DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE. (Sun.)
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)

DAY 2 ATHENS–THESSALONIKA. (Mon.)
Journey north to Thessalonika and enjoy guided sightseeing of the city. Named after Alexander the Great’s sister, it 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, founded a church, and to whom he wrote two epistles (Acts 17:1-9, 1 Thessalonians, and 2 Thessalonians). (B,D)

DAY 3 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 Alexander the Great’s father. This busy Roman colony boasted a great library and theater. In Philippi, Paul preached and established the first church in Europe, which was to whom he wrote one of his epistles while imprisoned in Rome (Acts 16:11-40; Philippians). It was here 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 4 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 5 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. (B)

DAY 6 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 7 KUSADASI, TURKEY–EXCURSION TO EPHESUS–PATMOS, GREECE. (Sat.)
Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi and enjoy an included excursion 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. Also visit the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. Continue your cruise to Patmos, the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” where you can enjoy an included excursion to the MONASTERY OF ST. JOHN and to the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile (Rev. 1:9-11). (B,L,D)

DAY 8 SANTORINI. (Sun.)
This morning, dock at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” An optional shore excursion is available to the cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–CORINTH–ATHENS. (Mon.)
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 for 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” (Acts 17:15-34). Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

DAY 10 ATHENS. (Tue.)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

• Full buffet breakfast (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Athens; plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts (B), lunches (L), and dinners (D)
• Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
• Professional tour director, local hosts, and local guides
• Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
• Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency washroom while touring
• Convenient Globus travel bag and travel documents
• Headsets throughout the tour

• ATHENS Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis and Areopagus
• THESSALONIKA Guided sightseeing, excursion to ancient Philippi and Kavala
• VERIA Visit the Bema of Apostle Paul
• METEORA Guided visit of Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries
• CRUISING Three-night cruise to Mykonos; Kusadasi (Turkey), with an included excursion to the ruins of Ephesus; Patmos, with an included excursion to the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse; Santorini
• CORINTH Guided visit of the excavations

Athens: Metropolitan (D)
Thessalonika: Capsis (F)
Kalambaka: Amalia (F)
Cruising: Cabin onboard a Louis Cruise Lines ship

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Extra nights per person in Athens:
in single room $180, in twin $102, in triple $85

• Cabin upgrades are available.
• Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy in inside cabin: $447 - $470.
• When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.
• 2014 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.
• Gratuities to service personnel on board are included.
• Port Taxes of $100 are included.
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