Journeys of Paul Cruise with Pastor John & Jan Hays | Oct.17, 2024
Join Pastor John & Jan Hays on a Biblical Mediterranean Voyage as they Journey in the Footsteps of Paul for 10 Nights Aboard the Norwegian Viva starting at $4,799 from Athens on October 17, 2024. You will see Athens on a panoramic drive, the Academy, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the National Gardens,...Read More
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Join Pastor John & Jan Hays on a Biblical Mediterranean Voyage as they Journey in the Footsteps of Paul for 10 Nights Aboard the Norwegian Viva starting at $4,799 from Athens on October 17, 2024. You will see Athens on a panoramic drive, the Academy, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the National Gardens, the Acropolis, Corinth, the archaeological museum, the marketplace, temples, the Bema, Ephesus, Istanbul, Mykonos, Santorini, and so much more!
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Day 1 - OCTOBER 17 - DEPART THE USA
DEPART THE USA
Day 2 - OCTOBER 18 - ARRIVE IN ATHENS
Day 3 - OCTOBER 19 - CORINTH/EMBARKATION
Day 4 - OCTOBER 20 - MYKONOS
Nestled in the heart of Greece’s Cyclades archipelago, Mykonos pulses with irrepressible energy. With its powder white houses, sparkling blue waters, and red-hot nightlife, The Island of the Winds is as colorful as the people who call the island home. You can walk narrow marble pathways laced with purple bougainvillea blooms or go cycling on two wheels past off-the-path Ano Mera village. Explore Greece’s maritime history at Armenistis Lighthouse and check out the Folklore Museum’s Mykonian ship models. Join in the raucous beach party on Super Paradise’s shimmering sands, or watch the sun burn out beyond an Aegean horizon from an open-air seaside taverna. Shore excursions today will be booked directly through the cruise linee.
Day 5 - OCTOBER 21 - ISTANBUL
Day 6 - OCTOBER 22 - EPHESUS
Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and was once a bustling port town with wide, colonnade-bordered streets and a population of 250,000. Spectacular excavations have revealed much of the glory of ancient Ephesus, including the huge Agora and Library, much has been lost. The ancient world once declared the Temple of Artemis to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World but today, only a single column remains to mark its site. View the terrace houses, also known as "the house of the rich," which give a true impression of ancient lifestyle
Day 7 - OCTOBER 23 - SANTORINI
Day 8 - OCTOBER 24 - At Sea
At Sea
Day 9 - OCTOBER 25 - MESSINA
Day 10 - OCTOBER 26 - POMPEII
Day 11 - OCTOBER 27 - FLORENCE/PISA
Explore the rich heritage of two remarkable Tuscan cities as you embark on a tour of Pisa’s architectural masterpieces and Florence’s Renaissance landmarks. Marvel at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa’s exterior as you walk the Field of Miracles independently for approximately 45 minutes. Behold Florence’s colossal Piazza del Duomo, home to one of Europe’s largest cathedrals. Savor tasty Florentine cuisine before stopping by the city’s gothic-style Church of Santa Croce.
Day 12 - OCTOBER 28 - NICE/MONACO
Day 13 - OCTOBER 29 - RETURN TO THE USA OR BEGIN A ROME POST-TOUR
OCTOBER 29 - RETURN TO THE USA OR BEGIN A ROME POST-TOUR
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Greece Pre-Tour - Starting from $1,098
October 13 - 18, 2024 Starting at $1,098*
OCTOBER 13 - DEPART THE USA
OCTOBER 14 - ARRIVE IN THESSALONIKI
Discover Thessaloniki, where Paul was accused of turning the world upside down with his preaching of Christ (Acts 17: 3-6). As you explore St. George’s Basilica, believed to be built over the synagogue where Paul preached, reflect on the two epistles the Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church here. Stroll through the archaeological museum and the beautiful basilicas of St. Sophia and St. Demetrios. St. Demetrios is dedicated to a distinguished Roman proconsul martyred for his Christian faith. Along the Via Egnatia stands the Galerius Arch, and you can look out over the secondlargest city in Greece from the Old City Ramparts, some dating back to Roman times. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
OCTOBER 15 - AMPHIPOLIS, PHILIPPI & NEAPOLI
Follow in the footsteps of Paul and Silas to Amphipolis and explore the ruins of the many Christian basilicas there. In Philippi is a baptismal site commemorating where God opened the heart of Lydia (a seller of purple from Thyatira) to hear the words of Paul (Acts 16:13-15). Lydia and her household were the first Christian converts baptized on European soil. View the Roman-era crypt thought to have served as a prison for the Apostle Paul, and explore Philippi’s famous acropolis, marketplace, the Basilica of Paul, and theater. Today’s last stop is Neapolis (Kavala), one of Greece’s most picturesque mainland ports, where Paul landed with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. See the Roman aqueduct and acropolis before returning to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
OCTOBER 16 - VEREA & METEORA
Follow the path of Paul when he fled Thessaloniki for the safety of Veria (Berea), where Jews and some honorable Greeks accepted the new faith (Act 17: 10-12). As you visit the rock forest of Meteora (“in the heavens above”) in western Thessaly, imagine the Apostle Paul walking that treacherous terrain on his missionary journey. Gaze up at the breathtaking Byzantine monasteries spectacularly perched on soaring, sheer-sided grey sandstone pillars. In the 13th century, monks sought refuge in cliffside caves before fleeing higher to build the original wooden shelters that later became these monasteries. Overnight in Kalambaka.
OCTOBER 17 - DELPHI
Travel to scenic Delphi, the religious center of the ancient Greek world and marked by the conical stone called the omphalos or (“navel”). Walk the Sacra Via to the Athenian treasury, theatre and the Temple of Apollo, where the oracle performed her prophetic rituals. As you consider the incredible amount of pagan influence just in Delphi alone, you will gain a new appreciation for the tremendous spiritual opposition the Apostle Paul faced in preaching the Gospel of Christ here. In the museum are many ancient treasures, including the 5th-century, bronzed charioteer so detailed you can see his eyelashes. Overnight in Athens.
OCTOBER 18 - JOIN THE CRUISE GROUP
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.
Rome Post-Tour - Starting from $998
October 29 - 31, 2024 Starting at $998*
OCTOBER 29 - ARRIVE IN ANCIENT ROME
Today, you will arrive in Rome. Discover the history woven throughout Rome with visits to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum, Circus Maximus, the Arch of Titus, the Baths of Carcalla and the Arch of Constantine. Step beneath the surface into the Catacombs of Callixtus, built along the Appian Way. Here, 16 popes from the 2nd through 4th Centuries were interred, though they have been removed to various churches over the centuries. Check into your hotel this evening and enjoy dinner and rest.
OCTOBER 30 - VATICAN CITY & CHRISTIAN ROME
Visit the Vatican and explore its museum. Marvel at the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica and stand in awe of Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Next, on to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The present structure stands over where Constantine built the first church, which is over Saint Paul’s grave. The church features a portrait of every pope who has served the church. Climb the graceful Spanish Steps and stop at the famous Trevi Fountain before returning to your hotel this evening.
OCTOBER 31 - RETURN HOME
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.