Greece and the Journeys of Paul with Dave McGarrah
Deadline for reservations: May 28, 2021
| Style | Biblical Journeys Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
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| What to Expect | Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from Los Angeles or San Francisco via scheduled carrier including taxes & fees
- 2 overnights in Thessaloniki at Mediterranean Palace or similar
- 1 overnight in Kalambaka at Amalia Hotel or similar
- 3 overnights in Athens at Athens Marriott or similar
- English speaking licensed guide for sightseeing & touring as per itinerary
- Deluxe motor coach for transfers & touring as per itinerary
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites & museums as per itinerary
- Porterage at hotels
- Headsets throughout the trip
- 3 nights STANDARD outside cabins (category XB) aboard the Celestyal Olympia
- Port Charges of $159 per person included
- Cruise Tips of $10 per person per day included
- All tips INCLUDED for land services (coach drivers, tour director and hotel staff)
- Buffet breakfast daily and all meals aboard the cruise
- On-board all-inclusive drink package
- 2 Shore Excursions: Ancient Ephesus and Minoan Palace of Knossos
- All group transfers
Itinerary at a Glance
Detailed Itinerary
Greece and the Journeys of Paul with Dave McGarrah
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Day 1 USA/Thessaloniki, Greece
- Begin your adventure as you board your flight to Greece
Day 2 Thessaloniki
- Check into your hotel in Thessaloniki
- Welcome dinner with your fellow travelers
Day 3 Philippi/Kavala/Thessaloniki
- Visit Kavala, where Paul landed with the disciples
- Stop in Phillippi where the first church was established
Mediterranean Palace HotelBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Kalambaka & Meteora
- Explore Berea where Paul stayed and preached
- Witness the spectacular 11th Century AD Meteora monasteries
Amalia Hotel KalambakaBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Meteora/Delphi/Athens
- Visit Delphi, the land of Ancient Greek gods
Athens Marriott HotelBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 Corinth/Athens
- Witness the places where Paul founded the Corinthian church in 50 AD
- Continue to Athens and visit the Acropolis, Erechteum and the Parthenon
- Visit Mars Hill where Paul delivered his speech on the "Unknown God"
Athens Marriott HotelBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Athens, Piraeus & Mykonos
- Board your cruise ship and set sail
- Evening at leisure on the island of Mykonos
Celestyal OlympiaBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece
- Continue on to Kusadasi and tour the ancient city of Ephesus
- Sail to Patmos, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation
Celestyal OlympiaBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Heraklion & Santorini
- Morning sightseeing tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first European civilization
- Afternoon at leisure in Santorini
Celestyal OlympiaBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Greece/USA
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Cruise Ship
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Greece?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.