus. Ephesus was once a thriving port town of 250,000 people. Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. Take Today you can still see the spectacular excavations of the major a tour to Heraklion and the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knos - streets in this ancient city. We view the Library, Agora, theatre, sos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate colorful mosaics in the aristocratic Terrace Houses, and a Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and panoramic outlook of the surrounding ancient port area (includ - the seat of ancient Minoan culture. This afternoon visit the island ing a wealth of church history and cultural insight). Then we con - of Santorini which is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the tinue with a visit to the Basilica Church of St. John, which houses Greek Islands. You may choose to take an optional panoramic bus an immersion baptismal and is believed to be resting place of tour viewing some of the most spectacular scenery of the Aegean. John. From here we have an excellent overview of the Ephesus Travel through countless villages and settlements with delicate
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a during Paul’s stay. Another important stop is a visit to Diolkos l where we view the paved trackway which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth and served as a life line for Corinth. This shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese penin - sula. Before returning to Athens, we will visit Cenchreae, the an - cient port region of Corinth. Acts 18:18 states the Apostle Paul stopped at Cenchreae during his second missionary journey, where he had his hair cut to fulfill a vow. architecture and beauties eventually arriving in Oia. During your time in Oia, visit the many narrow streets, open-air cafes and glit - Day 7: Athens tering boutiques. Upon returning to the ship, we view the lace-like Following breakfast this morning we tour Athens, the foundation caldera, the little islands of Thirasia, Palea, & Nea Kameni. We ar - of democracy. We visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Erec - rive at the ship for dinner and evening entertainment. (B, D) theum before viewing Athens atop Mars Hill where Paul stood and preached the truth to the Gentile nation. From atop Mars Hill we Day 6: Disembark Cruise – Ancient Corinth & Cenchreae view the Agora below, the ancient marketplace and center of We disembark the cruise this morning and travel west with a rest Athenian public life. Additional sites viewed during our stop and photos at the Corinth Canal. Next, we visit ancient panoramic bus tour are, the House of Parliament, the Tomb of the Corinth, the city that inspired many of Paul's most familiar letters Unknown Soldier, Olympic Stadium, and Presidential Palace. An and is a highlight for the New Testament scholar. See the Archaeo - option later this afternoon is a visit to the famous Plaka with a logical Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples. To multitude of shops and cafes. enjoy a devotional in the midst of the ruins of the church of Corinth and see the pillars, steps, and public worship place where Day 8: Arrive Rome Paul preached will enhance your understanding and love for the We fly from Athens to the Rome airport, and transfer to our lodg - Bible. The ruins of this important cultural center are fascinating as ing for the next three nights. This afternoon we will take an after - we walk along the stone path that the Apostle Paul walked. The noon tour of the Catacombs where thousands of Christians were engineering skill and intellect of these people are evident in the buried in a remarkable tiered series of galleries. (B, D)
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y l s n e o h d l r - e f t Three Fountains - Day 12: Beautiful Florence, Michelangelo’s David You will spend the morning enjoying a guided tour of Florence, PRICE PER PERSON: one of the world’s greatest artistic capitals, which will include the BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Piazza della Signoria, Duomo, Baptistry and a visit to the Accade - mia Galley, home of Michelangelo’s David. A stop will also be made on the hillside overlook across the river from Florence where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful red-tiled roof cityscape. This afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy shopping, Please contact us at visiting more galleries or strolling on the famous Pont Vecchio, 800.322.0788 the old bridge which spans the Arno River. Remember that Flo - rence leather shops are the best in the world and bargains on ex - or cellent quality goods are abundant. It may be the time to purchase those special Christmas gifts. (B) [email protected]
Day 13: Pisa & Verona The sightseeing this morning includes a tour of Pisa where you d
will visit the Baptistry, Duomo and the famous leaning tower in i v
the Piazza dei Miracoli. This afternoon we stop in romantic a D
Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, with s ’
a walk through the historic center/shopping district to see the o l famed balcony of Juliet. Our lodging for the next two evenings will e g be in Venice Mestre. (B, D) n a l e h
Day 14: Charming Venice c i Start the morning sightseeing in style as your guide takes you by M private boat along the Giudecca canal to meet your resident ex - pert. Highlights of your walking tour are St. Mark’s Square and the Byzantine splendor of St. Mark’s Basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards enjoy Venice at your own pace, or join an optional gondola ride through the picturesque canal system, visit the many charming shops and take photos ga - lore. (B) a s i P Day 15: Home This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight home. (B)
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