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Hearts for Israel Tour Opportunities
ISRAEL - Steps of Jesus

March 15-26, 2010
GREECE & TURKEY - Steps of Paul

June 16-26, 2010
ITALY Extension

June 26-30, 2010
  
   

 

GREECE & TURKEY -  PATHS  OF  P AUL

&

ITALY EXTENSION


Tour Opportunities

What the Tour Includes

Special Sites & Blessings

General Information

 

VISION    STATEMENT
 

To deepen your faith and assist you in discovering the beginnings of Christianity as you follow the ancient paths of the spread of the Good News of Jesus as Messiah.


 

TOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Relive the birth of Christianity as we step back in time to Paul’s ministry as he challenged peoples’ beliefs and clashed with their culture.  The reality of Scripture will leave an indelible mark on your life as you sit in theaters and walk through the ancient ruins.  On-site teachings by Karen Swanson, an exceptional and experienced Bible teacher, will transform and enrich your faith forever.  She is a Bible Study Fellowship Teaching Leader. 


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TOUR INCLUDES

Roundtrip airfare on USAIR from DENVER to ATHENS

2 partial days in Athens at leisure, on day of arrival and before departure of cruise

2 nights in Athens, one prior to the cruise and one after the cruise

7 night cruise on Cristal on Aegean Sea, Outside Cabins/category 4

All daily shore excursions in luxury air-conditioned bus 

English speaking tour guides for excursions in each port

Breakfast and dinners in hotel in Athens

 ALL meals, including snacks, on the cruise

 Full day land touring in Athens and Corinth on day cruise disembarks

All entrance fees to sites

All hotel taxes and service charges

Transfers to and from Athens airport

Airline departure taxes included

 

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  SPECIAL SITES  &  BLESSINGS

Sail the turquoise waters of the ageless Aegean Sea

Contemplate Corinth, the most important commercial city of ancient Greece

Marvel on Mars Hill where Paul preached to the men of Athens concerning their “unknown god”

Remember the riot in Thessalonica where leaders of the city accused Paul and Silas of turning the world upside down teaching Jesus

Praise God in Philippi where Lydia, a prominent merchant of purple cloth, became a Believer in Good news of Jesus

Share communion on the tranquil Isle of Patmos where the apostle John was exiled and penned the book of Revelation

Examine ancient Ephesus, understanding the clash between worship of the eternal God and created idols

Inspect Pergamum, the best preserved of the seven churches described in Revelation


            
Projected itinerary can be viewed here
             
(Due to local conditions, sites are subject to change.)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

COST

GREECE/TURKEY - Tour is $4,295 per person, double occupancy, which includes the $500 deposit due at time of registration.  Single room supplement is $1,100.  Land-only package is $3,195.  ITALY EXTENSION is $1,350.  Single room supplement is $350.  

 

RESERVATION & DEPOSIT

A deposit of $500 is required at the time of registration.  Balance is due March 22, 2010.  If space is still available, passengers registering after March 22 may be at a higher fare.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund of deposit if canceled by March 1, 2010. A $250 administrative fee applies for all cancellations made after March 1, 2010 and prior to March 22, 2010.  No refunds after April 1, 2010.

 

PORT CHARGES & GRATITUTIES

The amount of $350 will be invoiced to each passenger and collected with final payment. This amount covers tips on the tour related to hotel, meals, tour guide and bus driver. This amount also includes all charges in ports of call for cruise ship.   Airline departure taxes are included in the price of the tour. Any additional security charges, taxes, or fuel surcharges will be passed on to the passenger.
 

DOES NOT INCLUDE

Beverages other than those included with meals, items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, phone calls, your choice of optional tours and excursions, souvenirs, transporting and handling excess luggage, passport fees, tips for personal services, health/accident/cancellation insurance which is available and HIGHLY recommended

HEALTH

You should be able to walk, climb stairs and get on and off the bus.  The tour is not difficult but there is a great deal of walking.  People in reasonable good health will not have difficulty participating in all the activities.  If your health is questionable, please consult a physician.
 

LUGGAGE & BAGGAGE HANDLING:

One suitcase (50 lb. limit), will be transferred for you upon arrival in Athens after you clear customs and will be transferred between airports and hotels.  You will be responsible for transferring your luggage from hotel to cruise ship.  You must have proper identification on ALL luggage, including your one carry-on.
 

PASSPORT

You must have a valid passport.  Passports must be valid for at least 6 months AFTER departure date.  Visas and inoculations are not required for U.S. citizens.

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Hearts for Israel Tours strongly recommends that you consider travel insurance to protect the investment of your tour in case of unforeseen circumstances.


 

 

Paul’s prayer for the church in Philippi is our prayer for our pilgrimage together.

“I pray that your love for each other will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in your knowledge and understanding.”  

Philippians 1:9 (NLT)


 

 Questions? 

  Email:  Carole Andersen
  Email:  Karen Swanson

 

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