Day 1
Rome Arrival
Morning arrival to Rome and transfer to hotel for check in.
In the afternoon we will tour ancient ruins including the
Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, the Mamertime
Prison, etc.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 2
Rome
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning we will visit the Vatican
Museums (and Sistine Chapel) and St. Peter's Basilica. In
the afternoon visit to Catacombs Domitilla or San Callisto
or San Sebastiano. Return to hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 3
Rome – Bari
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning we will depart Rome and
drive to Bari. Upon our arrival we will board the scheduled
ferry-boat which departs in the evening for our overnight
voyage to Patras, Greece. (B)
Day 4
Patras – Corinth - Athens
In the early afternoon we will arrive at Patras and board
our bus to Corinth. Stop at Corinthian Canal and then
proceed with the visit to ancient Corinth. Our tour
continues with a climb up to Acrocorinth. We will then drive
to Athens for check-in at hotel and overnight. (B)
Day 5
Athens
A.M. Classes.
P.M. Classes; Free time.
Day 6
Athens
City Tour
A.M. Classes.
At 2:00 in the afternoon we enjoy a city tour including
visit to Acropolis and Mars Hill. We will then have free
time in Plaka for browsing and shopping. Return to hotel for
overnight. (B)
Day 7
Athens
A.M. Shopping in Plaka.
P.M. Worship with English-speaking church in Athens.
Day 8
Athens – Delphi
Full-day visit to the archaeological site and museum of
Delphi with lunch. Return to the hotel in Athens (B-L).
Day 9
Athens - Mycenae - Epidaurus
Full-day visit to Mycenae and Epidaurus with lunch. Return
to the hotel in Athens (B-L).
Day 10
Athens
A.M. Classes.
P.M. Classes. Free time.
Day 11
Athens
A.M. Classes.
P.M. Classes. At 3:00 p.m. we depart for our visit to
Poseidon Temple in Cape Sounion.
Day 12
Athens
A.M. Classes.
P.M. Classes.
Day 13 (Friday)
Athens – Piraeus – 3/Day Educational Cruise - Mykonos
Transfer to the port of Piraeus. Embarkation on the cruise
ship and sail for our 3-day educational cruise at 11:00 a.m.
Call at Mykonos (06:00-10:00 p.m.) (B-L-D)
Day 14 (Saturday)
Rhodes
Arrive in Rhodes at 08:30 a.m. Optional morning excursion to
the Acropolis of Lindos. Afternoon free. Sail at 06:00 p.m.
for the island of Patmos (B-L-D).
Day 15 (Sunday)
Patmos – Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Arrive at 07:00 a.m. in Patmos. Optional visit to the
Monastery of John the Evangelist and the cave of the
Revelation. Sail to Kusadasi Turkey at 10:00 a.m. Arrive at
01:30 p.m. in Kusadasi. Optional visit of the excavations of
ancient Ephesus. Return back to the cruise-ship and sail at
06:00 p.m. to Piraeus.
(B-L-D)
Day 16 (Monday)
Piraeus – Athens Departure
Arrive at 07:00 a.m. Disembarkation after breakfast and
transfer to Athens Airport for departure flight. (B)
