September 6 – 15, 2022 Greece & Rome Tour
Join Dr. Clark & Laurel Christian as they host this amazing 2022 Greece & Rome Tour. This Greece & Rome tour will take you to some of the most significant historical, biblical and archaeological sites in the ancient Roman Empire. You’ll visit such places as: Corinth, Athens, enjoy a 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey – with optional excursions. See Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini, Mykonos, and while in Rome see the Vatican City Museums housing some of the most impressive Renaissance art anywhere in the world. See the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Arch of Titus, Mamertine Prison, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and much more!
ITINERARY
Day 1 – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
USA / ATHENS
Flight from USA to Athens.
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
ARRIVAL / ATHENS
Arrive in Athens TBA flight. Our guide will meet you at the airport and on the way to hotel you will enjoy a Panoramic Tour of Athens – orientation tour of the city. Drive down the most European boulevard of Athens to view the three neoclassical buildings of the Academy, University and National Library. Continue through Constitution Square overlooked by the parliament building and on to the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, where the First Olympic Games were held in 1896 and the Statue of Harry Trumann. We see the National Guard in front of the Presidential Palace. Check into your hotel for dinner & overnight.
DAY 3 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
ATHENS / CORINTH
Eat breakfast at the hotel. Depart for your 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 where the Apostle Paul preached for 18 months (Acts 18). We visit the ruins of Corinth, included are the first century shops, the Agora, Temple of Apollo and the Bema Seat. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Corinth. The day continues to Athens for a sightseeing tour with a visit to the legendary Acropolis. We see the chief jewel of the Acropolis – the Parthenon, the Temple of Wingless Victory, the Propylaea and the Erechteum with its peerless Porch of Maidens. We will also visit Mars Hill where the Apostle Paul preached (Acts 17). Enjoy the rest of the day free. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 4 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
ATHENS / PIRAEUS PORT / CRUISE / MYKONOS
Meet your guide and be transferred from your hotel to the port of PIRAEUS, where you board at the cruise ship OLYMPIA for our three-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. That same afternoon, you will arrive at the island of Mykonos, with its whitewashed houses and winding streets. You are free to explore this picturesque island, startling white against the multi-hued sunset. Dinner and overnight aboard our ship.
DAY 5 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
KUSADASI / EPHESUS / PATMOS (OPTIONAL)
Arrive in Kusadasi where you will visit the House of Virgin Mary and afterward Ephesus, one of the largest and most famous archaeological sites in the world. Ephesus was an important city in the Roman Empire and is one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” The roots of this impressive site go back to the 13th century BC. It is also the site where the Apostle Paul preached for 2 years (Acts 19). Sail to Patmos (optional excursion). This island is known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of Apostle John the Theologian, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is now 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. Dinner and overnight aboard the ship.
DAY 6 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
CRETE / SANTORINI (OPTIONAL)
Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. It is also the home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus (excursion included). Sail to the island of Santorini (optional excursion), the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. In the town of Thira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. Explore the picturesque Oia Village walking along the cobble-stone streets and the white washed houses with blue shutters. Dinner on board and overnight, while sailing to Piraeus Port for disembarkation.
DAY 7 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
PIRAEUS / ATHENS AIRPORT / ROME
This morning we fly to Rome, our home for the next four nights. We begin our tour at St. Paul Outside the Walls. This huge, imposing Basilica, second only to St. Peter’s and one of the largest churches in the Christian world, contains an unusual gallery of Papal portraits: 265 tablets portraying the Popes of the past. We continue at the ancient Roman Forum, where our guide will divulge its secrets. We will visit the Arch of Titus which commemorated the sack of Jerusalem by Titus in AD 70. We will step inside the Mamertine Prison, where tradition says the Apostle Paul was imprisoned. Next, we visit the Coliseum, where thousands of people and animals perished during gladiatorial games. The Coliseum first opened in AD 80 and within 100 days of its opening, 5000 wild beasts perished here. The slaughter of both humans and animals continued for three more centuries. Historians believe the Coliseum could hold between 40,000 and 80,000 people depending on how close the seating was. The floor has recently had a plank placed over the middle making it accessible for people to walk over the labyrinth of brick cells, ramps, and elevators used to transport animals and gladiators into the arena. Hear the stories of the games that have fascinated people for years. Additional sites include the Arches of Constantine and Titus, Circus Maximums and the beautiful marble monument called the Wedding Cake. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 8 – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
VATICAN MUSEUM / SISTINE CHAPEL / ST. PETER’S BASILICA , ROME LDS TEMPLE
Today you’ll visit the Vatican. Begin your visit enjoying the treasures of the Vatican Museums, one of the largest museums in the world. They display works from the immense collection amassed by Popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. Continue on to the Sistine Chapel, in the Apostolic Palace, today the site of the papal conclave. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo. Our tour ends with the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica. Free time for lunch and then you’ll head to the Rome LDS Temple site and Visitors Center for the afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 9 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
ROME
This morning we will visit the Temple Site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an endowment session. Free time for lunch and in the afternoon you’ll have the opportunity to take a walk past the famous Spanish Steps, visit the amazing Pantheon and view the Trevi Fountain. Throw in a coin to ensure your return trip to Rome! Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 10 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
HOMEWARD BOUND
This morning we transfer to the airport for the flight home to the USA.
Subject to Change
2022 GREECE & ROME TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
This is a special opportunity to explore the ancient lands of Greece and Rome. Discover the important landmarks of Greece including sites from the Apostle Paul’s missionary journeys. The itinerary is packed full of amazing sites and includes a three-day cruise on the Aegean Sea. In Rome, you’ll visit the Mamertime prison – tradition says this is the site where Paul was imprisoned. You also visit the beautiful Rome LDS Temple.
Locations
Greece: Olympic Stadium, Athens Acropolis – the Parthenon, Temple of Wingless Victory, the Propylaea, the Erechteum and the Areopagus – Mars Hill; ancient Corinth; Ephesus; Mykonos; Patmos (optional) Santorini (optional) and many more sites.
In Rome, you’ll see among other amazing sites: the Roman Forum, Arch of Titus, Mamertine Prison, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Vatican Museums.
Features Included in the 2022 Greece & Rome Tour
- Round trip airfare: LAS/ATH – FCO/LAS
- Airline taxes & surcharges (currently $700 – to be adjusted at time of
ticketing)** - One-way flight ATH/FCO
- Shore excursions in Kusadasi, Crete & Ephesus
- Meeting & assistance at airport upon arrival & departure
- 8 nights accommodations as follows:
- 2 nights Athens – Hotel Divani Palace*
- 3 nights onboard the Olympia – Louis Helenic Cruises
- 3 nights Rome – Hotel Twenty One*
- Breakfast & dinner daily at hotels
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner on-board the cruise ship
- Nonalcoholic drink package on cruise ship
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
- All trip transfers: Airport/Hotel/Pier
- Sightseeing per itinerary
- Entrance fees to all included sites
- Porterage, hotel taxes & service charges
- Tips to guide, driver & hotel/cruise staff
- Farewell Dinner
Not Included
- Extra meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance – (highly recommended & available at an additional cost)
- Anything not mentioned as included
*Or similar
** At time of writing, subject to change – any changes will be billed at time of ticketing. Please see our terms and conditions for additional info.
Join this 2022 Tour of Greece & Rome with hosts Dr. Clark & Laurel Christian.
BROCHURE
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Deposit
A deposit of $350.00 per person, along with a completed registration form, is required to ensure your space on this tour. The deadline is July 6, 2022.
Deposits and Payments for the 2022 Greece & Rome Tour
A deposit of $350.00 is required with each reservation to guarantee booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure. All checks should be made payable to Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd.
Tour Arrangements
Air – Air arrangements are included in most group tours. Air is available to individual travelers upon request.
Land – All packages including overnight hotel stays are quoted based upon double occupancy sharing a twin or double room with private facilities. Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd. does not arrange sharing for individual travelers. Single rooms are available at additional cost. Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd. reserves the right to substitute hotels based upon availability when necessary. Sightseeing and entrance fees are included as per itinerary. Individual passengers and passengers arriving independently from a scheduled group are responsible for their own transfers.
Not Included
Gratuities, airport taxes and transfers (unless specifically included in certain group tours), optional tours, charges for passports, vaccinations and inoculations, excess baggage charges, accident, trip cancellation and baggage insurance, telephone and cable charges, laundry, meals not specified in the itinerary, liquor, items of a personal nature and any items not specifically listed as included.
Cancellation Penalties
All cancellations must be in writing
- Up to 100 days prior to departure date $75.00 cancellation fee
- From 99-61 days prior to departure date $250.00 cancellation fee
- From 60-46 days prior to departure date $350.00 cancellation fee
- From 45 days prior to departure date and on – full cancellation fee (100%)
Passports/Visa
You will be required to provide Coral Travel & Tours with a copy of your passport with final payment. Please Note: The State of Israel requires that your passport have an expiration date not less than 6 months after your date of arrival in Israel. There is no visa requirement for citizens of the United States traveling to Israel. Other nationals should contact their consulate for visa information. For other destinations please contact Coral Travel & Tours, Ltd. Coral Travel & Tours does NOT process visa applications. No inoculations are currently required for travel to Israel. Please contact public health authorities for further information or other destinations.
Fuel Surcharge
Please note fuel surcharges are set by the airline and Coral Travel & Tours has no control over nor receives advance notice of changes. Due to fluctuating global oil prices, the fee may change. The airline will only guarantee the fee at time of ticketing. If the airline imposes an increase, the difference will be the responsibility of each traveler and will be collected prior to departure.
Insurance Note
Travel Insurance is Highly recommended, See attached information. The Exclusion for Pre – Existing Condition will be waived i9f premium is received at the time of orwithin 14 days of the initial deposit/payment for the trip. See Travel Insurance Certificate for complete details. Travel Insurance Benefits are administered by :Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency). 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 6411, 1-800-888-7292, To review full plan details, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF418C.
Baggage
Suitcases: 1 per person, not to exceed 50 lbs. for 1 bag. Each can measure up to 62 linear inches (length + height + width). Carry On Luggage: 1 per person, not to exceed 11 lbs. Each can measure up to 45 linear inches (length + height + width).
Deviations
Any change in the basic program will result in the charge of $150 per change per person plus any additional charges that may apply for revised air or land arrangements.
Disclaimer
CORAL TRAVEL & TOURS LTD. (CORAL), and/or its agents and their representatives abroad, act only as agents for the tour participants in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants, or any other services in connection with the itinerary. They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, they do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person or property because of any act or default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant, or other contractor rendering services shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour participants. CORAL, and/or its agents and their representatives abroad, accept no responsibility for any damage, delay, or injury due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, government restraints, hostile acts, terrorism, weather, acts of God, or any other cause beyond their personal control. CORAL, and/or its agents and their representatives abroad are not responsible for loss of or damage to your luggage, accidents en route, or ill health which may require travelers to miss parts of the tour or to return home without the group. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time tour participants are not on board its own conveyance. The tour programs are planned in advance. If between planning time and the actual tour operation, circumstances beyond control require changes, CORAL, and/or its agents and their representatives abroad reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute components of tour programs. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the arrangements of the itinerary, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. The right is reserved to accept or refuse any person as a member of the tour.
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