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A unique vacation! Start in Athens and enjoy a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring visits to the Acropolis and Areopagus, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of "the Unknown God." Continue to Corinth and visit the excavations. In Piraeus, board your 3-day Greece and Turkey cruise with visits to the islands of Mykonos and Rhodes. An optional excursion to charming Lindos, with its Acropolis and imposing Knight's Castle, is also available. Visit Patmos before returning to Piraeus. Disembark and journey north to Thessalonika. Enjoy guided sightseeing 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. Continue to Veria, and visit the Bema of Apostle Paul, and then another highlight of your trip: visit Varlaam and St. Stephen's monasteries in Meteora. Situated atop vast rocks, the 14th-century monasteries compose one of the most breathtaking sights in the world. Return to Athens and enjoy a farewell dinner. Extend your tour with a 3-night stay on Malta. Local Host service and guided sightseeing are included.
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Day 1: (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Athens, Greece.
(Wed.) Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)
Day 3: Athens. Sightseeing and Excursion to Corinth.
(Thu.) Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide in Athens, the most important city in ancient Greece and famed for its culture, learning, and great philosophers. 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). Afterwards, continue to Corinth for a guided visit of the EXCAVATIONS and where Apostle Paul worked for 18 months with tent makers Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18). (B)
Day 4: Athens–Piraeus (Embarkation)–Mykonos.
(Fri.) 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. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Rhodes.
(Sat.) Dock in Rhodes, where Apostle Paul landed in 51 AD (Acts 21:1). Admire the medieval walled city with its palaces and “inns” built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Marvel at the beauty of the island, or you may wish to join an optional excursion to charming Lindos with the Acropolis and imposing Knight’s Castle. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Patmos–Kusadasi, Turkey.
(Sun.) Visit Patmos, with free time to discover the “Jerusalem of the Aegean.” You may wish to join an optional tour to the Monastery of St. John and tour the Cave of the Apocalypse, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of Revelation during his exile (Rev. 1:9-11). Continue your cruise to the Turkish port of Kusadasi, where an optional excursion is available 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, and to the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Piraeus, Greece (Disembarkation)–Thessalonika.
(Mon.) Disembark and 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). (B,D)
Day 8: Thessalonika. Excursion to Philippi and Kavala.
(Tue.) Full-day excursion along the ancient route of Apostle Paul to Amphipolis (Acts 17:1). Journey to ancient Philippi, which was named after the father of Alexander the Great. This busy Roman colony boasted a great library and theater. In Philippi, Paul preached, established the first church in Europe, and was to whom he wrote one of his epistles while imprisoned in Rome (Acts 16:11-40; Philippians). It was in this area 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). (B,D)
Day 9: Thessalonika–Veria–Kalambaka.
(Wed.) 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. (B,D)
Day 10: Kalambaka–Meteora–Athens.
(Thu.) 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 and enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 11: Athens–Valletta (St. Julian’s), Malta.
(Fri.) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Valletta, Malta. After a welcome meeting at your hotel located in beautiful St. Julian, enjoy the city sightseeing of Valletta featuring the UPPER BARRACCA GARDENS, ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL, and the MALTA EXPERIENCE SHOW. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B,D)
Day 12: Valletta.
(Sat.) Half-day included excursion to THE TALES OF THE SILENT CITY OF MEDINA. This afternoon and evening are at leisure. Ask your Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 13: At Leisure in Valletta.
(Sun.) Full day at leisure to explore this fascinating island. You may want to join an optional excursion to the Three Cities. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 14: (Mon.) Homebound flight. (B)
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Athens: Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis and AreopagusCorinth: Guided visit of the excavationsCruising: Three-night cruise to Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos, Kusadasi (Turkey)Thessalonika: Guided sightseeing, excursion to Ancient Philippi and KavalaVeria: Visit the Bema of Apostle PaulMeteora: Guided visit of Varlaam and St. Stephen’s MonasteriesAthens–Valletta, Malta: By airValletta: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing; farewell dinner at a local restaurantNote:- Shore excursions can be booked on board. Please allow for a total cost of approximately US$245 per person if you plan to participate in all excursions offered. We also recommend that you plan to spend about US$40 per person for gratuities to the service personnel on board
- Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice
- Port taxes of approximately US$70 are included
- Inside cabin category D or upgraded to outside cabin categories TA/TB or SA/SB
- All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet
- Full entertainment program on board
- Globus Host service throughout the cruise
- All arrangements in Greece are under the management of Kentavros Tours
- All arrangements in Malta are under the management of M-Trav Tourism Service
- 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
MEALS
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 7 three-course dinners (D) including welcome and farewell dinners in Athens; all meals on board daily featuring full á la carte breakfasts (B), lunches (L), and dinners (D)
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INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included with land and air price.
Tour TPE: price includes flight Athens-Valletta.
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