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Join the Prayers & Devotions Ministry on a Blessed Pilgrimage to... Greece In The Footsteps of St. Paul with Greek Isle Cruise October 10-20, 2014 $4,449 per person from San Francisco (All airport taxes & fuel surcharges included.) Thessaloniki, Phillippi, Kavala, Kalambaka, Delphi, Corinth, Athens, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Patmos & Santorini Group Coordinators: Carmelita Torres & Chiqui Ramos For more information please visit: www.pilgrimages.com/prayersanddevotionsministry Early Bird Special: $200 per person discount if registered by March 31, 2014 House of Virgin Mary, Mt. Koressos, Kusadasi, Turkey Triumphal Arch of Galerius, Thessalonki, Greece Monastery, Meteora, Greece Basilica of St. John , Ephesus, Turkey Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece Mosaic of St. Paul, Greece Santorini, Greece

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Join the Prayers & Devotions Ministry on a Blessed Pilgrimage to...

Greece In The Footsteps of St. Paul

with Greek Isle Cruise

October 10-20, 2014

$4 ,449 per person from San Francisco(All airport taxes & fuel surcharges included.)

Thessaloniki , Phi l l ippi , Kavala , Ka la mba ka, De lphi , Corinth , Athens,

Kusada si , Ephesus, Pa tmos & Sa ntor ini

Group Coordinators:Carmelita Torres & Chiqui Ramos

For more information please visit:

www.pilgr images.com/prayersanddevotionsministry

Ear ly Bi rd Special : $200 per person discount i f registered by March 31, 2014

House of Virgin Mary, Mt. Koressos, Kusadasi, TurkeyTriumphal Arch of Galerius, Thessalonki, Greece

Monastery, Meteora, GreeceBasilica of St. John , Ephesus, TurkeyTemple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece

Mosaic of St. Paul, Greece

Santorini, Greece

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Day 1 | October 10, 2014: Depart San Francisco Evening departure from San Francisco, for the overnight flight to Greece. Din-ner and breakfast will be served on board.

Day 2 | October 11, 2014: Arrive Thessaloniki, Greece Connect flight to Thessaloniki. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax, meet your fellow pilgrims, dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 3 | October 12, 2014: Philippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki Visit Philippi where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. "And from there (He went) to Philippi, which is the lead-ing city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman Colony. We remained in this city some days..." Acts 16:12-18 Here Paul baptized a certain woman named Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. The Roman forum, completely excavated, is from after Paul's time. Among the ruins, located on the rocky ledge above the town's main road is the prison where Paul and Silas were thrown. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 4 | October 13, 2014: Thessaloniki, Meteora: Thessaloniki tour

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 trium-phal Arch of Galerius starting at the Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of the Roman Empire. Depart for Kalambaka, Meteora Monasteries. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 5 | October 14, 2014: Kalambaka - Delphi Visit Meteora Monasteries. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks, that seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Continue to Delphi.

Day 6 | October 15, 2014: Delphi - Athens Visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world (navel) of the earth, whose pres-tige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Phthios. Visit the site and the museum and continue to Athens.“ Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are reli-gious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription “ to an unknown God”. What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you…”. Athens, is one of the most glori-ous cities in the world and the cradle of western civilization as we know it to-day. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Day 7 | October 16, 2014: Athens - Excursion to Corinth After breakfast we will visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae. For twenty five centuries, the panorama of this city is dominated by the rock of the Acropolis; we see the ruins of the Parthenon, the Erectheum and the Propylae. Afterwards, we will ascend Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about the one and only * God. From here we have an excellent view of the ancient agora; former center of the Athenian public life. We continue for a drive through the city to see the House of Parlia-ment on Syntagma Square, the evzones in their picturesque uniforms guard-ing the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also see the Library, the University, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olym-pics of the modern era were held, the temple of the Olympian Zeus and Adri-an’s Arch. This afternoon we continue our tour to Ancient Corinth. Here, under the shadow of the towering Acropolis, St. 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 the first century shops, the agora where Paul's trial by Gallio took place, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple of Apollo and the Bema. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 | October 17, 2014: Athens - Start 3-day Cruise (Luis

Hellenic Cruise Lines) Mykonos After breakfast we make our way to our Piraeus port to board our cruise. Our first port-of-call is Mykonos. It is the most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands and attracts many visitors from all over the globe, including large numbers of artists and intellectuals. Your coaches will take you to Hora the island's capital where you'll enjoy a walking tour in the narrow cobbled streets of the town, passing by chic boutiques, elegant nightclubs and white washed houses till reaching Alefkandra. Alefkandra is a charming corner of Hora, known also as the "Venice" of Mykonos. The houses are built on the sea, with wooden balco-nies that evoke Venice. These were built from the mid 18th century onward and were homes of wealthy merchants and captains. At one of the famous restaurants of Alefkandra you'll enjoy the sunset on Mykonos island while drinking your refreshment accompanied by Greek meze. You'll return then to

Mykonos Town (Hora) from where you'll take the ship's shuttle service back to the port to meet your ship!

Day 9 | October 18, 2014: Kusadasi & Ephesus (Mary's House) & Patmos We begin our day arriving at Kusadasi is a lively Turkish port. Drive through the colorful town of Kusadasi to reach Mt. Koressos. Situated in a small valley, it is here where you will visit the humble chapel which lies on the site of the little house where The Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favors this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephesus and accompanied by your guide, walk through the Magnesian Gate which is the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. Your guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excava-tions in the world. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, where St. Paul preached, which is the largest theatre in antiquity having a capacity of 24,000 people. Walk back to your motor coach along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleo-patra once rode in procession. While driving back to Kusadasi and just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th Century AD by the Emperor Justinian. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi.

Continue our journey, Patmos, where we will enjoy a short journey to the vil-lage of Chora, where the monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the monastery marvel at this magnificent structure, which was build 900 years ago, excep-tional in its architecture. View the courtyard, the monk's dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noting its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, see the priceless ecclesiastical treasures housed in the beautiful but small museum: books and manuscripts, mosaics, Icons, splendid medieval textiles and vestments as well as jewelry. Return to your motor coach to continue on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse, where above stands the Monastery of the Apocalypse, a sub-unit of the main monas-tery. Walk down the steps to visit the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the silver niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation as well as the three-fold crack made by the voice of God emphasizing the honor of the Holy Trinity. After-wards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque harbor.

Day 10 | October 19, 2014: Santorini In the morning we will cruise on to the idyllic island of Santorini. Santorin is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. In the town of Thira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. Return back to the ship.

Day 11 | October 20, 2014: Piraeus - Athens - San Francisco Today marks the end of our cruise. After disembarkation you will be

transferred to Athens airport for your return flight home.

INTRODUCTION & SAMPLE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

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Please Mail Reservation & Payments to: 206 Tours 333 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788

Office Use: CT101014 Rinda/Rosalie

To Register Contact : RINDA OR ROSALIE : 800-206-TOUR(8687) OR [email protected] / [email protected]

CARMELITA TORRES: (707) 208-7187 / CHIQUI RAMOS: (707) 334-1393 OR [email protected]

Round-trip air from San Francisco

All Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges

9 nights at centrally located first class hotels as follows: (or similar) ~ 2 nights: Hotel Capsis, Thessaloniki, Greece ~ 1 night: Kalambaka, Greece

~ 1 night: Delphi, Greece

~ 2 nights: Athens, Greece

~ 3 nights: Cruise on Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines (Outside Cabin)

Transfers as per itinerary

Breakfast and Dinner daily

Wine and Water with dinners

Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach

Assistance of a professional, local Catholic guide

Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary

Catholic Priest available for Spiritual Direction

Mass daily & Spiritual activities Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

All Port Taxes & fees Shore excursions while on ship include:

~ Mykonos – Walking tour

~ Kusadasi – Ephesus & the house of the Virgin Mary

~ Patmos - Monastery of St. John & Grotto of Apocalypse

~ Crete – Heraklion

~ Santorini – Thira & Oia Village

Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

Not Included: Lunches, Tour Escort during Cruise, Travel Insurance optional (www.206tours.com/ insurance), Extended Cancellation Protection Plan @ $299 (www.206tours.com/cancel la t ionprotec t ion ), Tips to your guide & driver, Items of personal

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religious holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits. We will have daily mass and strive to be in places as

indicated. However, sometimes this is not possible as the site may not be available for Mass or itinerary changes are forced upon us. In this case an alternative site for Mass will be arranged.

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