Day 2: Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to the enchanting city of Istanbul, once known as Constantinople! Upon arrival, our friendly local representative will greet you and assist with visa formalities. Then, we’ll transfer to our hotel for a warm welcome reception. Settle in, unwind, and get ready to begin your unforgettable Turkish adventure.

Overnight: Istanbul | Dinner included

Day 3: Istanbul: Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace, St. Sofia,Hippodrome: This morning we head to the Sultanahmet district. This World Heritage-listed district is crammed with historic buildings and

atmosphere to keep you enthralled for days. Full day visits to the

Topkapi Palace; overlooking the Sea of Marmara and containing

numerous chambers, courtyards, and royal treasures; the Sultan Ahmed

(Blue) Mosque, with its six minarets and thousands of blue tiles; and the

historic Hagia Sophia, now a museum, converted to a mosque from a Christian Basilica after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Next, we see the Hippodrome and the Obelisk brought from Egypt.

Overnight: Istanbul (Breakfast, Dinner)

 Day 4: Istanbul: Grand Bazaar: This morning we will have time to visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. The Grand Bazaar is an amazing

place - literally a maze of streets. It is one of the largest undercover bazaars in the world and is even divided into areas like the leather

section, or the rug section.

Overnight: Istanbul (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6: Kavala/ Thessaloniki: Great Acropolis, Market Place,

Theatre & Forum: Today we visit Kavala, which occupies the site of

ancient Neapolis and Philippi (Acts 16:12-40, Phil.), that today lies as a

major archaeological site near Krinides where St. Paul and St. Silas were

imprisoned after St. Paul’s first sermon in what we today call Europe.

After visiting the ruins of the great Acropolis, the Market Place, Theatre

and Forum, we continue to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Thessaloniki (Breakfast, Dinner“

Day 7: Thessaloniki/ Veria: Rotonda, St George Church,Galerius Arch: This morning we visit the Rotonda, St. George Church,

one of the oldest constructions in the city, the church was built at the

end of the 4th century by the roman emperor. We will read today from

the Acts 17:1-9 and "Letter to the Thessalonians". This time period will

become more alive to us as our visit will include the Galerius Arch, built

a little before 305 AD in commemoration of Galerius's victory over the

Persians in 297. Next is the most beautiful basilica in the city

St. Demetrius where Saint Paul was imprisoned, tortured and buried. We

then visit Veria, one of Paul's stops, where a Byzantine mosaic

commemorates his preaching. We check into our hotel for dinner and

overnight.

Overnight: Veria (Breakfast, Dinner)

1. Day 8: Veria/ Kalambaka/ Athens: Meteora Monastery: Thismorning we leave Veria and continue to Kalambaka, a town near the Meteora Monastery. Later this afternoon we will visit the Grand Meteoran Monastery (Transfiguration of Christ), the most beautiful Byzantine monastery. The word Meteora means literally 'hovering in the air' as all the monasteries were built on top of the high rocks. Monks have

been recorded living in these caves since the 11th century. The Church of the Transfiguration is the best known of the Monasteries and is built upon the highest rock, founded by Athanasios the Meteorite, a well-known figure in

• Orthodox monasticism. We continue to Athens for dinner and overnight.
• Overnight: Athens (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10: Cruise Kusadasi Port & Patmos Port: Ephesus, Turkey -

Patmos Greece: This morning you will arrive at the Turkish port city of

Kusadasi. From here you will travel to Ephesus, where the Blessed Virgin

Mary lived with St. John in a small house on the hill behind the city. Here

you will have Mass before traveling down to the ancient city where you can

walk the marble roads rutted by wheels of countless chariots and pass the

ruins of architectural masterpieces. It is here that St. Paul preached to the

Ephesians, and where he was arrested and cast out of the city. In the

afternoon you will visit the island of Patmos, where St. John wrote the

apocalyptic Book of Revelations. On our excursion we will visit the cave

where he lived, now the site of a monastery housing priceless icons and

manuscripts.

Overnight: Cruise (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11: Cruise: Santorini – Crete: Today is the last day of the cruise.

Pilgrims, at their own leisure, can enjoy visiting Heraklion on the Island of

Crete, as well as Fira, the capital of the Island of Santorini. The Cruise Ship

offers excursions which you can purchase onboard if you want a more

structured tour of either island.

Overnight: Cruise (Breakfast, Dinner)

 Day 12: Disembark: Athens/Corinth: Today we disembark our cruise ship, and we will be visiting and exploring the city of Athens (Acts 17:

16-34). Acropolis with Parthenon the greatest monument of antiquity,

dedicated to the goddess Athena, from here one can see Areopagus (Areios Pagos = Hill of Ares) visited by Pope John Paul II, the same hill where St. Paul

gave his famous sermon of "Unknown God''. Our pilgrimage will continue

with a drive to Corinth first across the Corinthian Canal, started by roman

emperor Nero and then to one of the oldest towns of Greece, where St. Paul

came after he left Athens and after a stop at the ancient Corinth (18: 1-18; Cori.) we again meet with St. Paul, here he remained for one and a half-year.

We will be visiting a marketplace where the Apostle preached to the Corinthians, the Temple of Apollo and the Corinth Museum.

Overnight: Athens (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 13: Return to the USA
Today we bid farewell to the wonders of Greece and Turkey as we board our flights home. Carry with you unforgettable memories, cherished moments, and keepsakes that will last a lifetime—treasures from an incredible journey.

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protection plans to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For more
information on the available plans, click here or contact Travelex Insurance at 800-228-9792 and
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