The Holy Lands / Jerusalem Our tour is a journey that follows the footsteps of our Lord's teachings. We begin our tour from Jerusalem, where we will visit Church of the Resurrection, the Calvary Church, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Grotto of the Holy Cross and Virgin Mary's Tomb, as well as walk along Via Via Dolorosa to the Praetorium. From there, we continue on to Mt. Tavor, Nazareth, Cana and Tiberiade. We then go on to Capernaum and Bethlehem to the Nativity Church of Our Lord the Saviour.
Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the most picturesqueandexciting cities in the world, divided into two by the beautiful Bosporus Strait. It is the ideal city for exploration, as it possesses many attractions and sites, such as bazaars, palaces, museums, castles, churches, mosques, steam baths and archaeological sites.
Our tour begins with a first acquaintance with the city. Next, we will visit the Patriarchy, the Byzantine Hippodrome, Agia Sophia Cathedral, the Blue Mosque, TopKapi, the catacombs and the famous Cistern of One Thousand and One columns. The tour also includes a visit to the Prince's Islands, Halki Island and the Dolmabahce Palace, as well as a stroll through Kapali Carsi Market.
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4-DAY TOUR OF ISTANBUL
Assembly at the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul, where local representatives will meet us. Visit to the Church of Our Lady in Baroukli, the Chora Monastery with its wonderful Byzantine mosaics and the Museum. Meal at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, we begin the day's tour with a visit to the Byzantine Hippodrome, with Emperor Theodosius' Column, and to the Delphi Tripod. Our next stops are the Agia Sophia Cathedral, the Blue Mosque, TopKapi, Yerebatan Palace, the catacombs and the Cistern of One Thousand and One Columns. Meal at a luxurious, traditional restaurant. After lunch, we will visit the market with the superb leather goods and famous at Kapali Carsi Bazaar. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for our excursion to the Prince's Islands. We first visit the Halki Theological School and then Prince's Island, with its beautiful manors. Meal at a traditional restaurant. Return to Istanbul. Leisure time in the evening. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, we set off for our pilgrimage at the Patriarchy, our tour of Dolmabahce Palace and the Egyptian market with its renowned spices. Transfer to the airport and return flight to Athens.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
3 nights in a central 4* superior hotel in Taksim
3 tours, as mentioned in the schedule
Cruise of the Prince's Islands
3 meals, as mentioned in the schedule
Greek-speaking tour guide
Transportation
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
Airport taxes
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
Tips
Anything referred to as "optional"
JERUSALEM WEEKEND / 4 DAYS
Assembly at the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Flight to Tel Aviv. Arrival departure by bus for Jerusalem. On the way we will visit the Church of Saint George in Lida, for pilgrimage at his grave. Arrival at the holy town of Jerusalem, where you will have time to settle in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we set off on our tour of Jerusalem, starting with a visit to the old city. We will enter the old city walls by the Gate of David and see the Holy Courtyard, the Church of the Resurrection, the Calvary Church, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Grotto of the Holy Cross. We will next pay homage to Holy Sepulchre and from there we will walk up the Via Dolorosa to the Praetorium. We continue to the prison where St. Peter was kept and the house of Joachim and Anna. Next, we will visit the place where Saint Stephen was stoned to death. Lastly, we will stop at Virgin Mary's Tomb and the Gesthemane Garden. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
(optional excursion)
After breakfast, we set off on a day trip to Galilee. We will visit Mt. Tavor where the Transformation of Our Saviour took place, Nazareth and the Chapel of the Annunciation of Our Lady and Cana, where Our Lord performed his first miracle. Next, we will go to Tiberiade, where we will be symbolically baptised in the Jordan River. Afterwards, we will visit the Church of the Apostles and go to Capernaum, where the house of Apostle Paul's mother-in-law is located and where Our Lord taught at the Synagogue. We are offered a panoramic view of Lake Tiberiade, where the miracle of the fishes took place and Our Lord gave the eight commandments of love.
We suggest taking a boat ride along the lake (which costs about € 6 per person). On our way back to Jerusalem, we will stop at the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos the Jordanite. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we depart for Bethlehem, where we will visit the Nativity Church and the place where the bones of the children are located. We continue to the village of the shepherds and the Saint Theodosios Monastery. Transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for return flight to Athens.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
3 nightS in a central 4* hotel, on half board basis
Tours, as mentioned on the schedule
Transfer by luxury bus
Greek-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees for the archaeological sites
Full insurance
Travel backpack
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
Airport taxes
Tips
Anything referred to as "optional"
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS / 8 DAYS
Athens - Tel Aviv - Jerusalem
Assembly at the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Flight to Tel Aviv. Arrival departure by bus for Jerusalem. On the way we will visit the Church of St. George in Lida, for pilgrimage at his grave. Arrival at the holy town of Jerusalem, where you will have time to settle in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tour of Jerusalem
After breakfast, we set off on our tour of Jerusalem. In Gesthemane, we will visit the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady and pray at her grave. From there we head to the Mount of Olives and the Gesthemane Garden, where Judas betrayed Jesus, which is located just 100 meters from the grave of the Virgin Mary. Next we will visit the Lithos and St. Stephen’s Gate. We continue to the Praetorium, to see the prison of Our Lord, and walk along the Via Dolorosa to Holy Sepulchre and the Calvary. After our tour of Jerusalem, we leave for Bethlehem, where we will visit the Nativity Church and the place where the bones of the children are located. From there, we continue to the village of the shepherds. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
(optional excursion)
After breakfast, we set off on a day trip to Galilee. We will visit Mt. Tavor where the Transformation of Our Saviour took place, Nazareth and the Chapel of the Annunciation of Our Lady and Cana, where Our Lord performed his first miracle. Next, we will go to Tiberiade, where we will be symbolically baptised in the Jordan River. Afterwards, we will visit the Church of the Apostles and go to Capernaum, where the house of Apostle Paul's mother-in-law is located and where Our Lord taught at the Synagogue. We are offered a panoramic view of Lake Tiberiade, where the miracle of the fishes took place and Our Lord gave the eight commandments of love. If there is enough time, we will stop at the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos the Jordanite, on our way back to Jerusalem. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Jericho
Having finished our breakfast, we set off for Jericho, where we visit the Church of St. George, Quruntul Mountain and the monasteries of Elijah and Sycomorus. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Sinai
Having finished our breakfast, we depart for Tampa. On the way, we pass by Eilat, a popular holiday resort, known for its trading of precious stones. Once we pass the Israel/Egypt boarder with the assistance of our local colleagues, we head for Sinai. Arrival at either the Monastery’s guest house or at one of the hotels in the area. Dinner and overnight stay.
Sinai
The sixth day of our trip is dedicated to touring the Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay. We suggest taking part in an evening climb of the Mt. Moses, which is definitely an unforgettable experience.
Sinai - Athens
Free time in the morning. In the afternoon, we depart by bus for Cairo. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Transfer to airport and flight to Athens
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
4 nights in a central 4* lux hotel, on half board basis
2 nights in the guest house of St. Catherine’s Monastery or in a hotel in the area, on half board basis
1 night in Cairo in 5* hotel, on half board basis
Tours, as mentioned on the schedule
Transfer by luxury bus
Cost of taxi fare to Mt. Tavor
Greek-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees for the archaeological sites
Full insurance
Travel backpack
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
Airport taxes
Tips
Anything referred to as "optional"
ISTANBUL - PRINCE’S ISLANDS - CAPPADOCIA,
6 DAYS
Assembly at the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul, where local representatives will meet us. Visit to the Church of Our Lady in Baroukli, Chamlica Hill, the Asian side of town, and the Bosporus. Afterwards, we visit the Patriarchy. Meal at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, we begin the day's tour with a visit to the Byzantine Hippodrome, with Emperor Theodosius' Column, and to the Delphi Tripod. Our next stops are the Agia Sophia Cathedral, the Blue Mosque, TopKapi, Yerebatan Palace, the catacombs and the Cistern of One Thousand and One Columns. Meal at a luxurious, traditional restaurant. After lunch, we will visit the market with the superb leather goods and famous at Kapali Carsi Bazaar. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, we visit Dolmabahce Palace and then set off on our excursion to the Prince's Islands. We first visit the Halki Theological School and head for Prince's Island, with its beautiful manors. Meal at a traditional restaurant. Return to Istanbul in the early evening to visit the Grand Bazaar. Leisure time in the evening. Overnight stay.
Having finished our breakfast, we depart for the airport for our flight to Kayseri. Arrival and meeting with local representatives. Immediately afterwards, we begin our tour, stopping first at the Open Museum of Kayseri with its churches that are carved into rocks. We continue with a visit to the monasteries that are carved into rocks, such as the monasteries of Sandal, Swords, Wreaths, Apple Tree, and the Dark Church. Our next stop is Uchisar, Chavusin and Ancient Zelve, with its houses that are carved into the hills. From there, we head for the small town of Avano, where we have the opportunity to admire its marvellous ceramic art, which has remained the same for centuries. Meal during the tour. Return to our hotel.
In the evening, we suggest a traditional dinner, accompanied by dancing by Dervishes.
Once we have finished our breakfast, we depart for the underground cities (catacombs). We pass Kaimakli and visit the largest city Derinkuyu, which is carved 8 storeys below the ground. The underground cities were used for refuge during the Arabian raids. We continue with a visit to Ihlara, one of the most magnificent areas in Cappadocia. Meal during the tour. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Transfer to airport and flight to Athens, via Istanbul.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
5 nights in a central 4* hotels, as mentioned in the program
Tours, as mentioned in the schedule
Cruise of the Prince's Islands
5 meals in local restaurants, as mentioned in the schedule
Greek-speaking tour guide
Transportation
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
Airport taxes
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
Tips
Anything referred to as "optional"
HOLYLAND DIAMONDS / 5 DAYS
Athens - Tel Aviv - Jerusalem
Assembly at the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Flight to Tel Aviv. Arrival departure by bus for Jerusalem. On the way we will visit the Church of St. George in Lida, for pilgrimage at his grave. Arrival at the holy town of Jerusalem, where you will have time to settle in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tour of Jerusalem
After breakfast, we set off on our tour of Jerusalem. In Gesthemane, we will visit the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady and pray at her grave. From there we head to the Mount of Olives and the Gesthemane Garden, where Judas betrayed Jesus, which is located just 100 meters from the grave of the Virgin Mary. Next we will visit the Lithos and St. Stephen’s Gate. We continue to the Praetorium, to see the prison of Our Lord, and walk along the Via Dolorosa to Holy Sepulchre and the Calvary. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Galilee
After breakfast, we set off on a day trip to Galilee. We will visit Mt. Tavor where the Transformation of Our Saviour took place, Nazareth and the Chapel of the Annunciation of Our Lady and Cana, where Our Lord performed his first miracle. Next, we will go to Tiberiade, where we will be symbolically baptised in the Jordan River. Afterwards, we will visit the Church of the Apostles and go to Capernaum, where the house of Apostle Paul's mother-in-law is located and where Our Lord taught at the Synagogue. We are offered a panoramic view of Lake Tiberiade, where the miracle of the fishes took place and Our Lord gave the eight commandments of love.
If there is enough time, we will stop at the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos the Jordanite on our way back to Jerusalem. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Jericho
Having finished our breakfast, we set off for Jericho, where we visit the Church of St. George, Quruntul Mountain and the monasteries of Elijah and Sycomorus. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Tel Aviv - Athens
After our breakfast, we leave for Bethlehem, where we will visit the Nativity Church and the place where the bones of the children are located. From there, we continue to the village of the shepherds and the Monastery of Agios Theodosios. Transfer to airport in Tel Aviv and flight to Athens.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
4 nights in a central 4* lux hotel, on half board basis
Tours, as mentioned on the schedule
Transfer by luxury bus
Greek-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees for the archaeological sites
Full insurance
Travel backpack
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
Airport taxes
Tips
Anything referred to as "optional"
JERUSALEM SPECIAL WEEKEND / 4 DAYS
Athens - Tel Aviv - Jerusalem
Assembly at the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Flight to Tel Aviv. Arrival departure by bus for Jerusalem. On the way we will visit the Church of St. George in Lida, for pilgrimage at his grave. Arrival at the holy town of Jerusalem, where you will have time to settle in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tour of Jerusalem
After breakfast, we set off on our tour of Jerusalem. In Gesthemane, we will visit the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady and pray at her grave. From there we head to the Mount of Olives and the Gesthemane Garden, where Judas betrayed Jesus, which is located just 100 meters from the grave of the Virgin Mary. Next we will visit the Lithos and St. Stephen’s Gate. We continue to the Praetorium, to see the prison of Our Lord, and walk along the Via Dolorosa to Holy Sepulchre and the Calvary. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Galilee
After breakfast, we set off on a day trip to Galilee. We will visit Mt. Tavor where the Transformation of Our Saviour took place, Nazareth and the Chapel of the Annunciation of Our Lady and Cana, where Our Lord performed his first miracle. Next, we will go to Tiberiade, where we will be symbolically baptised in the Jordan River. Afterwards, we will visit the Church of the Apostles and go to Capernaum, where the house of Apostle Paul's mother-in-law is located and where Our Lord taught at the Synagogue. We are offered a panoramic view of Lake Tiberiade, where the miracle of the fishes took place and Our Lord gave the eight commandments of love.
If there is enough time, we will stop at the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos the Jordanite on our way back to Jerusalem. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Tel Aviv - Athens
After our breakfast, we leave for Bethlehem, where we will visit the Nativity Church and the place where the bones of the children are located. From there, we continue to the village of the shepherds and the Monastery of Agios Theodosios. Transfer to airport in Tel Aviv and flight to Athens.
Important Notifications:
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
3 nights in a central 4* lux hotel, on half board basis
Tours, as mentioned on the schedule
Transfer by luxury bus
Cost of the taxi fare to Mt. Tavor
Greek-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees for the archaeological sites
Full insurance
Travel backpack
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
