Athens and Greek Islands Cruise

Tour #3

March 17-26, 2010

One of the most popular tours in the world is cruising the Greek Islands. You will first visit ATHENS for 4 days and then depart on a 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands of MYKONOS, RHODES, CRETE, SANTORINI AND EPHESUS in Turkey. Enjoy breakfast daily plus the Greek cuisine on the ship that includes 3 meals a day.

Mar. 17 Depart your hometown and fly to New York to board our overnight flight to Athens, Greece. Enjoy dinner and a movie as you cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Mar. 18 Arrive ATHENS and transfer to your hotel including breakfast daily. Afternoon is free. Tonight, enjoy dinner with experiences from the local brothers.

Mar. 19 After breakfast depart to the ancient city of CORINTH. Apostle Paul's first visit was in 54 A.D. when Corinth was a prosperous city. Visit the Museum, the Theater, the Judgement Seat (Acts 18: 12-16) and the site of the Isthmian Games. Cross the Corinth Canal to tour Athens that Paul saw 1900 years ago. Lunch is included and then you'll visit Mars Hill, the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Climb Mars Hill, scene of Paul's dramatic experience to view the Agora (marketplace). Dinner is included at the hotel. (See Awake 3/8/00, p. 13 & 12/08, p. 18)

Mar. 20 Today tour the Watchtower Branch Office and Bethel Home. Tonight's dinner is in a Greek Taverna with singers and dancers.

Mar. 21 Entire day is free. You may want to attend a meeting at the Kingdom Hall. Be sure to visit the walking street in the Plaka where great buys can be found. Tonight, dinner is on your own to enjoy a restaurant near your hotel.

Mar. 22 This morning you'll board your cruise ship and see how each Island has its own history. Today, your first port will be the Island of MYKONOS, a quaint Island where you'll have fun walking the narrow alleyways filled with shops.

Mar. 23 This morning, arrive in EPHESUS, TURKEY, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." Visit the ruins that go back to 3000 B.C. (WT 3/1/93, p. 8). History comes to life as you follow the footsteps of the Apostle Paul down the marble streets where chariots left their mark. Later, arrive on the island of PATMOS, filled with biblical history. Here John wrote the Book of Revelation.

Mar. 24 A full day to explore the island of RHODES. Visit Old Town and the Acropolis of Lindos, an ancient fortress. Apostle Paul's ship landed here in 56 C.E. Tonight, enjoy Greek dances by the ships crew.

Mar. 25 Arrive on the island of CRETE. Enjoy the Greek atmosphere and visit one of the museums. Next is the Greek Island of SANTORINI. It's hard to describe this island that sits on the rim of a volcano that erupted in 1600 B.C. It can only be reached by cable car or on a donkey ride. (Awake 9/8/00, p. 16)

Mar. 26 Arrive PIRAEUS and transfer to the Athens airport for the flight home.

  
   
       
             
 

YOUR TOUR WILL INCLUDE: Round-trip airfare. Hotels and four day cruise. All meals as specified.

 

Make your own reservations to New York or let us know of your preferred departure city on the reservation form. We will then inform you of the total cost from your hometown. The above price is based on two people in a room for an inside cabin. Add only $99 for an outside cabin. If you do not have a roommate, we will attempt to assign one for you or you can pay a supplement of $459 for a single accommodation.