Journeys of Paul Cruise | Oct 21, 2024
*Same ship, New Itinerary, Lower Price
Join us on a 14-day Journeys of Paul Cruise with 12 nights aboard Royal Caribbean, Odyssey of the Seas, starting at $4,499 on October 21, 2024. You will Journey to Naples, Athens and Corinth, Santorini, Rhodes, Limassol, Ephesus, Mykonos, and much more!
$500 scholarships available for first-time clergy & $350 scholarships available for clergy spouses!
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What’s Included
- Cruise
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Meals on Ship
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Port Charges
- Select Shore Excursions
- Study Guide
- International Airfare
- Administrative fees
^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.
† If air purchased through EO.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 OCTOBER 21 - DEPART THE USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight.
Day 2 OCTOBER 22 - ARRIVE IN ROME
You will arrive in Rome, Italy, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Port of Civitavecchia to board the Odyssey of the Seas.
Day 3 OCTOBER 23 - NAPLES/POMPEII
Disembark the ship in Naples and travel towards Mount Vesuvius to uncover the fascinating history of Pompeii. Embark on a guided walking tour of the ancient Roman city’s archeological ruins below the formidable Mount Vesuvius. Traverse the historic excavation site with an informative guide through the city’s forum and past grand temples, mansions, and Roman baths. View artifacts recovered from the 79 AD volcanic blast, when 20 feet of ash and pumice buried the entire city, and behold a menacing panoramic view of Mount Vesuvius.
Day 4 OCTOBER 24 - AT SEA
Day 5 OCTOBER 25 - ATHENS & CORINTH
Day 6 OCTOBER 26 - SANTORINI
Day 7 OCTOBER 27 - RHODES
Day 8 OCTOBER 28 - LIMASSOL
Day 9 OCTOBER 29 - AT SEA
At Sea
Day 10 OCTOBER 30 - EPHESUS
Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and was once a bustling port town with wide, colonnade-bordered streets and a population of 250,000. Spectacular excavations have revealed much of the glory of ancient Ephesus, including the huge Agora and Library, but much has been lost. The ancient world once declared the Temple of Artemis to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but today, only a single column remains to mark its site. View the terrace houses, also known as “the house of the rich,” which give a true impression of the ancient lifestyle. Explore the Museum of Ephesus for an up-close look at ancient artifacts. You will have time to explore on your own and recreate some of Paul’s footsteps.
Day 11 OCTOBER 31 - MYKONOS
Nestled in the heart of Greece’s Cyclades archipelago, Mykonos pulses with irrepressible energy. With its powder white houses and sparkling blue waters, the Island of the Winds is as colorful as the people who call the island home. You can walk narrow marble pathways laced with purple bougainvillea blooms or cycle on two wheels past off-the-path Ano Mera village. Explore Greece’s maritime history at Armenistis Lighthouse and check out the Folklore Museum’s Mykonian ship models. At the end of the day, watch the sun burn out beyond an Aegean horizon from an open-air seaside taverna. Shore excursions today will be booked directly through the cruise line. They are not included.
Day 12 NOVEMBER 1 - CHANIA
Day 13 NOVEMBER 2 - AT SEA
Day 14 NOVEMBER 3 - RETURN TO THE USA
Enhance Your Journey
Rome Starting from $998
October 19-22, 2024 | Starting at $998*
October 19 - Depart the USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight.
October 20 - Arrive in Rome
Today, you will arrive in Rome, Italy, where you will be met by our representative and travel along the Appian Way. Step beneath the surface into the Catacombs of Callixtus, built along the Appian Way. Here sixteen popes from the 2nd through 4th centuries were interred, though they have been removed to various churches over the centuries. Check into your hotel this evening and enjoy dinner and rest.
October 21 - Vatican City & Christian Rome
Visit the Vatican and explore its museum. Marvel at the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica and stand in awe of Michaelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Next, on to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The present structure stands over the place where Constantine built the first church over Saint Paul’s grave. The church features a portrait of every pope who has served the church. Climb the graceful Spanish Steps and stop at the famous Trevi Fountain before returning to your hotel this evening.
October 22 - Ancient Rome
Discover the history woven throughout Rome with visits to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum, Circus Maximus, the Arch of Titus, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Arch of Constantine today. After touring, you will be transferred to the Port of Civitavecchia to board the Odyssey of the Seas.
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.
Cappadocia & Istanbul Starting from $1298
November 3 - 7, 2024 | Starting at $1,298*
November 3 - Fly to Cappadocia
Fly from Rome to Cappadocia, and check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
November 4 - Cappadocia
Drive to Cappadocia and visit the Zelve Valley. As you drive through Cappadocia, enjoy some free time at various photo stops in this magnificent landscape full of fairy chimneys. Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum before returning to your hotel.
November 5 - Cappadocia
You can take an optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia this morning for an additional fee. Fly this afternoon to Istanbul and check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
November 6 - Istanbul
The bejeweled capital of Istanbul sits between two continents and is home to 450 mosques. You will visit the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets and sparkling interior. You will also visit the Topkapi Palace, once home to royal sultans. Inside, you will see the fabled jewels of the treasury, delicate displays of Chinese porcelain in the kitchen quarters, and the provocative harem quarters. Walk through Hagia Sophia, which was the largest church in Christendom for 1000 years, built by Justinian (532-537 AD). The church has 107 columns, fossil-embedded white marble floors and beautiful glass mosaics. Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, thyme, and other exotic spices as you explore the Grand Bazaar. Over 4,000 shops sell everything from herbs to gold. Return to your hotel this evening for dinner and overnight.
November 7 - Return to the USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
Hot air balloon ride is $250 per person additional.
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.