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Footsteps Of Apostle Paul Plus Malta Extension 2010
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| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
TPE0 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Tour and Cruise |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$2999 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Malta
Greece
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City Highlights |
Valletta, Thessalonika, Rhodes, Patmos, Mykonos, Malta, Kusadasi, Kalambaka, Athens |
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Athens: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis and AreopagusThessalonika: Guided sightseeing, excursion to Ancient Philippi and KavalaVeria: Visit the Bema of Apostle PaulMeteora: Guided visit of Varlaam and St. Stephen’s MonasteriesCruising: Three-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), excursion to the ruins of Ephesus, Patmos, Heraklion, SantoriniCorinth: Guided visit of the excavationsAthens–Valletta, Malta: By airValletta: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing; farewell dinner at a local restaurantNote:- Shore excursions can be booked on board. Please allow for a total cost of approximately US$150 per person if you plan to participate in all excursions offered.
- Gratuities to service personnel on board are included.
- Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
- Port taxes of approximately US$70 are not included.
- Inside cabin category D or upgraded to outside cabin categories TA/TB or SA/SB.
- All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
- Full entertainment program on board.
- Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
- All arrangements in Greece are under the management of Kentavros Tours.
- All arrangements in Malta are under the management of M-Trav Tourism Service.
- A multiple-entry visa for Turkey is required.
- Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. At time of printing, the ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the MTS Aquamarine, operated by Louis Cruise Lines. Certain departures may be operated by other Louis Cruise Lines ships of equivalent standard.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast (B); 6 three-course dinners (D), including welcome dinner in Athens; all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts (B),lunches (L), and dinners (D).
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Day 1: (Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Athens, Greece.
(Sun.) Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)
Day 3: Athens–Thessalonika.
(Mon.) Journey north to Thessalonika. Enjoy guided sightseeing of this city, named after Alexander the Great’s sister, and which 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 and founded a church and to whom he wrote two epistles (Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians). (B,D)
Day 4: 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 the father of Alexander the Great. This busy Roman colony boasted a great library and theater. In Philippi, Paul preached, established the first church in Europe, and was to whom he wrote one of his epistles while imprisoned in Rome (Acts 16:11-40; Philippians). It was in this area 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Kusadasi, Turkey–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, and to the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. Continue your cruise to Patmos, with free time to discover the “Jerusalem of the Aegean”. You may wish to join an optional tour 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 9: Heraklion–Santorini.
(Sun.) Early arrival in Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization, and an optional excursion can be booked. Afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The 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 10: Piraeus, Greece (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, 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” (Acts 17:15-34). (B)
Day 11: Athens–Valletta (St. Julian’s), Malta.
(Tue.) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Valletta, Malta. After a welcome meeting at your hotel in beautiful St. Julian, enjoy a half-day included excursion to THE TALES OF THE SILENT CITY OF MEDINA. (B,D)
Day 12: At Leisure in Valletta.
(Wed.) A full day at leisure. An optional excursion to Gozo with lunch is available. (B)
Day 13: Valletta.
(Thu.) City sightseeing in Valletta featuring the Upper Barracca Gardens, St. John’s Cathedral, and the Malta Experience show. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 14: (Fri.) Homebound flight. (B)
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Mar 20 - Apr 02, 2010 | Call Us | $2679.0 | N/A | $2679 | | Mar 27 - Apr 09, 2010 | Call Us | $2679.0 | N/A | $2679 | | Apr 03 - Apr 16, 2010 | Call Us | $2749.0 | N/A | $2749 | | Apr 10 - Apr 23, 2010 | Call Us | $2749.0 | N/A | $2749 | | Apr 17 - Apr 30, 2010 | Call Us | $2749.0 | N/A | $2749 | | Apr 24 - May 07, 2010 | Call Us | $2749.0 | N/A | $2749 | | May 01 - May 14, 2010 | Call Us | $2799.0 | N/A | $2799 | | May 08 - May 21, 2010 | Call Us | $2799.0 | N/A | $2799 | | May 15 - May 28, 2010 | Call Us | $2799.0 | N/A | $2799 | | May 22 - Jun 04, 2010 | Call Us | $2799.0 | N/A | $2799 | | May 29 - Jun 11, 2010 | Call Us | $2799.0 | N/A | $2799 | | Jun 05 - Jun 18, 2010 | Call Us | $2799.0 | N/A | $2799 | | Aug 07 - Aug 20, 2010 | Call Us | $2839.0 | N/A | $2839 | | Aug 14 - Aug 27, 2010 | Call Us | $2839.0 | N/A | $2839 | | Aug 21 - Sep 03, 2010 | Call Us | $2839.0 | N/A | $2839 | | Aug 28 - Sep 10, 2010 | Call Us | $2839.0 | N/A | $2839 | | Sep 04 - Sep 17, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $2889 | | Sep 11 - Sep 24, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Sep 18 - Oct 01, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Sep 25 - Oct 08, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Oct 02 - Oct 15, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Oct 09 - Oct 22, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Oct 16 - Oct 29, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Oct 23 - Nov 05, 2010 | Call Us | $2849.0 | N/A | $2849 | | Oct 30 - Nov 12, 2010 | Call Us | $2779.0 | N/A | $2779 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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