An inspiring journey to the actual places where the Apostle Paul lived and preached God’s word!
The World of Paul is the world of the early Gospel. Our journey will be a rare opportunity to let geography, history and archaeology turn up the volume and let the Gospel speak to us a little more loudly and clearly. Ancient sites, culturally rich cities and centuries of history will literally be at our feet. We will walk where Paul walked in Greece and Turkey, but will be transported in air-conditioned motorcoach comfort and spend the evenings in the comfort of deluxe air-conditioned accommodations. A spiritual journey of discovery and enlightenment awaits you!
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B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
PRIVATE SMALL GROUP TOUR ~ CUSTOM-DESIGNED ITINERARY
A custom-designed itinerary offering a comprehensive Greece travel experience.
Day 1, May 23 Depart USA to Athens, Greece
Day 2, May 24 Arrival Athens, Sightseeing (D)
Upon a morning arrival at Athens airport, you will collect your checked luggage, complete the immigrations and passport process. You will be met by our professional tour manager who will be waiting for your group and will accompany the group throughout the journey. We begin our day in Athens, with a stop for lunch before beginning a panoramic sightseeing tour of some of the important antiquities and historical sites of the city- the Academy, Greek Parliament, National Library, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Royal Palace and visit to the Temple of Zeus.
Afterwards, the group will check in to the hotel and have time to refresh before meeting this evening for our welcome to Greece group dinner. Dinner and overnight Athens
Day 3 Ancient Athens, Acropolis Museum (B, D)
Today we visit the grounds of the hilltop Acropolis and the ruins of the Parthenon, a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, a massive place of worship, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. Then we ascend the steps to Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about “the one and only God” and behold an excellent view of the ancient Agora of Athens. Afterwards, the group will visit the Acropolis Museum for a self-guided experience, to view the centuries old artifacts found only at the Acropolis. Enjoy time on your own to explore the exhibits and move through the museum at your own pace. Dinner and overnight Athens
Day 4 Celestyal Cruises 4-Nights aboard the Discovery, Mykonos (B, L, D)
Morning departure for our transfer to the port of Athens to board the ship for a 4-night Greek Island and Ephesus, Turkey cruise. The “Discovery” ship sets sail 1:00PM.
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This afternoon we arrive to the mountainous island of Mykonos. You may disembark the ship to explore on your own and get a taste of this cosmopolitan island. Or, option to purchase a shore excursion onboard, offered by Celestyal Cruises. Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight ship
Day 5 Ephesus, Turkey (shore excursion included), Patmos (B, L, D)
Tour to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Turkey, whose inhabitants were the recipients of Apostle Paul’s famous epistle (Acts 18:19-26). You will see the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, where St. Paul preached, which is the largest theatre in antiquity having a capacity of 24,000 people.
Return to the ship to sail to the Greek island of Patmos. Option to purchase a shore excursion to visit the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile (Rev. 1:9-11). Overnight ship
Receive a FREE Patmos Shore Excursion Per Person
Register by October 31, 2024 ~ $87 Value per Adult/$69 Value per Child.
Day 6 Rhodes (B, L, D)
Enjoy the day on the island of Rhodes, with its picturesque coastline, dotted with white-washed villages and the lively city of Lindos, one of the most important of the three great cities of ancient times. Option to purchase a shore excursion on board. Overnight ship
Day 7 Crete, Santorini (B, L, D)
Today we visit the island of Crete, where Paul arrived as a prisoner on his way to Rome and the final chapter of his life. Paul revisited the island of Crete before his death, placing Titus in charge of the church he founded. Option to purchase a shore excursion on board.
This afternoon, sail to the famous volcanic island of Santorini. Option to purchase a shore excursion. Such as a visit to Oia village, perched high on top of a cliff, to watch a Santorini sunset which some consider the most beautiful anywhere on the planet! Or, take cable car to reach the capital of the island, Fira, and see its unique beauty. This evening the ship sails back to Athens. Overnight ship
Day 8 Delphi Archeological Museum (B, D)
Group will disembark the cruise ship. Our private motor coach will be waiting. Today we visit nearby Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, and learn more about the Greek religious heritage and its influence on the early Christian years. Delphi was regarded as the center of the world, the omphalos (navel), and the most important cultural and religion center of old times. You will see the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian treasury, the Theater, the Castalian fountain, the Stadium and the Tholos of Athena Pronaia and visit the Delphi Archeological Museum. Dinner and overnight Athens.
Day 9 Corinth, Mycenae (B, D)
Today we drive westward to Corinth, where Paul stayed for one and a half years, established a thriving church, and wrote 2 of the epistles. Along the way, visit the beach of Kinetta, and a brief stop at the amazing Corinth Canal, and from there on to ancient Corinth. In Corinth we visit the Museum, the Bema where “Paul gave his whole time to preaching the message...” (Act 18:5), the Temple of Apollo, the Asklepion and the Agora. Afterwards we see the port of Cenchreae where Paul sailed to reach Ephesus. After a break for lunch, the group continues with a visit to Mycenae and the Mycenaean Civilization Center. Here you will pass the Lion’s Gate, view the Subterranean Cistern, visit the Tomb of Agamemnon and part of the Cyclopean Walls that surrounded and protected the old city. Afterwards, we return to Athens and have time to freshen up before the group meets for our farewell dinner at one of the local restaurants. Dinner and overnight Athens.
Day 10 Tour Ends (B)
The group will transfer from the hotel to Athen’s airport for departure to U.S.A.
Itinerary subject to change.
SPACE IS LIMITED- register today to guarantee your reservation on this epic journey and to confirm your preferred stateroom category aboard the cruise.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
All travelers must travel with a passport valid for at least 6-months beyond your return travel date. Non-US passport holders contact LT for additional credentials required to travel.
Additional credentials to travel due to Covid-19 may be required. You will be advised as details are received.
Prices subject to currency fluctuation. Itinerary subject to change.
Please be aware of the Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions for LutherTours and Celestyal Cruise
LutherTours complete Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions of Travel and Cancellation policy, a copy is included with each individual tour confirmation, available by contacting our office directly or online at www.LUTHERTOURS.com and click CONTACT US to view the Booking Agreement Terms & Conditions. Celestyal Cruise Booking Agreement visit https://celestyal.com/us/conditions-of-carriage/
Penalties up to 100% apply.
TOUR LEVEL: MODERATE ACTIVE TRAVELER, WALKING SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Most sightseeing tours are walking tours 2 miles per day. The historic sites you will visit date back hundreds of years and may not provide elevators and ramps, and may require walking on uneven ground of stones and dirt. If you, or you will be traveling with someone who has special needs (use a wheelchair, walker), hearing or visually impaired please contact LutherTours.
YOur Experience Includes:
LAND TOUR INCLUDES
Professional Tour Manager will escort the group throughout the Land Tour
Professional Driver and Deluxe Air-Conditioned Motor Coach throughout the tour
4-Nights First-Class Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Tax
Life Enriching Sightseeing daily including entrance fees and admissions
Private Guided Sightseeing Tours
Private Guided Museum and Ruin Visits
Group Airport Transfer in Athens, Greece
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
CRUISE INCLUDES
Celestyal Cruises http://americas.celestyalcruises.com/en; Ship Name: DISCOVERY
Professional Tour Manager will escort the group throughout the cruise
4-Nights Interior Stateroom
Category IB up to 2 persons per stateroom, double bed with 2 single mattresses, 150 sq/ft., located deck 4,5. Included in below Tour and Cruise Price.
Category IC up to 4 persons per stateroom, double bed or 2 single beds, plus single upper bed for 3rd and 4th person, or single sofa bed for 3rd person, 150 sq/ft., located deck 6,7. Add $50 per person to below Tour and Cruise Price.
See Below for Upgrades to Sea View Stateroom and Stateroom with Balcony
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily (including beer and wine at lunch and dinner.)
Ship Gratuities
Port Charges
Cruise Taxes
Shore Excursion in Ephesus
PLUS Free Patmos SHore Excursion with registrations received by October 31st.
Optional shore excursions available to purchase onboard.
TOUR and CRUISE PRICE is per person based on double occupancy
$3,360 with 20 travelers
$3,580 with 15+ travelers
$3,790 with 12+ travelers
Prices are subject to currency fluctuation.
CRUISE STATEROOM UPGRADES
Space is limited, reserve early to confirm your preferred stateroom choice.
For Celestyal Cruise ship deck plan and cabin details visit DISCOVERY
Category XC- Sea View Stateroom up to 3 persons, double bed with 2 single mattresses and 1 single sofa bed @ 190 sq. feet, located deck 4,5. Add $225 per person
Category BA- Balcony Stateroom up to 2 persons, double bed with 2 single mattresses @190 sq. feet, located deck 7, large sliding glass door, private balcony. Add $450 per person
GROUP FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS - Airfare is additional to tour/cruise price
Minimum of 10 travelers flying together is required for group flight arrangements.
American Airlines Economy Airfare @ $1,990 Per Person from Houston, TX.
Including taxes, 1 checked bag, 1 carry-on bag, 1 personal item, and preassigned seat.
For those not arriving/departing at the same time as the group flights, private transfers are available. Contact LT for price.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Deposit of $350 per person due at time of registration (see link below)
Final Payment due no later than 75 days prior to departure.
Payments may be made prior to the final payment due date. Contact LutherTours for single payments or to set-up monthly credit card payments.
Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions of Travel
We highly recommend that you read the LutherTours Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions of Travel which includes the trip cancellation and change policy. Up to 100% cancellation fee will apply. To view click here or call 1.844.777.1517 to request a copy.
Click here To view Celestyal Cruises Booking Agreement Conditions of Carriage.
LT and its partners reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary. Prices subject to change due to currency fluctuation.
Cancellation, Interruption and Medical Insurance- learn more about the benefits, coverage and limitations of purchasing a Travel Guard travel insurance plan.
NOT INCLUDED
Travel Insurance, Land Tour Gratuities for Greece Tour Manager, Local Tour Guides for Shore Excursions, Motor Coach Driver. Passport fee, Visa fee for non-US passport holders; meals and beverages not listed in itinerary; personal items such as internet, Wi-Fi charges, phone calls. Additional cost related to new travel regulations or requirements.
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