The Steps Of Apostle Paul-spring Cruise
Overview
A Special Voyage through the lands of Apostle paul & the book of revelation. Our stay on this beautiful earth holds meaning when we understand that we all are pilgrims. The pilgrims gain progression when they take into cognizance the marvelous works of the Lord of heaven and earth. The holy land is the apple of God's eye. To experience, in a wholesome manner, a pilgrim should take the journey to the holy land begin from Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, River Jordan and to the uttermost parts of the earth. The land where the Lord of heaven and earth took birth, raised, served, observed, ministered, fed people, healed people, done miracles for the people; was crucified, dead and buried, and on the third day He rose again. Every inch, every stone, every piece of land mark, every Word written, is a monumental, nay, a living testimony of our Lord's everlasting love for mankind. The Tour of holy land makes you experience of the most meaningful and a memorable one. We are ready to offer the upper limit of the holy land tour package at the lower limit to help people realize their life's dream - to visit the holy land.
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Hotel
Transport
Trip Highlights
- 2 Nights in Rome hotel including breakfast and dinner
- 5 Shore excursion as per itinerary – Thessaloniki, Philippi , Ephessos, Patmos, Athens, Corinth, Medjugorje, Touring in Rome, speed train to Venice
- 1 Night in Venice in hotel including breakfast and dinner
- Touring in Venice
- Pick up and drop from / to Airport
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Private Transport as per the itinerary.
Tour Itinerary
Day01: Rome
Arrive at airport and meet our representative. On arrival transfer and proceed to Rome, Italy and check into hotel. Overnight stay is at Rome.
Day02: Rome
After breakfast proceed for orientation tour Rome, the Eternal City. The Collosseum, Roman Forum, Mamertina Prison, where Paul was in chains with St Peter. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day03: Rome
After breakfast proceed to have tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter ; Rome of Apostle Paul , Piazza Navona, TRE Fontane where St Paul was beheaded. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day04: Rome - Venice
After breakfast proceed to Venice by Speed train. On arrival Embark the great MSC ARMONIA. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day05: Venice
After breakfast full day at sea to relax and study. Later you will drop in hotel. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day06: Venice
After breakfast enjoy Fellowship on board. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day07: Thessaloniki
After breakfast proceed to Thessaloniki-Visit the Walls, The House of Jason where Paul lived and the Agora where he preached. On to Philippi which was a Roman garrison town and the chief city in the province of Macedonia. It was here that Paul won his first European convert, a woman named Lydia, the market place (where Paul and Silas were brought before the rulers), the cistern which tradition identifies as the place where St. Paul were imprisoned. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day08: Izmir – Ephesus
After breakfast journey to Ephesus, the marble city where Paul spent 3 years of his ministry. It was to this community that Paul may have written his epistle to the Ephesians. The ruins of Ephesus have been restored much like the city was in Paul’s time. You will visit the ancient Agora and imagine where Demetrius, the silversmith, sold his silver shrines of the Greek goddess, Artemis. See the library of Celsus and enter the Great Theatre mentioned in the book of Acts. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day09: Patmos
After breakfast visit a holy island for the Christian religion it was here in Patmos where John the Divine, while in exile, wrote the Apocalyptic Revelations that constitute the last part of the New Testament. Visit the monastery of St. John that still keeps its character of a medieval fortress. Inside the walls you will be able to admire the Byzantine wealth of the Christian Orthodox religion while from its ramparts you will have the most stunning panoramic view of the luminous sea. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day10: Piraeus - Athens/Corinth
After breakfast visit the architectural splendors of the ancient city of Athens are as magical as ever. Follow your guide on a journey to the ancient Acropolis where you will see the Propylaea, the Parthenon and the Erectheum. View Mars Hill where Paul preachedthe gospel to the intellectual Athenian community of his day (Acts 17: 15-34). View the ruins of the Agora, ancient market place and center of Athenian public life, where Paul preached to the skeptical Athenians. You will view the Olympic Stadium, where the modern Olympics began and where the games returned in 2004. Visit Corinth (Acts 18: 1-18), a city that inspired of St. Paul’s most familiar letter. You will visit the Archeological Museum, the Market Place, and Temples. Walk among the ruins and stand on the Bema where Paul stood. Read Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and visualize his address to the Gentiles as he began the task of building Corinth’s church. Imagine where Aquila and Priscilla lived and where they had their tent making business. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day11: Day at sea
After breakfast full Day is at sea to relax and reminisce. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day 12: Split/Croatia.
After breakfast visit Medjugorje Pilgrimage Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day13: Venice
After breakfast proceed for Venice, known as “The Queen of the Adriatic”. “A unique position, the grace of her buildings, the changing colors, and not least the total absence of wheeled transport, make Venice the most charming and poetic city in the world.” Our visit begins at the Basilica of St. Mark–golden mosaics from the Second Golden Age of Icons adorn this magnificent Byzantine basilica built to honor the body of St. Mark brought from Alexandria in Egypt. Popes John XXIII and John Paul I were Patriarchs of Venice. We visit the Piazza di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale (the palace of the Doge, the political leader of the Republic of Venice) Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day14: Drop
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport. Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.
Important Information
Packages Includes:
- 9 Nights cruise in Inside/Outside Cabin with all meals included
- 2 Nights in Rome hotel including breakfast and dinner
- 5 Shore excursion as per itinerary – Thessaloniki , Philippi , Ephessos, Patmos, Athens, Corinth, Medjugorje, Touring in Rome, speed train to Venice
- 1 Night in Venice in hotel including breakfast and dinner
- Touring in Venice
- Pick up and drop from / to Airport
- Meals as per Plan mentioned in the Package
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Private Transport as per the itinerary.
Notes:
- Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
- The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. Even we also provide optional hotels which you can choose to enhances based on your budget.
- All sightseeing is subject to Weather and Political Conditions in the Destination.
- Do carry comfortable walking shoes and Dress.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
Packages Exclude
- Any Meals/ en-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
- Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, Plantation, Park, Sanctuary, Forest, Rides, Safaris, Boating, Rafting, Skiing, Skating, Cable Car / Ropeway Rides, Helicopter Rides, additional sightseeing tours/ excursions not included in the itinerary.
- Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature viz etc.
- Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year Eve.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in "Inclusions" column.
