Depart USA, overnight flight Arrive in Thessaloniki, a city that is over 2,300 years old and the second-largest city in Greece. We will tour the city which includes the sites visited many times by Paul – the Roman Market, theatre and baths. Overnight Thessaloniki Drive to Philippi, where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe and baptized Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. Visit the Roman forum and the prison where Paul and Silas were held. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul, accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Overnight Thessaloniki Drive to Berea where Paul established a small church and view the reconstructed steps of the bema. Continue on to spectacular Meteora, the famous Cenobitic Monasteries that are perched precariously on top of huge and precipitous columns of rock that rise up out of the ground thereby giving rise to the name Meteora which means “in the air”. Overnight Kalambaka Depart for Delphi. The oracle at Delphi is a figure of great historical importance that was, and still is, shrouded in mystery. Delphi was considered “the navel” – in Greek, “the omphalos” - οf the ancient world. After visiting the archaeological site and the museum in Delphi we continue to Athens. Overnight Athens Morning tour of Athens, including a visit to the world-renowned Acropolis, with the ruins of the Parthenon, Erechteum and Propylea. We will climb Mars Hill, where Paul preached the famous sermon of the Unknown God. Also, view the Agora (ancient market place, and former center of Athenian public life). Afternoon at leisure in the Plaka (shopping area of Athens). Overnight Athens Tour of Corinth with a brief stop at the Corinth Canal, which separates Peloponnese from the Greek mainland and connects the two seas (Ionian and Aegean). Later visit Corinth, which was home for Paul for eighteen months. We visit the Archaeological Museum, the Bema, the Market Place and the Temples. Overnight Athens Transfer to the port and board a cruise ship for the next 5 days. First port of call is Mykonos – an island known for its jet-set atmosphere, whitewashed buildings, sidewalk cafes, 360 churches and chic shops. Overnight Cruise Port in Ephesus to visit one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” where Paul spent many years and wrote his Letter to the Ephesians. Afterwards, sail to the Island of Patmos and visit the Monastery of St. John the Divine, where John wrote the book of Revelation. Overnight Cruise Spend today in Rhodes. In classical times, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the World with the glorious history from ancient times to Medieval times as home of the Knights. Visit the Ancient Acropolis of Lindos and the Port of St. Paul, where Paul docked on the way back to Jerusalem. Overnight Cruise Dock in Crete where Paul and Titus visited in support of the Early Church. This will be free time for enjoying the city of Crete or the ship’s amenities. In the afternoon, visit Santorini, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Overnight Cruise Morning disembark and transfer to the airport for flight home. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEY IN GREECE 4-DAY CRUISE TO EPHESUS, PATMOS, RHODES, CRETE & SANTORINI September 30-October 11, 2019
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Depart USA, overnight flight
Arrive in Thessaloniki, a city that is over 2,300 years old and the second-largest city in Greece. We will tour the city which includes the sites visited many times by Paul – the Roman Market, theatre and baths. Overnight Thessaloniki
Drive to Philippi, where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe and baptized Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. Visit the Roman forum and the prison where Paul and Silas were held. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul, accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Overnight Thessaloniki
Drive to Berea where Paul established a small church and view the reconstructed steps of the bema. Continue on to spectacular Meteora, the famous Cenobitic Monasteries that are perched precariously on top of huge and precipitous columns of rock that rise up out of the ground thereby giving rise to the name Meteora which means “in the air”. Overnight Kalambaka
Depart for Delphi. The oracle at Delphi is a figure of great historical importance that was, and still is, shrouded in mystery. Delphi was considered “the navel” – in Greek, “the omphalos” - οf the ancient world. After visiting the archaeological site and the museum in Delphi we continue to Athens. Overnight Athens
Morning tour of Athens, including a visit to the world-renowned Acropolis, with the ruins of the Parthenon, Erechteum and Propylea. We will climb Mars Hill, where Paul preached the famous sermon of the Unknown God. Also, view the Agora (ancient market place, and former center of Athenian public life). Afternoon at leisure in the Plaka (shopping area of Athens). Overnight Athens
Tour of Corinth with a brief stop at the Corinth Canal, which separates Peloponnese from the Greek mainland and connects the two seas (Ionian and Aegean). Later visit Corinth, which was home for Paul for eighteen months. We visit the Archaeological Museum, the Bema, the Market Place and the Temples. Overnight Athens
Transfer to the port and board a cruise ship for the next 5 days. First port of call is Mykonos – an island known for its jet-set atmosphere, whitewashed buildings, sidewalk cafes, 360 churches and chic shops. Overnight Cruise
Port in Ephesus to visit one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” where Paul spent many years and wrote his Letter to the Ephesians. Afterwards, sail to the Island of Patmos and visit the Monastery of St. John the Divine, where John wrote the book of Revelation. Overnight Cruise
Spend today in Rhodes. In classical times, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the World with the glorious history from ancient times to Medieval times as home of the Knights. Visit the Ancient Acropolis of Lindos and the Port of St. Paul, where Paul docked on the way back to Jerusalem. Overnight Cruise
Dock in Crete where Paul and Titus visited in support of the Early Church. This will be free time for enjoying the city of Crete or the ship’s amenities. In the afternoon, visit Santorini, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Overnight Cruise
Morning disembark and transfer to the airport for flight home.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEY IN GREECE 4-DAY CRUISE TO EPHESUS, PATMOS, RHODES, CRETE & SANTORINI
September 30-October 11, 2019
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER,VISIT WWW.PRELUDETOURS.COM OR CALL (281) 667-1057.
We would like to personally invite you to travel to Greece in 2019! Following the footsteps of Paul throughout Greece and seeing the magnificent scenery of the country will be a life-changing experience! Paul is undoubtedly one of the most important people in the Bible. His New Testament letters – Romans, First and Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, Philemon, and First Thessalonians – are powerful works that have been at the center of Christianity for centuries.
We founded our travel company, Prelude Tours, to share our passion for world travel with others. After leading our first group travel tour in 1999, we quickly realized what an invaluable experience it is to travel with Christian friends, making lifelong memories in the process. Prelude Tours will always include first-class accommodations and transportation, as well as experienced, licensed tour guides in each country.
A PERSONAL NOTEfrom Jeff and Sarah
HOTELS:10 nights of accommodations based on double occupancy. MEALS:Daily breakfast and dinner buffet, 3 lunches, and water bottles on bus.
SIGHTSEEING:10 days of sightseeing in deluxe air-conditioned coach with wi-fi access and services of Greecian licensed tour guide. A “whisper” headset is also provided for each person.
ENTRANCE FEES:All entrance fees included for 10 full days of sightseeing in Greece.
ALL TIPS (Including cruise staff), TAXES & PORTERAGE (one suitcase per person).
SERVICE CHARGES AND GOVERNMENT TAXES in effect as of tour date.
AIRFARE:Round-trip Houston-Athens and\or Thessaloniki, including all Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges
Trip Cancellation Travel InsuranceWe urge you to seriously consider purchase of Travel Insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances. Visitwww.Preludetours.com for more information. (Please note that most insurance policies require purchase within 14 days of your date of registration for the trip.)
WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Total Trip Cost: $4,995.00(If paying with credit card, a 3.5% convenience fee will be added)
• $ 395.00 non-refundable deposit due upon registration
• $ 2,300.00 due Sunday, March 31, 2019• $ 2,300.00 due Sunday, June 30, 2019
Land only Cost: $3,995
PAYMENTS AND CONDITIONS
CANCELLATION POLICY
Prior to March 31, 2019:Cancellation fee of $395 per person.
April 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019:Cancellation fee of $1,500 per person
After July 1, 2019:No refunds
Please Note: This tour will include daily walking (2-3 miles daily at a moderate pace), climbing steps, and occasional standing for extended periods of time. If a passenger is unable to get on and off the bus and walk without the assistance of another individual, the passenger must bring someone with them for assistance.
The itinerary as listed is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Prelude Tours.
Greece was a great trip - learning and making the Bible come alive – We loved all parts – singing, devotions, etc. We travel a lot but going with a Christian tour is the BEST! –Nancy M.
Jeff and Sarah as tour leaders were extremely helpful in providing tips as to what to expect and the most efficient way to prepare for the trip. The trip was organized and fun, and the Bennetts were attentive to the needs of each person. The Spiritual journey was life changing! –Rick B.
The organization, communication, teaching, and encouragement of the tour added to our personal learning and helped us to connect history and cultures with scriptures. We have been challenged to study the Bible more deeply. –Jim N.
This was an action packed trip at a great price. Attention was given to every detail. Jeff and Sarah are warm and wonderful hosts, and have a way of making every person feel special. –Jim H.
