Greece, The Holy Land & Rome
22 days
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from your desired Airport
- *
- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Hotel accommodations (or similar) in double occupancy
- ~2 nights: Hotel Capsis, Thessaloniki
- ~1 night: Hotel Divani, Meteora
- ~1 night: Hotel Olympic, Delphi
- ~2 nights: Hotel Divani Palace, Athens
- ~3 nights: Cruise on Celestyal Cruises Cruise Lines , (outside cabin)
- ~1 night: Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv
- ~2 nights: Magdala or Galei Kinnereth, Tiberias
- ~5 nights: Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center or Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem
- ~3 nights: Le Meridien Visconti or Michelangelo, Rome
- Base Price: 2 Travellers in 1 Room: Queen or King Bed or 2 Twin beds
- Optional - Additional Cost:
- ◦ Solo Traveler: No Roomate
- ◦ Triple Room: Upon Request
- Whisper Headsets
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Breakfast and dinner daily in Greece, the Holy Land and Rome
- Lunch daily on the Cruise and the Holy Land
- Headset’s for additional sightseeing
- Wine with dinners
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Free Water on motor coach
- Assistance of local guide throughout
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Catholic Priest, Mass daily & Spiritual activities
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Port taxes & fees
- All tips included while on cruise
- Shore excursions while on ship include:
- ~ Mykonos - Walking tour
- ~ Kusadasi - Ephesus & the house of the Virgin Mary
- ~ Patmos - Monastery of St. John & Grotto of Apocalypse
- ~ Crete - Palace of Knossos
- ~ Santorini and Thira & Oia Village
*Renew Wedding Vows in Cana - Couples will have a special opportunity to renew their wedding vows during a ceremony led by their Spiritual Director on Day 3, (Each couple will receive a commemorative Certificate following the ceremony) Please note: It is NOT a Mass, but a ceremony.
Not included
- Lunches (Greece), Meals not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver
Itinerary
3 Day Cruises (Iconic Aegean)
"4 Greek Islands & Turkey"
| Day | Ports | Arival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | ATHENS (PIRAEUS), Greece | - | 11:00 |
| MYKONOS, Greece | 18:00 | 23:00 | |
| Saturday | KUSADASI (Ephesus), Turkey | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| PATMOS, Greece | 16:00 | 21:00 | |
| Sunday | CRETE (HERAKLION), Greece | 07:00 | 11:30 |
| SANTORINI, Greece | 16:30 | 21:00 | |
| Monday | ATHENS (PIRAEUS), Greece | 06:00 | - |
About your trip
About Greece and Saint Paul:
The important role that Greece has played in history is widely known; philosophy, the arts, medicine, democracy. But there is also a great page in the history of Christianity: early days of Christianity and the ministry of the Apostle Paul! This amazing man, moved by the Holy Spirit preached "good news" to Jews and Gentiles. Traveling along the major trade routes of the Roman empire and visiting large thriving communities of Asia Minor and Greece his mission was accomplished; Christianity became the biggest religion in the world. Our tours are not just tours; they are an inspiring journey to the actual places where the Apostle Paul lived and preached God's word. Travel with our bible-oriented guides down timeless roads; take time to pray and rejoice in the ancient biblical sites; visit thousand-year-old churches and temples; and encounter a unique spiritual experience that will help you to better understand "The Steps of Paul" selecting bible-oriented guides, incorporating lectures and providing printed material, for people to achieve a deeper understanding of the Apostle Paul and his work.
About The Holy Land - In the footsteps of Jesus:
If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. You will have time to renew and affirm your faith each day of your pilgrimage; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord's homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage. It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for hundreds of years, and as part of your pilgrimage, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time. The maxim at the entrance to the Church of the Nativity says: "We are hoping that: If you enter here as a tourist, you would exit as a pilgrim. If you enter here as a pilgrim, you would exit as a holier one." We pray that same will occur when you join this 206 Tours pilgrimage.
About Rome:
Rome has been one of the most powerful and influential cities throughout history, along with being home to the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope, and the site of the Vatican City. First built in 337, St. Peter's Basilica lies over the tomb of St. Peter and contained within, is a vast array of the most beautiful artwork ever assembled, reflecting the immensity, beauty, vastness, majesty, and glory of God.
