Itinerary
Day 1 DEPART TRINIDAD TO LONDON, ENGLAND ON BRITISH AIRWAYS
Check in for your flight to London.
Day 2 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Upon arrival check in to the Airport hotel for 1 night. Rest of the day at leisure. Note: Flight arrives at 845am however standard check-in for the hotel is 3:00 pm
Day 3 LONDON TO THESSANOLIKI
Check out the hotel and check-in for your flight to Thessaloniki on Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.
Upon arrival and after clearing customs you will be greeted by your Tour representative and transferred by a private air-conditioned motor coach to your hotel. Get some rest as you adjust to your new time zone. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 THESSALONIKI (PHILIPPI AND KAVALA)
Visit Philippi where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. “And from there (He went) to Philippi, which is the leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman Colony. We remained in this city some days...” (Acts 16:12-18) Here Paul baptized a certain woman named Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. Among the ruins is the prison where Paul and Silas were thrown.
Continue to Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke, and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Overnight in Thessaloniki. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 THESSALONIKI – METEORA
We tour the town, as Paul preached in Thessaloniki during the winters of 49 -50 AD and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the city, the triumphal Arch of Galerius starting at the
Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of the Roman Empire. Depart for Kalambaka, location of the Meteora Monasteries. Visit Meteora Monasteries. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks that seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of
Byzantine art. Overnight in Kalambaka. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 METEORA – DELPHI
Visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world. After breakfast, we depart for a fascinating tour of the
ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the excavations before visiting the museum, where one can admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century B.C. bronzed statue. Overnight in Delphi. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
 Day 7 DELPHI – CORINTH – ATHENS
After breakfast, we will travel to Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18), where St. Paul arrived in A.D. 50-51 to preach the teachings of Christ. Stop at the archeological site housing many statues and artifacts, such as the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Agora, the Bema Courthouse, where St. Paul’s enemies brought him before Gallio, the pavement inscription of Erastus, the Roman Lechaion Road and the Lower Fountain of Peirene. It was here in Corinth that St. Paul wrote First Thessalonians and also, most likely, his Epistle to the Romans. Continue to Athens and cross the Corinth Canal, stopping briefly to learn the history of this famous man-made construction - one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Then continue to Athens and for free time to rest and freshen-up before dinner at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 ATHENS
After breakfast meet our motor coach and local guide, as we begin our half-day city tour. This tour starts at the Dipylon Gate near the ancient Roman Market and then visits the Temple of Hephasto s, spending time exploring the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalus and its museum, visiting the water -clock of Andronicos and Hadrian’s Library. We will then climb Mars Hill, associated with Paul’s address to the councilors and philosophers of the Areopagus, view St. Paul’s Well and the foundations of the church dedicated to Dionysius the Areopagite, one of St. Paul’s converts (Acts 17:16 -34). After visiting the famous Acropolis and the Parthenon, we will continue the tour by visiting the Acropolis Museum and its many artifacts, then continuing on to view the Filopapou Monument, Hadrian’s Arch and the Olympic Stadium. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9 ATHENS – CRUISING MYKONOS
After breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to the port city of Piraeus. Here we will board our ship and prepare to sail the Greek Islands and Turkey. All meals and entertainment will be included while onboard. Our first port of call will be the island of Mykonos. Here, on this jet-set island, beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and elegant nightclubs all vie for the tourist’s attention. Beneath its sophisticated surface, however, lies a quintessential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot the island and sheep graze in the shadow of whitewashed windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over the picturesque harbor. Be sure to send your regards to Pete the Pelican and then board the ship to sail through the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 CRU ISING KUSADASI & PATMOS
After breakfast onboard the ship, we will arrive into Kusadasi. A shore excursion of nearby Ephesus is recomended and here, history truly comes to life. Walking towards the anci ent harbor, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Magnesia Gate and the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheater where St. Paul was arrested and cast out of the city. We return to the ship for our lunch and continue to cruise to the Island of Patmos. After lunch onboard the ship, we will arrive on the island of Patmos. This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire and an included shore excursion will allow one to see everything that the island has to offer. The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. In the 11th century, the Abbot Christodoulos founded the Monastery of St. John on one of the island’s highest points. Here, priceless icons and manuscripts are on display for all to see. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 CRUISING RHODES
After breakfast your optional shore excursion to the beautiful “Island of Roses” with a rich and varied history. On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess of Athena. Below lies the bay of St. Paul, where the apostle landed during his voyages. The crusading Knights of St. John left the magnificent medieval city of Rhodes behind when they were defeated by Su ltan Suleyman the Magnificent. The Turks then occupied Rhodes for almost 400 years leaving mosques, minarets and a Turkish bath to mark their presence. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 Day 12 SANTORINI
Today we will arrive on the island of Santorini, perhaps the most breathtaking of all Greek islands. Around 1500 B.C., a volcanic eruption destroyed the center of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a harbor formed in the volcano’s caldera. The town of Fira, and its whitewashed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques, clings to these cliffs, accessible mostly by cable car or donkey. To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis. We will then return to the ship for our final night, sailing to Lavrion port. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 ATHENS
After breakfast on board we dis-embark and transfer to your airport Hotel for an overnight stay. Enjoy your day at leisure Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 14 ATHENS - LONDON
After breakfast, check out your hotel and take a 5 mins walk to the Athens International Airport to check in for your flight to London on British Airways. Upon arrival in London you will be transferred to your London hotel for 1 night stay. Evening at your leisure or enjoy an optional $$ tour (B)
Optional $$ Tour: London Night City Tour.
As the dark settles over the city, much of the traffic clears and all of London’s bright lights come on. With this 90-minute Open Top Bus Tour, you’ll discover London from a mesmerizingly unique perspective.
Drive past the illuminated clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, better known as Big Ben. Watch life along the River Thames as night starts to fall and see the vibrant Central London hub Piccadilly Circus with its famous wall of adverts illuminating the area. The Tower of London is a sight to behold at night, as its lights show-off the brilliance of its hundreds of years old architecture.
Your knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide will tell you about the history of London and explain many of those must know facts about the famous landmarks of England’s capital city. As this is a London by night tour, you’ll hear some of the darker secrets of London too, including the tale of the infamous Sweeny Todd. This tour will give you all the information you need to get to know this fantastic city as it comes alive after dark. The tour is suitable for all ages, and we recommend that if you’re taking the tour in the cooler months, you wear a coat onboard to keep warm. The tour will start and finish at the London Eye, making transport to and from the departure point easy. Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 LONDON – TRINIDAD
Today your vacation ends. Check out from hotel and be transferred to Gatwick Airport for your British Airways flight leaving with a lifetime of memories. Meals Included: Breakfast
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