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In The Footsteps Of St. Paul Tour - 13D/12N

A more complete classical program to discover Athens and the Peloponnese with a tour of the most important ancient sites: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Olympia and Delphi plus a short stay at Kalambaka to see famous Meteora. Then a cruise of the Greek islands including Turkey and Patmos, famous for the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John. Greece, where democracy was born more than 2,500 years ago, is the cradle of Western thought. Greece also has given the world a love of beauty expressed through what has become civilization’s most widely accepted and enduring art forms. Athens is the wellspring of Western civilization, where the Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, it took its name from the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge: this is where democracy was born. Ephesus maybe one of the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary, accompanied by St. Paul, came to Ephesus at the end of her life, circa 37-45 AD. In 1967 Pope Paul VI. visited the site, where a chapel now stands, and confirmed the authenticity of the legend. The Basilica of St. John is also located near Ephesus and it is said that he lived here the last years of his life and, after his death, a shrine was located over his grave.

Included: 5 nights hotel accommodation in Athens - 4D/3N days classical tour of Greece including Meteora, professional guide and tourist class hotels (3 stars) - 4 day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey (inside cabin, minimum category, upgrade is possible at extra cost) - Athens sightseeing tour (half day) - Ancient Corinth tour (half day) - Meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners - Entrance fees during guided the tours - All transfers as per itinerary - Hotel taxes.

Not Included: Visas and passports - Any personal expenses (like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses) - Excess baggage and baggage handling- Meals other than those specified in the itinerary - Any airfare - Airport taxes - Optional Tours and shore excursions.

Accommodation: Type A: Attalos or Adonis or similar. Type B: Cypria / Plaka / Hermes / Philippos or similar. Type C: Athens Callirhoe / Electra / Herodion or similar .
Cruise: Louis Cruise Lines or Golden Star Cruise Lines.

Departures: Every Sunday (April - October).

Day by day Itinerary:

• Day 1 Sunday Athens - On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by our taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure.
• Day 2 Monday Athens / Corinth - Leave Athens and drive south-west to the Corinth Canal. Drive on and visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Visit the remains of the city, the Agora and Apollo’s Temple. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient port of Kehries and then return to Athens. Rest of the day at leisure.
• Day 3 Tuesday Athens / Olympia - Early in the morning, departure for a 4 day classical tour. Today visit ancient Mycenae and Epidaurus theater, famous for its acoustics. After a short stop at Nafplion depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnesus. Overnight in Olympia.
• Day 4 Wednesday Olympia / Delphi - In the morning visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum. Drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and over the magnificent cable stayed bridge of Rio-Antirio. Arrive in Delphi, overnight.
• Day 5 Thursday Delphi / Kalambaka - In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of Meteora. Overnight in Kalambaka.
• Day 6 Friday Kalambaka / Athens - Visit Meteora. Amidst striking scenery, perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens for overnight stay.
• Day 7 Saturday Athens - Free day in Athens for shopping, strolling through the city discovering its hidden charms or choosing from our optional sightseeing tours.
• Day 8 Sunday Athens - Morning sightseeing tour of Athens most famous sights including a visit to the spectacular Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure.
• Day 9 Monday Athens / Mykonos - Morning transfer from your hotel to the port by our taxi driver to embark on your selected cruise ship. Afternoon arrival in Mykonos.



• Day 10 Tuesday Kusadasi / Patmos - First port of call today is the Turkish port of Kusadasi, with an optional tour to Ephesus. Then on to the island of Patmos, famous for the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John.
• Day 11 Wednesday Rhodes - Early morning call at the magnificent island of Rhodes, with the famous Acropolis of Lindos.
• Day 12 Thursday Heraklion / Santorini - First port of call today will be the island of Crete with the Palace of Knossos and the Museum. Then on to the island of Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis.
• Day 13 Friday Athens - On disembarkation after breakfast, you will be met by our taxi driver and transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

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