FRANCE, SPAIN & ITALY –AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
(13 nights/14 days)
Paris + Lourdes + Costa Brava + Barcelona + Milan + Venice + Florence + Assisi + Rome

Day 01- PARIS
Arrival in Paris Airport (CDG). Transfer by Coach to Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 02-PARIS
After Continental Breakfast. We start our Paris sightseeing – Champs Elysee, arc de Triumphe, Grand Palais, Petit Palais and Opera etc….Notre Dame Church*/ Museum */ Eiffel tower * etc. After Dinner overnight drive to Lourdes by Coach.

Day03 - LOURDE
Breakfast on the way. Early morning arrival in Lourdes. Lourd - Appearance of Mother Mary. The famous Catholic Pilgrimage Centre. Bath in miracle water. Dinner (Indian Food). Candle Procession. Stay in Hostel. Indian/ French Sisters (Superior Accommodation)

Day 04 - LOURDE
After breakfast Visit Pilgrim-Church, Holy Mass, St. Mary’s Grotto. Cross way, Visit House of St. Bernadette
Under ground Basilica, Bath in Miracle water/. Dinner (Indian). Candle procession and overnight stay in Lourde Hostel.

Day 05 - COSTA BRAVA
After breakfast drive to Costa Brava / SPAIN (08 hrs). We drive through scenic French and Spanish country side to arrive in Costa Brava by evening. Visit world famous Costa Brava Beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Lloret de Mar hotel.

Day 06 - BARCELONA
After breakfast we go for a beach Tour/Beach Promenade. Lunch at Hotel. Drive to Barcelona-(famous and beautiful City and Port in Europe). Sightseeing, Sagra de Familia (Antonio Gaudi) * Basilica, Olympic Stadium Light & Water Show. (No Dinner at Hotel). Night drive to Milan (Italy).

Day 07 - MILAN
Breakfast on the way. Morning Arrival in Milan and check into Hotel. Rest till the afternoon. After lunch we go for Milan city tour, Cathedral. Largest Goethic Cathedral in the world. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 08 - FLORENCE
After breakfast drive to Venice. Drive by Boat crossing the Giadecca canal to St Mark’s Square. Walking Tour
Through city, Sightseeing, and other Highlights. Proceed Padua. Visit St. Anthony’s-Church, Antony`s Tomb, Tounge and teeth (in Padua). Drive Florence, on arrival Dinner in Hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 - ROME
After breakfast we go for Florence city Sightseeing. Visit Santa Croce Square, Visit Santa Maria Cathedral. Drive to Assisi. Drive to Rome check into hotel and over night stay.

Day 10 - ROME
After breakfast we proceed to Vatican, Pope Audience/ Blessing. St.Peters Square, Sistine Chapel/ Vatican Museum, Coloseum etc. Dinner and overnight stay in Rome.

Day 11 - ROME
After Breakfast we continue with our sightseeing of Rome - Roman Forum, St.Maria Maggiore, Holy steps. Born Church, Piaza Venezia, Victoriano, St. John and St. Pauls Baselica. Dinner and overnight stay in Rome.

Day 12 - ROME
After breakfast, Proceed to Catacomb. Drive to Netuno Visit St Maria Goreti Birthplace, Tomb, Baselica. Return to Rome dinner and over night stay in Rome.

Day 13 - ROME
After breakfast, drive to Fabriano. Visit Wax Hill. Proceed to Assisi. Visit the Baselica of St. Francis Baselica. Return to Rome, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14 - ROME
After breakfast proceed to Airport for homeward flight.

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ITALY & MEDJUGORJE
(07 Nights & 08 Days)
Rome + Medjugorje + San Giovanni + Assisi

Day 01 - ROME - VATICAN - MEDJUGORGE
Early morning Arrival in Rome - the Eternal City, and transfer to our hotel. After breakfast we go to Vatican City to attend the weekly Papal Audience and Blessing given by His Holiness, John Paul II. Visit St Peter's Basilica built on the site where St Peter was martyred. Unsurpassed in beauty, a monument to the long history of the Catholic Church, to which pilgrims come from around the world, St Peter's is the grandest of the world's churches. View such historical treasures as a piece of the True Cross, the lance that pierced Christ's side, and numerous papal tombs. We will also see Michelangelo's restored mural of the Last Judgment on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, his Pieta, and the four mighty piers that support St Peter's magnificent dome. In the afternoon take time to visit the Vatican Garden, Library and Museum to see awe-inspiring relics and works of art donated throughout centuries as tributes of faith.

Proceed to Airport for flight to Split (MEDJUGORJE) on arrival at the airport of city Split, Dalmatia in Republic of Croatia. We drive to Medjugorje lasts for about three hours along the most beautiful coastline in the world, along the Adriatic Sea. Our first Croatian cuisine dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

Day 02 & 03 - MEDJUGORJE
After breakfast we will start with orientation tour of the village and walk to St. James church for English speaking holy mass. On our program in Medjugorje we'll have combination of time spent in talks given by Franciscans from parish Medjugorje, in Holy Mass that can be celebrated in up to 20 different languages. But also time when we can be by ourselves in solitude, on the hill of Podbrdo or among English speaking pilgrims known as the Apparition Hill, site of the apparition of OUR LADY. On our list of things to do in Medjugorje is visit to the visionaries who still today, while you are reading this itinerary, receive apparitions of OUR LADY. We will climb the Cross Mountain, and make the most difficult Way of The Cross in the World. We will go and hear talk that priest who was pastor in times when first apparition occurred in Medjugorje in June 24th 1981 gives to pilgrims from all over the World, father Jozo is his name. On our schedule is every day English speaking Holy Mass and no matter if your group came with priest or not Medjugorje parish makes sure you have every day celebration of The Holy Eucharist in your tongue. Messages that OUR QUEEN OF THE PEACE has been giving here were the foundations for evening program. Program that consists of prayer of all the three Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, of the evening Holy Mass, of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, of the prayer for Healing of the body and the soul and all other beautiful praising of the God we can participate every evening.

Day 04 - MEDJUGORJE - ROME
After breakfast we proceed to Split for the flight to Rome. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 - ROME
We depart for a tour of Christian Rome. The tour includes three major Basilicas: St Mary Major, one of the oldest shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, containing a relic from the manger of the infant Jesus. The Basilica of the St John in Lateran, the former residence of the popes prior to their return to Rome in 1377. St Paul Outside the Walls, which houses the remains of St Paul under its main altar. We will also see the ancient Baths of Caracalla, Arch of Drusus, Chapel "O' Domine Quo Vadis?", the remains of imperial tombs, Tomb of Celilia Metella, and the Catacombs of St Callixtus where the early Christians hid themselves to escape persecution. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Day 06 - SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
After breakfast we drive to San Giovanni Rotondo by tourist motor coach (05 hrs by coach). We Visit new Basilica, the old church, Padre Pios cell and his Crypt. Visit so called English room to be blessed by Padre Pios glove. Dinner and overnight in Villa Eden.

Day 07 – ASSISSI
After breakfast proceed to Assisi (6 hrs drive), visit St. Francis Basilica, and Saint Mary of the Angels. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

Day 08 - ASSISSI - ROME & HOME
Early morning departure to Rome Airport (03 hrs drive). Return flight home.

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT PAUL-GREECE, GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE & ROME
(09nights/10 days) with 03 nights Cruise

Athens + cruise (4 nights) + Mykonos + Rhodes + Kusadasi + Ephesus + Patmos + Corinth + Rome

DAY 01 - ARRIVE ATHENS

We arrive at the Athens International Airport, where we are met and assisted through customs and baggage claim formalities. We will transfer to our Hotel for dinner and overnight in Athens.

DAY 02 - ATHENS CITY TOUR
This morning we have the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our guide will take us to see the center of the City, the Constitution square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic stadium (where the first Olympic games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Academnie, the University, the National Library and the Omonia Square. The highlight of the Tour will be the visit to the Acropolis - the Propylae, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and the Parthenon and the Mars Hill Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Athens

DAY 03 - ATHENS, SAIL ON YOUR GREEK ISLAND CRUISE
After Breakfast Transfer to the Port of Piraeus. Embark on our cruise. Our first port-of-call is Mykonos. Mykonos combines in a unique way the luxuriant and sophisticated lifestyle with the simple and yet charming life of a Cycladic Island. Free time to stroll the winding narrow streets full of boutiques, visit tiny chapels and take pictures of the famous windmills. Or perhaps just sit by the waterfront and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

DAY 04 - RHODES
Visit the island of Rhodes. The ship enters the port, which was once dominated by the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Excursion to Rhodes and Lindos. Drive along the southeastern coastline on your way to Lindos, the most important of the three great cities of ancient times- visit to the Acropolis of Lindos - overlooking the Aegean Sea and St Paul's Bay. After the visit there will be some time free in the small attractive village with the little shops and narrow streets. Drive back to the City of Rhodes for your walking tour of the City of Rhodes - stroll through the Medieval Old City - down through Chevaliers Road and view the Palace of the Knights of St, John.

DAY 05 - KUSADASI, EPHESUS, PATMOS
In the morning arrival at the Port of Patmos, the Holy Island of the Christian religion
Departing the port of Scala by motor coach you will enjoy the short drive up to the Monastery of St John, which has been magnificently built within the alls of a strong fortification. Walk uphill towards the entrance of the Monastery; view the courtyard, the Monks' dining room and the main church with its outstanding frescoes and the small but beautiful museum. At the end of your visit return to your and continue on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse where above stands the church of the Apocalypse. Once inside the grotto, see the silver niches in the wall, that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of Revelations as well as the three-fold crack, made by the Voice of God.

In the afternoon we arrive at Kusadasi - a lovely Turkish port and the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. Excursion to Ancient Ephesus. Drive along the coast to reach Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Diana - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and later the home of St. John. You will see the monuments such as the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Bath of Scolastika and the Great Theatre, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. Walk back to the motor coach along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession. Driving back to Kusadasi view the Basilica of St. John - just downhill lays the site of the famous Temple of Diana, today in ruins.

DAY 06 - ARRIVE PIRAEUS, CORINTH, And OVERNIGHT FERRY TO BARI, ITALY.
We arrive early morning at Port of Piraeus. Disembark and depart for Corinth.
A drive along the Saronic Gulf across the Corinth Canal through rolling vineyards to ancient Corinth, which was the most beautiful, an frivolous city of Roman Greece. Visit the Doric style Temple of Apollo, the market place, museum, the Fountain of Pirene, the Agora and the Bema from which Paul preached so well. Drive to Patras Port and depart by overnight Ferry to Bari.

DAY 07- ROME
We arrive in Bari in the morning. Our deluxe motor coach will take us to Pompeii for a short visit before we continue to Rome. Check in at our Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome

DAY 08- ROME, FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast we will start with the full Day Tour of this eternal city. Driving through the main streets of Rome, you will marvel at monuments of this great capital. Visit the Colosseum, which symbolizes the eternity of the Roman civilization, the Forum and the Piazza Venezia, dominated by the imposing monument to Vittorio Emanuel II. Before return to our hotel, we stop near the Fontana di Trevi. Here, following tradition by tossing a coin into the fountain, promising the return to Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome

DAY 09- ROME
Our first visit will be to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel the celebrated Chapel of the Popes and the venue of the Conclaves for Papal elections. It is one of the most splendid masterpieces in the history of world art and is well known around the world for its magnificent ceiling, beautifully decorated by Michelangelo. From here, your next visit will be to the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in the world, which overlooks the enormous Piazza San Pietro Dinner and overnight in Rome

DAY 10 - ROME – DEPARTURE
After breakfast transfers from your Hotel to the Airport in Rome for your return flight home.

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GREECE & TURKEY CRUISE
(09 nights/10 days with 07 nights Cruise)

ATHENS + THESSALONIKI + PHILIPPI + KUSADASI + SARDIS + EPHESUS + SMYRNA + PATMOS + CORINTH

DAY 01 – ARRIVAL ATHENS
Arrive in Athens. Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to the hotel dinner and overnight.

DAY 02 – ATHENS – BOARD SEVEN NIGHT CRUISE
Begin the tour of Athens, the Acropolis, agora and Mars Hill. Visit Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erechtheum and Propylae. We shall also visit Mars Hill, view the Agora (the ancient market place where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians). We will also see the House of Parliament, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, Hadrian’s Arch and the Panathenaic Stadium. Drive to Piraeus Port and embark our cruise ship, enjoying the fellowship of other Christians and excellent teaching.

DAY 03 – THESSALONIKI -VERIA
Thessaloniki – City tour. The second largest city in Greece and is the capital of Macedonia. Paul preached here and founded a church. The New Testament books of Thessalonians are his correspondence with the people of this church. 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 the Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of the Roman Empire, the House of Jason and the Roman Agora where Paul preached. We shall also see St. Demetrios Church with its valuable mosaics and frescoes and will drive up to the upper town, which offers a marvelous view of the city. The site where the monastery of Vlatadon was built is believed to be the location where Jason’s house once stood and where Paul was accommodated during his visit to Thessaloniki. Journey to Veria Shore excursion is included to Ancient Beria-to the memorial commemorating Paul’s preaching to the local Jews in 54 AD. Still visible today in Veria, is part of the Roman road-the Egnatia Way-its remains a silent witness to Rome’s greatness.

DAY 04 –KAVALA - PHILIPPI
Port of call at Kavala. Shore Excursions to Kavala & Philippi (ancient Neapolis) where Paul, Timothy and Silas landed on the coast of Thrace. From there, visit Philippi, named after Philip II, father of Alexander. It was here that Paul won his first European convert, a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira. Visit the Baptistery of Lydia, the market place (where Paul and Silas were brought before the rulers,) the cistern which tradition identifies as the place where Paul was imprisoned.

DAY 05 – DIKILI – PERGAMON, TURKEY
Shore Excursion includes a tour from Dikili (our port) and to Pergamon. The great city of Bergama and a city of the Book of Revelation, is one of the best-preserved ancient sites in Turkey. The letter in Revelation ‘to an angel of the church at Pergamum’ was from ‘the One who has the sharp, two-edged sword.’ He spoke of the place where Satan has his throne. This might be the altar of Zeus in the citadel; it is more likely that it refers to the fact that the city was center of the Roman authority for the area and therefore the place of persecution for those who refused to worship Caesar.

DAY 06 – KUSADASI-SARDIS-MILETUS, TURKEY
We arrive at Kusadasi, a beautiful town where we will remain docked for the next two days. From here we will make our excursions. Shore Excursions to Sardis & Miletus. Today, we visit Sardis, the most picturesque of the Seven Churches. John told the Christians of Sardis that the letter in Revelation was from ‘the One who holds the seven spirits of God, the seven stars.’ He admonished them to ‘wake-up, and put some strength into what is left.’ We will view the ruins which included the famous temple of Artemis lying along the Pactolus River and dates from the Fourth Century BC. Continue for a tour of Miletus. Paul and his companions traveled via Mytilene, Chios and Samos to Miletus where Paul delivered his touching farewell address to the elders of Ephesus and predicted his death.

DAY 07 – EPHESUS –SMYRNA, TURKEY
Shore Excursions to Ephesus & Smyma. Our tour today takes us to Ephesus, the most impressive archaeological site in Turkey. Extensive excavations have facilitated the restoration of old Ephesus. From the harbor a thirty-five foot wide marble-paved and pillar-lined street led into the interior of the city. The Apostle Paul would have approached the city through this street, entering it through the northern gate, called the Magnesian. Paul suffered many trials and tribulations in Ephesus, leading finally to his imprisonment. We then proceed to Biblical Smyrna, birthplace of the famous epic poet, Homer

DAY 08 – PATMOS
Shore Excursion to Patmos & The Monastery & Cave of St. John .The island of Patmos is considered a ‘Holy Island’ for the Christian faith since this is the site of the apocalyptic Revelation of John, written here during exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John built on one of the island’s highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury.

DAY 9 – DISEMBARK-ATHENS-CORINTH
Disembark the cruise ship and will continue to Ancient Corinth. Here under the shadow of the towering Acropolis, Paul preached and lived for two years. The vigorous and mostly Gentile church he founded here in 50 AD caused him much grief and prompted him to write at least four letters to them. Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of first-century shops, the agora where Paul was on trial at the Bema, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple of Apollo, and visit the museum filled with treasures from the ancient sites. We return to Athens for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 – DEPART ATHENS FOR HOME
This morning we leave Athens and the marvelous sites of the New Testament and return to our home country. From now on, as we read our Bibles or hear teachings on the Books of the New Testament, we will feel the Bible come alive and enjoy vivid memories of our wonderful Footsteps of Paul and Revelation Alive cruise.

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