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$2,671 "Biblical Cruise of the Aegean Sea"          June 9 - 17, 2011
Aegean Biblical Cruise
$2,671 "Biblical Cruise of the Aegean Sea" June 9 - 17, 2011
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Pre and Post Extensions Pre Extension Athens, Delphi and Corinth $399 Post Extension to Mycenae, Pompeii and Rome $699 help
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Dear Pilgrim: Dear Traveling partner: We have secured a travel program to travel to ancient Greece, Turkey and Italy. It will be a powerful experience that will impact your faith and open your eyes to new insights from God’s Word. Join us to amazing sights, sounds and settings where the New Testament events occurred. Join me on this life changing experience with other wonderful people like you. Now, the time has come! Cruises are a great way to see the Aegean. This cruise is exceptional as it visits only places Paul would have cruised too. You are following Paul and early Christians as they spread the message of salvation. I hope you will consider joining us on this journey. Together we will visit and discuss places like Ephesus, Corinth (the city to which Paul penned two of his greatest letters); Athens (the site of the great debate found in Acts 17); Patmos (where the book of Revelation as penned). In addition we will be offering a three day extension to Greece & a 4 day extension to Pompeii, Rome and the Vatican. For a great pilgrimage, Michael S. Reilly President Maranatha Tours, Inc. Michael S Reilly 
 


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DETAILED ITINERARY
 

 

PRE EXTENSION TO ATHENS & CORINTH
$399 per person
 
(Mon): NEW YORK / ATHENS
Tour members are welcomed at JFK International Airport for our departing flight to Athens via widebody aircraft arriving the next day.  Meals served on board.
 
(Tues): ATHENS
Arriving in beautiful Athens this afternoon, we are met by a courier and transferred to the hotel.
 
(Wed): DELPHI / ATHENS
This morning we leave Athens to visit Delphi. See the museum with the famous Bronze Charioteer and other items that date back to the time of Paul. We visit the Temple of Apollo, where Paul must have spoken to the people about the Living God, continue to the Theater, the Athenian Treasury and the Castalian Spring. We then follow Paul’s ministry south as we travel on the national highway through famous Thebes, Levadia and the village of Arachova. Return back to the hotel in Athens for dinner and overnight.
 
(Thur): ATHENS / ACROPOLIS / CORINTH
This morning we visit the important modern and archaeological sites in the city of Athens, the Acropolis and neighboring monuments. While driving through the main streets of Athens, we have an opportunity to see other places of interest such as the University, the Academy, the National Library, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium, Omonia Square, Constitution Square and the Royal Palace.
 
This afternoon we drive along the coastal road to Corinth. Continue along the wonderful beach of Kinetta, make a brief stop at the Corinth Canal, then on to ancient Corinth to visit the Museum, the Bema of St. Paul, the Doric Temple of Apollo, the Askeleion, Agora, Lechaion Road, and the Peirene Fountain. Return to the hotel in Athens for dinner and overnight. 
 
(Fri): ATHENS / EMBARKATION
This morning will be at leisure and we will have time to shop, sleep in or tour some sites.
 
This afternoon drive to Piraeus Port and embark your cruise ship, enjoying the fellowship of other Christians and excellent teaching.
 
STEPS OF PAUL CRUISE BEGINS HERE:
 
 
(Thu): DEPART USA
Depart from New York for a transatlantic flight to Athens.
 
(Fri): ARRIVAL ATHENS - EMBARKATION
Arrive in Athens. Meet and greet at the airport. Drive to Piraeus Port and embark your cruise ship, enjoying the fellowship of other Christians and excellent teaching.
 
(Sat): THESSALONIKI - VERIA
Thessaloniki-Visit the Walls, The House of Jason where Paul lived and the Agora where he preached. Continue to Veria-ancient Beroea- to the memorial commemorating Paul's preaching to the local Jews in 54 AD.
 
(Sun): KAVALA - PHILIPPI
Kavala (ancient Neapolis), the site where Paul, Timothy and Silas landed on the coast of Thrace. From there, visit Philippi where Paul lived, preached and was imprisoned and the Baptistery of Lydia, where the first baptism on European soil took place.
 
(Mon): ISTANBUL
In the morning we arrive in Istanbul, one of the world's greatest historic cities. Formerly Byzantium, the center of the Eastern Roman Empire, this city is built on seven green hills and situated astride two continents. East meets West in every way. We visit the Topkapi Palace with its harem and fabulous treasure chambers, the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque with its six minarets, and St. Sofia, converted to a mosque from a Christian basilica after the fall of Constantinople in 1453.

(Tue): DIKILI - PERGAMON, SARDIS
A tour from Dikili (our port) is to Pergamon, the great city of Bergama and a city of the Book of Revelation. It is one of the best-preserved ancient sites in Turkey. We continue by visiting Sardis, the most picturesque of the Seven Churches.
 
(Wed): KUSADASI - EPHESUS - MILETUS
Arrive at Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus, the most impressive archeological site in Turkey, including the Great Amphitheater where Paul spoke to the Ephesians. An afternoon tour to Miletus, where Paul delivered his touching farewell address the elders of Ephesus and predicted his death, for those wishing to visit the place.
 
(Thu): PATMOS
Patmos, the "Holy Island" for the Christian faith. This is the place where the apocalyptic Revelation of John was written during his exile from the Roman Empire. We visit the cave and the monastery of St. John.
 
 (Fri): DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS / NEW YORK
Disembark the cruise ship and transfer to the airport for our flight home. The Bible will never read the same as we can visualize Paul’s lands.
 
SHORE EXCURSIONS: We have set up 6 shore excursions that you and your passengers can purchase for $55 per person. We have a package for all excursions for $295 per person. If five passengers buy an excursion yours is free!!!
 
POST EXTENSION TO THE ETERNAL CITY
$699 per person
 
(Fri): DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS / MYCENAE / PATRAS
We disembark and go to the canal and visit Mycenae. The Mycenaean’s were fierce warriorsand great engineers who designed and built remarkable bridges, fortification walls, and beehive-shaped tombs, all employing Cyclopean masonry and elaborate drainage and irrigation systems. Their palatial centers, "Mycenae rich in gold" and "sandy Pylos," are immortalized in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
This afternoon drive to Patras port to board our ferry to Bari, Italy. Dinner and overnight on the ferry.
 
(Sat): BARI / POMPEII / MINTURNO / FORO APPIO / ROME
This morning we arrive in Bari, Italy. We will be met by our guide and motor coach and travel to Pompeii
and have an archeological journey through  the ancient city. Pompeii was buried under a layer of lava by a sudden eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A town whose daily life of the Imperial Age has been petrified, as under a spell, in its gestures, secrets, in the panic felt by its inhabitants during the last moments. Visiting the “frozen city” creates a feeling  similar to that experienced by Paul when he walked through similar streets from his time. Visit houses, shops, temples, squares, streets and also the “Lupanare” (house of prostitutes with its frescos) and the Now you understand the anger of Paul shouting aloud against corruption and perdition of the Romans. Romans 1, 26…. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature  Continue to the eternal city where we check in to our hotel for dinner and overnight.,
 
(Sun): ROME / VATICAN CITY / ANCIENT ROME / CATACOMBS
This morning we visit the Vatican Museum and Gallery, Raphael's Rooms with their wonderful frescoes, the Sistine Chapel – where Michelangelo's recently restored masterpieces adorn the ceilings and walls – and Pincio Garden.  We continue into St. Peter's Basilica and view Vatican City.
 
This afternoon we visit the Colosseum, St. Paul's Basilica Outside the Walls, Palatine and Capitoline Hills, Imperial Forum, Roman Forum, Mamertine Prison, mentioned throughout Acts and the epistles where Paul ministered and wrote while incarcerated for his faith and ministry and the Church of St. Peter in Chains with the famed statue of Moses by Michelangelo.  we will go to where Paul & Peter met the early Christians. We will enjoy a visit to one of the most beautiful Catacombs. Here we will see the writings of the early Christians that scripted their faith. On the way back to our hotel we will drive along a section of the Old Appian Way where we will see the huge slabs that originally paved its length and several surviving patrician tombs that once lined its way. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight
 
(Mon): ROME / NEW YORK
We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always. Knowing we have walked in the footsteps of early Christians, on such a memorable tour will bring new meaning to our Bible reading.
 
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS: First class hotels based on twin occupancy with bath. Hotel category determined through documentation published by O.H.R.G. Single-room supplement $55 per night.

MEALS: American Buffet and (in Israel the famous Israeli breakfast buffet), and dinner daily throughout the tour. Except that no meals are provided in USA. Extra charge for coffee, tea or other beverage not included in the menu of the day. If a passenger chooses not to have a meal, there will be no refund for unused meals.

TIPS AND TAXES: Those normally appearing on hotel and restaurant bills as “service” are included, as are all governmental and local taxes on hotels and meals.

SIGHTSEEING: By modern motor coach including services of English speaking guides and entrance fees to places included in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED: US and foreign departure taxes (airport taxes to Europe and the Middle East are usually $400 - $600 and are subject to change until tickets are issued 3-4 weeks prior to your departure day), passport and visa fees, laundry, wines, liquors, mineral waters and after-dinner coffee or tea, meals not included in the itinerary, room service, sightseeing or services other than those specifically mentioned. TRAVEL INSURANCE (optional), Maranatha Tours Inc. will automatically bill all passengers for travel insurance unless it is declined at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant.

Tips to guides, drivers and portage are not included (approximately $12 per day).

PASSPORTS, VISAS: A valid US passport is required for US citizens. If you do not have a passport please contact your local passport office. Passports must be valid 6 months after return date. For all other nationalities please consult the country’s consulate.

TOUR PRICE: Price is based on international tariffs and rates in effect on Date of proposal and is subject to change without notice should there be a revision in AIR or LAND rates prior to departure of tour. Price is based on a minimum of passengers using double occupancy. In the event that a minimum of passengers does not book the tour within 45 days of departure the agent reserves the right to cancel or re-cost the tour. Late booking or changes may result in an additional fee.

LAND ONLY: From time to time a tour may be canceled due to not materializing. If you choose a to purchase a land only package and arrange your own domestic and international flight independently, Maranatha Tours Inc. will not be responsible for domestic, international flights or transfers of any kind. Maranatha Tours is not responsible for any International flight schedule changes. If domestic tickets are purchased by an individual all penalties and fare differences will be paid by the client. 
DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION
: A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure reservations, which  will be applied to the price of the tour. The balance to be paid in full not later than 6 weeks prior to departure of the tour. Thereafter, a $100 late payment fee will be assessed. Reservations made within 30 days of departure are subject to $75 late reservation charge. All cancellations must be in writing by letter, fax or e-mail to Maranatha Tours and will be in effect on the date of receipt by Maranatha Tours. There is no exception to cancellation fee. Any exceptions must be in writing from Maranatha Tours, Inc.
Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy at the time of ticket issue.
91+ Days Prior: No penalty of deposit 
  (Except for $100.00 per person administration fee plus any airline fees)
• 90-61 Days Prior: 
  ($300 for international tour, $500 for international tour and cruise plus any airline fees)
• 60-46 Days Prior: 40% of tour cost
• 45-31 Days Prior: 65% of tour cost
• 30-16 Days Prior: 85% of tour cost
• 15 Days Prior or less: 100% of tour cost
*Cruise cancellation policies vary.  Please see individual itineraries for details.

 A minimum number of 35 passengers (unless otherwise noted) is required or the tour is subject to cancellation.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: A round-trip economy class jet; via International air carrier or any other IATA member. Full payment is due 45 days prior to commencement of travel. If the passenger cancels within 35 days of departure or after air tickets are written (whichever comes sooner), then 100% of airfare will be forfeited by passenger. In the event 35 passengers do not book the tour within 90 days of departure, the agent reserves the right to cancel the tour. All airfares are subject to government approval and change without notice. AIR--Because the travel dates are more than 6 months away, the costs and schedules could change. Please Note: A New York overnight may be necessary for any groups travelling from the West Coast, either on the outbound or return.

RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: Land arrangements including surface transportation: Maranatha Tours, Inc., and the participating Tour Operators operate the land tours offered under this program only as agents of the railroads, car rental contractors, steamship lines, hotels, bus operators, sightseeing contractors and others which provide the actual land arrangements and are not liable for any act, omission, delay, injury, loss or damage or non-performance occurring in connection with these land arrangements. International air carriers and other IATA carriers, steamship lines and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by these companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary, delete or substitute sites when tour operator feels it to be in the best interest of the tour.

CHANGE FEE: All changes not received in writing by Maranatha Tours at least 45 days prior to departure will incur a $75 change fee per person for each revision (that is in addition to any other charges per revision once the basic or pre/post tour package has been confirmed).

LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary due to emergencies.

DEVIATIONS: Deviations will incur a $125 fee, plus any other additional costs associated with services included in the basic or pre/post tour. Transfers are included in our group round-trip programs, passengers who deviate or purchase land only packages will be responsible for arriving and leaving independently and must transfer at their own expense.

 


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