Footsteps of Apostle Paul
Included Features ATHENS: Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis and Areopagus CRUISING: Three-night cruise to Mykonos, Patmos, Heraklion, Santorini THESSALONIKA: Guided sightseeing, excursion to Ancient Philippi and Kavala VERIA: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bema of Apostle Paul METEORA: Guided visit of Varlaam and St. Stephen s Monasteries CORINTH: Guided visit of the excavations
Day 1 - Depart for Greece Board your overnight transatlantic flight
Day 2 - Arrival in Athens Transfer to your hotel Balance of day at leisure Enjoy this evening s Welcome Dinner
Athens
Day 3 Athens - Thessalonika Breakfast included Journey north to Thessalonika. This city figured predominantly in the New Testament and is considered a world cultural center.
Day 4- Thessaloniki. Excursion to Philippi and Kavala Breakfast, dinner included Full day excursion along the ancient route of Apostle Paul to Amphipolis.
Day 4 - Thessaloniki. Excursion to Philippi and Kavala Journey to Ancient Philippi, where Paul established the first church in Europe
Day 5 - Thessaloniki - Veria - Kalambaka. Breakfast, dinner included Morning stop in Veria (Beroea of the New Testament) where Paul and Silas where taken (Acts 17:10-15.).
Day 5 - Thessaloniki - Veria - Kalambaka. At Veria, Bema of Apostle Paul where the place according to tradition, Paul stood and delivered a sermon. Continue to Kalambaka.
Day 6 - Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens Breakfast, dinner included In Meteora visit Varlaam and St. Stephen s Monasteries. Enjoy this evening s farewell dinner
Day 7 - Athens-Piraeus (Embarkation) Mykonos Breakfast, lunch & dinner included Begin your three-night CRUISE, visit to the mountainous island of Mykonos
Piraeus
Day 4- Mykonos-Free time to explore the island
Mykonos
The Beautiful Sights of Mykonos
Day 8 - Kusadasi Turkey - Patmos Breakfast, lunch, dinner included
Kusadasi
Day 8 Kusadasi, Turkey - Patmos Visit the port of Kusadasi On the Ephesus optional excursion visit the ruins of the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days.
Ephesus
Day 8 - Kusadasi Turkey Patmos, Greece Visit Patmos, the Jerusalem of the Aegean. Free time to explore. Maybe join the optional tour to the Monastery of St. John and tour the Cave of the Apocalypse where the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation.
Patmos
Day 9 - Heraklion - Santorini Early arrival in Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization Santorini, the Black Pearl of the Aegean. Cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world s most breathtaking panoramas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Heraklion
Santorini
Day 10 - Piraeus, Greece (Disembarkation)- Corinth Athens Disembark, and continue to Corinth for a guided visit of the EXCAVATIONS where Apostle Paul worked for 18 months with tent makers Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18). Return to Athens, and enjoy 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 Breakfast included
Corinth
Athens
Athens
Day 11- Your homebound flight arrives the same day
While touring: Meals Full buffet breakfasts 4 three-course dinner While cruising: Full á la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Quality Hotels ATHENS Amalia Athens THESSALONIKI Capsis KALAMBAKA Amalia at Kalambaka CRUISING Louis Cruise Lines *subject to change
Athens Amalia Athens Overlooks the Parliament, and the National Gardens Undergone a complete renovation and re-opened during 2007, making it the ideal address for those who visit the city of Athens. 98 room, all with modern decoration and a series of services such as private safe, satellite & pay TV, individually controlled air conditioning, mini bar, luxurious bathroom amenities and high speed internet access.
Athens Amalia Athens
Thessaloniki Capsis The largest city hotel in the Northern Greece, ideal for tours around the city of great religious and cultural significance 108 standard guest room, all with Air-conditioning and air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, safe deposit box,telephone, hairdryer and luxury set of cosmetics, bathrobe and slippers 2 full restaurants, 1 lounge/bars, 1 piano bar
Thessaloniki Capsis
Kalambaka Amalia at Kalambaka 175 modern furnished, fully air-conditioned rooms, all with private bath or shower, direct dial telephone, a three channel radio and TV Set. coffee-shop, bar, restaurants, spacious lounges
Kalambaka Amalia at Kalambaka
Cruising Louis Cruise Lines The Aquamarine 7 passenger decks, 4 elevators 339 outside staterooms, 186 inside staterooms, all with shower, WC, wash basin, air condition with individual thermostat control, safety boxes, telephone with direct dial and radio 2 dining rooms, entertainment lounge, Library, Bars and disco, Cafeteria, Children s facilities, Casino, Beauty salon, Gym and sauna, Swimming pool Doctor on board
Cruising Louis Cruise Lines The Aquamarine
Cruise Specifics Cruise: Category D twin inside cabin; Upgrade to category A outside cabin is possible All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet Full entertainment program on board Globus host service throughout cruise A visa is not required for Turkey. Passengers receive a landing card for the day in Turkey.
Excursions & Port Taxes Shore excursions can be booked on board. Please allow for a total cost of approximately US $150 per person if you participate in all excursions. We also recommend that you plan to spend about US $60 per person for gratuities to the service personnel on board Port taxes approximately $60
To Know About Your Destination Sometimes there is a small charge for public toilets Stores may close earlier than back home and are usually not open on Sundays Ice machines are not available in all hotels, nor are washcloths (you might like to pack a couple) Please remember that it is not customary in Europe to drink iced water with meals. Ice is not normally added to drinks unless specifically requested Many restaurants only serve bottled mineral water (for a fee). Europeans generally dine slightly later than might be your custom Coffee and tea are usually only served after meals and cost extra (ask the hotel staff).
To Know About Your Destination If you intend to visit a specific museum or other public venues, ask your tour director for the days and dates they are open. Request and keep receipts for all your personal spending (meals, souvenirs etc.) Sales tax or VAT (value added tax) is already included on price tags; VAT refunds, if applicable, will take about three months to process. Obtain the relevant tax form plus invoice from the store and hand it to the appropriate office when leaving your tour.
Money 1 U.S. Dollar = 0.707 Euro (subject to change) 1 U.S. Dollar= 1.5455 Turkish Lira We recommend use of a money belt while traveling. Please note that it is not very easy to change travelers checks. Even banks and exchange offices do not always offer this service and if it is offered, then charges are extremely high. We therefore recommend that you take a credit card with you plus a small amount of cash (preferably in US dollars).
Additional Information We recommend layered, easy care clothing, a pair of comfortable, tried-and-tested walking shoes, a heavy cardigan or jacket, and a small umbrella for the occasional shower. We suggest ladies pack at least one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be inappropriate when visiting Meteora Monasteries. Evening dress: smart casual. Shorts and bare shoulders are considered inappropriate at some religious sites, so carry trousers and a pullover in your hand luggage, or ask your tour director. Having laundry done can be very expensive, so you may wish to bring some travel soap.
Additional Information Remember a good quality, electric current converter (check that it is sufficiently powerful for your appliance) and international plug adapter for using electrical equipment abroad. To reduce charges on calls home, we recommend you use a calling card (this service may not be available from every telephone in Greece and Turkey). Items to pack in your hand luggage: a good supply of any medication you are taking as it may not be available, extra film and spare batteries for your camera, a pen, light rainwear, a sweater, a road map if you enjoy "plotting your progress," and maybe a small travel pillow. Label your camera and rolls of film with your name and tour code; should you lose them, there's a better chance of their being returned. Remember to check that you have not left your camera or film on the motorcoach at the end of your tour.
Baggage Allowance Globus will provide you with a carry-on bag If you would like to take your own, carry-on bags should not exceed the dimensions of 12 x11 x6 For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on the motorcoach Porterage for one suitcase per person is included One suitcase per person