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St. Monica's Parish presents

Greece: In the Footsteps of

Paul the Apostlefeaturing a 3-night Greek Islands &

Turkey Cruise

October 15

25, 2014Led by Father Raymond Lafontaine

YOURE INVITED TO A SPECIAL TRAVEL PRESENTATIONSee Back Cover

For more information contact

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$250Per Person


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11 Days

20 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 8 DinnersBOOK NOWsee please note section for details

Inside Cabin Rates:Double $3,899; Single $4,399Outside Cabin Rates:Double $3,999; Single $4,599

Regular rates:Inside Cabin Rates:Double $4,149; Single $4,649Outside Cabin Rates:Double $4,249; Single $4,849

Included in Price: Transfers to and from the Montreal Airport (within 100km, from one pickup/drop-off location only), Round Trip Air from Montreal, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of$660 per person (subject to increase until paid in full), Port Charges, Hotel Transfers

Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $370 per person* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change

Book Now rates valid until Apr 16, 2014, valid on air inclusive packages only.

Religious Tours are competitively priced journeys that focus on the needs of our faith-basedtravellers. Featuring three star hotels and more modest meals, these packages are designed tocapture the reflective and humble surroundings of the world-famous spiritual sites they visit.

With an emphasis on religious inclusions, these tours also include other culturally appropriateattractions and the services of a professional Tour Manager.

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HIGHLIGHTSAthens, Taverna Dinner Show, 3-Night Cruise,Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Philippi,

Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Acropolis

Day 1: Wednesday, October 15, 2014Overnight FlightPaul the Apostle, the prolific writer ofthe New Testament letters, was one ofthe first Christian missionaries. Tracehis journey through the ancient citiesand pastoral countryside of Greeceand Turkey.

Day 2: Thursday, October 16, 2014Athens, Greece - Tour BeginsYour tour begins in Greeces lively

capital, Athens. This evening, joinyour fellow travellers for a welcomedinner in Athens historic district - thePlaka - a lively historicneighbourhood nestled at the foot ofthe Acropolis. Feast on local cuisineand enjoy fine wine in a traditionaltaverna while Greek entertainment

creates a lively and wonderfulambiance around you. (D)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are servedaily while on board. Mykonos, thewhitewashed jewel of the Cyclades

Islands, is your first stop.This

charming, mountainous island isknown for the hundreds of tinychapels, white-washed buildings and

beautiful windmills that dot the islandDont miss Mykonos Town, where

mazes of narrow streets link thewhitewashed buildings and traditionalife continues amidst the bustlingactivity. Enjoy free time to explorethis island paradise. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Saturday, October 18, 2014Kusadasi, Turkey - Patmos, GreeceVisit the Turkish port of Kusadasi

for an included excursion to the

ruins of Ephesus where Paul the

Apostle spent three years during hiministry and where its inhabitants


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place and gladiatorial combats wereheld. It is said that Paul himself foughthere against wild beasts. Later, visitthe ruins of Johns Basilica where the

"disciple whom Jesus loved" is said tobe buried. Continue your cruise toPatmos, the Jerusalem of the

Aegean. Visit the Monastery of

John and the Cave of the

Apocalypse where John the

Evangelist, inspired by God, wrote

the Book of the Revelation during

his exile.(B, L, D)

Day 5: Sunday, October 19, 2014Heraklion (Crete) - Santorini

Arrive early this morning inHeraklion, Crete. Time is allowed foran optional excursion to Knossos, oneof the most extraordinaryarchaeological sites in the westernworld and the centre of the 4000 BCMinoan civilization. Explore the siteand visit the world-famous Knossos

Archaeological Museum. Later, youarrive on the fabled island of

Day 6: Monday, October 20, 2014Piraeus - Disembark Cruise Ship -Athens - ThessalonikiAfter an early morningdisembarkation, travel north. Make a

picture stop at Thermopylae, famousfor its heroic defence by Leonidas and

his courageous Spartans against thePersian army. Your day ends inThessaloniki, Greeces second largest

city. Founded in 315 B.C.,Thessaloniki was an early centre forChristianity, where Paul visited and

preached during the winters of 49-50A.D. and wrote two epistles to the

ancient Thessalonians. Visit theMuseum of Byzantine Culture, one ofthe finest museums in the worlddevoted to Byzantine art andcivilization with an impressivecollection of many Byzantine andearly Christian frescoes, icons andartifacts. (B, D)

Day 7: Tuesday, October 21, 2014Thessaloniki Kavala Thessaloniki


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RES#: 599396 Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostfeaturing a 3-night Greek Islands & Turkey

Cruise

TRAVEL DATE: 10/15/2014 TERRITORY: C1

For Reservations Contact: Stephen Pickford (514) 489-5723 email: [email protected] Travel Agency Inc., 204-4815 Av Bessborough, Montreal, QC H4V 2S2irst deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reductate of April 16, 2014 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 17, 2014. After April 16, 2014, penalties will apply.

YOUR INFORMATION:learly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation.

irst: Middle: Last: Suffix:

Nickname: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy)

Address: City: Province: Postal Code:

hone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email Address:

assport Number: Expiration Date: (dd/mm/yy) Date of Issuance: (dd/mm/yy)

ity, Province, Country of Issuance: Citizenship:

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AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour: Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Travellingompanionollette Vacations cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette Vacations and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pcheduled times.


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AIR UPGRADE: I am interested in purchasing an air upgrade to: Premium EconomyBusiness ClassFirst Class

ervice is limited and not available on all flights or carriers. Other restrictions may apply.Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No

RAVEL PROTECTION:( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $370 ( ) No, I declineyou choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The waivsurance fees do not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individuals travelling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, tngle supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels.

ABIN PREFERENCE: First Choice( ) Inside Cat. ( ) Outside Second Choice( ) Inside Cat. ( ) OutsideWe will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. It is suggested that you show your first and second choice of cabinategories. If requested cabin category is not available, the next available category will be offered and the supplemental amount will be added or deducted.

LEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Aladdin Travel Agency Inc. ( ) Cheque ( ) Credit Card

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Europe, planting the seeds ofChristianity. Join a local expert for aguided tour of this historic townfeaturing the archaeological site andmonuments spanning the Ancient,Roman and Byzantine eras. See thedungeon where Paul was held prisonerand the site where he baptized Lydia,the first Christian in Europe. (B)

Day 8: Wednesday, October 22, 2014Thessaloniki - KalambakaProceed through the fertile ThessalianValley - the breadbasket of Greece - tospectacular Meteora, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. These dark,

sandstone pinnacles rise abruptly fromthe plain of Thessaly, with six historicmonasteries perched upon their peaks.Beginning in the 10th century,hermits, monks and ascetics soughtsolitude and spiritual solace in thesedramatic crags. Visit two amazing

Meteora monasteries* renowned for

their intricate construction andexquisite Byzantine art.(B, D)

Once considered the navel of theworld, Delphi is nestled on the slope

of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape ofunparalleled beauty and majesty.Pilgrims once came from all over theancient world to consult its mysteriouoracle. A guided tour takes you

along the Sacred Way to see the

Doric Temple and the Sanctuary of

Apollo, the Treasuries, and the

intriguing Archaeological Museum

with its staggering collection of

ancient artifacts including the 5th-century bronzed Charioteer.(B, D)

Day 10: Friday, October 24, 2014

Delphi - Corinth - AthensTravel to Corinth, where Paul

wrote two epistles, lived andpreached for two years.Exploreancient Corinth on a guided tourfeaturing the Agora, where Pauls tria

by Gallio took place, and the Bema,where Paul was brought before the

tribunal, as recorded in the Acts of thApostles. In Athens, see the hill of


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a farewell dinner celebrating the endof a marvellous trip. (B, D)

Day 11: Saturday, October 25, 2014Athens - Tour EndsYouve explored the ancient land

where Paul the Apostle mademissionary journeys. Youve seen the

places to which he sent his famousepistlesThessalonians, Philippiansand Corinthiansand seen many ofthe places described in the Acts of theApostles. Return home inspired by theincredible, soothing landscapes and

the words and deeds of Paul theApostle. (B)

ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 Overnight Flight

Day 2 Crowne Plaza Athens CityCentre, Athens

Days 3 5 Louis Cruises , Piraeus

Days 6, 7 Capsis Hotel, ThessalonikiDay 8 Famissi Eden Hotel,

Kalambaka

Day 9 Hotel Anemolia, Arachova

Day 10 Holiday Inn Athens, Athens

On some dates alternate hotels may be

used.

Experience It! PhilippiToward the end of the year 52 C.E., Paul the Apostle arrived in the ancient cityof Philippi to preach the new faith. Philippi was a bustling and prosperousRoman garrison town on an important trade route between Italy and Persia. Its

populations religions reflected the diversity of such a busy settlement. Resident

worshipped Greek, Roman, Phrygian and Egyptian gods and there was a smallJewish population as well. It was here that Paul met Lydia, a local woman andmerchant of purple cloth, who became the first European Christian. Pauls time

in Philippi is described in the Acts of the Apostles, and his ongoing relationshipwith the citys residents and growing Christian population is revealed in hisEpistles to the Philippians. Philippi is considered to be the most importantarchaeological site of eastern Macedonia. Explore the impressive site with a locaguide and see where Paul baptized Lydia and where he was held prisoner by

Roman authorities.

PLEASE NOTE:Book Now rates valid until Apr 15, 2014,valid on air inclusive packages only.Turkey visas are purchased on board the cruiseship upon arrival in Kusadasi. Approximatecost, payable in US Dollars, is 60 USD. Rates

are approximate and can be changed at anytime based on governing authority.

sexes, shoulders must be covered.Museum visits and shopping may be affectedwith observance of religious or local holidays.

To complete your holiday, we include roundtripairport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing

Collette airfare with your tour. If you havearranged for your own air, we are pleased toprovide you the option of purchasing these


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available in each cabin category. We will makeevery effort to accommodate your cabincategory preference at the time of booking. Ifthe cabin category preferred is not available atthe time of booking, the next closest categoryavailable will be offered and a surcharge may

apply.Louis Cruise Lines cabin categories are basedon the following: IC (inside superior cabin) andXB (outside cabin).Prior to full payment for the program, the cruiseline reserves the right to impose asupplemental fuel charge. Should this occur,you will be notified of the additional charges.

Onboard gratuities are not included in the priceof your holiday. For your convenience, LouisCruise Lines automatically applies a 10.00 USDper guest per day service charge to yourshipboard account. All of the service personnelon board receive gratuities from this servicecharge and there is no need for you to thinkabout additional tipping. Separately, a 15%gratuity is added for bar drinks and spa

services.

Please note that single accommodations arelimited and are available on a first come, firstserved basis.

The days and order of sightseeing may changeto best utilize your time on tour.

This tour includes moderate physical activity.The itinerary blends some longer days withshorter days and more leisure time. Walkingtours, as well as walking slightly longerdistances, up stairs or on uneven walkingsurfaces should be expected.

Many activities in this itinerary include walkingon uneven terrain, or require significant walkinat times. Some of the unique experiences, sucas visiting historical areas, mean accessinglocations by foot because motorcoaches arerestricted. If you require a walker orwheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you maynot be able to access some of these areas an

may want to consider an alternate Colletteholiday. Our travel counsellors can provideadditional information or assistance to help yodetermine the perfect trip for you.

Port taxes and fees of approximately 110 CAD(subject to change without advance notice),quoted at time of printing, per person will beincluded in the land only tour cost. Single

cabins, if confirmed, are higher. Prior to fullpayment for the program, the cruise linereserves the right to impose a supplementalfuel charge. Should this occur, you will benotified of the additional charges.

Air rate and schedule are applicable for groupsof 10 or more travelling on the same flights andates.

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SPECIAL TRAVELPRESENTATION

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014TIME 7:00 PM

St. Monica's Parish, 6405 de Terrebonne, Montreal

FOR MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT (514) 489-5723

Aladdin Travel Agency Inc.204-4815 Av BessboroughMontreal, Quebec, H4V 2S2

For more information contactStephen Pickford

Aladdin Travel Agency Inc.(514) [email protected]


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RES#: 599396 Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostfeaturing a 3-night Greek Islands & Turkey

Cruise

TRAVEL DATE: 10/15/2014 TERRITORY: C1

For Reservations Contact: Stephen Pickford (514) 489-5723 email: [email protected] Travel Agency Inc., 204-4815 Av Bessborough, Montreal, QC H4V 2S2irst deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reductate of April 16, 2014 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 17, 2014. After April 16, 2014, penalties will apply.

YOUR INFORMATION:learly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation.


Nickname: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy)

Address: City: Province: Postal Code:

hone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email Address:

assport Number: Expiration Date: (dd/mm/yy) Date of Issuance: (dd/mm/yy)

ity, Province, Country of Issuance: Citizenship:

mergency Contact: Phone: ( )

OOMING WITH:Check if address is the same as Passenger #1


AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour: Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Travellingompanionollette Vacations cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette Vacations and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pcheduled times.

AIR UPGRADE: I am interested in purchasing an air upgrade to: Premium EconomyBusiness ClassFirst Class

ervice is limited and not available on all flights or carriers. Other restrictions may apply.Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No

RAVEL PROTECTION:( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $370 ( ) No, I declineyou choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The waivsurance fees do not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individuals travelling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, t

ngle supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels.

ABIN PREFERENCE: First Choice( ) Inside Cat. ( ) Outside Second Choice( ) Inside Cat. ( ) OutsideWe will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. It is suggested that you show your first and second choice of cabinategories. If requested cabin category is not available, the next available category will be offered and the supplemental amount will be added or deducted.

LEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Aladdin Travel Agency Inc. ( ) Cheque ( ) Credit Card

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