After experiencing the quality of services we provide, you will be in an ideal position to bring your group to the Holy Land with confidence - and you will be able to convey this to your congregation from your own personal experience. Our chief Israeli guide will review all possible options with the group, suggest itineraries and introduce you to the Holy Land - including new sites for those who have been there before. Download this Fam Trip reservation form and send it to info@coraltours.org.

To assure your space, send in your reservation NOW! Number of seats is limited!

Fam Trip features included: Round trip airfare: JFK/ATH/JFK  6 nights in Greece      2 Athens—Divani Palace Acropolis*      4 Cruise — Louis Hellenic Cruises Breakfast and dinner daily at hotel Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily on cruise Meeting and assistance at Athens Airport All transfers: Airport—Hotel—Pier Sightseeing per itinerary (see reverse) Entrance fees to all included sites Porterage, hotel taxes & service charges Tips to guides, drivers & hotel/cruise staff *or similar Not included: Airline taxes & surcharges (currently $423—to be adjusted at time of ticketing) Extra meals Personal expenses Travel insurance—highly recommended available at an additional cost ** At time of writing, subject to change - any changes will be billed at time of ticketing Anything not mentioned as included Space is limited—register now!!! Send $350.00 per person deposit along with a completed registration form and a copy of your certificate of ordination. SPECIAL: Bring your own group (minimum 15 passengers) within a year of your tour and receive a refund of the cost of this fam trip (basic package only). To download this Fam Trip itinerary please click here.

Thursday, March 25: JFK/Athens Overnight flight to Athens

Friday, March 26: Arrival Greece Arrive Athens. Meet your tour guide for orientation tour of the city ending at Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis for dinner and overnight.

Saturday, March 27: Cruise - Mykonos Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for transfer to the port of Piraeus to board ship for a 3 night cruise.  Ship sails at 11:00am to Mykonos.  Beneath its sophisticated surface, lies a quite essentially Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over its picturesque harbour.  Lunch, Dinner and overnight on board ship.

Sunday, March 28: Cruise—Ephesus, Patmos A tour to nearby Ephesus should not be missed, for here history truly comes to life. Walking towards the ancient harbor, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheater where St. Paul preached. Continue to Patmos. This island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of  St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island’s highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight on board ship.

Monday, March 29: Cruise—Heraklion, Santorini Cruise to Heraklion.  Heraklion is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. Continue to Santorini.  The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. Visit the town of Thira and its white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. Breakfast, Lunch Dinner and Overnight on board ship.

Tuesday, March 30: Corinth, Athens Upon Arrival in Piraeus, we disembark and drive along the coastal highway to Corinth, with a splendid view of the Aegean Sea. After a short stop at the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas, we arrive in Ancient Corinth.We visit the ruins of Corinth, where St. Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. Included are the first century shops, the Agora, Temple of Apollo and the Bema Seat. Conditions permitting, we celebrate Mass on the very site where St. Paul preached. We return to Athens and begin our sightseeing with a visit to the legendary Acropolis. We see the chief jewel of the Acropolis - the Parthenon, the Temple of Wingless Victory, the Propylea and the Erechteum with its peerless Porch of Maidens. Beneath the Acropolis is the Areopagus or Mars Hill. This is where St. Paul made his famous "Men of Athens" speech revealing a considerable knowledge of the Greek philosophy and character. Afterwards we check in to our hotel. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. Overnight: Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis in Athens.

Wednesday, March 31: Athens—USA Transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight. Arrive USA the same day.

*subject to change*

Please send in your reservation form with a copy of your certificate of ordination and a copy of your passport.
Please Note: Your passport must be valid for 6 months after arrival in Greece (Sept. 25, 2010).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

A $350 per person deposit is required with completed reservation form. Final Payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES:
Up to 100 days prior to departure date — $50.00 Cancellation penalty
From 99-61 days prior to departure date — $150.00 Cancellation penalty
From 60-46 days prior to departure date — $250.00 Cancellation penalty
From 45 days prior to departure date — 100% Cancellation penalty—no refund