Footsteps of Apostle Paul

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Footsteps of Apostle Paul
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Included Features
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
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bema of Apostle
PaulMETEORA Guided visit of Varlaam and St.
Stephens Monasteries
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Day 1Depart for Greece Board your overnight
transatlantic flight
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Day 2 Arrival in Athens

• Transfer to your hotel
• Balance of day at leisure
• Enjoy this evenings Welcome Dinner

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Day 3Athens. Sightseeing and excursion to Corinth

• Breakfast included
• Sightseeing in Athens includes the ACROPOLIS with
  the Parthenon and AREOPAGUS, where Paul delivered
  his famous sermon (Acts 1715-34)

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Day 3Athens. Sightseeing and excursion to Corinth

• Continue to Corinth, guided visit to the
  EXCAVATIONS where Apostle Paul worked with Aquila
  and Priscilla.
• (Act 181-18)

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Day 4Athens-Piraeus (Embarkation) Mykonos

• Breakfast, lunch dinner included
• Begin your three-night CRUISE, visit to the
  mountainous island of Mykonos

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Day 4Mykonos-Free time to explore the island
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Day 5Rhodes

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner included
• Dock in Rhodes where Apostle Paul landed in 51
  A.D.
• In the Old City see the palaces built by the
  Knights of St. John during the Crusades.

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Rhodes
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Day 5Rhodes

• Visit charming LINDOS, with its acropolis and
  imposing Knights castle.

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Day 6Patmos - Kusadasi Turkey

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner included
• Visit Patmos, the Jerusalem of the Aegean.

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Day 6Patmos - Kusadasi Turkey

• 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.

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Day 6Patmos - Kusadasi Turkey

• Continue to 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.

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Day 7Piraeus, Greece (Disembarkation)-Thessalonik
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• Breakfast, dinner included
• Journey North to Thessalonika, with guided
  sightseeing, which figures prominently in the New
  Testament.

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Day 8Thessaloniki. Excursion to Philippi and
Kavala

• Breakfast, dinner included
• Full day excursion along the ancient route of
  Apostle Paul to Amphipolis.

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Day 8Thessaloniki. Excursion to Philippi and
Kavala

• Journey to Ancient Philippi, where Paul
  established the first church in Europe

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Day 8 Thessaloniki. Excursion to Philippi and
Kavala

• Then travel to Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis
  (Acts 169-11), which Paul visited.

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Day 9Thessaloniki - Veria - Kalambaka.

• Breakfast, dinner included
• Morning stop in Veria (Beroea of the New
  Testament) where Paul and Silas where taken
  (Acts 1710-15.)

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Day 9Thessaloniki - Veria - Kalambaka.

• At Veria, BEMA OF APOSTLE PAUL where the place
  according to tradition, Paul stood and delivered
  a sermon.

• Continue to Kalambaka.

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Day 10Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens

• Breakfast, dinner included
• In Meteora visit Varlaam and St. Stephens
  Monasteries.
• Enjoy this evenings farewell dinner

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Day 11Your homebound flight arrives the same day
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Meals

• While touring
• 6 buffet breakfasts
• 5 three-course dinner
• While cruising
• Full á la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners

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Quality Hotels

• ATHENS Athens Imperial
• CRUISING Louis Cruise Lines Aquamarine
• THESSALONIKI Capsis
• METEORA AREA Amalia at Kalambaka
• subject to change

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AthensAthens Imperial

• A stones throw from the historical center,
  Athens Imperial is in the heart of the theater
  district, with museums a few blocks north and
  Acropolis a quick subway ride away.
• 249 guest rooms with air-conditioning, in room
  safe, satellite TV, radio CD, telephone, hair
  dryers, slippers and terry bathrobes.
• 1 full restaurant, 1 lounge/bar, and rooftop bar

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AthensAthens Imperial
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CruisingLouis 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, Childrens facilities,
  Casino, Beauty salon, Gym and sauna, Swimming
  pool
• Doctor on board

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CruisingLouis Cruise Lines The Aquamarine
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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
• Host service throughout cruise
• A visa is not required for Turkey. Passengers
  receive a landing card for the day in Turkey.

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Excursions Port Taxes

• Shore excursions can be booked on board. Please
  allow for a total cost of approximately US 215
  per person if you participate in all excursions.
  We also recommend that you plan to spend about US
  30 per person for gratuities to the service
  personnel on board
• Port taxes approximately 60

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ThessalonikiCapsis

• 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

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ThessalonikiCapsis
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Meteora AreaAmalia 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

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Meteora AreaAmalia at Kalambaka
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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).

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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.

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Money

• 1 U.S. Dollar 0.649 Euro
• 1 U.S. Dollar 1.938 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).

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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.

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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.

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Baggage Allowance

• We 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 12x11x6
• 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