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The Journeys of Paul A twelve day tour covering the steps of the Apostle Paul through
Greece, Ephesus, Turkey, the Greek Isles in the Aegean Sea, plus Rome, Italy
April 29 – May 9, 2019
Travel with Bible Teacher Dr. Tony Crisp, President, TLC Holyland Tours and
Host, Pastor Dean Hermon of Five Point Church, Easley, South Carolina
$5,995* * From JFK, per passenger sharing twin room/cabin on cruise
+ Cost of Single Supplement of $1,100 if rooming alone
SEATING IS LIMITED, DON’T DELAY!
Included in Price of $5,995
Flight from New York’s JKF to Thessaloniki Flight from Athens to Rome Flight Rome to New York (JFK)
Teaching throughout the tour by Dr. Tony Crisp
Teaching Guides
Touring as per itinerary Accommodations:
2 nights Thessaloniki Hotel, 4 stars on HB*
2 nights Athens Hotel, 4 stars on HB
3 nights Cruise: Friday to Monday in standard outside cabins with porthole (Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic drinks package on 4-day cruise: compulsory by the Cruise Line)
2 nights Rome Cappannelle Hotel or 4 stars superior – Breakfast and Dinner Daily *HB is Breakfast and Dinner daily
Touring as per itinerary New Greek accommodation Tax and Rome city Tax
Three shore excursions in Ephesus (Private), Patmos (Private), Heraklion (Knossos, Group)
Private bus for Ephesus for 11 passengers
Private bus for Patmos for 11 passengers
Crete (Group Bus, Share with others on Cruise)
Shore Excursion for Santorini
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Day 1 MON Depart USA, flight to Thessaloniki
Day 2 TUE Thessaloniki
Arrive Thessaloniki, a city that is over 2300 years old. It
was built in 316 BC by Kassandros, the Macedonian King,
and was named after his wife, Thessalonika the sister of
Alexander the Great. It was here that Paul wrote his letter
to the Thessalonians. Later the city flourished under the
Byzantine Empire; transfer to our hotel, dinner, and
overnight D.
Day 3 WED Philippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki
Drive to Philippi, where Paul delivered his first sermon in
Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity (Acts 16:12-
18). Here Paul baptized a certain woman named Lydia,
the first Christian convert in Europe. Visit the Roman
forum, and the prison where St. Paul and Silas were
thrown. Gather at the roman theatre for your prayer and
teaching. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala,
ancient Neapolis, where Paul, accompanied by Silas, Luke
and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. This ancient city was
later renamed Christoupolis because it was the first
European city to accept Christianity. Dinner and overnight
in Thessaloniki B, D.
Balance due in full at time of Registration, payable to TLC Holyland Tours.
$175 non refundable for any reason. SEE TOUR CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATION
PENALTIES, PAGE 4.
Day 4 THU Thessaloniki tour, Veria, Athens
Our tour of Thessaloniki includes the Roman Market,
theatre and bath. A great place to gather for your teaching
is right at the theatre of the Agora, the place much visited
by Paul. Arch of Galerius, the City walls, Chain Tower and
Citadel, the white tower, Byzantine churches, the cave and
well of the Apostle Paul, House of Jason, Monastery of
Vlattadon; take some time and gather right at the stair at
the walls overlooking Thessaloniki next to Jason’s home;
Aristotle's Square, and statue of Alexander the Great.
Drive to Berea where Paul established a small
church. View the reconstructed steps of the bema (or
rostrum) and see the newly placed mosaics of Paul and the
plaque of scripture regarding the "more noble" church
(Acts 17:1-13). Continue to Athens, check in in our Hotel,
dinner and overnight B,D
Day 5 FRI Cruise,Myconos
Transfer to the port of Lavrion for embarkation on our
cruise ship. Enjoy the many shipboard activities or just
relax while sailing to the Island of Mykonos with its jet-set
atmosphere, whitewashed buildings, sidewalk cafes, 360
churches and chic shops! B, L, D
Day 6 SAT Cruise:Kusadasi & Patmos
This morning we arrive in Ephesus to visit the "Seven
Wonder of the Ancient World" It is here Paul spent many
years and wrote his Letter to the Ephesians.
Then sail to the Island of Patmos. It is here John wrote the
Book of Revelation.Gather at the outdoor theatre at the
Grotto for your teaching (B, L, D
Day 7 SUN Cruise: Crete and Santorini
This morning we dock at Heraklion, in Crete where Paul
and Titus visited in support of the Early Church.Included
shore excursion to the Minoan palace of Knossos
This afternoon we call at Santorini one of the most
beautiful islands in the Mediterranean;you may take the
cable car upt to Fira and enjoy the fantastic views of the
Caldera. B, L, D
Day 8 MON Athens/Corinth
Morning disembarkation at Pireaus port; depart for
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. From the Bema at Corinth, Paul
spoke to the Corinthians about our Lord and Savior Christ.
Athens City sightseeing includes a visit to the world-
renowned Acropolis, with the ruins of the Parthenon,
Erechteum and Propylea. Then, we ascend Mars Hill,
where Paul preached (Acts 17:16, 22). Also, view the
Agora (ancient market place, and former center of
Athenian public life), the House of Parliament, the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential ; dinner and
overnight Athens B,D
DAY 9 TUE ROMEFLY Athens to Rome.
Arrive Rome, visit Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel/St
Peter. Afternoon walking tour Pantheon, Navona, Trevi
Fountain
Day 10 WED ROME
Start the day at TRE Fontane,the inspiring place where
Paul was beheaded; continue to St Paul outside the
walls,possible location Paul is buried, continue to the
Catacombs.Afternoon tour Colosseo, Forum, Mamertina
jail (if reopens ),
DAY 11 THU Depart
Balance due in full at time of Registration, payable to TLC Holyland Tours. $175 non refundable for any reason up to Jan. 29.
Last day to register without penalty is January 29, 2019. Registration after Jan. 29th incurs a $150 per person late fee. Cancellation penalties increase after Jan. 29, see page 4 of this brochure for additional information.
Send canned image of passport & health insurance card (front & back) by Feb. 13, 2019 to [email protected].
Thank you for traveling with TLC Holyland Tours!
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