T67 -- 16-DAYS JOURNEY TO GREECE, TURKEY, HOLY LAND AND JORDAN
Friday, October 17 – Saturday, November 1, 2008 • LOS ANGELES/LOS ANGELES - $4,895.00
(Price includes: airport taxes $375 but subj. to change up to Sep. 23, 2008 • Border tax $25, visa to Jordan $15)
Not included: Visa to Turkey $20 paid at the border • Single room supplement $699 • Insurance (optional) $271
This journey is limited to 42 persons and travel from Los Angeles only
Chaplain: TBA
Tour Host: Andrea De Guzman
I T I N E R A R Y
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Scheduled transatlantic flights
— Transfers and sightseeing in a private air conditioned motor coach
— Services of a professional tour director/guide
— Accommodation in first class
— Breakfast and Dinner daily at hotels.
— All entrance fees, local taxes and baggage handling
— Booking of Holy Mass
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, lunches, and items of personal nature. Single room supple $699.00 |
DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350 plus $ 271 insurance (optional) payable to Adriatic Pilgrimages is required per person at the time of booking, but not later than May 15, 2008. Balance is due 90 days prior to departure. If less then 90, full payment is required plus $100 late fee penalty.
Rates shown reflect discount payment made by check only.
You may make your final payment with your credit card for 4% additional fee.
(Visa to Turkey is required. $20 payable at Turkish border not included in the price)
(Please note: The airlines are now adding fuel surcharges to their taxes.
Additional fuel surcharges are subject to change up to 25 days prior to departure date.) |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect January 2007 and on group rates of 32 passengers or more. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350 per person plus insurance $271 (optional). Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 90 days before departure date.
Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith.
Balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply:
* 120 days or more before departure $25 pp;
* 119-91 days before departure $250 pp;
* 90-61 days prior to departure date $500pp;
* 60-46 days prior to departure date $750pp;
* 45-31 days prior to departure date $1,500 pp;
* 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show – No Refund.
* Pilgrims are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any Visas Necessary. |
Friday, October 17, 2008
DEPART LOS ANGELES
Our journey begins as we depart Los Angeles on our Air France flight #75 at 3:30pm.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
ARRIVE ATHENS
We arrive Paris in the morning and connect with AF1532, arriving Athens at 1:50pm. After checking through immigration and customs, you will meet your tour guide and bus driver. The rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax and later enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
ATHENS/CORINTH
In the morning climb up the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and Erechteum, then to nearby Mars’ Hill, where Paul delivered his well-known sermon. Later, we drive over the Corinthian Canal to Corinth to visit the places associated with St. Paul and his ministry.
Monday, October 20, 2008
ISLANDS OF HYDRA/POROS/AGINA
After early morning breakfast, we drive to the port to enjoy a full day of amazing scenery in the three islands of Hydra, Poros and Agina. We will enjoy lunch on the boat. In the late afternoon, we return to our hotel in Athens for dinner and overnight.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
ATHENS/SAMOS/KUSADASI/EPHESUS/HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY
Transfer to Athens Airport to take our short flight to Samos and from there by hydrofoil to Kusadasi (Turkey). Upon arrival, we drive up to the House of the Virgin Mary for spiritual activities. Then down to ancient Ephesus. We walk through history along the marble streets lined with public buildings, temples and theaters. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi area.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
KUSADASI/PERGAMUM/KUSADASI/PERGAMUM/TROY/CANAKKALE
This morning we depart to Pergamum, an impressive site of an ancient kingdom. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the famous library and the ruins of Asclepion. The largest building of the Roman period is the Red Court (Red Basilica). Then to legendary Troy, made famous by Homer’s Iliad. Visit the ruins of the nine cities built on top of each other. Continue to Canakkale.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
CANAKKALE/ISTANBUL
Today, we continue our drive in Turkey, arriving Istanbul where we start with a panoramic tour of the city by embarking on a private boat on the Bosphorus, the strait dividing Europe with Asia. During the ride, we will view the beautiful city with its historic mansions, palaces and villas lining the passage to the Black Sea. Then to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Friday, October 24, 2008
ISTANBUL
Today, visit the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and St. Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. In the afternoon visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Spice Bazaar and finally stop at the Grand Bazaar for shopping. After dinner, transfer to Istanbul airport to take our flight to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/MOUNT OF OLIVES/GETHSEMANE/BETHLEHEM/EIN KAREM
Arrive Tel Aviv where we will be welcomed by our tour guide and bus driver. Transfer to our hotel in Jerusalem for a few hours of sleep. After late breakfast, we start our day with the Mount of Olives, the Church of Pater Noster, down to Dominus Flevit and St. Mary Magdalene Church. Pray at the Garden of Gethsemane and on to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, the Holy Manger and the Basilica of St. Catherine. Down to the Shepherds Field and on the way back to Jerusalem, we stop in Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
JERUSALEM/OLD CITY
We enter the Old City of Jerusalem to visit the Church of St. Anne, the Pools of Bethesda and follow the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We walk through the Cardo to the Western Wall. On Mount Zion, we visit the Room of the Last Supper, the House of Caiaphas and the Church of St. Peter.
Monday, October 27, 2008
JERUSALEM/BETHANY/JERICHO
Morning visit to Bethany to see the House of Mary and Martha and their brother Lazarus. We see the empty tomb and then we drive down towards Jericho to view Mount of Temptation and see the ancient excavations. Return to Jerusalem for time at leisure for shopping and personal activities.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
JERUSALEM/HAIFA/NAZARETH/CANA
Depart Jerusalem and stop in Caesarea to see the Roman Aqueduct and then to Haifa and Mount Carmel to visit Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery and Elijah’s Cave. On to Cana, the traditional site where Jesus performed His first public miracle. Then to Nazareth, visiting the Church of the Annunciation, the Holy Grotto and the Church of St. Joseph.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
GALILEE/CAPERNAUM/MOUNT BEATITUDES
Today, we will explore the sites along the Sea of Galilee. Capernaum where Jesus preached in the synagogue, St. Peter’s House, Mount of Beatitudes and Tabgha, where Jesus multiplied the loaves of bread and visit. We will also enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
MADABA/MOUNT NEBO/DEAD SEA
This morning we will cross the borders on the Jordan River into Jordan. During the day we visit Madaba and the Church, home to a beautiful 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. From the summit of Mt. Nebo view the “Promised Land” and then see the newly discovered ruins of Bethany and the baptismal site on the River Jordan.
Friday, October 31, 2008
PETRA
A most unforgettable day in Petra! Our visit of the “rose-red” city begins at the “Siq” a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage, we will see Petra’s most beautiful monument – The Treasury. We will discover temples, royal tombs, a theater and water channels.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
AMMAN/PARIS/LOS ANGELES
Depart Amman to Los Angeles via Paris.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice |
