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Journeys of Paul Cruise | Aug. 24, 2024

11 days in Greece, Italy & Türkiye
Starting from $4299* Taxes & Fees Apply

Join us for Journeys of Paul Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas starting at $4299 on August 24, 2024. You will see Pompeii, Mykonos, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, Santorini, Chania, and more! ...Read More

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Starting from $4299

What’s Included

  • All Inclusive Pricing
  • Cruise
  • Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
  • Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
  • International Airfare from NY
  • Meals on Ship
  • Overseas Airport Transfers
  • Port Charges
  • Select Shore Excursions
  • Administrative Fee
  • Cruise Taxes

^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply. † If air purchased through NTS.

Join us for Journeys of Paul Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas starting at $4299 on August 24, 2024. You will see Pompeii, Mykonos, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, Santorini, Chania, and more!

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - AUGUST 24 - DEPART THE USA

DEPART THE USA

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Day 2 - AUGUST 25 - ARRIVE IN ROME

ou will arrive in Rome, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Port of Civitavecchia to board the Odyssey of the Seas.

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Day 3 - AUGUST 26 - NAPLES (POMPEII)

Journey inland to ancient Pompeii, dating almost to the time of Paul, where you can see the spectacular ruins that were covered by ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

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Day 4 - AUGUST 27 - AT SEA

AT SEA

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Day 5 - AUGUST 28 - 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 go cycling 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.
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Day 6 - AUGUST 29 - ATHENS & CORINTH

Discover the rich architectural splendor of the ancient city of Athens as you explore 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 this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” Also, view the House of Parliament, the Presidential Palace, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This afternoon, tour the city of Corinth, where the Apostle Paul met fellow tentmakers Aquila and Priscilla 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.” As Paul spoke, Crispus (chief ruler of the synagogue) and many others believed and were baptized, establishing the church at Corinth to whom Paul later wrote his two epistles. Discover the archaeological museum, marketplace, and temples. As you walk among the ruins, stand on the Bema, where the Apostle Paul stood before Gallio to face charges brought against him by the Jews.
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Day 7 - AUGUST 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 houses of the rich,” which give an accurate 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 retrace some of the footsteps of Paul.
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Day 8 - AUGUST 31 - SANTORINI

Dock in Santorini today, one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands, where picturesque, whitewashed villages topped with brilliant blue domes stand in stark contrast to the sheer drop cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. The island 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. Explore the island on your own or join one of the optional excursions available for purchase onboard. Shore excursions today will be booked directly through the cruise line. 

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Day 9 - SEPTEMBER 1 - CHANIA, CRETE

Delve into a Cretan cultural experience that includes guided sightseeing at Lake Kournas, the Arkadi Monastery, and the bustling town of Rethymnon. The first stop is at Lake Kournas, where you’ll savor a delicious treat of traditional cheese pie with honey among white sands and ancient olive trees. Next up is a tour of the fortress-like monastery, whose history dates to Byzantine times. Finish with a stroll through distinctively ancient yet distinctly modern Rethymnon. 

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Day 10 - SEPTEMBER 2 - AT SEA

AT SEA

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Day 11 - SEPTEMBER 3 - RETURN TO THE USA

RETURN TO USA

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Enhance Your Journey

Rome Pre-Tour - Starting from $998

August 22-25, 2024 | Starting at $998*

AUGUST 22 - DEPART THE USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your
international overnight flight.

AUGUST 23 - 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.
 

AUGUST 24 - 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
Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Next,
proceed 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.

AUGUST 25 - 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.

Rome Post -Tour - Starting from $998

September 3-5, 2024 | Starting at $998*

SEPTEMBER 3 - 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.

SEPTEMBER 4 - 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
Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Next, on to
the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The present
structure stands over 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 - 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 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

Saturday, August 24, 2024
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*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions