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Join us for an 11-Day Biblical Journey Through Greece & Turkey Including a 7-Night Greek Isles Cruise...Including special visits to: Athens, Corinth, Thessaloniki, Veria, Philippi, Istanbul, Pergamum, Ephesus, Patmos, Mars Hill and much more...(with optional Rome extension)
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 INCLUDED IN PRICE: 1) Round trip airfare per brochure, deluxe motor coaches, First Class / Superior First Class hotels, guided sightseeing, entrance fees to sites visited, breakfast & dinner daily; 2) Taxes and fuel charges totaling $686.00 USD comprised of $355.60 for fuel charges (subject to increase by airline up to 30 days prior to departure) and $330.40 for taxes (including federal inspection fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigrations; international air transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arr ival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person); 3) Gratuities of $55  for land portion of the tour - including guide, local host, driver, local guides; gratuities on ferries and trains; 4) port fees & cruise gratuities of $345; price based on outside cruise cabins category XF Outside Premium Stateroom; 5) Optional Rome Extension: air taxes of $55, gratuities of $55 and Rome Tourist Tax.  NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: Not included in your package are passpo rts, visas, vaccinations, laundry, lunches on land, telephone, mini-bar, alc ohol, other beverages, and food outside of the contracted tour operator menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, or restaurant), air port transfers on non-qualifying flights, porterage at airports & train stations, Group Travel Protection premiums, excess baggage fees, and all other items not specifically mentioned. Any fees or fuel surcharges imposed by the airlines after the date you register for your trip. PAYMENT: A full deposit of $500 per person is required at time of registration, a second deposit of $500 per person is required within 60 days of initial registration due to the additional deposits required by Louis Cruise Lines. The second deposit and final payment must be made in the form of a check (credit cards are only accepted for initial deposit, any remaining payments must be in check form), including optional group insurance premium if applicable, and is due no later than 90-days prior to departure.  Registrations received after 90-days prior to departure must be accompanied by full payment . There may be a late fee of $195 for all payments or new registrations received 90-75 days prior to departure.  All tour prices are based on a minimum group siz e of 26 passengers for prices to be valid. If group size is 25-19 travelers, a $95 per person supplement to price may apply. If group size is 18-10 travelers, a $195 per person supplement to price may apply. If group size is less than 10 travelers, the tour may be cancelled due t o lack of participation. If final (full) payment is not received by imagine Tours and Travel, LLC (hereafter referred to as imagine) 70 days prior to departure, you will be automatically cancelled from the tour and your initial deposit and second deposit (total of $1000) will be forfeited. imagine reserves the right to add a surcharge if the dollar declines by more than 2% against the shekel or euro based on foreign exchange rates in effect on date when your tour was booked by your tour leader/church. All payments are required in US Funds. ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy (two persons sharing a room). When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. While imagine will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee one will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure. If one is not available or if you request a single room, there will be a single room supplement charge: $1695 for basic itinerary; additional $415 for optional Rome extension. ITINERARY and CHANGES: Because airlines often change flight schedules after brochures are printed, imagine reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the itinerary accordingly. You will be notified in writing when possible. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $195 per night/per person (single rooms/cabin $245/night). Meals for extra nights are not included. Any changes and/or deviations from the program and/or departure city listed by the passenger must be provided in writing to imagine no later than 75-days prior to departure and any extra costs incurred will be billed to the passenger. All deviations are subject to a standard fee of $150 plus any applicable airline fees.  All tours are final at 70-days prior to departure. No changes and/or additions may be made to the tour after that time. AIRLINE TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, imagine does not guarantee you will be on the most direct flights to your final destination. Flight routings are chosen by the airlines and not imagine. Airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded once printed . Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class aboard IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together for entire itinerary. imagine is unable to use individual frequent flyer points to upgrade or accept them as partial payment for air transportation. Deviations by the passenger, from the group’s scheduled flights, could result in different routings/air carriers. VISAS: Applicable visas will be obtained by imagine for U.S. and Canadian Citizens only with the exception of travel to Turkey. All passengers who do not carry U.S. or Canadian Passports will be responsible for obtaining visas to the countries they are visiting. imagine is not responsible for non-U.S. & Canadian Passport holders.  Hosted by: Rev. David & Fran Roseberry Travel Dates: October 28 - November 7, 2015 $4797.00 from Dallas/Ft. Worth (Price includes: airfare, hotel a ccommodations, XF -class outside premium stateroom, most meals, guide, bus, $686 US & Intl. departure taxes/fuel & $400 port fees & gratuities) Additional departure cities available upon request. www.ittworld.com 11-Day Biblical Journey Through Greece & Turkey Including a 7-Night Greek Isles Cruise (with optional Rome extension) Including special visits to: Athens, Corinth, Thessaloniki, Veria, Philippi, Istanbul, Pergamum, Ephesus, Patmos, Mars Hill and much more…  THE FINE PRINT… THE FINE PRI NT… THE FINE PRI NT… THE FINE PRINT… imagine Tours and Travel, LLC 4740 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite #2 , Lakeland, FL 33813 Tel: 863-709-9208 Fax: 866-262-9507 Have a Question? Please contact us via email at [email protected]or at 863.709.9208 or via the web: www.ittworld.comor contact your Tour Host FLIGHT TIMES: All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. imagine is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If making your own flight arrangements to a departure city or any other portion of your trip, we recommend you purchase a ticket which can be changed without large penalties. Passengers are responsible for reconfirming their flights with the airline 24 hours prior to departure. CANCELLATION FEES: If the tour is cancelled due to lack of participation, there will be a charge of $150 deducted from the amount refunded to each passenger for administrative fees  plus any airline pe nalties if applica ble.  Any cancellation from day of registration to 101 days prior to departure will be charged a $500 non-refundable administrative fee per person  plus any airline  penalties, if applicable. You will also be charged a single room fee if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single room from 59 days prior until the date of departure. The following charges also apply: 100-75 days = $1000; 74-60 days = $1950; 59-36 days = 85% of total cost ; 35 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost.  All Cancellations must be received in writing. On or after the day of departure there is no refund for any services not used. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance (please see the box below). PASSPORT: Each passenger is responsible for making sure that they have a valid passport that has an expiration date at least six months after the date of return from their trip.  A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to our office by 90 days prior to departure. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: imagine and its associated companies agree to provide the itinerary described in this brochure. This represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the travel agent, the tour host, and the tour operator. All prices, itineraries and schedules are subject to regulations and changes by acts of government, international agreement, and airline tariff adjustments, rules, and regulations. imagine reserves the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of imagine, incapable of group travel. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, the tour operator assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity, or incidental damages caused by circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator or by any person or reason whatsoever, including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disasters, closures of airports or hotel, default or omission of any common or private carrier, or the fault, negligence, or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or incl uded in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the tr avel agent or the tour host. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By traveling on this tour you affirm that you are fit to partici pate in this tour and accept all risks to your safety and health. All travel involves risks, and travel to some countries, including Israel, involves a heightened risk to your health and safety, including risks from terrorism, criminal acts, and illness. You understand and freely accept these risks, and you generally and specifically release and hold harmless imagine and their officers, agents and employees from any liability and any claims for (i) any physical, mental, emotional or other injuries whatsoever that you may sustain related to this tour; (ii) delays, damages, illness, injuries or death, or for the loss of or damage to property, from any cause (including negligence) and however occurring; and (iii) any accident, illness, injury, damage, sickness, loss of personal property, delay, or other Injury or claim of any kind related to or arising from strikes, armed conflicts, social or labor unrest or strikes/work stoppages, war or acts of war, terrorism or terrorist acts, acts of God, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws or acts of local or government authorities, criminal acts, weather or climatic conditions, volcanic eruption, earthquake, disruption of advertised schedules, refusal of visas, or any other causes beyond their direct control. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT FOR THE TOUR, CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY . The conditions become a binding contract where your enrollment and payment are received and accepted by imagine. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns regarding this brochure or your tour. imagine Tours & Travel, LLC, is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST36635. Valid as of 12/11/14 ABR/ABR EARLY BIRD savings with an inial deposit of $500.00 $80.00 If payment received by 3/5/15 $100.00 If payment received by 2/5/15 $60.00 If payment received by 4/5/15 $50.00 If payment received by 5/5/15 Register Online: RegisterNow.ittworld.com  Tour Code: RoseberryG15  Enrollment in and payment of your deposit for the tour, constitutes your acceptance of the conditions and statement of responsibility . We recommend trip insurance through Travel Guard. Please contact Travel Guard directly to purchase it at either 1-800-826-1300 and reference agent code 127152 or you may visit our website at ittworld.com and click on their direct link on our home page. For further informaon, please contact:  Linda Zschoche Christ Church Plano 4550 Legacy Dr. Plano, TX 75024 Phone: 214-291-5001 Email: [email protected] 
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  • INCLUDED IN PRICE: 1) Round trip airfare per brochure, deluxe motor coaches, First Class / Superior First Class hotels, guided sightseeing, entrance fees to sites visited, breakfast & dinner daily; 2) Taxes and fuel charges totaling $686.00 USD comprised of $355.60 for fuel charges (subject to increase by airline up to 30 days prior to departure) and $330.40 for taxes (including federal inspection fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigrations; international air transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person); 3) Gratuities of $55 for land portion of the tour - including guide, local host, driver, local guides; gratuities on ferries and trains; 4) port fees & cruise gratuities of $345; price based on outside cruise cabins category XF Outside Premium Stateroom; 5) Optional Rome Extension: air taxes of $55, gratuities of $55 and Rome Tourist Tax. NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: Not included in your package are passports, visas, vaccinations, laundry, lunches on land, telephone, mini-bar, alcohol, other beverages, and food outside of the contracted tour operator menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, or restaurant), airport transfers on non-qualifying flights, porterage at airports & train stations, Group Travel Protection premiums, excess baggage fees, and all other items not specifically mentioned. Any fees or fuel surcharges imposed by the airlines after the date you register for your trip. PAYMENT: A full deposit of $500 per person is required at time of registration, a second deposit of $500 per person is required within 60 days of initial registration due to the additional deposits required by Louis Cruise Lines. The second deposit and final payment must be made in the form of a check (credit cards are only accepted for initial deposit, any remaining payments must be in check form), including optional group insurance premium if applicable, and is due no later than 90-days prior to departure. Registrations received after 90-days prior to departure must be accompanied by full payment. There may be a late fee of $195 for all payments or new registrations received 90-75 days prior to departure. All tour prices are based on a minimum group size of 26 passengers for prices to be valid. If group size is 25-19 travelers, a $95 per person supplement to price may apply. If group size is 18-10 travelers, a $195 per person supplement to price may apply. If group size is less than 10 travelers, the tour may be cancelled due to lack of participation. If final (full) payment is not

    received by imagine Tours and Travel, LLC (hereafter referred to as imagine) 70 days prior to departure, you will be automatically cancelled from the tour and your initial deposit and

    second deposit (total of $1000) will be forfeited. imagine reserves the right to add a surcharge if the dollar declines by more than 2% against the shekel or euro based on foreign exchange rates in effect on date when your tour was booked by your tour leader/church. All payments are required in US Funds. ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is based on double occupancy (two persons sharing a room).

    When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. While imagine will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee one will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure. If one is not available or if you request a single room, there will be a single room supplement charge: $1695 for basic itinerary; additional $415 for optional Rome extension. ITINERARY and CHANGES: Because airlines often change flight schedules after brochures

    are printed, imagine reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the itinerary accordingly. You will be notified in writing when possible. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $195 per night/per person (single rooms/cabin $245/night). Meals for extra nights are not included. Any changes and/or deviations from the program and/or departure city

    listed by the passenger must be provided in writing to imagine no later than 75-days prior to departure and any extra costs incurred will be billed to the passenger. All deviations are subject to a standard fee of $150 plus any applicable airline fees. All tours are final at 70-days prior to departure. No changes and/or additions may be made to the tour after that time.

    AIRLINE TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, imagine does not guarantee you will be on the most direct flights to your final destination. Flight routings are chosen by the

    airlines and not imagine. Airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded once printed. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class aboard IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or

    more flying together for entire itinerary. imagine is unable to use individual frequent flyer points to upgrade or accept them as partial payment for air transportation. Deviations by the passenger, from the groups scheduled flights, could result in different routings/air carriers.

    VISAS: Applicable visas will be obtained by imagine for U.S. and Canadian Citizens only with the exception of travel to Turkey. All passengers who do not carry U.S. or Canadian Passports

    will be responsible for obtaining visas to the countries they are visiting. imagine is not responsible for non-U.S. & Canadian Passport holders.

    Hosted by: Rev. David & Fran Roseberry Travel Dates: October 28 - November 7, 2015

    $4797.00 from Dallas/Ft. Worth (Price includes: airfare, hotel accommodations, XF-class outside premium stateroom, most meals, guide, bus,

    $686 US & Intl. departure taxes/fuel & $400 port fees & gratuities) Additional departure cities available upon request.

    www.ittworld.com

    11-Day Biblical Journey Through Greece & Turkey Including a 7-Night Greek Isles Cruise

    (with optional Rome extension) Including special visits to: Athens, Corinth, Thessaloniki, Veria, Philippi, Istanbul, Pergamum,

    Ephesus, Patmos, Mars Hill and much more

    THE FINE PRINT THE FINE PRINT THE FINE PRINT THE FINE PRINT

    imagine Tours and Travel, LLC 4740 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Suite #2, Lakeland, FL 33813

    Tel: 863-709-9208 Fax: 866-262-9507 Have a Question? Please contact us via email at [email protected] or at 863.709.9208 or via the web: www.ittworld.com or contact your Tour Host

    FLIGHT TIMES: All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance

    notice. imagine is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If making your own flight arrangements to a departure city or any other portion of your trip, we recommend you purchase a ticket which can be changed without large penalties. Passengers are responsible for reconfirming their flights with the airline 24 hours prior to departure. CANCELLATION FEES: If the tour is cancelled due to lack of participation, there will be a charge of $150 deducted from the amount refunded to each passenger for administrative fees plus any airline penalties if applicable. Any cancellation from day of registration to 101 days prior to departure will be charged a $500 non-refundable administrative fee per person plus any airline penalties, if applicable. You will also be charged a single room fee if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single room from 59 days prior until the date of departure. The following charges also apply: 100-75 days = $1000; 74-60 days = $1950; 59-36 days = 85% of total cost; 35 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. All Cancellations must be received in writing. On or after the day of departure there is no refund for any services not used. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance (please see the box below). PASSPORT: Each passenger is responsible for making sure that they have a valid passport that has an expiration date at least six months after the date of return from their trip. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to our office by 90 days prior to departure.

    STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: imagine and its associated companies agree to provide the itinerary described in this brochure. This represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the travel agent, the tour host, and the tour operator. All prices, itineraries and schedules are subject to regulations and changes by acts of government,

    international agreement, and airline tariff adjustments, rules, and regulations. imagine reserves

    the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of imagine, incapable of group travel. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, the tour operator assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity, or incidental damages caused by circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator or by any person or reason whatsoever, including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disasters, closures of airports or hotel, default or omission of any common or private carrier, or the fault, negligence, or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the travel agent or the tour host. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By traveling on this tour you affirm that you are fit to participate in this tour and accept all risks to your safety and health. All travel involves risks, and travel to some countries, including Israel, involves a heightened risk to your health and safety, including risks from terrorism, criminal acts, and illness. You understand and freely accept these risks, and you

    generally and specifically release and hold harmless imagine and their officers, agents and employees from any liability and any claims for (i) any physical, mental, emotional or other injuries whatsoever that you may sustain related to this tour; (ii) delays, damages, illness, injuries or death, or for the loss of or damage to property, from any cause (including negligence) and however occurring; and (iii) any accident, illness, injury, damage, sickness, loss of personal property, delay, or other Injury or claim of any kind related to or arising from strikes, armed conflicts, social or labor unrest or strikes/work stoppages, war or acts of war, terrorism or terrorist acts, acts of God, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws or acts of local or government authorities, criminal acts, weather or climatic conditions, volcanic eruption, earthquake, disruption of advertised schedules, refusal of visas, or any other causes beyond their direct control. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT FOR THE TOUR, CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY. The conditions become a binding contract where your enrollment and payment are received and accepted by

    imagine. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns

    regarding this brochure or your tour. imagine Tours & Travel, LLC, is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST36635. Valid as of 12/11/14 ABR/ABR

    EARLY BIRD savings with an initial deposit of $500.00

    $80.00 If payment received by

    3/5/15

    $100.00 If payment received by

    2/5/15

    $60.00 If payment received by

    4/5/15

    $50.00 If payment received by

    5/5/15

    Register Online: RegisterNow.ittworld.com Tour Code: RoseberryG15

    Enrollment in and payment of your deposit for the tour, constitutes your acceptance of the conditions and statement of responsibility.

    We recommend trip insurance through Travel Guard. Please contact Travel Guard directly to purchase it at either

    1-800-826-1300 and reference agent code 127152 or you may visit our website at ittworld.com and click on

    their direct link on our home page.

    For further information, please contact: Linda Zschoche

    Christ Church Plano 4550 Legacy Dr. Plano, TX 75024

    Phone: 214-291-5001 Email: [email protected]

  • DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28: DEPART U.S.A. FOR ATHENS, GREECE Tour members depart the U.S.A. for our flight to Athens, Greece. After take-off, meals will be served according to flight schedule. DAY 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE You arrive in Athens, Greece where you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 3 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30: ANCIENT CORINTH, EMBARK ON YOUR 7-NIGHT CRUISE ON LOUIS CRUISES CRISTAL CRUISE SHIP Your day starts with a trip to Ancient Corinth. This is the once glorious city near the Isthmus, where Paul met Aquilla and Priscilla and spent a year and a half preaching the Gospel. You visit the Archaeological Mu-seum, the Forum, the Temples and the famous Bema, where Paul stood before Gallio, accused by the Jews of Corinth. You travel back to Athens and drive to the port of Lavrion of Athens to embark on your cruise ship CRISTAL of Louis Cruises, your floating hotel for the next seven nights. DAY 4 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31: EXCURSION TO THESSALONIKI & VERIA Today you arrive at Thessaloniki and start your tour by seeing the land-mark of the city, the White Tower. You visit the House of Jason where Paul lived and the Agora where Paul preached. You also see the Walls of the Byzantine Acropolis and drive to Veria, where you visit the Bema of Paul. DAY 5 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1: EXCURSIONS TO KAVALA (NEAPOLIS) FOR PHILIPPI Your ship is docked at the port of Kavala (Neapolis), a picturesque port with a Byzantine Castle and a Roman Aqueduct. From there you drive to the site of Philippi and visit the Baptistery of Lydia near the river, where Paul baptized Lydia. She was Pauls first convert on European soil, followed by the jailer. You also, visit the ruins of the Forum of Phi-lippi, the Christian Basilicas, "Prison of Paul" and the Theater before you return to your cruise ship. DAY 6 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2: ISTANBUL, BLUE MOSQUE, ST. SOPHIA CHURCH & TOPKAPI PALACE When you wake up youre in Istanbul (Constantinople) in Turkey, the city which straddles two continents. Istanbul was the capital of the Byzantine Empire for more than one thousand years and capital of the Ottoman Empire for more than five hundred years. Istanbul is famous for many beautiful places and museums, which you will have the op-portunity to see today. The tour starts with the Blue Mosque, the most splendid mosque in the city, which is distinguished by six slender mina-rets and an interior decorated with blue Iznik tile. Visit St. Sophia (Divine Wisdom), one of the greatest churches in the world, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. After the conquest of the city in 1453, it was transformed into a mosque by Mehmet the Conqueror and into a museum by Ataturk in 1934. You continue with a visit to the famous Topkapi Palace, where the rich collection of Ottoman Treasures can be seen. This palace, with a base area of 700,000 sq. meters, is spread over the promontory called the Seraglio Point. View the Bosporus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. This legendary maze of buildings

    was the residence of the Ottoman sultans and the administrative heart of the Empire. Nowadays, it is one of the worlds greatest museums. DAY 7 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3: DIKILI FOR PERGAMUM This morning, your ship is docked at the port Dikili in Turkey. You will enjoy an excursion to Bergama (ancient Pergamum), one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Turkey, where you will visit the majestic Acropolis with the Altar of Zeus. Pergamum is mentioned in Revelation 2:12-13: And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. I know where you dwell, where Satans throne is. This reference may well be to the altar of Zeus in the citadel, but it more likely refers to the fact that the city was the center of Roman authority and therefore, the place of persecu-tion for those who refused to worship Caesar. You will also see the Asclepion, the earliest healing center. DAY 8 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4: KUSADASI FOR EPHESUS Today you arrive at Kusadasi (Turkey) and enjoy your tour of Ephesus; Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. In ancient days, Ephesus was a bustling port town of 250,000, graced with wide, colonnade bordered streets. Paul's first visit to Ephesus was brief dur-ing his second missionary tour. His second visit lasted about three years during his third missionary tour. You walk the marble-paved street with grooves made by chariot wheels. You see the Fountain of Trojan, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre. You visit also the House of the Virgin Mary. After lunch (not included), you will have an optional demonstra-tion at a Turkish rug factory and time permitting, a visit to the Basilica of St. John. You continue to Miletus; home of ancient philosopher Tha-les, one of the fathers of Greek geometry, astronomy, and philosophy. It was here, in the first Christian century, that Paul, on his third mis-sionary journey, called for the Ephesian elders and preached a power-ful message to them. It was also here that Paul left his friend Trophi-mus, who was too ill to continue. DAY 9 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5: PATMOS ST. JOHNS GROTTO In the morning you will arrive at the island of Patmos, where you will visit the Monastery of St. John, crowning the island. You drive to the village of Chora, where the Monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the monastery, marvel at this magnificent structure, which was built 900 years ago. Once inside the monastery, see the courtyard, the monks dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noted for its outstanding interior decoration and frescoes. Next,

    visit the small museum where priceless ecclesiastical treasures, books, manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewelery are housed. Return to your motor coach and continue to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of the Apocalypse above it. Walk down the steps to the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation and the crack in the rock made by the voice of God honoring the Holy Trinity. After-wards, drive back to the port and your cruise ship will sail for the island of Syros. It is one of the most beautiful Greek islands and you will have free time at its main town called Ermoupolis, the capital of the island and of the Cyclades complex of islands. DAY 10 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6: DISEMBARK LAVRION PORT, ATHENS WITH VISIT TO ACROPOLIS, MARS HILL Your cruise ship CRISTAL will arrive at the port of Lavrion of Athens in the morning, and you disembark. You admire the architectural miracles

    of ancient Athens as you follow your guide to the world-renowned Acropolis to see the Propylea, the Erectheum and the Parthenon. Visit Mars Hill where Paul, delivered his speech on the "Unknown God." View the Agora, the ancient center of the economic and public life of the city, where Paul preached to the skeptical Athenians. During the bus tour, you see Constitution Square with the House of Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Temple of Zeus, the Old Olympic Stadium and the Neoclassi-cal buildings of Athens. The afternoon is your own to explore the city. A special Farewell Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel in Athens. DAY 11 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7: ATHENS, RETURN FLIGHT BACK TO U.S.A.

    You have a morning transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight back to the U.S.A., and you fly back home with a new insight into Paul's life and teachings. * Tour members who choose not to take the optional excursions can explore the islands on their own. *Breakfast & Dinners included daily while on land. Three meals will be provided daily on board cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). Drinks are not included with meals, except customary items served at the buffet. * Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While we will do our utmost to include all the sites listed above, the order of the sites and /or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in airlines, hotel schedules, time constraints, the cruise lines and local conditions. Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice and changed by cruise lines without notice. LCL re-serves the right to substitute vessel trading under the Louis Cruise Lines name, for the scheduled vessel.

    Optional Rome & Florence Extension $1575.00 per person

    Based on minimum group of 20+ passengers (Price includes: air taxes, gratuities & Rome Tourist Tax)

    DAY 10 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6: DISEMBARK LAVRION PORT, ATHENS WITH VISIT TO ACROPOLIS, MARS HILL We have sightseeing with the group as listed above on Day 10 and then we say our good-byes and transfer to Athens Airport for our flight for Rome. We arrive in Rome where we will be met by our agent and transferred to our hotel in downtown Rome for our late evening welcome dinner and overnight. DAY 11 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7: ROME, FLORENCE VIA TRAIN RETURN BACK TO ROME EARLY EVENING After breakfast, our tour escort will take us to the train station for our one-hour and twenty minute train ride to Florence. We will then meet our Florence city guide who will take us on a walking tour of Florence, where we will include a special visit to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Academy of Fine Arts, also known as the Academia. The Accademia is home to Michelangelos David. It has housed the David since 1873. We then return back to the train station for our return to Rome. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Rome. DAY 12 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8: CATACOMBS, ST. JOHN LATERAN, BASILICA OF ST. PAUL, ST. PETER IN CHAINS Today we enjoy our sightseeing tour to include a special visit to the Catacombs, where we will explore tunnels and see the carvings on the walls from early Christians. From here we continue for a visit to St. John Lateran and visit the Sacred Steps. As a monk, Martin Luther climbed these steps on his knees, trying to merit forgiveness. Afterwards we make a special visit to St. Pauls Church where tradition believes the Apostle Paul is buried. We conclude our day with a stop to see the Forum and St. Peter in Chains. Dinner and overnight in Rome. DAY 13 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9: VATICAN & SISTINE CHAPEL, COLOSSEUM, TREVI FOUTAIN Our first visit will be to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, the cele-brated Chapel of the Popes and the venue of the Conclaves for Papal elections. It is one of the most splendid masterpieces in the history of world art and is well known around the world for its magnificent ceiling, beautifully decorated by Michelangelo. From here, your next visit will be to the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in the world which overlooks the enormous Piazza San Pietro. We then start our sightseeing of the eternal city. Driving through the main streets of Rome, you will marvel at the monuments of this great capital. Visit the Colosseum, which symbolizes the eternity of the Roman civilization. Visit the Piazza Venezia, dominated by the imposing monument to Vittorio Emanuel II. Before we return to our hotel, we stop near the Fontana di Trevi and follow tradition by tossing a coin into the fountain, promising your return to Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome. DAY 14 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10: ROME, U.S.A. Morning transfer to Rome Airport for return flight back to the U.S.A. Arrive home the same day.


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