Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle

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1 Above & Beyond Travel Arnold, California, For more information contact Maureen Dinnocenzo Above & Beyond Travel Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle featuring a 3-night Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise Travel with Spiritual Leader Fr Mike Lastiri of the Fresno Diocese April 10 20, 2013 Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle 11 Days 21 Meals : 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 9 Dinners $ 100 Book by 10/11/2012: Inside Cat. Cabin Rates: Double $3, ; Single $4, Outside Cabin Rates: Double $3, ; Single $4, Please add $100 per person to the above rates if booked after 10/11/12* Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $200 (subject to increase until paid in full), Cruise Taxes and Fees of $36 per person, Port Charges of $98 per person, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $305 per person * rates are per person IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) $ 100 For more information contact Maureen Dinnocenzo Above & Beyond Travel HIGHLIGHTS Athens Taverna Dinner Show 3-Night Cruise Mykonos Ephesus Patmos Santorini Thessaloniki Kavala Philippi Kalambaka Meteora Delphi Corinth Acropolis YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 5 Days 6, 7 Overnight Flight Crowne Plaza Athens City Center, Athens Louis Majesty Cruise Ship, Capsis Hotel, Thessaloniki Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Hotel Famissi Eden, Kalambaka Hotel Anemolia, Delphi Holiday Inn Attica, Athens "Religious Tours" are competitively priced journeys that focus on the needs of our faith-based travelers. Featuring three star hotels and more modest meals, these packages are designed to capture the reflective and humble surroundings of the worldfamous spiritual sites they visit. With an emphasis on religious inclusions, these tours also include other culturally appropriate attractions and the services of a professional Tour Manager.

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Included Meals Key: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL THE APOSTLE Day 1: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Overnight Flight Paul the Apostle, the prolific writer of the New Testament letters, was one of the first Christian missionaries. Trace his journey through the ancient cities and pastoral countryside of Greece and Turkey. Day 2: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Athens, Greece - Tour Begins Your tour begins in Greece s lively capital, Athens. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.(d) Day 3: Friday, April 12, 2013 Athens - Piraeus (Embarkation) - Mykonos Embark on a wonderful 3-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily while on board. Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands, is your first stop. This charming, mountainous island is known for the hundreds of tiny chapels, white-washed buildings and beautiful windmills that dot the island. Don t miss Mykonos Town, where mazes of narrow streets link the whitewashed buildings and traditional life continues amidst the bustling activity. Enjoy free time to explore this island paradise.(b, L, D) Day 4: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Kusadasi, Turkey - Patmos, Greece Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi for an included excursion to the ruins of Ephesus where Paul the Apostle spent three years during his ministry and where its inhabitants were the recipients of Paul s famous epistle. Visit the House of Mary, where she is said to have spent her last days. A visit to the ruins includes the Agora, the great theater, and the stadium where chariot races took place and gladiatorial combats were held. It is said that Paul himself fought here against wild beasts. Later, visit the ruins of John s Basilica where the "disciple whom Jesus loved" is said to be buried. Continue your cruise to Patmos, the Jerusalem of the Aegean. Visit the Monastery of John and the Cave of the Apocalypse where John the Evangelist, inspired by God, wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile.(b, L, D) Day 5: Sunday, April 14, 2013 Santorini Arrive early this morning on the fabled island of Santorini, known as the Black Pearl of the Aegean. Accessible by foot, cable-car or donkey, enjoy a full day to explore this beautiful island. You may wish to visit charming Oia Village or the cliff-top village of Fira for one of the world s most breathtaking panoramas.(b, L, D) Day 6: Monday, April 15, 2013 Piraeus - Disembark Cruise Ship - Athens - Thessaloniki After an early morning disembarkation, travel north. Make a picture stop at Thermopylae, famous for its heroic defense by Leonidas and his courageous Spartans against the Persian army. Your day ends in Thessaloniki, Greece s second largest city. Founded in 315 B.C., Thessaloniki was an early center for Christianity, where Paul visited and preached during the winters of A.D. and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. Visit the Museum of Byzantine Culture, one of the finest museums in the world devoted to Byzantine art and civilization with an impressive collection of many Byzantine and early Christian frescoes, icons and artifacts.(b, D) Day 7: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Thessaloniki - Kavala - Thessaloniki Travel to the coastal town of Kavala where Paul, accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot on European soil. In nearby Philippi, Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, planting the seeds of Christianity. Join a local expert for a guided tour of this historic town featuring the archaeological site and monuments spanning the Ancient, Roman and Byzantine eras. See the dungeon where Paul was held prisoner and the site where he baptized Lydia, the first Christian in Europe.(B, D) Day 8: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Thessaloniki - Kalambaka Proceed through the fertile Thessalian Valley - the breadbasket of Greece - to spectacular Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These dark, sandstone pinnacles rise abruptly from the plain of Thessaly, with six historic monasteries perched upon their peaks. Beginning in the 10th century, hermits, monks and ascetics sought solitude and spiritual solace in these dramatic crags. Visit two amazing Meteora monasteries* renowned for their intricate construction and exquisite Byzantine art.(b, D) Day 9: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Kalambaka - Delphi Travel through scenic mountain terrain to Delphi, one of the most moving sites of the ancient world. Once considered the navel of the world, Delphi is nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty. Pilgrims once came from all over the ancient world to consult its mysterious oracle. A guided tour takes you along the Sacred Way to see the Doric Temple and the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasuries, and the intriguing Archaeological Museum with its staggering collection of ancient artifacts including the 5th-century bronzed Charioteer.(B, D) Day 10: Friday, April 19, 2013 Delphi - Corinth - Athens Travel to Corinth, where Paul wrote two epistles, lived and preached for two years. Explore ancient Corinth on a guided tour featuring the Agora, where Paul s trial by Gallio took place, and the Bema, where Paul was brought before the tribunal, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. In Athens, see the hill of Areopagus (Mars Hill) where Paul delivered his famous Men of Athens speech, and visit the incomparable Acropolis. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Athens historic district - the Plaka - a lively historic neighborhood nestled at the foot of the Acropolis. Feast on local cuisine and enjoy fine wine in a traditional taverna while Greek entertainment creates a lively and wonderful ambiance around you.(b, D) Day 11: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Athens - Tour Ends You ve explored the ancient land where Paul the Apostle made missionary journeys. You ve seen the places to which he sent his famous epistles Thessalonians, Philippians and Corinthians and seen many of the places described in the Acts of the Apostles. Return home inspired by the incredible, soothing landscapes and the words and deeds of Paul the Apostle.(B) Please Note: Book Now rates valid until Oct 11, 2012, valid on air inclusive packages only. Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. Louis Majesty cabin categories are based on the following: IC (inside superior cabin) and XC (outside superior cabin). Cruise ships have a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply. Prior to full payment for the program, the cruise line reserves the right to impose a supplemental fuel charge. Should this occur, you will be notified of the additional charges. To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. *In order to enter the monasteries in Meteora, women must wear skirts that cover the knees and men must wear long trousers and for both sexes, shoulders must be covered. Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays. Your Passport number is required at time of booking. Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. Turkey visas are purchased on board the cruise ship upon arrival in Kusadasi. Approximate cost is $20 USD. Many activities in this itinerary include walking on uneven terrain, or require significant walking at times. Some of the unique experiences, such as visiting historical areas, means accessing locations by foot because motorcoaches are restricted. If you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate Collette vacation. Our travel counselors can provide additional information or assistance to help you determine the perfect trip for you. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Experience It! Philippi Toward the end of the year 52 C.E., Paul the Apostle arrived in the ancient city of Philippi to preach the new faith. Philippi was a bustling and prosperous Roman garrison town on an important trade route between Italy and Persia. Its population s religions reflected the diversity of such a busy settlement. Residents worshipped Greek, Roman, Phrygian and Egyptian gods and there was a small Jewish population as well. It was here that Paul met Lydia, a local woman and merchant of purple cloth, who became the first European Christian. Paul s time in Philippi is described in the Acts of the Apostles, and his ongoing relationship with the city s residents and growing Christian population is revealed in his Epistles to the Philippians. Philippi is considered to be the most important archaeological site of eastern Macedonia. Explore the impressive site with a local guide and see where Paul baptized Lydia and where he was held prisoner by Roman authorities. SELLING ADVANTAGES: Enjoy a 3-night cruise visiting the magical Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Crete, Santorini and the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, Turkey. Visit two monasteries in Meteora and learn about the devout lifestyle of the monks who live there. Explore ancient Corinth on a guided tour featuring the Agora and the Bema, where Paul was brought before the tribunal. Join a local expert exploring the monuments of ancient Athens, including the Acropolis.

3 MISC. PAYMENT ENHANCE INFO GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL THE APOSTLE /10/2013 WC 1/11/2012 For Reservations Contact: Above & Beyond Travel Attn: Maureen Dinnocenzo Arnold, CA IMPORTANT: Please Print Your Name EXACTLY As It Appears On Your Government Issued Travel Documentation (Passport) YOUR INFORMATION: Salutation: First: Middle: Last: Suffix: Nickname: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) Mobile: ( ) Address: Date of Birth: / / City, State, Country of Birth: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Passport Number: Expiration Date: Date of Issuance: City, State, Country of Issuance: Citizenship: Emergency Contact: Phone:( ) Relationship: ROOMING WITH: Salutation: First: Middle: Last: Suffix: Nickname: IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. 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4 162 Middle Street Pawtucket RI Phone: , Fax: TOUR: Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle featuring a 3-night DEPARTURE DATE: Apr 10, 2013 Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise GROUP NAME: Above & Beyond Travel BOOKING NUMBER: AVAILABLE PREPAID OPTIONS Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options. Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. PASSENGERS NAME: (Please submit a separate form for each passenger) Salutation: First: Middle: Last: Suffix: Nickname: Option Price Per Person ($, USD) Knossos Palace Excursion to Oia Village Please make checks payable to Collette Vacations and send to: Collette Vacations Attn: Accounts Receivable 162 Middle Street Pawtucket, RI Fax:

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