Vacation Overview
Start in Athens and enjoy a welcome dinner. Then, travel to Thessalonika for a guided sightseeing tour of this city, named after Alexander the Great’s sister, and an excursion along the ancient route of Apostle Paul to Amphipolis, ancient Philippi, and Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis. Via Veria and an overnight stay in Kalambaka, arrive in Meteoa. Here, enjoy a highlight visit to the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s monasteries. Situated atop vast rocks, the 14th-century monasteries compose one of the most breathtaking sites in the world. Return to Athens. In Piraeus, board your 3-day Greece and Turkey cruise with visits to the island of Mykonos and Kusadasi in Turkey, where an excursion to Ephesus is included. Back in Greece, stop at Patmos for an included excursion to the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, and Santorini. Disembark and return to Athens for guided sightseeing featuring visits to the Acropolis and Areopagus, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of “the Unknown God.” A farewell dinner at your hotel concludes this memorable vacation.
INCLUDED FEATURES:
ATHENS: Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis and Areopagus
THESSALONIKA: Guided sightseeing, excursion to ancient Philippi and Kavala
VERIA: Visit the Bema of Apostle Paul
METEORA: Guided visit of Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries
CRUISING: Three-night cruise to Mykonos; Kusadasi (Turkey), with an included excursion to the ruins of Ephesus; Patmos, with an included excursion to the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse; Santorini
CORINTH: Guided visit of the excavationsHeadsets throughout the tourCruise Details:
- Gratuities to service personnel on boardare included.
- Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
- Cabin categories:Moderate Plus (inside cabin category IC), Premier (outside cabin category XC/XD), Premier Plus (upgraded outside cabin category XE/XF) All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
- Full entertainment program on board.
- Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. At time of printing, the ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the MTS Aquamarine, operated by Louis Cruise Lines. Certain departures may be operated by other Louis Cruise Lines ships of equivalent standard.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive in Athens, Greece
Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Athens–Thessalonika
Journey north to Thessalonika. Enjoy guided sightseeing of this city, named after Alexander the Great’s sister and which figures prominently in the New Testament, at which time this provincial capital was considered a world cultural center. This community was the center of Paul’s activities in northern Greece. It is where he preached and founded a church and to whom he wrote two epistles (Acts 17:1-9, 1 Thessalonians, and 2 Thessalonians). (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 3 Thessalonika. Excursion to Philippi and Kavala
Full-day excursion along the ancient route of Apostle Paul to Amphipolis (Acts 17:1). Journey to ancient Philippi, which was named after Alexander the Great’s father. This busy Roman colony boasted a great library and theater. In Philippi, Paul preached and established the first church in Europe, which was to whom he wrote one of his epistles while imprisoned in Rome (Acts 16:11-40; Philippians). It was here that Paul met Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She and her household accepted Christ and were baptized in the nearby river (Acts 16:11-15). Next, continue to Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:9-11). (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 4 Thessalonika–Veria–Kalambaka
This morning, stop in Veria (Beroea of the New Testament), where Paul and Silas were sent by friends after being accused of treason in Thessalonika (Acts 17:5-15). Visit the BEMA OF APOSTLE PAUL, where Paul is said to have stood and preached the Gospel to the local community. Continue to Kalambaka. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5 Kalambaka–Meteora–Athens
In Meteora, visit VARLAAM and ST. STEPHEN’S MONASTERIES. Situated atop vast rocks, the 14th-century monasteries compose one of the most breathtaking sites in the world. Inside the monasteries, discover many historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens. (Breakfast)
DAY 6 Athens–Piraeus (Embarkation)–Mykonos
Begin your 3-night Greece and Turkey CRUISE with a visit to the mountainous island of Mykonos. Free time to explore the island before returning to the ship for evening entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7 Kusadasi, Turkey–Patmos, Greece
Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi and enjoy an included excursion to the RUINS OF EPHESUS, whose inhabitants were the recipients of Apostle Paul’s famous epistle (Acts 18:19-26; Ephesians) and which was once the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Also visit the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. Continue your cruise to Patmos, the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” where you can enjoy an included excursion to the MONASTERY OF ST. JOHN and to the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile (Rev. 1:9-11). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 8 Santorini
This morning dock at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The optional shore excursion is available to the cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9 Piraeus, Greece (Disembarkation)–Corinth-Athens
Disembark and continue to Corinth for a guided visit of the EXCAVA TIONS where Apostle Paul worked for 18 months with tent makers Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18). Return to Athens for sightseeing with a Local Guide. Visit the ACROPOLIS with the Parthenon and AREOPAGUS, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of “the Unknown God” (Acts 17:15-34). Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 10 Athens
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Athens: Amalia Athens (F)
Thessalonika: Capsis (F)
Kalambaka: Amalia (F) at Kalambaka,
Greek Cruise: Louis Cruise Line
FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL - 10 DAYS - (11 DAYS WITH AIR) - GLOBUS
Dates and Prices
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| Cruise Vessel |
Departure Date |
Vacation Start date |
Return Date |
Price Without Air |
| Majesty |
4/7/12 |
4/8/12 |
4/17/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
4/14/12 |
4/15/12 |
4/24/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
4/21/12 |
4/22/12 |
5/1/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
4/21/12 |
4/22/12 |
5/1/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
4/28/12 |
4/29/12 |
5/8/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
5/5/12 |
5/6/12 |
5/15/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
5/12/12 |
5/13/12 |
5/22/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
5/19/12 |
5/20/12 |
5/29/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
5/26/12 |
5/27/12 |
6/5/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
6/2/12 |
6/3/12 |
6/12/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
6/9/12 |
6/10/12 |
6/19/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
6/16/12 |
6/17/12 |
6/26/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
6/23/12 |
6/24/12 |
7/3/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
6/30/12 |
7/1/12 |
7/10/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
7/7/12 |
7/8/12 |
7/17/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
7/14/12 |
7/15/12 |
7/24/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
7/21/12 |
7/22/12 |
7/31/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
7/28/12 |
7/29/12 |
8/7/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
8/4/12 |
8/5/12 |
8/14/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
8/11/12 |
8/12/12 |
8/21/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
8/18/12 |
8/19/12 |
8/28/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
8/25/12 |
8/26/12 |
9/4/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
9/1/12 |
9/2/12 |
9/11/12 |
$2,229.00 |
| Majesty |
9/8/12 |
9/9/12 |
9/18/12 |
$2,259.00 |
| Majesty |
9/15/12 |
9/16/12 |
9/25/12 |
$2,259.00 |
| Majesty |
9/22/12 |
9/23/12 |
10/2/12 |
$2,259.00 |
| Majesty |
9/29/12 |
9/30/12 |
10/9/12 |
$2,259.00 |
| Majesty |
10/6/12 |
10/7/12 |
10/16/12 |
$2,259.00 |
| Majesty |
10/13/12 |
10/14/12 |
10/23/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| Majesty |
10/20/12 |
10/21/12 |
10/30/12 |
$2,209.00 |
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Port taxes of $75 are included.
Single room supplement: $529, $561 (Departures March 30 - April 20, 2013)
Triple room reduction per person: $82
The above prices are per person in category IC twin inside cabin.
Supplement per person to Premier outside cabin XC/XD: $111
Supplement per person to Premier Plus outside cabin XE/XF: $145
Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy in Moderate Plus inside cabin IC: $529
Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy in Premier outside cabin XC/XD: $693
Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy in Premier Plus outside cabin XE/XF: $874
Reduction for triple room in Athens and triple occupancy in Moderate Plus inside cabin IC: $82
Reduction for triple room in Athens and triple occupancy in Premier outside cabin XC/XD: $50
Reduction for triple room in Athens and triple occupancy in Premier Plus outside cabin XE/XF: $10
Extra nights per person in Athens:in single room $193, in twin room $110, in triple room $92 |
