2nd & 3rd Missionary Journeys of Paul Cruise with Pastor Tori Hastings | Oct. 8, 2024
Join Pastor Tori Hastings for the 2nd & 3rd Missionary Journeys of Paul Cruise with a 3-Day Cairo Land Tour and 7-Nights Aboard Azamara Pursuit starting at $5,297* from Atlanta, GA, or $5,397 from Birmingham departing on October 8, 2024. You will see Cairo, Istanbul, Canakkale (Trepez), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Bodrum, Turkiye (On Your Own), Santorini, Greece (On Your Own), Nafplio, Corinth, Greece (Nafplio), Athens, Greece (Piraeus), and much more!
Deck Plans
Available at www.eo.travel/azamarapursuitdecks
All Guests will receive the following “Complimentary Amenities”:
- Select standard spirits, international beers, and wines served in public areas
- Gratuities
- Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
- Self-service laundry
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Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations
Guests in Club Veranda Plus Staterooms will also receive: - All the Complimentary Amenities, plus:
- 120 minutes of complimentary internet per guest or $130 onboard credit applicable only towards the purchase of an unlimited internet package
- One free bag of laundry service per stateroom every seven days
- One night of complimentary dining* in specialty restaurants every seven days
- Priority embarkation and debarkation
- Complimentary in-room spirits bar set-up
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*Complimentary dining does not include certain specialty items.
Guests in Continent Suites will receive: - All the Complimentary Amenities, plus:
- English butler service
- 240 minutes of Complimentary Internet per Guest
- One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
- Complimentary dining* in specialty restaurants
- Afternoon tea service in-suite
- Complimentary in-room spirits bar set-up
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*Complimentary dining does not include certain specialty items.
What’s Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- Cruise
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Domestic Airfare
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Guided Tours
- Hotel Gratuities
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Port Charges
- Select Shore Excursions
- International Airfare
- Administrative Fees
- Most meals on board the ship and in hotels.
- Cruise Taxes
^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.
† If air purchased through EO.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 October 8 - Depart the USA
Depart the USA.
Day 2 October 9 - Welcome to Cario, Egypt
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt, the next day. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3 October 10 - Cairo, Egypt
This morning, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of pharaonic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Afterward, visit the Pyramids of Giza, constructed over 1,000 years before the birth of Moses. See the Great Sphinx and have the opportunity to ride a camel in the desert near the pyramids.
Day 4 October 11 - Cairo, Egypt
Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile. Tour the Old City, see the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 AD, and view the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church, built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt.
Day 5 October 12 - Cairo, Egypt / Istanbul, Turkiye
Transfer to the airport in Cairo for your flight to Istanbul. The bejeweled capital of Istanbul sits between two continents and is home to 450 mosques. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Istanbul before embarking on Azamara Pursuit docking in the bustling Bosphorus.
Day 6 October 13 - Istanbul, Turkiye
Today, visit the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets and sparkling interior. Walk through St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), which was the largest church in Christendom for 1,000 years, built by Justinian (532-537 AD). The church has 107 columns, fossil-embedded, white marble floors, and beautiful glass mosaics. Today, it is the Museum of Byzantine Art. Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, thyme, and other exotic spices as you explore the Spice Market. Shops sell everything from herbs to gold. Sail from Istanbul this evening on your way to Canakkale, Turkiye.
Day 7 October 14 - Canakkale (Trepez), Turkiye
Not far away is Troas. Here, on his second missionary journey, Paul had a vision in which he was called to Macedonia (Acts 16: 8-13). Later, during his third journey, Paul spent a week in Troas preaching. On one occasion, he also resurrected Eutychus, who fell to his death from a window while sleeping (Acts 20: 6-12). In Troy, history is buried in myth and mud. Nine layers of the fabled city have been excavated. Homer’s Iliad relates the legendary story of the Trojan War.
Day 8 October 15 - Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye
Today, you will be visiting Ephesus, where Paul had a two-year ministry and where the disciple John and Jesus’ mother, Mary, are buried. With a population of more than 250,000, Ephesus was the fourth-largest city in the world. View the Library of Celsus, originally built in 125 AD, which once held nearly 12,000 scrolls. Visit the temples of Hadrian and Domitian and the great theater where Paul witnessed. Visit the Terrace Houses, which give us great insight into family life during the Roman period.
Day 9 October 16 - Bodrum, Turkiye (On Your Own)
Dock in the spectacular city of Bodrum, where the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, was located. Drive to Miletus to see the ongoing excavations of where Paul bid farewell to the elders of the church at Ephesus at the end of his Third Missionary Journey (Acts 20). See the ruins of Didyma, whose oracle was considered second only to Delphi in the ancient Greek world.
Day 10 October 17 - Santorini, Greece (On Your Own)
Explore Santorini, one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands. Its picturesque, whitewashed villages with brilliant blue domes dot the cliffs above the Aegean Sea. The island itself perches on the edges of a volcano whose eruption 3,500 years ago is thought to have led to the collapse of the Minoan civilization. Shore excursions are booked through Azamara.
Day 11 October 18 - Nafplio, Corinth, Greece (Nafplio)
Visit the seaport town of Nauplion, which was the first capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834. See the Venetian fortress of Palamidi as you travel inland to Corinth. The Apostle Paul met fellow tentmakers Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth and received a vision from the Lord saying, “I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city” (Acts 18:10). As Paul spoke, Crispus (chief ruler of the Synagogue) and many others believed and were baptized (Acts 18:8), establishing the church at Corinth to whom Paul later wrote his two epistles. Tour the city of Corinth and the Museum of Corinth. Couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. Take the optional hike to the top of Acrocorinth. Continue to the ancient city of Epidaurus. The theatre at Epidaurus is the best-preserved example of a classical Greek amphitheater in the Mediterranean. The theatre can hold 14,000 people, and it has been said that you can ‘hear a pin drop’ in the center of the theatre stage from the top row.
Day 12 October 19 - Athens, Greece (Piraeus)
Disembark today and enjoy the rich architectural splendor of the ancient city of Athens as your guide introduces you to the world-renowned Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, and the Erectheum. Stand on Mars Hill as the Apostle Paul did when he proclaimed, “I found an altar with the inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom, therefore, ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you” (Acts 17:23). As you stroll the agora (ancient marketplace and center of Athenian public life), recall that this was where the Apostle Paul preached “Jesus and the resurrection” to the skeptical Athenians. Enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own to shop, dine, or experience the Acropolis by night. Stay overnight in Athens.
Day 13 October 20 - Return to the USA
Return to the USA
Enhance Your Journey
Nile Cruise Pre-Tour Starting from $1898
October 3 - 9, 2024 • $1,898*
October 3 - Depart the USA
October 4 - Arrive in Cairo
October 5 – Luxor & Karnak
This morning, fly from Cairo to Luxor, ancient Thebes, which served as the Egyptian capital during the New Kingdom and the time of Moses. Visit the magnificent Temple of Luxor with its avenue of sphinx statues and mighty monumental columns. Continue to the Karnak Temple, which was built over 2,000 years ago and is the largest religious building ever constructed, and see the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon, the Granite Scarabeus and the Sacred Lake. Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy dinner. (B,L,D)
October 6 – Valleys of the Kings & Queens & Esna
This morning, enjoy the sunrise over the Nile River before your visit to the Valley of the Kings. Tombs were constructed here for the kings and powerful nobles of Egypt for nearly 500 years. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. See the Colossi of Memnon, made of sandstone brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of only a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Sail to Esna, enjoying afternoon tea before visiting the Temple of Khnum. Dinner and overnight are spent onboard. (B,L,D)
October 7 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Dating to the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to the worship of the god Horus, who was represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure blending Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Built on a hillside, this temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of the gods Haroeris and Sobek. It is noted for the relief engravings on its walls, which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws, and dentistry tools. Nearby, view the three mummified crocodiles in Hathor’s chapel. (B,L,D)
October 8 – Aswan
Set sail on a smaller boat across the Nile to visit the temples at Philae, including the Temple of Isis, one of the greatest Temples in Egypt occupying a quarter of the island. Next, visit the High Dam, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam, which was built in 1902. The 3600-meter-long dam was constructed to protect Egypt from floods as well as provide irrigation and electricity to its citizens. View the Unfinished Obelisk, made of red granite brought from the quarries of Aswan. Visit Elephantine Island, opposite Aswan, and see the remains of the Temple of Khnum. A Jewish community lived on the island after the fall of Jerusalem in 587 BC and maintained their own temple. Stay overnight in Aswan. (B,D)
October 9 - Cairo
Fly to Cairo today and join your group arriving from the USA.
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.
Jordan Pre-Tour Starting from $1298
October 5 - 9, 2024 • $1,298*
October 5 - Depart the USA
October 6 - Arrive in Amman
Transfer to your hotel on the Dead Sea for dinner and your overnight stay.
October 7 – Jerash
This morning, travel to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Stroll through the oval piazza and wander along colonnaded streets etched by the wheels of ancient chariots. Stand in the grand theatre where an onstage whisper can be heard in the top row. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land (Deut. 34). On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Return to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
October 8 – Petra
Begin your journey south towards Petra today. Explore the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback, or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliffsides of rose-colored rock. Travel to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner and your overnight stay.
October 9 - Cairo
Fly to Cairo today and join your group arriving from the USA.
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.
Rome Post-Tour Starting from $1398
October 20 - 23, 2024 • $1,398*
October 20 – Arrive in Rome
Fly from Athens to 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 (B, D).
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, see 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. Enjoy another night in Rome (B, D).
October 22 – Ancient Rome
Discover the history woven throughout Rome with a visit to the Colosseum and view of the Forum, Circus Maximus, the Arch of Titus, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Arch of Constantine today. Climb the graceful Spanish Steps and stop at the famous Trevi Fountain before returning to your hotel this evening (B, D).
October 23 – Return to the USA
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
Northern Greece Post-Tour Starting from $1198
October 20 - 24, 2024 • $1,198*
October 20 - Delphi
Travel to scenic Delphi, the religious center of the ancient Greek world and marked by the conical stone called the omphalos or “navel.” Walk the Sacra Via to the Athenian treasury, theatre, and the Temple of Apollo, where the oracle performed her prophetic rituals. As you consider the incredible amount of pagan influence just in Delphi alone, you will gain a new appreciation for the tremendous spiritual opposition the Apostle Paul faced in preaching the Gospel of Christ here. In the museum are many ancient treasures, including the 5th-century, bronzed charioteer so detailed, you can see his eyelashes. Stay overnight in Kalambaka. (B, D)
October 21 - Meteora and Berea
As you visit the rock forest of Meteora (“in the heavens above”) near Kalambaka, imagine the Apostle Paul walking that treacherous terrain on his missionary journey. Gaze up at the breathtaking Byzantine monasteries spectacularly perched on soaring, sheer-sided grey sandstone pillars. In the 13th century, monks sought refuge in cliffside caves before fleeing higher to build the original wooden shelters that later became these monasteries. Follow the path of Paul to Veria (Berea), where Jews and some honorable Greeks accepted the new faith (Act 17: 10-12). Stay overnight in Thessaloniki. (B, D)
October 22 - Amphipolis, Philippi, and Neapoli
Follow in the footsteps of Paul and Silas to Amphipolis and explore the ruins of the many Christian basilicas there. In Philippi, there is a baptismal site commemorating where God opened the heart of Lydia (a seller of purple from Thyatira) to hear the words of Paul (Acts 16:13-15). Lydia and her household were the first Christian converts baptized on European soil. View the Roman-era crypt thought to have served as a prison for the Apostle Paul, and explore Philippi’s famous acropolis, marketplace, the Basilica of Paul, and theater. Today’s last stop is Neapolis (Kavala), one of Greece’s most picturesque mainland ports, where Paul landed with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. See the Roman aqueduct and acropolis before returning to Thessaloniki for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, D)
October 23 - Thessaloniki
Discover Thessaloniki, where Paul was accused of turning the world upside down with his preaching of Christ (Acts 17: 3-6). As you explore St. George’s Basilica, believed to be built over the synagogue where Paul preached, reflect on the two epistles the Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church here. Stroll through the archaeological museum and the beautiful basilicas of St. Sophia and St. Demetrios. Along the Via Egnatia stands the Galerius Arch, and you can look out over the second-largest city in Greece from the Old City Ramparts, some dating back to Roman times. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore or shop in the city. (B, D)
October 24 - Return to the USA
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.
Departure Dates
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