Homeric Faith Tours

Faith Tours

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

From the infancy of Christianity people traveled to spread the word of God. What a wonderful way

to spend your vacation following in their footsteps and visiting these undeniably historical places in

time. Let us take you to the Holy Land were it all began and trace Jesus’ life while on earth. Let us

help you retrace the footsteps of Apostle St. Paul who traveled throughout Ancient Greece,

Cyprus and Asia Minor. Imagine visiting the seven early churches in today’s modern day Turkey or

Jordan’s sites and their undeniable involvement in early Christianity. Let us take you to Egypt and

visit St. Catherine’s Monastery with its magnificent collection of manuscripts. Climb Mount Sinai

where Moses received the 10 Commandments which will undoubtedly strengthen your Christian faith.

Visit the site from which John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Cruise the various Greek Islands including

Patmos and view the Book of Revelations written by St. John the Apostle while he lived in exile in

Patmos. Tour the Vatican with its awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel or

Medjugorje in Croatia where innocent children in today’s world were visited by the Virgin Mary many

times over. What a wonderful way to deepen your faith by visiting these significant biblical places

while also learning the culture and history of the area you choose to visit. Whether you are of Christian

Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical faith or any other form of Christian worship, the common

thread of Christianity bonds us all together. What a better way to combine not only your vacation but

also enhance your faith by visiting these timeless and very special places on earth.

Since 1969 Homeric Tours has set the industry standard by providing great vacations. Long

established as the leader to Greece, the Mediterranean and the Middle East we have expanded our

focus to offer the faith-based traveler itineraries that inspire and touch the Christian soul. You will

find our packages to be affordable with excellent services, centrally located accommodations but most

important, reliability in that Homeric Tours will seamlessly make sure that your experience is one that

will last a lifetime. Let Homeric’s many years of experience in the very areas that Christianity began

offer you an experience that you will soon not forget.

Nikos Tsakanikas

President

Table of ContentsGREECE

FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL...3 or 4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5

JOURNEY OF APOSTLE PAUL...3 or 4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 7

FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION & NICAEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11

HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13

JORDAN & HOLYLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15

CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17

EGYPT & JORDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PILGRIMAGE TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

ITALY & MEDJUGORJE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

FOOTSTEPS OF THE POPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 23

BELOVED HOMELAND OF JOHN PAUL II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

FOOTSTEPS OF ST. FAUSTINA’S VOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

FOOTSTEPS OF MARTIN LUTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

FRANCE - SHRINES OF FRANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 29

EASTERN EUROPE PILGRIMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

RELIGIOUS TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

MARIAN SANCTUARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 - 33

FAITH AND HISTORY OF THE IRISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

CYPRUS

TURKEY

ISRAEL

JORDAN

EGYPT

ITALY

GERMANY - POLAND - CZECH REPUBLIC

POLAND

GERMANY

GREAT BRITAIN

FRANCE

POLAND - CZECH REPUBLIC - AUSTRIA - HUNGARY

HOLLAND - BELGIUM

SPAIN & PORTUGAL

IRELAND

AIRLINES USED BY HOMERIC TOURS

DAY 1, MON / TUE: DEPART USADepart for Greece on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2, SUN / WED: ATHENSUpon arrival in Athens, you will be metby a Homeric Tour representative. Begina half-day city tour, visiting the DipylonGate, the Roman Market, the Temple ofHephastos, the Ancient Agora, the rebuiltStoa of Attalus and its museum, thewater-clock of Andronicos and Hadrian’sLibrary. Climb Mars’ Hill, where St. Pauladdressed the councilors and philoso-phers of the Areopagus and see St. Paul’swell and the foundations of the churchdedicated to Dionysius the Areopagite,one of St. Paul’s converts (Acts 17:16-34).After visiting the famous Acropolis, con-tinue on to the Filopapou Monument,

Hadrian’s Arch and the Olympic Stadium,built when the Olympic Games wererevived in 1896. Visit the NationalArcheological Museum to see outstand-ing treasures from throughout Greeceand then transfer to the hotel for dinnerand overnight accommodations. (D)

DAY 3, MON / THUR: ATHENS –CORINTH – CANAL – CORINTH-MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS –NAUPLIA – OLYMPIABreakfast at the hotel. Corinth - (Acts18:1-18). Depart Athens and cross theCorinth Canal. Then proceed to AncientCorinth, where St. Paul arrived in A.D. 50-51 to spread the teachings of Christ. Stopat the archeological site housing manystatues and artifacts, including the Templeof Apollo, the Roman Agora, the BemaCourthouse, where St. Paul’s enemiesbrought him before Gallio, the pavementinscription of Erastus, the RomanLechaion Road and the Lower Fountain ofPeirene. It was here in Corinth that St.Paul wrote First Thessalonians and also,most likely, his Epistle to the Romans.Then continue on to visit Mycenae, themost powerful, brilliant and sovereigninfluence in Greece up to 1100 B.C. whenit was destroyed by fire. One enters theacropolis through the Lion Gate, the old-est example of monumental sculpture inEurope. Inside its walls, excavations haveuncovered the palace complex, a gravecircle with six royal tombs, courtiers’houses, sanctuaries and other important

buildings. Continue to Olympia for dinnerand overnight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 4, TUE / FRI: OLYMPIA –DELPHIAfter breakfast at the hotel, visit thearchaeological site where the athletes ofantiquity performed in honor of the Kingof Deities. Learn about the history ofthose original Olympic Games as youwalk among the impressive remains ofthe Gymnasium and the Temples ofHera and Zeus. A visit of the museum isalso included and here one can viewPraxiteles’ magnificent statue of‘Hermes’. Continue on to Delphi andcheck-in to the hotel for dinner andovernight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 5, WED / SAT: DELPHI -KALAMBAKABreakfast at the hotel is followed by avisit of the impressive archeological siteof Delphi, the ancient site associatedwith the mythology and history of the‘Oracle’. Among the many points ofinterest are the Sanctuary of Apollo, theDoric Temple of Apollo, the Sacred Way,the 5,000 seat theater where the DelphicFestivals were held, the stadium wherethe Pythian Games took place every fouryears, the Castalian Spring, the Sanctuaryof Athena, and the Tholos Rotunda. Avisit of the museum is also included andhere one can view the amazing bronzedsculpture of ‘The Charioteer’. Then it ison to Kalambaka for dinner andovernight accommodations at the hotel.(B,D)

DAY 6, THUR / SUN: KALAMBAKA-METEORA – THERMOPYLAEA –ATHENS.After breakfast at the hotel, visit the fan-tastic landscape of Meteora with its 24rock-top monasteries. We have selectedto visit two of them: Varlaam Monastery,famous for its frescoes, and St.Stephen’s, featuring a unique collectionof icons and an incredible panoramicview. Then begin the return journey toAthens, past the town of Larisa to thecomfortable coastal highway. An addi-tional highlight today is a visit toThermopylae, the site of the heroic bat-tle of Leonidas' 300 doomed Spartansagainst Xerxes’ huge Persian army. Twomore sites along the way back to Athensgive your tour director welcome

GREECE - INTHE FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL – 3 or 4-DAY CRUISE

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AthensCorinth

Olympia

Delphi

Kalambaka

Meteora

Mykonos

Patmos

RhodesSantorini

Crete

EphesusPiraeus

Land Tours

Cruises

Additional ports

GREECE

TURKEY

--TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Greeceincluded

• Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotelsthroughout

• Deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach throughout included

• Meet and Assist upon arrivalby your Homeric Toursrepresentative

• English-speaking licensedguide included

• Two nights accommodationsin Athens with breakfast anddinner daily

• Six full days of Christian sight-seeing tours on land in Greeceincluded

• Choice of 3 or 4-day cruise tothe Greek Islands and Turkeyincluded

• Optional shore excursionsavailable

• All transfers included

• All entrance fees included

• Porterage of one suitcaseincluded

• Hotel taxes and servicecharges included

• USTOA One Million DollarConsumer Protection Plan

9 or 11 Days

This itinerary can be modified & tailored to the specific needs and budget of your group.

TOUR ITINERARY:

Agia Triada Monastery, Meteora - Greece

opportunities to display his/her vast knowledge ofGreek history and legend: Thebes, the setting ofSophocles’ ‘Oedipus Rex’, and Marathon, where in490 B.C. 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twicethat number of Persian invaders. Return to Athensand your hotel, where dinner is included. (B,D)

DAY 7, FRI / MON: 3-DAY OR 4-DAY GREEKISLAND CRUISE: DEPART PIRAEUS –MYKONOSAfter breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Piraeus toboard your ship and cruise the Greek Islands andTurkey. The first port of call will be the island ofMykonos. Beneath its sophisticated surface lies a

quintessential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapelsdot the island and sheep graze in the shadow of whitewashed houses. Find a table on the waterfront andbask in the serenity of sunset over the picturesqueharbor. Be sure to send your regards to Pete thePelican. Then sail through the night. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, SAT / TUE: KUSADASI / EPHESUS– PATMOSMorning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, where an optionalexcursion can be booked, taking you to Ephesus, the

best preserved of the original Seven Churches ofRevelation (Rev. 2:1-7). Visit the ancient city with itsimpressive temples, marble streets, library, agoras,baths and theater that seats 24,000 people. It was inthis theater that riots against St. Paul took place. It wasalso here that St. Paul made his headquarters, spend-ing two years and writing his First Letter to theCorinthians (Acts 19:1-20:1). Also visit the House ofthe Virgin Mary in Ephesus, where St. John broughtMary after the death of Christ. This small house wasbuilt for her on Bulbuldagi (Mt. Nightingale) and iswhere she spent the last days of her life. We will thenvisit the beautiful chapel, Panaya Kapula, built on themount Setimisses. Pope Paul VI prayed here duringhis visit to Turkey in 1967. This afternoon, sail toPatmos, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelationduring his exile by the Roman authorities. TheMonastery of St. John, built on one of the island’shighest points, houses priceless icons and manuscriptsin its treasury. Return to the ship and sail to the nextdestination. (B,L,D)(Note: – on the 3-day cruise,

visit Patmos in the morning

and Kusadasi/Ephesus in the

afternoon.)

DAY 9, SUN / WED:RHODESToday is spent visiting thebeautiful ‘Island of Roses’with its rich and variedhistory. On a hill above thecharming town of Lindos,rises an ancient acropolisdedicated to the goddessAthena. Below, lay theBay of St. Paul, where theapostle landed during his

voyages. The crusading Knights of St. John left themagnificent medieval city of Rhodes behind whenSultan Suleyman the Magnificent defeated them.Return to the ship and sail onward to the nextdestination. (B,L,D)

DAY 10, MON / THUR: (SEE BELOW)PIRAUES – ATHENS – USA (FOR 3 DAY CRUISEONLY)After breakfast onboard, you will disembark in Piraeusand transfer to the airport for your return flight home.(B)

ADDITIONAL PORTS FOR THE 4-DAY CRUISEITINERARYDAY 10, THUR: CRETE – SANTORINIAfter breakfast, one has a choice of excursions to visitHeraklion, the capitol of Crete and its principal com-mercial port. Just three miles away are the fantasticruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 bySir Arthur Evans and partially reconstructed, the elabo-rate palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth ofKing Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture.This afternoon, depart for the island of Santorini,maybe the most breathtaking of all Greek islands.Around 1500 B.C., a volcanic eruption destroyed thecenter of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim ofcliffs around a harbor formed in the volcano’s caldera.The town of Fira, with its whitewashed houses, narrowstreets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques, clingsto these cliffs, accessible mostly by cable car or don-key. To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoanexcavations support the theories that Santorini mightbe the fabled lost continent of Atlantis. Return to theship and cruise to the next destination. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, FRI: PIRAUES – ATHENS – USA(FOR 4-DAY CRUISE ONLY)After breakfast onboard, disembark and transfer to theairport for your return flight home. (B)

5This itinerary can be modified & tailored to the specific needs and budget of your group.

Mykonos - Greece

Library of Celsus, Ephesus - Turkey

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DAY 1, MON: DEPART USADepart for Greece on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight..

DAY 2, TUE: ATHENS – THESSA-LONIKIUpon arrival in Athens, connect to yourflight to Thessaloniki, the capital ofMacedonia in Northern Greece. Here, aHomeric Tours representative will meetand transfer you to the hotel. St. Paulhad a genuine affection for the inhabi-tants of Thessaloniki, ‘from whom sound-ed out the Word of the Lord’. Dinner andovernight accomodations at the hotel.(D)

DAY 3, WED: THE MACEDONIANCALL – AMPHIPOLIS – KAVALA –PHILIPPI – THESSALONIKIBreakfast at the hotel. Amphipolis - Acts17:1. Traveling east by coach, passApollonia to arrive at Amphipolis and visitpart of the extensive site, including theNorth Wall. See both the Beta and

Gamma gates, and the remains ofStrymon Bridge. View the 4th CenturyB.C. Lion Statue that was prominent onthe ancient Egnatian Way that St. Paulwould have traveled.Kavala - (Acts 16:11). Stop near the har-bor of Kavala (biblical Neapolis), St. Paul’sgateway to Europe - a busy port with itsstriking castle and imposing aqueduct.See the Greek Orthodox seaside churchof Agia Sophia, which marks the locationof St. Paul’s landing.Philippi - (Acts 16:12-40). As a prosperouscolony, Philippi had a spacious forum andAgora, as well as a theater that was also agladiator arena. Nearby there is a crypt,which has been honored since the fifthcentury as the place of St. Paul’s firstimprisonment, where Paul and Silas sanghymns before an earthquake set themfree. Philippi is also the place where theApostle Paul arrived on the Europeanmainland in response to the vision of aMacedonian he saw at Troas, an ancientcity in Asia Minor. Outside this ancientcity, the River Gangites still flows throughthe quiet countryside reminiscent ofwhere St. Paul addressed his firstEuropean congregations and thebusinesswoman Lydia, a “seller of pur-ple,” was the first to be baptized. There isa fine chapel commemorating the event.Return to Thessaloniki via the coast roadfor dinner and overnight accommoda-tions at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 4, THUR: THESSALONIKI –PELLA – VERIA – VERGINA –KALAMBAKABreakfast at the hotel. Paul and Silastook the road through Amphipolis andApollonia and came to Thessaloniki -(Acts 17:1-9). In Roman times, this com-

mercial and military center reached apopulation of 200,000, becoming thecapital of Macedonia. See the churchesof St. Paul, the Holy Spirit, PanayiaHalkeon, Ahiropoietos, George (theRotunda) and David. At St. Dimitrios,descend to the crypt where St. Paul isbelieved to have preached and Dimitrioswas later martyred. Pause at the Caveand Well of St. Paul, the Monastery ofVlattadon and the “House of Jason”,where St. Paul stayed for about threeweeks. Depart Thessaloniki and drivewest into the mountains to Pella, visitingthis royal city of Ancient Macedonia andthe birthplace of Alexander the Great,including the house of the Lion Huntand the outstanding mosaics preservedin the museum. Berea - (Acts 17:10-15).Approach Mount Vermion and Veria,(biblical Berea) to see the Hellenic towerand walls, “St. Paul’s Steps” commemo-rating the willing audience the apostlefound among both Gentiles and Jewsand the Ayios Christos Church, whichmarks the growth of the gospel. Then itis on to Vergina with a stop to visit thelocal museum and view the MacedonianTombs. Continue to Kalambaka forovernight and dinner. (B,D)

DAY 5, FRI: CENTRAL GREECE –THE METEORA MONASTERIES –DELPHIBreakfast at the hotel. On the westernedge of the plain of Thessaly, just as thePindus range begins to form, one comesupon a unique phenomenon of nature -24 perpendicular rocks on whichByzantine monks chose to worship Godand built Meteora, their monasticcommunity, about 600 years ago.The ‘Monasteries Hanging in the Air’ are

GREECE – JOURNEY OF APOSTLE PAUL WITH 4-DAY CRUISE

AthensCorinth

Thessaloniki

Delphi

Kalambaka

Meteora

Mykonos

Patmos

RhodesSantorini

Crete

EphesusPiraeus

Patras

Land Tours

Cruises

GREECE

TURKEY

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip AIR USA - Greeceincluded

• Choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotelsthroughout


• Meet and Assist upon arrivalby your Homeric Tours repre-sentative


• Two nights accommodationsin Thessaloniki with breakfastand dinner daily

• One night accommodation inKalambaka with breakfast anddinner included

• One night accommodation inDelphi with breakfast anddinner included

• One night accommodation inCorinth with breakfast anddinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin Athens with breakfast anddinner daily

• Six full days of Christian sight-seeing tours on land in Greeceincluded

• 4-Day cruise to the GreekIslands and Ephesus included

• Optional shore excursionsavailable

• All transfers included• All entrance fees included




13 Days

TOUR ITINERARY:The monasteries of Meteora - Greece


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known for their ancient icons. How themonasteries were built on the top ofthese virtually inaccessible rocks is asubject of fascination for all who seethem. Visit two of these stunningmountain monasteries. Depart forDelphi, traveling through a diverselandscape. Upon arrival in Delphi,check-in to the hotel for dinner andovernight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 6, SAT: CENTRAL & SOUTHGREECE – DELPHI – PATRASBreakfast at the hotel is followed by avisit of the impressive archeological siteof Delphi, the ancient site associatedwith the mythology and history of the‘Oracle’. Among the many points ofinterest we see are the Sanctuary ofApollo, the Doric Temple of Apollo, theSacred Way, the 5,000 seat theaterwhere the Delphic Festivals were held,the Stadium where the Pythian Gamestook place every four years, theCastalian Spring, the Sanctuary ofAthena, and the Tholos Rotunda. A visitof the museum is also included. Eastfrom Delphi lies Ossios LoukasMonastery. This Byzantine monastery issituated on the edge of an inspiringvalley of olive trees surrounded bysteep mountains and is still used byGreek Orthodox monks. The architec-ture and icons are particularly beautifulin this restful place of prayer. Themonastery is dedicated to St. LukeStiris, whose uncorrupt body is some-times made available for viewing in thechurch. Continue on to Corinth fordinner and overnight at the hotel.(B,D)

DAY 7, SUN: CORINTH – MYCE-NAE – CORINTH CANAL –ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel. Corinth - (Acts18:1-18). This morning, visit Corinth,where St. Paul arrived in A.D. 50-51 topreach the teachings of Christ. Stop atthe archeological site housing manystatues and artifacts, such as theTemple of Apollo, the Roman Agora,the Bema Courthouse, where St. Paul’senemies brought him before Gallio,the pavement inscription of Erastus, theRoman Lechaion Road and the LowerFountain of Peirene. It was here inCorinth that St. Paul wrote FirstThessalonians and also, most likely, hisEpistle to the Romans. Then it is on toMycenae, the most powerful, brilliantand sovereign influence in Greece upto 1100 B.C., when it was destroyed byfire. One enters the acropolis throughthe Lion Gate, the oldest example ofmonumental sculpture in Europe.Inside its walls, excavations haveuncovered the palace complex, a gravecircle with six royal tombs, courtiers’houses, sanctuaries and other impor-tant buildings. A visit of the museum isalso included. Continue to Athens andcross the Corinth Canal, stoppingbriefly to learn the history of thisfamous man-made construction - oneof the Seven Wonders of the modernworld. Then arrive in Athens, the mostimportant city-state in ancient Greece,and the capital of modern Greece since1834. In New Testament times, Athenswas the intellectual capital of theMediterranean world. Check-in to thehotel in Athens with dinner included.(B,D)

DAY 8, MON: 4-DAY GREEKISLAND CRUISE / DEPARTPIRAEUS, MYKONOSAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to Piraeus, where you

board the ship and cruise the Greekislands and Turkey. The first port of callwill be the island of Mykonos. Beneathits sophisticated surface lies a quintes-sential Greek island. Hundreds of tinychapels dot the island and sheep grazein the shadow of whitewashed wind-mills. Find a table on the waterfrontand bask in the serenity of sunset overthe picturesque harbor. Be sure to sendyour regards to Pete the Pelican. Wethen sail through the night. (B,L,D)

DAY 9, TUE: CRUISE TOKUSADASI/EPHESUS – PATMOSMorning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey,where an optional excursion can bebooked, taking you to Ephesus, thebest preserved of the original SevenChurches of Revelation (Rev. 2:1-7).Visit the ancient city with its impressivetemples, marble streets, library, agoras,baths and theater that seats 24,000people. It was in this theater that riotsagainst St. Paul took place. It was alsohere that St. Paul made his headquar-ters, spending two years and writing hisFirst Letter to the Corinthians (Acts19:1-20:1). Also visit the House of theVirgin Mary in Ephesus, where St. Johnbrought Mary after the death of Christ.This small house was built for her onBulbuldagi (Mt. Nightingale) and iswhere she spent the last days of herlife. We will then visit the beautifulchapel, Panaya Kapula, built on themount Setimisses. Pope Paul VI prayedhere during his visit to Turkey in 1967.This afternoon, sail to Patmos, whereSt. John wrote the Book of Revelationduring his exile by the Roman authori-ties. The Monastery of St. John, built onone of the island’s highest points,houses priceless icons and manuscriptsin its treasury. Return to the ship andsail to the next destination. (B,L,D)

DAY 10, WED: CRUISE TORHODESToday is spent visiting the beautiful‘Island of Roses’ with its rich and variedhistory. On a hill above the charmingtown of Lindos, rises an ancient acrop-olis dedicated to the goddess ofAthena. Below, lay the Bay of St. Paul,where the apostle landed during hisvoyages. The crusading Knights of St.John left the magnificent medieval cityof Rhodes behind when SultanSuleyman the Magnificent defeatedthem. The Turks then occupied Rhodesfor almost 400 years leaving mosques,minarets and a Turkish bath to marktheir presence. Return to the ship andsail onward to the next destination.(B,L,D)

DAY 11, THUR: CRUISE TOHERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINIAfter breakfast, one has a choice ofexcursions to visit Heraklion, the capitolof Crete and its principal commercialport. Just three miles away are the fan-tastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos.Discovered in 1899 by Sir Arthur Evansand partially reconstructed, the elabo-rate palace is believed to be the mythi-cal Labyrinth of King Minos and theseat of ancient Minoan culture.This afternoon, depart for the island ofSantorini, maybe the most breathtakingof all Greek islands. Around 1500 B.C.,a volcanic eruption destroyed the cen-ter of the island, leaving a crescentshaped rim of cliffs around a harborformed in the volcano’s caldera. Thetown of Fira, with its whitewashedhouses, narrow streets, open-air cafesand glittering boutiques, clings to thesecliffs, accessible mostly by cable car ordonkey. To the south is Akrotiri, whererecent Minoan excavations support thetheories that Santorini might be thefabled lost continent of Atlantis. Returnto the ship and cruise to the next desti-nation. (B,L,D)

DAY 12, FRI: PIRAUES – ATHENSCITY TOURDisembark in Piraeus and transfer toAthens for a half-day city tour, visitingat the Dipylon Gate, the RomanMarket, the Temple of Hephastos, theAncient Agora, the rebuilt Stoa ofAttalus and its museum, the water-clock of Andronicos and Hadrian’sLibrary. Climb Mars’ Hill, associatedwith St. Paul’s address to the councilorsand philosophers of the Areopagus andsee St. Paul’s well and the foundationsof the church dedicated to Dionysiusthe Areopagite, one of St. Paul’s con-verts (Acts 17:16-34). After visiting thefamous Acropolis, continue on to theFilopapou Monument, Hadrian’s Archand the Olympic Stadium, built whenthe Olympic Games were revived in1896. Visit the National ArcheologicalMuseum to see outstanding treasuresfrom throughout Greece and thentransfer to the hotel. A farewell dinnerhas been arranged at a local, typicalrestaurant in ‘Plaka.’ (B,D)

DAY 13, SAT: ATHENS – USAAfter breakfast, transfer to the airportfor your return flight home. (B)

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DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Cyprus on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – LARNACAUpon arrival into Larnaca you will be metby a Homeric Tours representative andtransferred to the hotel for dinner andovernight. (D)

DAY 3 – LARNACA – NICOSIA –POLITIKO – LARNACAAfter breakfast at the hotel, begin yourtour by visiting the Venetian Walls, theCathedral of St. John, the ByzantineMuseum at the Archbishop’s Palace, andthe Cyprus Archaeological Museum, witha fascinating collection of Cypriot antiqui-ties and art treasures from the NeolithicAge to the Byzantine Period. Free time inLaiki Yitonia, a pedestrian area in the oldpart of Nicosia with shops, galleries andcafes. In the afternoon visit SaintEraklidios Monastery, which is operated

by nuns. Here Saint Paul met Eraklidios,who later converted to Christianity. Returnto the hotel in Larnaca for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – LARNACA – LEFKARA –LARNACAAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forLarnaka to visit Saint Lazarus Church,which houses the holy relics of the saint.On the way to visit Hala Sultan Tekke, awell-known Moslem mosque, pass theSalt Lake and then visit the ByzantineAngeloktisti Church at Kiti village, datingto the 6th Century. Afterwards, visit theNeolithic settlement of Choirokitia thatdates from 6,800 B.C. (UNESCO), thenon to Ayios Minas Monastery, famousfor its icon paintings, before continuingon to the picturesque village of Lefkara,well known for its embroideries, lacesand silverware and then return toLarnaca for our dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 5 – LARNACA – LIMASSOLAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart foryour daily sightseeing, driving throughthe citrus groves of Phassouri to visit theGreco Roman Theatre of Kourion withthe well-preserved mosaic floors at thehouse of Eustolios and the large Greco-roman theatre, which still hosts perform-ances of ancient and modern drama.Continue to the Sanctuary of ApolloHylates, the ‘God of the Woodland’ andprotector of the city of Kourion. Duringhis journey St. Paul passed through thearea, stopped at the stadium to meetwith those who knew of his preaching.Visit Kolossi Castle, headquarters of theKnights of the Order of St. John of

Jerusalem before continuing to Limassolfor dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – EXCURSION TO THETROODOS MOUNTAINS KYKKOMONASTERY AND BYZANTINECHURCHESAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forthe Troodos Mountains. Your first stop isat the Kykko Monastery, the mostfamous and richest monastery in Cyprus,founded in 1100 A.D. and dedicated tothe Virgin Mary. It possesses one of thethree surviving icons ascribed to St.Luke. Visit the only museum in the worldspecializing in the history of Christianityduring the Byzantine time, housed with-in the monastery’s complex. In theafternoon, visit the monastery of AyiosIoannis Lampadistis, in the village ofKalopanayiotis and then continue to thevillage of Kakopetria. Here at the KarkotisRiver, St. Paul baptized St. Eraklidios intothe Christian faith. In Kakopetria, you willalso visit the Church of Ayios NikolaosTis Stegis, entirely painted with frescoesand a UNESCO world heritage site.Return to Limassol and the hotel fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7 – LIMASSOL – PAFOS –LIMASSOLAfter breakfast at the hotel, travel to theregion of Pafos, one of the most beauti-ful areas of the island. Stop at the villageof Kouklia, where St. Paul spoke to themasses that came to hear him speak.Drive by “Petra Tou Romiou”, the leg-endary birthplace of Aphrodite, theGoddess of Love and Beauty and inGeroskipou village visit Ayia ParaskeviByzantine Church dating back to the 9thCentury. Here you will see its vaultedbasilica, nave and two aisles surroundedby five domes and its frescoes that dateback to the 15th Century. Finally arrive inthe town of Pafos. It was here in Pafosthat the Roman emperor Sergio Paulconverted to the Christian faith afterhearing St. Paul’s speeches. Also see St.Paul’s Pillar, where he was tied andgiven 39 lashes for preaching Christianityand finally visit the House of Dionysusand the House of Theseus at the PafosArchaeological Park. Transfer back to thehotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – LIMASSOL – LARNACA –USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport in Larnaca foryour return flight home. (B)

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Cyprusincluded





• Three nights accommodationsin Larnaca with breakfast anddinner daily included

• Christian religious tour ofLarnaca, Nicosia, Politiko &Lefkara included

• Three nights accommodationsin Limassol with breakfast anddinner daily included

• Excursions to the Troodosmountains, Kyllom Monastery& Byzantine Churches

• All transfers included

• All entrance fees included




8 Days

Nicosia

LefkaraPaphosLimassol

LarnacaCYPRUS

CYPRUS – IN THE STEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL

TOUR ITINERARY:Kykkos monastery, Troodos Mountains - Cyprus


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TURKEY

Iznik

Sardis

PamukkaleEphesus

Izmir

Canakkale Bursa

Istanbul

DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Turkey on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – ISTANBULUpon arrival in Istanbul, you will be metby a Homeric Tours representative and,after a brief orientation tour, you will betransferred to your hotel, with free timebefore dinner. (D)

DAY 3 – ISTANBULAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart for acity tour including Topkapi Palace, theimperial resident of Sultans that isfamous for its treasure and is the secondlargest palace in the world, St. SophiaChurch, the largest church of its era andthe architectural glory of Byzantine archi-tecture, the Blue Mosque, famous for itssix minarets as well as its interior bluetiles and the Hippodrome, where thechariot races were held and finally to theGrand Bazaar, the largest covered bazaarwith more than 4,000 shops. Transfer tothe hotel for dinner and overnight.(B,L,D)

DAY 4 – ISTANBULAfter breakfast, visit St. Chora Church,one of the first churches of theByzantine Empire and famous for itsgolden frescoes. Proceed to PantocratorChurch in the historical district of Zeyrek.After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a2-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Riverand then back to the hotel for dinnerand overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 – ISTANBUL – IZNIK (NICEA)– BURSAFollowing breakfast, cross theIntercontinental Bosphorus Bridge, cross-

ing Izmit Bay by ferry (or driving alongthe coast) to arrive in Iznik, where wevisit this ancient city of Nicaea, the mostimportant city of Bithynia at the time ofPaul’s visit, and where two church meet-ings, the First and Seventh EcumenicalCouncils, were held. Visits include St.Sophia Church, the place of the lattermeeting and St. Trifon Church. Continueto Bursa, the first capital of the OttomanEmpire, for a tour to include the GrandMosque, the Silk Bazaar and the GreenMausoleum, before transferring to yourhotel for diner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – BURSA – SARDIS –PHILADELPHIA – HIEROPOLIS –PAMUKKALEAfter breakfast, depart for Sardis, one ofthe most picturesque sites of the SevenChurches, including visits to the ArtemisTemple, the Byzantine Church and theAcropolis. Continue to Philadelphiawhere the church was not strong but itsmembers were loyal. In the afternoon,travel to Pamukkale, about which St.John wrote, “I know all your ways; youare neither hot nor cold. How I wish youwere either hot or cold! But because youare lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I willspit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation3:15-17). Then visit the ancient city ofHieroplis, famous for its early Christianremains and the site where the ApostlePhilip was martyred, as well as being thehometown of Papias, a disciple of St.John. Transfer to your hotel inPamukkale for dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 7 – PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS –IZMIRAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forEphesus. Visits here include the House

of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St.John and the antique city of Ephesus,where St. Paul stayed and taught for twoyears (Acts 19:10), and where hepromised on his second journey, “I shallcome back to you if it is God’s will”(Acts 18:21). Proceed to Izmir whereyou will visit St. Polycarpos Churchbefore continuing to your hotel fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – IZMIR – THYATIRA –PERGAMUM – ASSOS –CANAKKALEAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forThyatira for visits to the remnants of theChristian Church and the temple, beforeproceeding to the ancient city ofPergamum where you will visit heAsklepium Sanctuary and the Acropolis,including the Altar of Zeus, which is saidto be ‘the place where Satan has histhrone’ (Revelation 2:13), the TrojanTemple, the world’s steepest theater andthe Red Basilica, which was originally acenter of pagan worship and afterwardsused as a church dedicated to St. John.Then a visit to Assos, where St. Paul is saidto have walked from Alexandria Troas onhis third journey (Acts 20:13-14). Continueto Canakkale and your hotel for dinnerand overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 – CANAKKALE – ISTANBULAfter breakfast, visit the famous ancientcity of Troy where the mythological TrojanWar took place. Excavations are beingdone since 1872 and several layers ofcities built on top of each other have beenbrought to light. Afterwards, proceed toIstanbul, crossing the Dardanelles Strait byferry and transferring to your hotel fordinner and overnight. (D,B)

DAY 10 – ISTANBUL – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

TURKEY – SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION & NICAEA

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Turkeyincluded


• Deluxe air-conditionedmotorcoach throughoutincluded



• Four nights accommodationsin Istanbul with breakfast anddinner daily included

• One night accommodation inBursa with breakfast anddinner included

• One night accommodation inPamukkale with breakfast anddinner included

• One night accommodation inIzmir with breakfast anddinner included

• One night accommodation inCanakkale with breakfast anddinner included

• Eight full days of Christiansightseeing tours in Turkeyincluded

• All transfers included• All entrance fees included




• OOppttiioonnaall::Six-day cruise from Istanbul tothe Greek islands may beadded. Please ask for details

10 Days

The Byzantine Hagia Sophia, Istanbul - Turkey

TOUR ITINERARY:


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DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Turkey on you overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – ISTANBULArrive in Istanbul and after being met byyour Homeric Tours representative, trans-fer to the hotel for dinner and overnightaccommodations. (D)

DAY 3 – ISTANBUL – ADANA After breakfast at the hotel, depart for ahalf-day city tour including TopkapiPalace, the imperial resident of Sultansthat is famous for its treasure and is thesecond largest palace in the world, St.Sophia Church, the largest church of itsera and the architectural glory of

Byzantine architecture, the Blue Mosque,famous for its six minarets as well as itsinterior blue tiles and the Chora Church,one of the first churches of the ByzantineEmpire and famous for its golden fres-coes. Transfer to the airport for a flight toAdana, where you will be transferred toyour hotel for dinner and overnightaccommodations. (B,D)

DAY 4 – ADANA – ANTAKYA –SAMANDAGI – ADANAAfter breakfast at the hotel, board yourcoach to travel to Atakya (Antioquia),where the disciples were first called‘Christians’ (Acts 11:26). Visit St.Peter’sChurch, one of the first CatholicChurches in the world, Antakya Museumof Mosaics, the most impressive mosaicmuseum in the Near East before drivingon to Samandagi (Seleucia Pereira), theport from where Paul and Barnabassailed to Cyprus on their first journey(Acts 13:4). Return to Adana for dinnerand overnight accommodation at thehotel. (B,D)

DAY 5 – ADANA – TARSUS – CAPPADOCIA Breakfast is followed by an early depar-ture for Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul.Here a visit to his house, which stillstands today. Then proceed toCappadocia for an orientation tour

through Urgup Village. Dinner andovernight accommodations are at yourhotel in Cappadocia. (B,D)

DAY 6 – CAPPADOCIA After breakfast, a visit to the GoremeOpen Air Museum with its chapels and churches carved out of soft rock, famousfor its well-preserved frescoes. In theafternoon, visit the Zelve Valley, a sitemost famous with its troglodytedwellings, then on to the subterraneancity of Ozkonak, an underground citybuilt by early Christians fleeing Romanpersecution. Return to Cappadocia andyour hotel for dinner and overnightaccommodations. (B,D)

TURKEY

S y r i a I r a q

I r a n

ArmeniaAzerbajan

T u r k e y

Georgia

Zonguldak

Troy

Pamukkale

Ephesus

Izmir

Canakkale

Istanbul

AdanaAntalya

Cappadocia

Konya

40˚ 42˚ 44˚ 46˚

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Turkeyincluded



• Meet and Assist upon arrivalby your Homeric Tours representative


• One night accommodation inIstanbul with breakfast anddinner included

• Air from Istanbul to Adanaincluded

• Two night accommodations inAdana & Cappadocia withbreakfast and dinner daily

• One night accommodation inAntalya & Pamukkale withbreakfast and dinner included

• One night accommodation inIzmir with breakfast and dinner included

• Nine full days of Christian sightseeing tours in Turkeyincluded

• All transfers included• All entrance fees included• Porterage of one suitcase included



• OOppttiioonnaall::Three day cruise fromKusadasi to the Greek islandsmay be added please ask fordetails

14 Days

TURKEY – IN THE STEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL

Dark Church, Cappadocia - Turkey

TOUR ITINERARY:


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DAY 7 – CAPPADOCIA – KONYAAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart for Konya(Iconium) where St. Paul and Barnabas were threat-ened by being stoned (Acts 15:5). Visits to St. Paul’sChurch and the Mevlana Museum, the dervish lodgeof the of the Melevi order, better known as thewhirling dervishes. Return to your hotel in Konya fordinner and overnight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 8 – KONYA – YALVAC – ANTALYA Breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Antalya. Onthe way is a visit of Yalvac (Pisidian Antioch), which St.Paul used as a base while spreading Christianity in theregion (Acts 13:14-50). Continue to Antalya for dinnerand overnight accommodations at your hotel. (B,D)

DAY 9 – ANTALYA – PERGE – ASPENDOS –ANTALYAThis morning, after breakfast at the hotel, visit Perge,where St. Paul and Luke stayed and preached withpeople upon their return from Antioch (Acts 14:25).Then you visit Aspendos, with its amazingly well-pre-served theater, before returning to Antalya (Attalia) fora short tour to include the Hadrianus Gate and theGroove Minaret Mosque. Dinner and overnightaccommodations at your hotel in Antalya. (B,D)

DAY 10 – ANTALYA – COLOSSAE – HIERAPOLIS– PAMUKKALEAfter breakfast at the hotel, drive to Colossae whichSt. Paul did not visit, however he sent a letter saying‘to the Saints and faithful brothers of Christ who are atColossae; grace be on you, and peace from god and

Jesus Christ’ (Colossians 1:2). Then continue toPamukkale, and a visit of Hierapolis, the center ofEpaphra’s work (Colossians 4:13). A visit to theCascades of Pamukkale is also included. Dinner andovernight accommodations at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 11 – PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – IZMIRAfter breakfast at the hotel,depart for Ephesus. Visitshere include the House ofthe Virgin Mary, the Basilicaof St. John and the antiquecity of Ephesus, where St.Paul stayed and taught fortwo years (Acts 19:10), andwhere he promised on hissecond journey, “I shallcome back to you if it isGod’s will” (Acts 18:21).Proceed to Izmir where youwill visit St. PolycarposChurch before continuing tothe hotel for dinner andovernight accommodations.(B,D)

DAY 12 – IZMIR –PERGAMUM – ALEXANDRI ATROAS –CANAKKALEAfter breakfast, drive toPergamum and visit theAsklepion Sanctuary and the

Acropolis, including the Altar of Zeus, which is said tobe ‘the place where Satan has his throne” (Revelation2:13), the Trojan Temple, the world’s steepest theaterand the Red Basilica, which was originally a center ofpagan worship and afterwards used as a church dedi-cated to St. John. Continue to Alexandria Troas whereSt. Paul is said to have visited at least twice; first whenhe and Timothy had wanted to go to Bythinia butwere prevented by the Holy Spirit (Acts 16:8) and thesecond time when he preached for 12 hours withoutstopping (Acts 20:11) while on his way to Jerusalem.Dinner and overnight is at your hotel in Canakkale.(B,D)

DAY 13 – CANAKKALE – TROY – ISTANBULAfter breakfast, visit the famous ancient city of Troyand hear the fascinating story of this city. Continue toIstanbul and a visit of the Grand Bazaar before trans-ferring to your hotel for dinner and overnight accom-modations. (B,D)

DAY 14 – ISTANBUL – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred tothe airport for your flight home. (B)

Aspendos Theater, Antalya - Turkey

Medieval Church of Chora, Istanbul - Turkey


12

DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Israel on your overnight trans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – TEL AVIVUpon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will be metby a Homeric Tours representative and

transferred to the hotel in Tel Aviv. Therest of the day is at leisure until thisevening, when dinner will be served atthe hotel. (D)

DAY 3 – TEL AVIV – TIBERIAS After breakfast at the hotel, , drivethrough the citrus groves and farms ofthe rich land of Sharon, northward toCaesarea, the Roman city of Herod wheresights include Crusades fortifications andthe Roman aqueducts and amphitheater.Driving through the Jezreel Valley to thefields of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16)and Megiddo and continuing north alongthe Mediterranean Sea to Haifa and Mt.Carmel, the biblical site of Elijah’s contestwith the prophets of Bael (I Kings 18).Traveling westward across Galilee, viewMt. Tabor (Psalm 89:12), Deboriya, thehometown of the prophet Deborah, atthe foothills of Mt. Tabor (Judges 4 & 5).Then it is on to your hotel for dinner andovernight on the shores of the beautifulSea of Galilee. (B,D)

DAY 4 – TIBERIAS – CAPERNAUM –CAESAREA PHILLIPI – MT. HERMON – TIBERIASAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart foran exciting day of touring in the Galileearea. Depart from the Roman hotsprings resort city of Tiberias for a boatride across the Sea of Galilee toCapernaum (John 6:24) to visit theancient ruins of the first century syna-gogue where Jesus preached (Matt.

4:13-17). Then on the Mt. of Beatitudeswhere Jesus preached the ‘Sermon onthe Mount’ (Matt. 5-7) and to Tabgha,the chapel dedicated to the multiplica-tion of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:34-44). You then proceed to upper Galileeand the site of Peter’s confession (Matt.16:16) at Caesarea Phillipi and to Mt.Hermon (Psalm 89:12), the probable siteof the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-8) andthe present day Golan Heights, whereIsrael, Lebanon and Syria come together.Follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt.Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and stopat the beautiful Pilgrims Park at theJordan River. Return to your hotel inTiberias for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – TIBERIAS – CANA –NAZARETH – JERICHO – QUMRAN– DEAD SEA After an early breakfast, depart for Cana,where Jesus performed his first miracle,changing water into wine, before pro-ceeding to Nazareth, the hometown ofJesus, where we will visit the Church ofAnnunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary’sFountain (Luke 4:16-22). Drive pastBethshean and then south through theJordan Valley to ancient Jericho wherethe walls came tumbling down (Joshua6:5-20), and a commanding view of theMt. of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-11) andElisha’s Fountain. Continue to Qumran,where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discov-ered for a visit of the remains of theCommunity Center of the Essenes andthe Caves of the Scrolls. Travel to the

ISRAEL

M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a

WEST BANK

E G Y P T

SAUDIARABIA

S Y R I ALEBANON

Tel-Aviv

Jerusalem

Nazareth

Tiberias

Capernaum

Dead Sea

35˚34˚

36˚

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Israelincluded


• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughoutincluded



• One night accommodation in Tel Aviv with breakfast anddinner included

• One night accommodation inGalilee with breakfast and dinner included

• One night accommodation bythe Dead Sea with breakfastand dinner included

• Three nights accommodationsin Jerusalem with breakfastand dinner daily

• Six full days of Christian sightseeing tours throughoutthe itinerary is included




9 Days

ISRAEL – HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE

Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth - Israel

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Dead Sea and back to your hotel fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – DEAD SEA – MASADA –BETHANY – JERUSALEM After breakfast at the hotel, drive viathe Judean Desert to Masada, a trulyremarkable piece of history. Ascend bycable car to visit the magnificent ruinsof the fortress where from 70-73 A.D.Jewish defenders made the last standof the Judean Revolt against Rome andwhere the remains of the Byzantinechurch are still on view. Then visit theInn of Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), and Bethany, the home of Mary,Martha and Lazarus (John 11:1-46)before traveling to Jerusalem. (B,D)

DAY 7 – JERUSALEMAfter breakfast at the hotel, drive to Mt.Scopus and the Mt. of Olives (Matt.24:3) for a panoramic view of the OldCity of Jerusalem, and also visit theChapel of the Ascension, the Church ofPeter Nostar and Dominus Flevit, builtby the Byzantines to commemorate theevent of Jesus’ weeping overJerusalem. Walk along Hosanna Roadto visit Gethsemane and the Church ofAll Nations, which stands on the Rockof Agony, where Jesus was betrayed byJudas (Matt. 26:36-57). See the Pillar ofAbsalom, the Eastern (Golden) Gateand the Pinnacle of the Temple. Thendrive to Mt. Zion to visit the Church ofSt. Peter in Gallicantu, built on the site

of Caiphes’ House, where it is said thatPeter denied Jesus, the Room of theLast Supper (Luke 22:14-20) and theTomb of King David. Continue yourtour by visiting New Jerusalem, includ-ing the Hebrew University, the Shrineof the Book that houses the Dead SeaScrolls and Yad Vashem, the immense-ly moving memorial to the six millionmartyrs of the Holocaust, as well asmodel city of Jerusalem, which depictsin miniature the Holy City as itappeared in the first century. Visit thearea of Ein Karem, where according tochristians, John the Baptist was born,before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – JERUSALEM – BETHLEHEMAfter breakfast at the hotel, start yourday at Western Wall (Wailing Wall)where the faithful Jews cry their peti-tions to God. Continue to the TempleArc of Mt. Moriah and visit the El AksaMosque and the Dome of the Rock,which is built on the ancient site ofSolomon’s Temple (Genesis 22:9-14),over the Rock of Sacrifice whereAbraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22)and the ceremonial sacrifice of animalstook place. After this, walk along ViaDolotosa to Pilate’s Judgment Hall, theChapel of the Flagellation, the EcceHomo Arch (John 19:13), where Jesuswas tried before Pilate (Mark 15:6) andthen continue through the Old City

Bazaars to the Church of the HolySepulchre. Visit the Garden Tomb andGolgoths, Place of the Skull, for a worship service. This afternoon contin-ue your tour to Bethlehem to visit theChurch of the Nativity, the birthplace ofJesus, Shepherds’ Fields (Luke 2:1-20)and then the Field of Boaz and Ruth(Ruth 1:16-17 & 4:13). Drive pastRachel’s Tomb, gravesite of the biblical

matriarch, before returning toJerusalem and your hotel for dinnerovernight. (B,D)

DAY 9 – JERUSALEM – TEL AVIV –USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

Church of St. Gabriel, Nazareth - Israel

Basilica of Annunciation, Nazareth - Israel

Mount of Olives - Jerusalem - IsraelThis itinerary can be modified & tailored to the specific needs and budget of your group.

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DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Jordan on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – AMMAN – PETRAUpon arrival in Amman and after beingmet by your Homeric Tours representa-tive, transfer to Petra and your hotel fordinner and overnight. (D)

DAY 3 – PETRA After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a twohour walking tour of Petra, the ‘red rosecity’. It begins with a walk through the Siqto the Treasury, then through the mainstreet with magnificent structures on eachside carved into the mountains, to thecolonnaded street, ending at the PetraMuseum. Lose yourself in the history ofthe Nabateans who meticulously carvedmassive structures out of the rose-coloredsandstone. See the influence of the peo-ple that followed, including the architec-ture of the mighty Romans and a beauti-

ful Byzantine chapel decorated withancient mosaics, all carefully preserved.Enjoy a free afternoon for shopping,exploration or rest before dinner at thehotel. (B,D)

DAY 4 – PETRA – KERAK – MADABA – MT. NEBO – AMMANAfter breakfast, depart for the ‘King'sHighway’ and a visit of Kerak and its cas-tle, the largest of all mountain-topCrusader Castles. Next it is on toMadaba, ‘the City of Mosaics’, to visit St.George Church where there is a clearmap of the Holy Land, including Israel,

Palestine and Lower Egypt, before con-tinuing on to visit Mt. Nebo, whereMoses was laid to rest, and where thelate Pope John Paul II traveled his firstpilgrimage of the millennium. Visit theSanctuary at Nebo, the memorial ofMoses, the presumed site of his deathand burial place and a center for pilgrim-ages since early Christian times. You willbe inspired by the biblical feel from startto finish as you experience this divinetour. The site's association with the lastdays of Moses is described in movingwords in Deuteromony (34:1-7). Theepisode of Balak and Balam (2:13-26)also took place here. The site's other

name is Pisgah, ‘and Moses went upfrom the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo,to the top of Pisgah, which is oppositeJericho’. Continue to Amman and yourhotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – AMMAN – DEAD SEA –JERASH – AMMAN After breakfast, depart for the Dead Sea,the lowest spot on earth, and visit theMuseum of the Dead Sea Scrolls andthen free time for bathing in the healingsalt waters. Continue on to Jerash, nes-tled in a quiet valley among the moun-tains of Gilead, where the grandeur ofImperial Rome is on display. Locatedhere is one of the largest and best pre-served sites of Roman architecture out-side of Italy. To this day, its paved andcolonnaded streets, soaring hilltop tem-ples, handsome theaters, spacious publicsquares and plazas, baths, fountains andcity walls pierced by towers and gates,remain in exceptional condition. Returnto Amman and your hotel for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – AMMAN – TEL AVIV After breakfast, depart for Israel. Uponarrival, your Homeric Tours representa-tive will escort you to your hotel on thecoast. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.(B,D)

DAY 7 – TEL AVIV – CAESAREA –HAIFA – MUKHARA – CANA –NAZARETH – GALILEEAfter breakfast at the hotel, travel via thecoast to Caesarea where the Romansheld St. Paul prisoner and visit the ruinsof the Romans and the Crusaders. Drive

through the Carmel Mountains and inHaifa, visit Stella Maris, a CarmeliteMonastery with the Madonna of Mt.Carmel. Continue to Mukhraka whereElijah confronted the false prophets ofBaal and where the Carmelite Order wasstarted. Drive to Cana, the village ofJesus' first miracle of changing water intowine. Continue to the Basilica of theAnnunciation in Nazareth where we willvisit Mary's Well and the Church of theAngel Gabriel before continuing on to

ISRAEL

JORDAN

M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a

WEST BANK

E G Y P T

SAUDIARABIA

Petra

Amman

Tel-Aviv

Jerusalem

Tiberias

Bethlehem

Nazareth

Kerak

Dead Sea

35˚34˚

36˚

Capernaum

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Jordanand Israel included





• Two nights accommodationsin Petra with breakfast and dinner included

• Two nights Amman with breakfast and dinner daily

• Three full days of Christian sightseeing tours in Jordanincluded

• Two nights accommodationsin Galilee with breakfast and dinner included

• Five nights accommodationsin Jerusalem with breakfastand dinner daily

• Seven full days of Christian sightseeing tours in Israelincluded




14 Days

JORDAN & HOLYLAND

Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth - Israel

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the Sea of Galilee and your hotel fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – GALILEE – TIBERIAS –CAPERNAUM – CAESAREAPHILIPPI – GALILEEAfter breakfast at the hotel, you have afull-day of sightseeing included. Someof today's highlights are a boat rideacross the Sea of Galilee toCapernaum to see the synagogue andSt Peter's House, a visit to the Mountof the Beatitudes where the Sermon onthe Mount was given, to Tabgha to seethe splendid mosaic about the miracleof the loaves of bread and fish and tothe nearby Church of Peter's Primacywhere Peter was told ‘feed my lambs,feed my sheep’. In the afternoon, visitCaesarea Philippi, location of the testi-mony of St. Peter and where Jesusanswered him ‘You are the Rock andupon this Rock, I will build my Church’.Return to Galilee for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 9 – GALILEE – JORDANRIVER – MT. TABOR – SEPPHORIS– JERUSALEMAfter breakfast at the hotel, travel to theJordan River where Christ was baptizedand then continue to Mt. Tabor, sceneof the transfiguration. Proceed toSepphoris, a regional city at the time ofJesus. Then drive down the JordanValley for Jerusalem and your hotel fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 10 – JERUSALEM – BETHLEHEM – JERUSALEMAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart for afull-day tour to include some key sitesaround the city. This includes a dramat-ic view of the Old City from the Mount

of Olives, revealing a city with 4,000years of history. From this vantagepoint, you will see much of whatmakes Jerusalem such a unique city tothe three major religions – Judaism,Christianity and Islam. We then head tothe village of Ein Karem, the birthplaceof St. John the Baptist and to the

Church of Visitation where the BlessedVirgin Mary visited her cousin,Elizabeth, and proclaimed the'Magnificat'. This afternoon, drive tothe Shepherd's Fields where the angelsannounced Jesus’ birth and then visitthe Church of the Nativity inBethlehem, standing on the site whereJesus was born. Return to Jerusalemfor dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 11 – JERUSALEM – BETHANY– MOUNT OF OLIVES –JERUSALEMAfter breakfast at the hotel, drive toBethany where Jesus raised Lazarusfrom the dead. Then on to the Mountof Olives to walk the Palm Sundayroute stopping at Dominus Flevit,where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.Then it is on to Gethsemane and theRock of Agony where Jesus prayed His

last prayer before his arrest. Visit theCave of Betrayal and then the Cave of

the Assumption of Mary. Back at theMount of Olives, visit the Pater Nosterwith the Lords Prayer inscribed inmany languages and the site whereJesus ascended to Heaven. Dinner andovernight at the hotel in Jerusalem.(B,D)

DAY 12 – JERUSALEM AND SURROUNDING AREAAfter breakfast at the hotel, an earlymorning departure to retrace the laststeps of Jesus. As you walk along theVia Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow) through

the markets of the Old City praying theStations of the Cross and reflecting onthe greatness of His sacrifice. Arrive atthe Church of the Holy Sepulchre travelto the Old City of Jerusalem to visit St.Anne’s Church, the home of the VirginMary and her parents saints Joachimand Anne. We pass the Ecce Homo,where Pilate proclaimed ‘behold theman’, then the Wailing Wall, the mostholy place for Jews. Nearby is theDome of the Rock and the Haram alSharif, or Temple Mount. Then exit atMt. Zion and at the Cenacle, visit theUpper Room of the Last Supper. Next,it is on to Dormition Abbey, which iswhere many of the faithful believe theBlessed Virgin Mary died. End the dayat the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu,where Peter denied Jesus three times.Return to the hotel in Jerusalem fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 13 – JERUSALEM AND SURROUNDING AREAAfter breakfast at the hotel, explore thedesert east of Jerusalem that is rich inthe Christian tradition. Just off theRoman road that Jesus 'walked', is theWadi Qelt Gorge, site of the Monasteryof St George. At the oasis town ofJericho, visit the excavations of the old-est city in the world and view Mt.Temptation where Jesus fasted and wastempted by Satan. On the way back,there is time for a swim (or rather afloat!) in the mineral-rich waters of theDead Sea, renowned for its healingproperties. In the afternoon, there willbe free time for you to revisit some ofyour favorite sites and time for lastminute buying of gifts for your lovedones. Dinner and overnight at the hotelin Jerusalem. (B,D)

DAY 14 – JERUSALEM – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

Church of All Nations, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem - Israel

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem - IsraelThis itinerary can be modified & tailored to the specific needs and budget of your group.

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DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Jordan on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – AMMAN Upon arrival in Amman, you will be metby a Homeric Tours representative andtransferred to your hotel .The rest of theday is at leisure. Dinner and overnight.(D)

DAY 3 – AMMAN – UMM QAIS –JERASH – PELLAAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forthe Roman city of Umm Qais, alsoknown as Gedara, situated on a hilltopoverlooking the Sea of Galilee and theJordan Valley and this is where the mira-cle of the Gadarene swine took place.The remains of its theaters and temple

are major attractions in this city.Afterward, travel southward to Jerash,nestled in a quiet valley among themountains of Gilead, where thegrandeur of Imperial Rome is on display.Visits include St. George, the PropylaeumChurch, St. Genseiuse and the Church ofBishop Isaiah, as well as the ruins of

Jerash, the Street of Columns, theAmphitheater, the Oval Plaza and theTemple of Zeus & Artemis. Continue ourvisit to the Jabbok River to visit Pella, thesite where Jacob crossed (‘he arose thatnight and he took his two wives, his twomaid servants, and his eleven sons andcrossed over the ford of Jabbock’).Modern day Pella, ancient Penuel, mean-ing ‘the face of God’, was so named byJacob after he wrestled there all nightwith God in the form of a man or angel(Genesis 32:24-30). A massive Bronzeand Iron Age temple recently discoveredis thought to be the best preserved tem-

ple from Old Testament times. Return toAmman for dinner and overnight at yourhotel. (B,D) Umm Qais and Jerash, in thenorthern part of the Kingdom, are biblical sites that Jesus visited: ‘then theysailed to the country of the Gadareanswhich is opposite of Galilee’ Luke (8:26-37) Mark (5:1-20) also mentioned inJohn (4:1-3) and Mathew (8:28-34).

DAY 4 – AMMAN – BETHANYBEYOND THE JORDAN – DEAD SEAAREAAfter breakfast at the hotel, begin yourday with a city tour by visiting theArchaeological Museum, the Citadel andits museum to view the Dead Sea

Scrolls, the Roman Amphitheater and themodern part of the city. Then continueto the settlement of John the Baptist.Some 2,000 years ago, he lived andbaptized in an area known as ‘Bethanybeyond the Jordan’ (John 1:28). Thisimportant site of early Christianity,which Jesus also visited, ‘Bethanybeyond the Jordan, where John wasbaptizing’ (John 1:28), and also men-tioned is an incident when Jesusescaped from hostile crowds inJerusalem and ‘went away again acrossthe Jordan to the place where John atfirst baptized’ (John 10:40). ThisBethany area in Jordan, sometimesreferred to in the Bible as Perea, is notto be confused with the village ofBethany near Jerusalem, the hometownof Lazarus. The Bible recounts that Elijahparted the waters of the Jordan Riverand walked across it with his successorthe Prophet Elisha, then ascended toheaven in a whirlwind on a chariot offire (2 Kings 2:5-14). The small hill from

JORDAN

Jordan River

WEST BANK

Petra

Amman

Bethany

Wadi RumDead Sea

Jerash

Madaba

Kerak

35˚34˚

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Jordan

included• Choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotels

throughout• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout included

• Meet and Assist upon arrival by your Homeric Tours representative

• English speaking licensed guide included

• Two nights Amman with breakfast and dinner daily

• Sightseeing tour of Umm Qais, Propylaeum Church, St. Genseiuse and the Church of Bishop Isaiah and more

• One night accommodation in Bethany with breakfast and dinner included

• Christian religious tour of Bethany included

• One night accommodation in Kerak with breakfast and dinner included

• Christian religious tour of Kerak included

• Two nights accommodations in Petra with breakfast and dinner included

• Christian religious tour of Petra included

• Sightseeing tour of Wadi Rum included

• All transfers included• All entrance fees included• Porterage of one suitcase

included• Hotel taxes and service charges included

• USTOA One Million Dollar Consumer Protection Plan

9 Days

JORDAN – CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE

Dead Sea - Jordan

TOUR ITINERARY:


Bethany beyond the Jordan

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which Elijah ascended to heaven hasbeen known for centuries as Elijah’sHill, and forms the core of the settle-ment at Bethany in Jordan. The ongo-ing survey excavations at Bethany in

Jordan have uncovered a 1st CenturyA.D. settlement with plastered poolsand a water system that was usedalmost certainly for baptism, and a 5th-6th Century A.D. late Byzantine settle-ment with churches, a monastery, andother structures probably catering toreligious pilgrims. Afterwards, proceed to the Dead Sea, the lowest

spot on earth, and your hotel for din-ner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – DEAD SEA AREA – MADABA – MT. NEBO – MUKAWIR– UM AL RASAS – KERAKAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forthe King's Highway for a visit ofMadaba, ‘the City of Mosaics’, to visitSt. George Church where there is aclear map of the Holy Land, includingIsrael, Palestine and Lower Egypt,before continuing on to visit Mt. Nebo,where Moses was laid to rest, andwhere the late Pope John Paul II trav-eled his first pilgrimage of the millenni-um. Visit the Sanctuary at Nebo, thememorial of Moses, the presumed siteof his death and burial place and acenter for pilgrimages since earlyChristian times. You will be inspired bythe biblical feel from start to finish asyou experience this divine tour. Thesite's association with the last days ofMoses is described in moving words inDeuteromony (34:1-7). The episode of

Balak and Balam (2:13-26) also tookplace here. The site's other name isPisgah, ‘and Moses went up from theplains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to thetop of Pisgah, which is oppositeJericho’. Continue on to Mukawir,where John the Baptist was beheadedat the palace of Herod Antipas, beforeproceeding to the Um Al Rasas, wherejust outside the city walls is the recentlyunearthed Church of St. Stephen, withits perfectly preserved mosaic floor.Then it is on to Kerak for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – KERAK – PETRA After breakfast at the hotel, depart forKerak and its castle, the largest of allmountain-top Crusader Castles, beforecontinuing on to Petra and your hotel.The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinnerand overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7 – PETRAAfter breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a twohour walking tour of Petra, the ‘redrose city’. It begins with a walk through

the Siq to the Treasury, then throughthe main street with magnificent struc-tures on each side carved into themountains, to the colonnaded street,ending at the Petra Museum. Loseyourself in the history of the Nabateanswho meticulously carved massive struc-tures out of the rose-colored sand-stone. See the influence of the peoplethat followed, including the architectureof the mighty Romans and a beautifulByzantine chapel decorated withancient mosaics, all carefully preserved.Of the mountains that encircle thegreat bowl of Petra, none is more com-manding than Aaron's Mountain (JabalHarun). At 4,000 feet above sea-level, itis the highest peak in the area and it isa place of great sanctity to the localpeople for here, it is believed, Moses'brother Aaron died and was buried. A14th century mosque stands here withits white dome visible from most areasin and around Petra. Return to thehotel and enjoy a free afternoon forshopping, exploration or rest beforedinner at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 8 – PETRA – WADI RUM –AMMANAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart forWadi Rum, a desert characterized by col-orful hills and canyons. Tour the area by4x4 jeeps in the rosy desert of southernJordan. This ‘Valley of the Moon’ is atruly magical place. Desert terrainwashed with softly colored sands andwind-sculpted mountains offer bothdeep relaxation and high adventure. Lieback against the cushions and lingerover fragrant mint tea or cardamom-fla-vored coffee while enjoying lunch undera Bedouin tent. Go rock-climbing andlook for ancient ‘rock art’ inscriptions ortake a camel ride for a traditional view ofthe desert. Then proceed to Amman andyour hotel for your final dinner andovernight in Jordan. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 – AMMAN – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

The "Treasury" at Petra - Jordan


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DAY 1 – DEPART USA Depart for Egypt on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – CAIROUpon arrival in Cairo, you will be met byyour Homeric Tours representative andtransferred to the hotel for dinner andovernight. (D)

DAY 3 – CAIRO Depart after breakfast to travel south toview Joseph's River and Lake, created byJoseph during the period of the sevenyears of famine. Visit a grain silo of thekind established under Joseph's rule tostore grain during these years of famine.Tour the rural region of traditionalEgyptian farming and stop at an old cornwater mill. Travel as Abraham did toMemphis (the Biblical town of Noph) andon to Sakkara where you will see theDjoser’s Step Pyramid, the world's oldeststone structure. Return to your hotel inCairo for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – CAIRO – GIZA – CAIROAfter breakfast at the hotel, depart foryour full-day tour of the Pyramids atGiza. Here, see the Great Pyramid, built4,500 years ago, and view its inner burialchambers while also exploring the pyra-mids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren.View the mighty Sphinx, protector of thePharaohs, before following the flight ofthe Holy Family into Egypt as youexplore the many icons and pictographsof the Coptic Hanging Church. Then it ison to the Egyptian Museum, containingthe largest collection of relics from thePharaonic Period. Afterwards, a tour ofthe Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque ofMohamed Ali, Old Cairo’s Coptic Churchand the century-old Ben Ezra Synagogueis included before returning to the hotelfor dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – CAIRO – PETRA After breakfast at the hotel, depart forthe airport for a short flight to Amman,where you will be transferred to Petraand your hotel for dinner and overnight.Depending on the flight schedule, freetime can be arranged for independent orgroup activities in Cairo, Amman or Petra(B,D)

DAY 6 – PETRAAfter breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a twohour walking tour of Petra, the ‘red rosecity’. It begins with a walk through theSiq to the Treasury, then through themain street with magnificent structureson each side carved into the mountains,to the colonnaded street, ending at thePetra Museum. Lose yourself in the his-tory of the Nabateans who meticulouslycarved massive structures out of therose-colored sandstone. See the influ-ence of the people that followed,

including the architecture of the mightyRomans and a beautiful Byzantinechapel decorated with ancient mosaics,all carefully preserved. Enjoy a free after-noon for shopping, exploration or restbefore dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 7 – PETRA – KERAK – MADA-BA – MT. NEBO – AMMANAfter breakfast, depart for the ‘King'sHighway’ and a visit of Kerak and its castle, the largest of all mountain-topCrusader Castles. Next it is on toMadaba, ‘the City of Mosaics’, to visit St.George Church where there is a clearmap of the Holy Land, including Israel,Palestine and Lower Egypt, before con-tinuing on to visit Mt. Nebo, whereMoses was laid to rest, and where thelate Pope John Paul II traveled his firstpilgrimage of the millennium. Visit theSanctuary at Nebo, the memorial ofMoses, the presumed site of his deathand burial place and a center for pilgrim-ages since early Christian times. You willbe inspired by the biblical feel from startto finish as you experience this divinetour. The site's association with the lastdays of Moses is described in movingwords in Deuteromony (34:1-7). Theepisode of Balak and Balam (2:13-26)also took place here. The site's othername is Pisgah, ‘and Moses went upfrom the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo,to the top of Pisgah, which is oppositeJericho’. Continue to Amman and yourhotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – AMMAN – DEAD SEA –JERASH – AMMANAfter breakfast, depart for the Dead Sea,the lowest spot on earth, and visit theMuseum of the Dead Sea Scrolls andthen free time for bathing in the healingsalt waters. Continue on to Jerash, nes-tled in a quiet valley among the moun-tains of Gilead, where the grandeur ofImperial Rome is on display. Locatedhere is one of the largest and best pre-served sites of Roman architecture out-side of Italy. To this day, its paved andcolonnaded streets, soaring hilltop tem-ples, handsome theaters, spacious publicsquares and plazas, baths, fountains andcity walls pierced by towers and gates,remain in exceptional condition. Returnto Amman and your hotel for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 9 – AMMAN – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

EGYPT

Cairo JORDAN

WEST BANK

Petra

Amman

Dead Sea

Jerash

Madaba

Kerak

35˚34˚

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Egypt &Jordan included





• Three night accommodationsin Cairo with breakfast and dinner daily included

• Two full days of Christiansightseeing tours in Egypt plusthe Pyramids and EgyptianMuseum

• Air from Cairo to Jordanincluded

• Two nights accommodationsin Petra with breakfast and dinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin Amman with breakfast anddinner daily

• Four full days of Christian sightseeing tours in Jordan included




9 Days

EGYPT & JORDAN

Coptic Church, Cairo - Egypt

TOUR ITINERARY:


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ITALY – CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE

DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Italy on your overnight trans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – ROME Arrive in Rome where you will be metby a Homeric Tours representative andtransferred to the city for a half-day tour,including such sites as the Coliseum, theImperial Forums, the Arch ofConstantine and the Roman Forum. Free time to relax and freshen-up fordinner at the hotel. (D)

DAY 3 – ROMEBreakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day tour visiting the Vatican Museums,the Sistine Chapel, with its ceiling paint-ed by Michelangelo, including the

famous ‘The Last Judgment’ and alsovisiting St. Peter’s Basilica. Afternoon atleisure for individual or group activities.Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 4 – ROME After breakfast at the hotel, a full-day atleisure to explore this unique and beau-tiful city. Dinner and overnight at thehotel. (B,D)

DAY 5 – ROME – NAPLESAfter breakfast at the hotel, you departfor Naples for a half-day city tour includ-ing St. Severo Chapel. In the afternoon,free time. Dinner and overnight at thehotel. (B,D)

DAY 6 – NAPLES – FLORENCE(MONTECATINI TERME)Following breakfast at the hotel, departNaples for Florence. Upon arrival, enjoya panoramic half-day city tour includingthe Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza dellaSignoria and Santa Croce Basilica. Restof the afternoon at leisure to shop forgood deals on leather and gold. Dinnerand overnight at our hotel in the nearbytown of Montecatini Terme. (B,D)

DAY 7 – FLORENCE AREA – SIENA– FLORENCE (MONETCATINI TERME) Breakfast at the hotel and then departfor Siena to view the architectural won-ders of this beautiful town, especially itscathedral and the Piazza del Campo.Time at leisure before returning to yourhotel in Montecatini Terme for dinnerand overnight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 8 – FLORENCE (MontecatiniTerme) – VENICE (Mestre)After breakfast at the hotel, depart forVenice for a panoramic half-day city tour.Afternoon at leisure for personal activi-ties. Dinner and overnight at your hotelin nearby Mestre. (B,D)

DAY 9 – VENICE – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, transfer to theairport for your return flight home. (B)

ALGERIA

ITALY

Vatican City

Venece

Venice

Naples

Florence

Rome

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Italyincluded





• Two nights accommodationsin Rome with breakfast and dinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin Naples with breakfast and dinner included

• One night accommodation inGiovanni Rotondo with breakfast and dinner included

• One night accommodation inAssisi with breakfast and dinner included

• One night accommodation inFlorence with breakfast anddinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin Padua with breakfast and dinner included

• Nine full days of Christiansightseeing tours of Italyincluding Venice




9 Days

Basilica San Marco, Venice - Italy

TOUR ITINERARY:


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DAY 1 – DEPART USA Depart for Italy on your overnight trans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – ROMEArrive in Rome where you will be met bya Homeric Tours representative andtransferred to the city for a half-day tourvisiting the Basilica of St. Mary Major andthe Basilica of St. John in Lateran plus theHoly Stairs. After arriving at your hotel,the afternoon is at leisure. Dinner andovernight at the hotel. (D)

DAY 3 – ROME After breakfast, attend a Papal Audiencefollowed by a half-day tour visiting theVatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, withits ceiling painted by Michelangelo,including the famous ‘The Last Judgment’and also visit St. Peter's Basilica. Dinner

and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – ROME – GENAZZANO –NAPLES Breakfast at the hotel and then departfor Genazzano to visit the Sanctuary ofOur Lady of Good Counsel. Then on toNaples for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – NAPLES – CAPRI – SORRENTO – NAPLESBreakfast at the hotel and then transferto the pier in Naples for your hydrofoil

to Capri, where a panoramic city tour ofthis beautiful island is included. Thentransfer by hydrofoil to Sorrento to enjoythe fine local craftsmanship and roman-tic atmosphere. Return to Naples for din-ner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – NAPLES – POMPEII – SANGIOVANNI ROTONDOAfter breakfast at the hotel, transfer toPompeii for a half-day tour including vis-its to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virginof the Rosary and the ancient excava-tions. Continue to the village of San

Giovanni Rotondo. Dinner and overnightat the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 7 – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO– LANCIANO – ASSISIBreakfast at the hotel and then visit theFriary of Padre Pio, including his tomb,cell confessional and the Old Church,where he received the stigmata. Then itis on to Lanciano where we visit theSanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle.Continue to Assisi for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – ASSISI – FLORENCE (MONTECATINI TERME)After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tourincluding the basilicas of St. Francis andSt. Clare, then visit the Basilica of St.Mary of the Angels. In the afternoon,depart for Montecatini Terme, nearFlorence, for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 9 – FLORENCE (MONTECATINITERME) – PADUAThis morning, after breakfast at the hotel,transfer to Florence city center for apanoramic half-day city tour includingvisits to the Santa Croce Basilica, theCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore withits magnificent dome by Brunelleschi,the Baptistery with the golden bronzedoors by Ghiberti and Piazza dellaSignoria with the Palazzo Vecchio. In theafternoon, depart for Padua, the homeof St. Anthony, for a visit to his tombinside the Basilica of St. Anthony, whichcontains the remains of the saint. Dinnerand overnight. (B,D)

DAY 10 – PADUA – VENICE –PADUAAfter breakfast, transfer to Venice Islandby private boat (vaporetto) for a half-daycity tour to visit the Golden Basilica of St.Mark, St. Mark's Square, the Bridge ofSighs and the Doges' Palace. Free timein Venice before returning to Padua.Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 11 – PADUA – VENICE – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, transfer tothe airport in Venice for your returnflight home. (B)

ALGERIA

ITALY

Vatican City

Venece

Venice

Naples

Florence

San Giovanni Rotondo

Padua

Rome

AssisiAdriatic Sea






• Two nights accommodationsin Rome with breakfast and dinner included

• Two nighst accommodationsin Naples with breakfast and dinner included

• One night accommodation inGiovanni Rotondo with breakfast and dinner included


• One night accommodation inFlorence with breakfast anddinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin Padua with breakfast and dinner included

• Nine full days of Christian sightseeing tours of Italyincluding Venice




11 Days

ITALY – PILGRIMAGE TOUR

Venice - Italy

TOUR ITINERARY:


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ITALY AND MEDJUGORGJE

DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Italy on your overnight trans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – MILAN – PADUAUpon arrival in Milan, you will be met bya Homeric Tours representative and thentransfer to Padua, the home of St.Anthony. Visit his tomb containing hisremains inside the Basilica of St.Anthony and then transfer to the hotelfor dinner and overnight. (D)

DAY 3 – PADUA – VENICE – PADUAAfter breakfast at the hotel, transfer toVenice for a half-day city tour with visitsto the Golden Basilica of Saint Mark, theBridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square andthe Dodge’s Palace. Return to Padua inthe evening for dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 4 – PADUA – FLORENCE –ASSISIFollowing breakfast at the hotel, departfor Florence for a panoramic tour includ-ing the Duomo, the Baptistry, the Piazzadella Signora and Santa Croce Basilica.In the afternoon, depart for Assisi, homeof the venerated St. Francis. Transfer toyour hotel for dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 5 – ASSISI – CASCIA –ANCONA – SPLITAfter breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a tourof Assisi including the basilicas of St.Claire and St. Francis, which includes thetomb of the saint, and a visit to theBasilica of St. Mary of the Angels. Then

depart for Cascia to visit the Monastery ofSaint Rita before traveling to the pier atAncona for your ferry to Split. Dinner andovernight onboard. (B,D)

DAY 6 – SPLIT – MEDJUGORGE Breakfast onboard the ferry and then anearly morning arrival at Split beforetransferring to Medjugorge and yourhotel. Check-in and then begin religiousactivities. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7 – MEDJUGORGE After breakfast at the hotel, the entireday is dedicated to religious activities.Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 8 – MEDJUGORGE – SPLITAfter breakfast at the hotel, this morningis dedicated to religious activities. Then, inthe afternoon, transfer back to the pier inSplit for your ferry to Ancona. Dinner andovernight onboard. (B,D)

DAY 9 – ANCONA – LORETO – LAN-CIANO – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDOBreakfast onboard the ferry and then anearly morning arrival at Ancona beforetransferring to Loreto to visit the Sanctuaryof the Holy House. Then it is on toLanciano where we visit the Sanctuary ofthe Eucharistic Miracle before continuingon to San Giovanni Rotondo and yourhotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 10 – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO– MONTE SANT’ANGELO – SANGIOVANNI ROTONDOBreakfast at the hotel is followed by a visitto the Friary of Padre Pio, including histomb, cell confessional and the Old

Church, where he received the stigmata.In the afternoon, depart for MonteSant’Angelo to visit the Grotto of SaintMichael the Archangel. Return to SanGiovanni Rotondo and your hotel for din-ner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 11 – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO– POMPEII – ROME After breakfast at the hotel, transfer toPompeii for a half-day tour including visitsto the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin ofthe Rosary and the ancient excavationsbefore traveling on to Rome and yourhotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 12 – ROME After breakfast, begin a city tour visitingthe Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel,with its famous ceiling painted byMichelangelo, including the famous ‘TheLast Judgment’, St. Peter's Basilica, theBasilica of St. Mary Major and the Basilicaof St. John in Lateran plus the Holy Stairs.The rest of the afternoon is at leisure forindependent or group activities beforedinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 13 – ROME After breakfast, begin a city tour to includesites associated with Imperial Rome,including the Piazza Venezia, the RomanForum, the Coliseum, Circus Maximus andthe Basilica of St. Paul from the outside.The rest of the afternoon is at leisure withfree time for shopping or to relax as youchoose. Tonight, dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 14 – ROME – USA After breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

ALGERIA

ITALY

Vatican City

Venece

Venice

Florence

San Giovanni Rotondo

PaduaMilan

Rome

Assisi

Split

BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA

Medjugorgje

CROATIA

Adriatic Sea


• Choice of 3, 4 or-5 star hotelsthroughout




• Two night accommodations inPadua with breakfast and dinner included


• Round-trip overnight ferryaccommodation with breakfastand dinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin Medjugorje with breakfastand dinner included

• Two nights accommodationsin San Giovanni Rotondo withbreakfast and dinner included

• Three Nights accommodationsin Rome with breakfast and dinner included

• Ten full days of Christian sightseeing tours of Italyincluding Venice




14 Days

The Vatican, Rome - Italy

TOUR ITINERARY:


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DAY 1 – DEPART USA Depart for Munich on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – MUNICH Arrive in Munich and after completingpassport control obligations, you will bemet by a Homeric Tours representativeand transferred to the city to begin atour, focusing on the places related tothe life and work of Benedict XVI, includ-ing the university and the cathedral,where Benedict XVI was ordained as abishop. A visit to some of the other sitesof this magnificent city is also planned toinclude the Opera House, City Hall and adrive along Maximilian and Leopoldstreets. The day’s visit ends with a tourof Nymphenburg Castle before transfer-ring to the hotel for dinner andovernight. (D)

DAY 3 – MUNICH – FREISING –MUNICHAfter breakfast, depart for Freising,where the brothers Joseph and GeorgRatzinger were ordained priests in thelocal cathedral. It was also here whereJoseph Ratzinger was nominated to

become a future Bishop of the See ofFreising-Munich. Sightseeing today alsoincludes the Benedictine Abbey inWeihenstephan, where you can try thedelicious beer that has been brewedhere since 1040. The monks still producetheir beer using the same timeless meth-ods of brewing that have remained virtu-ally unchanged ever since. Return toMunich in the afternoon with the rest ofthe day at leisure. Tonight, dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – MUNICH – ALOTTING –MARKTL – PASSAU – DEGGENDORFDepart for Altotting after breakfast. Thistruly Bavarian town is concentrated

around a star shaped square where fivedifferent streets meet at Kapellplatz. Itsshrine of the Virgin Mary is one of themost significant sanctuaries dedicated tothe Mother of Jesus. The shrine,renowned for its picture of the BlackMadonna, was a frequent place of pil-grimage for the Pope’s family during hischildhood. A visit to Maktl whereBenedict XVI was born follows, includinga visit to the museum that was set up inhis former home. Here, the faithful areintroduced to the strong connections thisplace has with the present day Pope.Afterwards we continue to Passau, thecity of the Three Rivers, which is locatedat the confluence of the Danube, the Innand the Ilz. Admire the architecture of itshistoric old town and the beautiful hous-es and residences of ancient bishopsand princes. Also view the cathedral,home to the biggest church organ in theworld and Oberhaus Castle. Transfer tothe town of Deggendorf and your hotelfor dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – DEGGENDORF – REGENSBURG – PRAGUE After breakfast, depart for Regensburg,home to the renowned university whereBenedict XVI was a professor from 1969to 1977. This old city, founded some2,000 years ago, has a history stretchingback to the times of Ancient Rome. Awalk through the streets of town willinclude St Peters Cathedral, the OldTown Hall and a look at some of thehouses of wealthy patrician families, withtheir fascinating interiors and their ownchapels. You will also pay a visit to thefamous Thurns & Taxis Palace as well asseveral Gothic and Romanesque build-ings. In the afternoon, depart for Praguewhere you check-in to the hotel withfree time to enjoy a stroll in the OldTown. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – PRAGUE Breakfast will be followed by a sightsee-ing tour of Prague to include a visit toCastle Hill, Charles Bridge, MarketSquare and the Jewish Cemetery. Praguesuffered considerably less damage dur-ing World War II than some other majorcities in the region, allowing most of its

DENMARK

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C Z ECHREPUB L I C

F R ANCE

BE LG I UM

NE THER L ANDS

SW I T Z ER L AND

Prague

Brussels

Luxembourg

GERMANYPrague

Munich

Freising

Regensburg

Passau

Warsaw

KrakowWadowice

CZECH REPUBLIC

POLAND

Czestochowa

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA – Germany& Poland included

• Deluxe air-conditionedmotorcoach

• English speaking guide included

• Choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotels

• Six nights hotel accommoda-tions in Krakow

• Breakfast daily included

• Guided visit to Jasna Gora inCzestochowa

• Sightseeing tour of Krakowincluding entrances to WawelCathedral and St Mary’sChurch

• Funicular ride up toGubalówka Hill in Zakopane

• All transfers as per itinerary


• Professional tour directorthroughout

• Porterage of one suitcase

included

• USTOA One Million dollarProtection Plan included

12 Days

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE POPES – JOHN PAUL II & BENEDICT XVI

Pope Benedict XVI

TOUR ITINERARY:


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historic architecture to stay true to form. It containsone of the world's most pristine and varied collectionsof architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque,Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern. The afternoon is at leisure for free time towander and sightsee or shop on your own. Dinnerand overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7 – PRAGUE – KRAKOW After breakfast at the hotel, set off for Krakow, withsightseeing en route. Visit Brno, the second largest cityin the Czech Republic. It lies at the crossroads ofancient trade routes that have joined Northern andSouthern European civilizations for centuries. You willbegin a walking tour with a stroll through the city’sbeautiful medieval streets then visit St. Peter and PaulCathedral, then make your way to the town, stoppingen route at Cabbage Market Square and theParnassus Fountain. Continue on to Namesti SvobodySquare featuring the Monument to the Plague built in1680 and surrounded by townhouses with ornatefaçades. Then board the coach and continue on yourjourney to Krakow for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – KRAKOW – LAGIEWNIKI – WIELICZKA– KRAKOWBreakfast is followed by a short sightseeing tour ofKrakow during which you we will see St Mary’s Basilicaand its famous Wit Stwosz Altar, the Franciscan Churchwith its links to the life of John Paul II and the magnifi-cent Castle Hill. After lunch on your own, proceed toLagiewniki, home of God’s Mercy Basilica and Sisters ofMercy Nunnery, the former home of Saint Faustina, towhom the picture of the Merciful Jesus was revealed. Itwas here during his pilgrimage to Poland in 2002, thatPope John Paul II symbolically entrusted the world toGod’s Mercy. In the afternoon, travel to the Salt Mines at

Wieliczka, an extraordinary area listed by UNESCO as aWorld Heritage Site. The tour of the Salt Mines starts 65-meters below ground and ends up 135-meters belowground. The mine complex, full of secrets, undergroundlakes, and salt grottos is certain to remain a lastingmemory. Transfer to Krakow and your hotel for dinnerand overnight. (B,D)

DAY 9 – MUNICH – AUSCHWITZ – BIRKENAU –WADOWICE – KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA –KRAKOWDepart after breakfast for Auschwitz, location of the for-mer Nazi concentration camp, where you will visit themartyrdom museum. The camp area witnessed one ofthe cruelest crimes against humanity in the 20thCentury. The visit to this notorious site, now a movingmemorial, includes the Death Wall, the place of execu-tion, and the former Death Block, which is permanently

covered with flowers left by visitors. Afternoon visit toWadowice and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, places signifi-cant to all Poles and their history. KalwariaZebrzydowska is a pilgrimage destination, home to theBernardine Abbey, St. Mary’s Church and one ofEurope’s oldest Ways of the Cross, called by some,Polish Jerusalem. The whole sanctuary is listed byUNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The town ofWadowice is the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla, later PopeJohn Paul II. Here you will visit the museum, dedicatedto his life and other places closely linked to his presencein this area. Afterwards, return to Krakow and your hotelfor dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 10 – KRAKOW – CZESTOCHOWA – WARSAWDepart for Czestochowa after breakfast. This town is ofspecial importance to John Paul II. He stayed here sixtimes while Pope and chose it as the place for the 6thWorld Youth Day. It was also the first town in the worldwhose offer of honorary citizenship he accepted. JasnaGóra (Bright Mount) is the most important MarianShrine in Poland and a destination for hundreds of pilgrimages every year. Its focal point is the Chapel ofthe Blessed Virgin and its miraculous icon of the BlackMadonna. When the Pope traveled to Jasna Góra, healways made his way to the Chapel of the MiraculousImage where he would pray, entrusting the Church andthe world to the hands of the Virgin Mary. Time forlunch on your own before departing for Warsaw andyour hotel for dinner and overnight. (B)

DAY 11 – WARSAWBreakfast will be followed by a half-day city tour ofWarsaw, Poland’s capital. The city was turned to ruin atthe end of the World War II, but thanks to the hardwork of its citizens, it regained some of its former shapeand splendour. It is now the economic hub of the coun-try, home of many international companies and Polishgovernment buildings. Today’s sightseeing includes theOld Town, St. John’s Cathedral, the Royal Castle fromthe outside, the elegant Royal Way, Lazienki and theConvent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Ladyof Mercy, which Helena Kowalska, known as St. SisterMaria Faustina Kowalska, entered in 1925. In the after-noon you are invited to attend holy mass. Then returnto the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 12 – WARSAW – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to theairport for your flight home. (B)

Bronze Statue of Pope John Paul II


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TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Polandincluded

• Deluxe air-conditionedmotorcoach

• English-speaking guide included

• Choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotels

• Six nights hotel accommoda-tions in Krakow

• Breakfast daily included


• All transfers as per itinerary



• Porterage of one suitcase

included


8 Days

BELOVED HOMELAND OF JOHN PAUL II

DAY 1 – DEPART USA Depart for Poland on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – KRAKOW Arrive in Krakow, a city with strong connections to Pope John Paul II and theonly city in the world that includes sitescovering almost his entire life. After completing your passport control obliga-tions, you will be met by a HomericTours representative and transferred tothe hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)

DAY 3 – KRAKOWAfter breakfast at the hotel, begin a guid-ed tour of the city, including a visit to theBishop’s Palace where the Holy FatherPope John Paul II resided on each of hispilgrimages to Krakow. Today’s sightsee-ing also includes entry into St. Mary’sChurch where John Paul II gave sermons

and heard confession and a visit toWawel Cathedral where Bishop KarolWojtya sang carols at Christmas time. Anadded highlight is a visit to theSukiennice Cloth Hall, one of Krakow’smost notable sites, which dates back tothe 13th Century. Dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 4 – KRAKOW – WADOWICE –KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA –KRAKOWAfter breakfast at the hotel, begin visitingWadowice, the family home of KarolWojtya. ‘In this city, in Wadowice every-thing began. Both life began and myeducation began and my priesthoodbegan.’ You will see the Basilica of thePresentation of the Blessed Virgin Maryon the market square as well as the oldbuilding of the secondary school that heattended as a teenager. You will visit thePope’s family home, now a museumdocumenting his life and work as a

priest in Poland until his ascension tothe papacy. You will also have time tostop and visit St. Peter’s Church, towhich the Pope had a close attachment.On the way back to Krakow, a stop canbe made to pray at the Shrine ofKalwaria Zebrzydowska, where the popevisited on many occasions. A stop willalso be made at the Sanctuary of DivineMercy in Kagiewniki, which John Paul IIconsecrated in 2002. Return to Krakowand the hotel for dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 5 – KRAKOW – CZESTO-CHOWA – KRAKOW After breakfast at the hotel, you will visitZakopane, a town lying in the TatraNational Park in the heart of the magnifi-cent Tatra Mountains. A sightseeing tourof the town will include a funicular tothe top of Mount Gubaówka where youcan enjoy a panoramic view of theTatras, as well as a visit to the Sanctuaryof Our Lady of Fatima, built as an offer-ing of thanks to her for saving thePope’s life after the assassinationattempt in 1981. The pope’s love of theTatras and the Podhale region was fos-tered in his youth when he used to trekthrough the mountains with his fatherand brother. Return to Krakow and thehotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – KRAKOW – MOGITA –BIENCZYCE – KRAKOW After breakfast at the hotel, visit the vil-lage of Mogita, just outside of Krakow, tosee the Cistercian Monastery, visited byPope John Paul II in 1979. You will alsopray in the Ark of the Lord Church inBieczyce, whose construction would nothave been possible without the efforts ofthe pope. This enormous church wasbuilt thanks to the obstinacy and pro-found faith of the people of Nowa Huta,support from many of Krakow’s priestsand with aid from around the world.Return this afternoon to Krakow for dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 7 – KRAKOW – USA After breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

POLAND

GERMANY

RUSSIA

LITHUANIA

ROMANIA

HUNGARY

AUSTRIA

CZECHREPUBLIC

POLAND

POLAND

Czestochowa

Wadowice

Krakow

Mogita

Pope John Paul II

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FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. FAUSTINA’S VOCATION

DAY 1 – OVERNIGHT FLIGHTDAY 2 – WARSAW Arrival in Warszawa. Upon arrival enjoy ahalf-day tour of Warszawa, visit the OldTown, St. John’s Cathedral, the RoyalCastle from the outside, the elegantRoyal Way, Tazienki and the Convent ofthe Congregation of the Sisters of OurLady of Mercy, which Helena Kowalska,known as Saint Sister Maria FaustynaKowalska, entered in 1925. Optionalafternoon mass. Overnight stay inWarszawa. (D)

DAY 3 – WARSAW –NIEPOKALANOW – PLOCK – WARSAWToday we will take you to Niepokolanow,home of one of the biggest Franciscanmonastic complexes devoted to the cultof St. Maximilian Kolbe. It is also aMarian shrine and a destination formany pilgrimages each year. In the after-noon you will travel to Plock, where youwill visit the former Benedictine Abbeyand the Divine Mercy Shrine in Plock. Itwas here that Saint Sister FaustynaKowalska had her first vision of Jesus asKing of Divine Mercy. Overnight stay inWarszawa. (B,D)

DAY 4 – WARSAW – GLOGOWIEC –WINICE WARCKIE – LODZTravel from Warszawa to the village ofGlogowiec. It was here in a small villagehouse that Saint Helena entered the

world in 1905, the third of ten childrenof Marianna and Stanisław Kowalski. It isdifficult to imagine today, but this largefamily all lived in one room. The secondroom was used by Helenka’s father as aworkshop. In Swinice Warckie, which lies2 km from Glogowiec, you will see theparish church where Helena was bap-tised. Following in the footsteps of SaintFaustyna you will then travel to Lodzwhere Helena worked to financially sup-port her parents. In a nearby spot whereSaint Faustyna had a vision, a churchwas built under her invocation.Overnight stay in Lodz. (B,D)

DAY 5 – LODZ – CZESTOCHOWAYou will leave Lodz for Czestochowa. InCzestochowa you will visit Jasna Gora“Bright Mount”, which is the mostimportant Marian shrine in Poland and adestination for hundreds of thousands ofpilgrimages every year. Its focal point isthe Chapel of the Blessed Virgin featur-ing the icon of the Black Madonna,which has been credited with many miracles. The Museum, Treasury andArsenal are also worth visiting.Overnight stay in Czestochowa. (B,D)

DAY 6 – CZESTOCHOWA –KRAKOW After breakfast you will head for Krakow,with a half-day tour of Krakow. In theevening, enjoy an optional dinner at the“Biesiada u Mnicha” restaurant in theBenedictine Abbey in Tyniec. Overnightstay in Kraków. (B,D)

DAY 7 – KRAKOW – WIELICZKA –KRAKOW This morning we will take you to theWieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site monument. Highlightsinclude the underground lake with itsstunning colours and the beautiful St.Kinga’s Chapel, a remarkable under-ground ‘cathedral’ where every feature iscarved out of solid salt! Afternoon holymass in Lagiewniki. Here, in theCongregation of the Sisters of Our Ladyof Mercy, Sister Faustyna worked andlived for many years. She also died inthe congregation house and was buriedin a small cemetery next to it. In 2002,the new Basilica and pilgrimage centrewere consecrated during the Pope’s visitto Krakow. Overnight stay in Krakow.(B,D)

DAY 8 – KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ –WADOWICE - KALWARIA ZEBRZY-DOWSKA – KRAKOWYou will begin today with a visit toAuschwitz Museum - a moving testimonyto the many lives lost as a result of Naziatrocities across occupied Europe. In theafternoon we will take you to KalwariaZebrzydowska and Wadowice, both ofwhich are of great religious significance toPoles. The first is a centre of pilgrimageand the second is the birthplace of KarolWojtyła - Pope John Paul II. Overnight stayin Krakow. (B,D)

DAY 9 – KRAKOW – USAAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will betransferred to the airport for your flighthome. (B)

POLAND

GERMANY

RUSSIA

LITHUANIA

UKRAINE

ROMANIA

HUNGARY

SLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA

CZECHREPUBLIC

POLAND

POLAND

Krakow

Wadowice

Wieliczka

Czestochowa

Lodz

Plock

Warsaw

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Polandincluded

• Two Nights hotel in Warsaw(Fri-Sun)

• One night hotel in Lodz • One night hotel inCzestochowa

• Three night hotel in Krakow • Seven breakfasts • Dinner included at the restau-rant in the Benedictine Abbeyin Tyniec

• Sightseeing tour of Warsawincluded

• Guided visit to Jasna Gora inCzestochowa


• Wieliczka Salt Mine tour withentrances included

• Tour of Auschwitz withentrance fee included

• All transfers included as peritinerary

• Touring by modern air-condi-tioned coach


• Porterage of one suitcase included


8 Days

St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow - Poland

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DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for Germany on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – BERLIN Arrive in Berlin and after completingpassport control obligations, you will bemet by a Homeric Tours representativeand transferred to the hotel in thismetropolis of Central Europe. Aftercheck-in, you will be met by your localguide for an orientation city tour thatincludes the main monuments of inter-est such as the Reichstag, the BerlinWall, Checkpoint Charlie, theBrandenburg Gate and many morefamous monuments. Welcome dinnerand overnight accommodations at yourhotel in Berlin. (D)

DAY 3 – BERLIN – WITTENBERGFree time this morning after breakfast tovisit the old city or shop at your own

pace. After lunch on your own, motor-coach to Wittenberg, also called Luther'stown. Here he taught philosophy at theuniversity and was the town preacher. Itwas also in this city that he posted hisfamous 95 Articles condemning theabuses practiced by the church on thedoor of Castle Church. The church hasbeen rebuilt since that time but thedoors are still the original ones. Luther'stomb is also located in this church. Alsovisit Luther's house and the ReformationMuseum. If time permits, visitMelanchton's House. This was the resi-dence of Luther's companion, who wasthe more tolerant of the two, trying toreconcile the different factions of theReformation. Transfer to your hotel fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – WITTENBERG – EISLEBEN– ERFUTAfter breakfast, drive to Eisleben to seethe houses where Luther was born anddied. A highlight today will be a visit tothe restored Augustinian Monastery,which was built in 1277 and whereMartin Luther lived and worked as amonk in the early 1500’s. Travel to Erfurtand your hotel for dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 5 – ERFUT – EISENRACH –ERFUTBreakfast at the hotel is followed by anexcursion to Weimar and visits toGoethe's House and the Church of St.Peter and St. Paul, where Luther waschristened and the famous CranachTriptych can be seen representing the

Crucifixion surrounded by scenes fromthe Old and New Testament. Continueto Eisenach where a local guide willshow you St. George's Parish Churchwhere Luther preached on May 2, 1521,despite the fact that he was officiallybanned from the Holy Roman Empire.Also visit the 14th century house wherehe lived from 1498 until 1501 while astudent at Latin School. Also included isa visit to Wartburg Castle, perched on arocky spur, to view Luther's room.Return to Erfut and your hotel for dinnerand overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – ERFUT – LAUF AN DERPEGNITZ – MUNICH After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Laufan der Pegnitz, with parts of the oldmedieval city wall and defensive towersstill standing, typical decorative FrankishFachwerkhouses and protected historicalsquare, church and town-hall all addingan aura of romance and beauty to thistown. Continue on to the Bavarian capi-tal of Munich and check-in to your hotelfro dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7 – MUNICH Breakfast at the hotel and then drivethrough the fairy tale land of Bavaria andits stunning landscape of mirrored lakesand majestic Alps as you head toNeuschwanstein Castle. This famous cas-tle was the creation of the Mad KingLudwig and the inspiration for WaltDisney’s ‘Cinderrella’s Castle’. Fromhere, drive to Oberammergau to see thePassion Play Theater, where every tenyears the famous Passion Play is held inthis quaint village. Return to Munich fordinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – MUNICHAfter breakfast, meet your local guide for ahalf-day city tour to see the Olympic Sites,the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, theOpera and Nymphenburg Palace. Theafternoon is free for a suggested museumvisit or shopping. Then back to the hotelto freshen-up for a farewell dinner in theHofbrauhaus, a local beer-garden beforereturning to the hotel for your overnight.(B,D)

DAY 8 – MUNICH – USAAfter breakfast, you will be transferred tothe airport for your flight home. (B)

GERMANY

ErfurtEisennach

Munich

WittenbergEisleben

Berlin

Berlin

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TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA – Germanyincluded


• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Berlin with breakfast & dinner

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Wittenberg with break-fast & dinner

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Erfut with breakfast & dinner

• Three nights hotel accommo-dations in Munich with break-fast dinner daily

• Seeven days of sightseeingtours following the Ft Steps ofMartin Luther

• All transfers included as peritinerary

• Touring by modern air-condi-tioned coach




8 Days

A TOUR IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARTIN LUTHER

Martin Luther's gravestone in Castle Church, Wittenberg - Germany

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WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR UK

DAY 1 – DEPART USA Departure for your overnight flight.

DAY 2 – LONDONArrival London, where you will meetyour tour escort. City tour of Londonwhere you will view Westminster Abbey,where royalty are Christened, marriedand buried. We will visit St. Paul’sCathedral, where John Wesley oftenworshiped. On the day of his conver-sion, Wesley came here for an afternoonservice and was deeply moved by thechoir. On to your hotel, rest of the day atleisure and independent sightseeing.Welcome dinner and accommodation inLondon included.(D)

DAY 3 – LONDONFull day tour of London,includingBuckingham Palace, Marble Arch,Speakers Corner, Trafalgar Square,Harrods, National Gallery, Tower Bridge.A lecture at City Road Chapel, site ofWesley’s home and grave is included.Across the street in Bunhill FieldsCemetery, Susanne Wesley is buriedalong with other famous people such asJohn Bunyan and Daniel Defou. Walk onAldersgate Street, where on May 24,1738, John Wesley had his ‘Warming ofthe Heart’ experience. You will walk pastthe entrance of ‘Little Britain’ whereCharles Wesley had his incursion experi-ence just three days earlier. Rest of theday free for shopping or individual sight-seeing. Evening: optional theater visit.Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – BRISTOL – BATH Breakfast at the hotel and then transferto the ancient port city of Bristol, whereyou will attend a lecture in one ofWesley’s early centers of ministry, the‘New Room’, the oldest Methodist build-ing in the world. Then proceed to Bath,

a spa town of Roman origin, where,since the first century, its warm watershave refreshed and healed. Visit theunique Roman baths with your localguide and enjoy walking through thisbeautiful town and browsing its quaintshops. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – BATH – COVENTRY –BIRMINGHAM Early breakfast followed by a visit to thecity of Coventry. During the evening ofNovember 14, 1940, a holocaust ofbombs and fire destroyed most of thecity. Visit the beautiful famous cathedral,beautiful and remarkable because the oldruins sit next to the exciting architectureof the modern cathedral. On toBirmingham, visit the boyhood home ofFrancis Asbury, who Wesley sent toAmerica, where he became the first elect-ed bishop of the American MethodistChurch. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 6 – BIRMINGHAM – EPWORTHAfter breakfast, travel through typicalEnglish countryside to Epworth, whereSamuel and Susanna Wesley raised theirchildren in the Old Rectory while heserved in the parish church for 39 years.Hear about the early life of their chil-dren, John, Charles and Samuel Jr.Wesley when you visit their childhoodhome. Also visit Memorial Church, builtwith contributions from around theworld. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7 – EPWORTH – WORCESTER– GLOUCESTERBreakfast at the hotel before traveling toWorcester. On the banks of the RiverSevern stands the great Cathedral ofWorcester, which you will visit before trav-eling on to Gloucester. Here is a smallchurch that changed the world!!! You willlearn about George Whitefield, who grewup in the congregation of St. Mary de

Crypt. He was at Oxford with the Wesleybrothers and became an ardent memberof their Holy Club. Known as the greatestorator of his day, Whitefield's talents ledhim to minister in America. St. Mary deCrypt also produced Robert Raikes,founder of the Sunday School Movement.Both Whitefield and Raikes had a pro-found influence upon John Wesley, wholeft his fellowship at Lincoln College totake over Whitefield's Bristol Ministry,leading to the founding of the ‘NewRoom’. St. Mary de Crypt is also knownas the site of the founding of the firstWomen's Society. Dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 8 – GLOUCESTER – THECOTSWOLDS After breakfast at the hotel, explore thecharming villages of the Cotswolds, wherehoney colored cottages cluster together insecluded valleys. Even the names arecharming—Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water. Complete this storybook daywith an English Cream Tea and a visit tosome of the quaint shops in Broadway,where the tale of Peter Pan was written.Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – STRATFORD – OXFORD –LONDON Breakfast at the hotel and then you willglimpse life as it was in the day of WilliamShakespeare when visiting his birthplacein Stratford-upon-Avon, including thebeautiful thatched-roof cottage and gar-den of his wife, Anne Hathaway. Thenpass Holy Trinity Church whereShakespeare is buried. Then it is on toOxford, where a visit to Christ ChurchCollege at the university, is included. Hereyou will learn about the educational back-ground of the Wesley brothers. Londonfor dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8 – LONDON – USA After breakfast, you will be transferred tothe airport for your flight home.

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N O RT HAT L A N T I C

O C E A N

SHETLANDISLANDS

MainlandLerwick

61˚

60˚

1˚30'W

LondonBristol

Oxford

Bath

Coventry

Birmingham

Epworth

Worcester

Gloucester

UNITEDKINGDOM

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air USA - Englandincluded

• Choice of 3-4- or 5-star hotelsthroughout

• Three nights accommodationsin London

• One night accommodation inBath

• One night accommodation inBirmingham

• Two nights accommodationsin Epworth

• One night accommodations inStratford on Avon (orWarwick)

• Breakfast and three coursedinner daily. Drinks not included.

• All entrance fees according tothe itinerary

• All transportation by privatecoach

• Homeric Tours escort throughout the tour

• Specialized guides fortours/lectures at City RoadChapel, Lecture in Bristol andLondon and Oxford.



• All transfers included • USTOA One Million DollarProtection Plan included

10 Days

St. Paul’s Cathedral, London - UK

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DAY 1 – DEPART USADepart for France on your trans-Atlanticflight.

DAY 2 – LISIEUXArrive in Paris and meet your driver andescort. You will be transferred to Lisieux,the home of St. Therese whom PopePius called the greatest Saint of moderntimes. St Therese, born on January 2,1873, became a Carmelite at the age of15. She died on September 30 1897. Youwill check into your hotel. In the after-noon you will have Mass at the Chapelof the Basilica of St. Peter. Consecratedin 1954, contains the tombs of her parents. Welcome dinner and overnightat Lisieux. (B,D)

DAY 3 – LISIEUXAfter breakfast you will travel to the

D-Day landing beaches. Start at Omahabeach where Americans took theGerman fortifications. You will visit theAmerican cemetery. Today the AmericanCemetery stretches along the bluff. Youwill have the opportunity to pay respectat the hundreds of crosses and Stars ofDavid for the deceased. Mass will beheld at the visitor centre of theCemetery. Continue to the marvel ofFrench Architecture, Mont St. Michel fora guided tour. This Mass of granite rising400 feet from the sea was begun in 709A.D. and we visit its famous Benedictine

monastery. Back to Lisieux for dinnerand overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – PARIS In the morning view the statue depictingthe Virgin Mary who smiled at StTherese during an ecstasy before curingher illness. You will visit her house LeBuissonnets. Continue to the CarmelChapel to celebrate Mass. On display arerelics, clothing and personal objects

belonging to the Little Flower‚. In theafternoon depart for Paris on the wayyou will stop at Giverny, with a guidedvisit Claude Monet’s house and beautifulgarden, the inspiration for his water lilypaintings. At the end of the afternoonyou will arrive in the capital of France.Check into your hotel and dinner will beserved at a local restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 5 – PARISAfter breakfast the color and excitementof Paris comes to life during a guided citytour. See the Champs-Elysees, Place de laConcorde, the Eiffel tower, Opera and seethe magnificent Gothic Cathedral of NotreDame. At the end of the tour you willwalk up the steps or take the funicular tothe Sacre Coeur—a place of perpetual pil-grimage and located in the heart of theartists’ quarter. From the gallery of thedome there is an incomparable panora-ma over the whole metropolitan area. In the afternoon you will visit the Louvremuseum, during a guided tour you willget an impression of one of the worldsgreatest museum. Mass will be celebratedat a local Church near the hotel. Dinnerwill be served at a local restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 6 – PARIS After breakfast you will drive into thecountry to visit the impressive Palace ofVersailles. Built by King Louis XIV thepalace became the envy of every otherEuropean ruler. Our guided tour takes usthrough the State Apartments, includingLourdes

Nevers

ParisLisieux

ArsFRANCE

TOUR FEATURES:• Round-trip air USA - Franceincluded

• Choice of 3-4- or 5-star Hotels • 2 Nights hotel accommoda-tions in Lisieux

• Sightseeing tours in Lisieuxincluded

• Three nights hotel accommo-dations in Paris

• Three full days of sightseeingtours in Paris included

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Nevers

• Sightseeing tour of Neversincluded

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in La Salette

• Sightseeing tour and Mass inLa Salette included

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Lourdes

• Sightseeing tour and Mass inLourdes included

• Breakfast and dinner dailyincluded

• All entrance fees according tothe itinerary are included




12 Days

SHRINES OF FRANCE

The Upper Basilica of Lourdes - France

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the famous Gallery of Battles and theHall of Mirrors. In the afternoon backto Paris. Mass will be celebrated at theChurch of rue du Bac, Shrine of theMiraculous Medal. View the incorruptbody of St. Catherine Laboure whoseguardian angel led her to the Chapelwhere the Blessed Virgin displayed avision of the miraculous medal andlater the green scapular. The Virginpromised bountiful graces for all whowore these. Rest of the afternoon willbe at leisure. Your escort will providesuggestions. Dinner will be served at alocal restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 7 – NEVERS In the morning you will say goodbye toParis and leave for Nevers by way of thepicturesque Loire Valley. On the way youwill stop at Orleans and see theCathedral and Place du Martroi, with itsstatue of Joan of Arc. You will visit thehouse of Joan of Arc. Continue toNevers, set in terraces on its limestonehill with tall town houses and their roofsof slate and tile dominated by the highsquare tower of the great cathedral andthe graceful silhouette of the ducalpalace. A local guide will inform youabout the main sights of Nevers. Aftertaking the veil in 1867, BernadetteSoubirous lived for 12 years as a mem-ber of the Congregation of the Sisters ofNevers. Throughout her life she sufferedfrom and eventually died of asthma atthe age of 35. See Bernadette’s incorrupt

body at the convent of St. Gildard,miraculously preserved since her deathin 1879. Mass will be held at the St.Gilard convent. Dinner and overnight inNevers. (B,D)

DAY 8 – ARS After breakfast depart to Paray le Monial,known as the City of the Eucharist. Thisis the site of the Shrine of the Sacred

Heart of Jesus and Margaret MaryAlacoque. A local guide will show youthe main sights. Visit the Chapel of theVisitations, the Chapel of St. Claude, theBasilica of the Sacred Heart and enjoy anaudio-visual presentation. Mass will becelebrated at the Chapel of theApparitions at the Bacilica du SacreCoeur Continue to Ars, where you willvisit the house and shrine of St. JohnVianney, the Patron Saint of ParishPriests and enjoy an audio presentationon his life. He gave a great part of hisholy life giving powerful sermons and

spending up to 17 hours a day in theconfessional, sleeping only two hours anight. People continuously flowed intoArs from every part of France seeking hisspiritual guidance and healing. The chari-ty and love for people of this simplecurate of Ars became famous all overthe Christian world. Dinner andovernight in Ars. (B,D)

DAY 9 – LA SALETTEIn the morning after breakfast you willcelebrate Mass at the Church in Ars.Continue to La Salette located in a highalpine pasture in the French Alps. LaSalette is the site where the Virgin Maryappeared in 1846 to two shepherds,Melanie Matthew and Maximin Gird. Aspring forever marks the spot where theVirgin appeared and where millions ofpilgrims come in order to drink the freshspring water and to pray. The stunningmountain scenery and lush mountaintrails make La Salette one of the mostspectacular pilgrimage sites in France. Alocal guide will inform you about thedetails. Mass will be celebrated at thebeautiful Basilica built to honor theVirgin Mary. Dinner and overnight at LaSalette. (B,D)

DAY 10 – LOURDESAfter breakfast you will leave La Salettefor Lourdes. On the way you will make astop to celebrate Mass at St. Maria de laMer. Continue to Lourdes at the foot ofthe Pyrenees Mountains in southwesternFrance, nestled between the spectacular

mountain-river Gave de Pau. One of themost important pilgrimage sites for over140 years, Lourdes is the birthplace of St.Bernadette to whom Our Lady appearedin 1858 at the Grotte of Massabielle.Mass will be celebrated at one of theChapels. Dinner and overnight inLourdes. (B,D)

DAY 11 – LOURDESIn the morning you will attend a videopresentation telling the story of Lourdes.Together with a local guide walk in thefootsteps of St. Bernadette. See Boly Millwhere St. Bernadette was born and theCachot, an abandoned prison whereBernadette’s impoverished family lived.Join your prayers with those of pilgrimsfrom around the world as you pray forthe sick, drink water from the miraculousspring or submerge yourself in the heal-ing baths. Experience Christ’s love as youwalk the life-sized Stations of the Crossoverlooking the holy Grotto. Kneel in thechapel built on the very rock of theGrotto, in obedience of the request ofthe Immaculate Conception. Mass willbe celebrated at the St Anne Chapel.Afternoon will be at leisure. After afarewell dinner join the CandlelightProcession where thousands of visitorspray the Rosary and sing hymns inhonor of the Mother of God. (B,D)

DAY 12 – DEPARTUREAfter breakfast say goodbye to Lourdes,transfer to Toulouse for your return flighthome. (B)

Glass Painting of St. John Vianney


Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris - France

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DAY 1 – DEPARTUREFly in and out of Vienna, the ideal starting and finishing point for this roundtrip pilgrimage. Well known as the city ofmusicians and home of the Waltz,Vienna also has something special tooffer to the pilgrims.

DAY 2 AND 3 – VIENNA During your two night stay, you will havethe opportunity to visit one of the mostspiritual places in Austria, Mariazell. Thechurch celebrated its 8th centenary in1957, thanks to the Habsburgs' cult ofthe Virgin of Mariazell and the continueddevotion of the people. Take a specialtour of the city to learn as you go of theturbulent as well as glorious years expe-rienced by the Catholic church through-out the 20th century in Europe. (D)

DAY 4 – BUDAPESTFrom Vienna you will head east intoHungary, bound for the capital city ofBudapest. Again, not only will you expe-rience Budapest as the "Paris of theEast" during a tour of the divided city,but you will continue to learn the historyof the Church as you go. (L,D)

DAY 5 – BUDAPESTOn the second day of your stay, travel tonearby Esztergom, one of Hungary'smost historic cities. Visit the ChristianMuseum and the Primate's Palace aswell as the Esztergom Cathedral, thelargest cathedral in Hungary, placed highon a hill overlooking the Danube. (L,D)

DAY 6,7 AND 8 – KRAKOW Continue your pilgrimage throughpeaceful Eastern Slovakia into Krakow,Poland, one of the most important stopson your trip. Spend three nights here, inthe third largest city in Poland, wherekings ruled the land from Wawel castleuntil 1596. In addition to a visit to Wawelcastle, there will be two full days of spiri-tual retreat, one to Czestochowa and the

other to Zebrzydowski. Czestochowa isthe spiritual heart of Poland, site of JasnaGora, the Pauline monastery founded in1382 and location of the Black Madonna.Zebrzydowski is visited by pilgrims fromall over the world who wish to honourthe Funeral and Ascension of Maria andto visit Wadowice, the birthplace of thePope. (B,D)

DAY 9 AND 10 – PRAGUE The last destination of your spiritual touris Prague, better known as the "Jewel ofthe East". In addition to visits toHradcany (Prague) Castle, the gloriouscathedral and Vysehrad, you will visitplaces that were of significant impor-tance in the history of religion inCzechia. Among these is the church of"Our Lady of Victory" where you willfind the Infant Jesus of Prague. (B,D)

DAY 11 – VIENNA From Prague return to Vienna where youwill spend your last night before return-ing home.**Or, after breakfast, transfer to thePrague airport for your flight back home.

DAY 12 – VIENNA – USATransfer to the airport for your flight backhome. Set out on a journey of inner peacein the East. Although the CommunistRegime that governed most of these coun-tries for years abolished religion, some ofEurope's most beautiful and spiritual sightsare to be found in the former Eastern Block countries of mainland Europe

FINLAND

ITALY

SWEDEN

NORWAY

FRANCE

BULGARIA

TURKEY

DENMARK

BYELARUS

UKRAINE

GREECE

NETH.

BELGIUM

SERBIA

ALBANIA

LITHUANIA

LATVIA

ESTONIA

LUX.

MONTENEGRO

BOSNIA

SWITZERLAND

MACEDONIA

TUNISIA MALTA

RUSSIA

SYRIA

POLAND

KrakowPrague

Vienna

Budapest

HUNGARY

AUSTRIA

CZECHREPUBLIC

TOUR FEATURES:• Round-trip air USA – Austriaincluded

• Choice of 3-4- or 5-star Hotels • Choice of two or three Nightsaccommodations in Vienna

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Budapest

• Three nights hotel accommo-dations in Krakow

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Prague


• Homeric Tour escort through-out the tour included





12 Days

EASTERN EUROPEAN PILGRIMAGE

Esztergom Cathedral , Budapest - Hungary

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HOLLAND AND BELGIUM – RELIGIOUS TOUR

DAY 1 – AMSTERDAMArrival to Amsterdam Airport. Welcomeand assistance by your tour escort.Transfer to Amsterdam. Upon arrival inthe city orientation tour before checkinginto your hotel. In the afternoon you willenjoy a boat ride through the canals.While gliding through the old centre ofthe city you see warehouses dating backto the 16th and 17th century, archedbridges and houseboats. Mass will beheld at a Church near the hotel.Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)

DAY 2 – AMSTERDAMIn the morning, a Mass will be held atthe address where Ida Peerdeman lived.Ida Peerdeman received many messagesfrom Mary, the "Lady of all Nations",beginning in 1945. After the mass, visitthe grave of Ida Peerdeman at the ceme-tery in Amsterdam-West. Continue witha visit to the church of Our Lady in theBeguinage in the old section of the city.Rest of the day free for leisure. Optionalexcursion (not included): excursion toHaarlem, to visit the Corrie ten BoomMuseum. This museum is dedicated toCorrie ten Boom, a woman who sur-vived the Ravensbrück concentrationcamp. She was placed in the campbecause her family had Jews hiding intheir house during the occupation.Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 3 – MAASTRICHTAfter breakfast depart to Kevelear, justacross the German border. Visit theShrine of Mary. Continue to Steyl for avisit of the Upper and Lower Church ofthe Society of God's Word and the

Mission Museum. Mass may be organ-ized in either Kevelear or Steyl. Proceedto Maastricht in southern Holland.Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 4 – LUIK After breakfast, city tour Maastricht tosee the main sights. If possible celebrateMass in the St. Servatius Church.Continue to Banneux, where 8 appari-tions took place in 1933. Visit the NotreDame, the Lady of Banneux, the differ-ent chapels and the Stations of theCross. On to Luik for dinner andovernight. (B,D)

DAY 5 – BRUSSELSAfter breakfast depart to Hasselt to visitthe St. Quintinus Cathedral where a mira-cle took place in 1317, celebrate Mass.Continue to Louvain for a visit to the St.Antonius Chapel at the tomb of fatherDamian, whose beatification took place in1994. On to Brussels for an afternoon cityorientation tour. Dinner and overnight..(B,D)

DAY 6 – BRUGESAfter breakfast visit the site of theEucharistic Miracle and possible masshere. Continue to Gent for a city tourincluding a visit to the famous Adorationof the Lamb by the brothers van Eyck.On to Bruges for dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 7 – BRUGES Half day sightseeing Bruges, including avisit to the Holy Blood Chapel, church ofour Lady and the Beguinage. Mass in oneof the many old and picturesque churchesof Bruges. Optional visit to a beer breweryat a monastery. Since the Middle Ages

monks have been known for producingexcellent beer! Dinner and overnight.(B,D)

DAY 8 – AMSTERDAM After breakfast depart to Amsterdam.Afternoon free for leisure, the tour leaderwill provide some suggestions. You canvisit the Anne Frank house, a houseboat,visit the Flower market near the Munttower or visit the hidden Church Our Lordin the attic. Or make some stops on theway from Bruges to Amsterdam, likeKinderdijk, to see the 19 windmills in arow and visit to Delft. In Delft, admire thebeautiful Market with medieval town halland New Church where all the membersof the Dutch Royal family are buried. InDelft we will pay a visit to the factory'Porceleyne Flesch', producing Delft Blueporcelain. Farewell dinner in Amsterdamor surroundings. Overnight (B,D)

DAY 9 – AMSTERDAM – USAAfter breakfast transfer to the airport foryour return flight. (B)

Bruges

Brussels

Tirane

Sarajevo

Zagreb

Prague

Copenhagen

Gibraltar

Budapest

Rome

Vaduz

Vallelta

Monaco

Oslo

Bratislava

Madrid

Stockholm

Bern

TunisAlgers

Vienna

BerlinDublin

Lisbon

Ljubljana

AUSTRIA

ITALY

SPAIN

SWEDENNORWAY

FRANCE

PORTUGAL

HUNGARY

DENMARK

POLAND

CZECHSLOVAKIA

ANDORRA

IRELAND

MONTENEGRO

BOSNIA

CROATIA

SLOVENIASWITZERLAND

ALGERIATUNISIA

MOROCCO

U. K.

MALTA

Maastricht

HOLLAND

Amsterdam

BELGIUM

9 DaysTOUR FEATURES:• Round-trip air USA – HOLLAND included

• Choice of 3-4- or 5 star Hotels • 3 Nights hotel accommoda-tions in Amsterdam

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Maastricht

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Luik

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Brussels

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Bruges







Cathedral in Amsterdam - Holland

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DAY 1 – DEPART USA Depart for Lisbon on your overnighttrans-Atlantic flight.

DAY 2 – LISBON – FATIMA Arrive in Lisbon and after completingpassport control obligations, you will bemet by a Homeric Tours representativeand transferred to the city to begin atour. Discover the different districts ofPortugal’s capital, such as La Alfama, ElChiado and La Baixa with its urbandevelopment subsequent to the 1755earthquake. Also visit Belem and theHieronymites Monastery, built in theManuelino Style from the early 16th cen-tury and a pantheon to both the royalfamily and Vasco da Gama. With everystep you take, true Portuguese historycomes alive and can be easily under-stood at the Monument of the

Discoveries. Travel to Fatima and for din-ner and overnight accommodations. (D)

DAY 3 – FATIMAAfter breakfast at the hotel, begin a full-day of sightseeing and religious reflec-tion. The appearance of the Virgin in1917 transformed the small town ofFatima into a destination for thousandsof believers who make the pilgrimageevery year and gather on the greatesplanade outside the great Neo-Baroque basilica with its colonnades andChapel of Apparitions. In the afternoon,visit Valinhos and Aljustrel. Take part inthe celebration of Holy Mass as well asthe various religious activities andevening procession. Dinner andovernight accommodations are at thehotel. (B,D)

DAY 4 – FATIMA – COIMBRA – CIUDAD RODRIGO – SALAMANCA After breakfast, transfer to Coimbra, theformer capital city for more than a hun-dred years, boasting the oldest universityin Portugal. Visit the university’s libraryand Romanesque cathedral beforestrolling down the narrow streets to theCarmelite convent where Sor Lucía, oneof the Fatima shepherds lived and died.After a brief stop in the border town ofCiudad Rodrigo, arrive in Salamancawhich is now, and has always been,more than anything else, a universitycity. Check in to your hotel before ven-turing out to enjoy an evening stroll and

enter Salamanca from the south, cross-ing the well preserved Roman Bridge.The homogenous mix of students andvisitors beckons us to stroll through itslively streets and to indulge in the festiveatmosphere. Notable monumentsinclude the university, the Plaza Mayorand the two cathedrals. Dinner andovernight accommodations are at thehotel. (B,D)

DAY 5 – SALAMANCA – ALBA DETORMES – AVILA – SEGOVIA Breakfast at the hotel and then travel tothe town of Alba de Tormes, where St.

Lisbon

Fatima

Salamanca

MadridAvilaSegovia

Burgos

San SebastainLourdes

Barcelona

FRANCE

SPAIN

PORTUGALAndorra

TOUR FEATURES:• Round-trip air USA – PORTUGAL & SPAIN included

• Choice of 3-4- or 5 star Hotels • Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Fatima

• Excursions to Coimbra, CiudadRodrigo & Salamanca

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Salamanca

• Excursion sightseeing tours toAlba De Tormes, Avila andSeovia

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Seovia

• Excursion sightseeing tours toAranda De Duero and Burgos

• One night hotel accommoda-tion in Burgos

• Excursion sightseeing tourssan Sebastian and Lourdes

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Lourdes

• Excursion sightseeing tours toAndorra and Montserrat

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Montserrat

• Full day excursion sightseeingtour to Barcelona

• Excursion sightseeing toursZaragoza and Madrid

• Two nights hotel accommoda-tions in Madrid





• Porterage of 1 suitcase included

• All transfers included • USTOA 1 Million DollarProtection Plan included

12 Days

MARIAN SANCTUARIES

Fatima Sanctuary - Portugal

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Teresa died and is buried and where the DiscalcedCarmelites preserve her memory. Then travel to Ávila,her birthplace, which welcomes you with its impressive cathedral, the St. Vincent Basilica and theCarmelite Monastery of the Incarnation, and thehouse where St. Teresa was born. Continue to Segoviaand your hotel for dinner and overnight accommoda-tions. (B,D)

DAY 6 – SEGOVIA – ARANDA DE DUERO –BURGOS After breakfast, enjoy a visit of Segovia by strollingfrom the Roman aqueduct and passing the GothicCathedral to the medieval citadel. Along the way, dis-cover noble houses and palaces, the Jewish Quarterand countless Romanesque churches. Later, travel tothe Fuencisla Sanctuary and the Discalced CarmelitesConvent, burial site of the great mystic and poet St.John of the Cross, who reformed the fraternal branchof the order. In the afternoon, travel to Burgos, stop-ping briefly in Aranda de Duero, capital of the Riberadel Duero wine region to visit a local winery for a tourand wine tasting. Overnight in Burgos at your hotelwith dinner and overnight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 7 – BURGOS – SAN SEBASTIAN – LOURDES Breakfast at the hotel and then meet your local guideto discover Burgos, one of the most important stopson the Path of Saint James, with its outstandingGothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, withthe possibility of attending Holy Mass. Transfer to SanSebastian to walk along La Concha Beach beforeheading towards France, arriving this evening at ourhotel in Lourdes for dinner and overnight accommo-dations. (B,D)

DAY 8 – LOURDESAfter breakfast, spend the day experiencing the spiritualaura of this fascinating town. In the 19th Century, asanctuary was created in this lovely town surroundingthe grotto where the Virgin appeared to Bernadette in1858. Visit the Neo-Gothic Basilica, the Rosario Church,the Underground Basilica, the Via Crucis and St.Bernadette’s home, with the opportunity to take part invarious religious activities and end the day with a torch-led procession before transferring to the hotel for dinnerand overnight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 9 – LOURDES – ANDORRA – MONTSERRATBreakfast at the hotel before traveling along the FrenchPyrenean valleys, crossing the mountain range by wayof Andorra. Enter Spain in the heart of Catalonia,Monserrat, a peculiar geological formation declared anatural park and picturesque from any angle. Here you

will find the Marian Sanctuary of Montserrat with ‘LaMoreneta’. Transfer to the hotel fro dinner andovernight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 10 – EXCURSION TO BARCELONA After breakfast, travel to Barcelona and enjoy a scenictour visiting the grand avenues of the Eixample Districtwith its modernist buildings, notably the homes on thePaseo de Gracia such as Lleó Morera, Amatller, Batllóand Milá, and the Sagrada Familia, masterpiece of thearchitect Gaudí, flowed by a stop at another of his betterknown works, Guell Park. Then travel to the top ofMontjuich with its magnificent views of the city andcoast. Explore the vast historical district on foot and visitSt. María del Mar, the Gothic Quarter, the cathedral andLas Ramblas, the emblematic pedestrian walkway.Return to Montserrat and your hotel for dinner andovernight accommodations. (B)

DAY 11 – MONTSERRAT – ZARAGOZA –MADRID This morning, after breakfast, depart Catalonia and enterAragon, discovering its capital city of Zaragoza. The cityhas important monuments including the Aljafería, theancient palace of the Arab emir, its Gothic cathedral, theSeo of San Salvador and the Basilica del Pilar, site of theVirgin’s appearance to apostle Santiago. Continue on toMadrid for dinner and overnight accommodations atyour hotel. (B,D)

DAY 12 – MADRIDAfter breakfast at the hotel, meet your local guide foryour first glimpse of Madrid provided by a scenic tourthat will allow you to appreciate the dimension andbeauty of this city as well as its vital points, such asPaseo de la Castellana, Gran Vía, Alcala Street and Plazade Espana. Nearby we find one of the best examples ofthe Bourbon urban layout: the Paseo del Prado with itsfountains, gardens and museums. Of special interest arethe Mile of Art, the Prado Museum, the Reina SofiaMuseum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Alsovisit its Cathedral La Almudena as well as the historicalcenter with the main square and the Puerta del Sol.Return to your hotel to freshen-up for a special farewelldinner accompanied by a flamenco show. Then back tothe hotel for overnight accommodations. (B,D)

DAY 12 – MADRID – USAAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport foryour flight home. (B)

River View of Lourdes Cathedral - France


FAITH AND HISTORY OF THE IRISH

DAY 1 – DEPART USA Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

DAY 2 – DUBLIN Upon arrival your HomericRepresentative will greet you and helptransfer you to your hotel for your checkin. The rest of the day is free to relax inthe Irish capital. Before dinner, join yourTour Director and traveling companionsfor a toast to happy touring. (D)

DAY 3 – DUBLINAn orientation drive in the “Fair City”includes visits to Our Lady Of LourdesChurch on Sean McDermott Street,which contains the tomb of VenerableMatt Talbot. Next, visit St. Patcrick’sCathedral. Then a visit to Oscar Wilde’sTrinity College, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnifi-cent Old Library. Balance of the day is atleisure. (B)

DAY 4 – DUBLIN – KNOCK Head for dairy farm country in the cen-ter of the “Emerald Isle” before arrivingin Knock, where the Virgin Mary

appeared to the townsfolk in 1879 andtoday attracts pilgrims from around theworld. Visit Knock Shire, the Church ofThe Apparition, the Basilica, and the FolkMuseum. (B,D)

DAY 5 – KNOCK – MURRISK –GALWAY This morning, visit the Croagh PatrickVisitor Centre at the foot of St. Patrick’sHoly Mountain in Murrisk. Afterwards,visit Kylemore Abbey, the massive yetgraceful castle acquired by Benedictinenuns as a precious heirloom for Ireland.Arrive in the port city of Galway whereyou will spend the next two nights.Tonight’s recommendation: join yourTour Director for an optional evening atDunguaire Castle, where the intimatebanquet has an enlightening literarytheme. (B)

DAY 6 – GALWAY. ARAN ISLANDSEXCURSION At Rossaveal, board a comfortable, mod-ern Ferry for the 45-minute crossing toKilronan on Inishmore, the largest of theAran Islands and where Gaelic is the firstlanguage of the islanders. ManyCatholics fled to this island during OliverCromwell’s conquest of Ireland duringthe mid-17th century. In these harsh con-ditions, they developed a strong self suf-ficiency in order to survive. Your fascinat-ing day continues with a visit to the AranHeitage Centre, and after a lunch break,board a minibus to enjoy local commen-tary on a tour of the island, ending witha visit to clifftop Dun Aengus, one of themost spectacular and dramatic prehis-toric stone forts in Europe. After a stopat the visitor Centre, there is time toshop for unique hand-knitted Aransweaters before boarding your ferry backto the mainland. There are plenty of din-ing options in Galway this evening. (B)

DAY 7 – GALWAY – KILFENORA –KILLARNEY Take the scenic route across The Burrenwith photo opportunities. At Kilfenora,visit The Burren Centre. The newlyrestored ancient cathedral and Celticcrosses form an important center ofearly Christianity. Continue across TheBurren for a visit to Bunratty. Lots to seeand do here: visit the castle; stroll in thefolk park which depicts Irish life in theearly 1900s; browse the complex ofsmart shops; or try a refreshment infamous Durty Nelly’s Irish pub. Skirt themetropolis of Limerick and continuesouth via quaint Adare with its thatchedcottages to the popular resort ofKillarney, your destination for the nexttwo nights. (B,D)

DAY 8 – KILLARNEY. RING OFKERRY EXCURSIONJoin the famed “Ring of Kerry” for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’ssouthwestern tip. Have your camera readyto snap photos of the spectacular scenerythat includes both land and sea. InKillarney, enjoy a fun horse-drawn car ridethrough the National Park with beautifulvistas of the Lakes of Killarney and ancientRoss Castle. (B)

DAY 9 – KILLARNEY – WATERFORDCross the Kerry Mountains and drive intoCounty Cork for a visit to the Blarney,renowned for its castle and magicalKissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk upto the castle, and to shop for traditionalIrish handicrafts. In the afternoon, proceedvia Cork, Youghal, and Dungarven toWaterford, a stronghold founded by theDanish Vikings in 853. Here, enjoy a visitto the world-famous Waterford CrystalFactory. (B,D)

DAY 10 – WATERFORD – DUBLIN Today, visit Enniscorthy, site of the finalbattle of the Great Rebellion of 1798, andIreland’s oldest Handweaving Mill atAvoca. Take in views of the WicklowMountains on your way to theGlendalough Visitor Centre with its fasci-nating audiovisual show “Ireland of theMonasteries.” Your Local Guide willexplain the ruins of one of the centers ofIrish Celtic Christianity founded by St.Kevin in the 6th century and laterdestroyed by English troops in 1398. Backin Dublin your Tour Director will have din-ing suggestions for this evening. (B)

DAY 11 – DUBLINYour homebound flight arrives the sameday. (B)

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TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air, USA – Dublinincluded



• Deluxe, air-conditioned motor-coach throughout included


• Three nights accommodationsin Dublin with breakfast daily

• Welcome dinner at the hotelin Dublin

• One night accommodation inKnock with breakfast and dinner daily

• Two nights accommodationsin Galway with breakfast dailyand 1 dinner

• Two nights accommodationsin Kilarney with breakfast daily

• One night accommodations inWaterford with breakfast anddinner daily

• Sightseeing tours with admis-sions as per itinerary, includ-ing an excursion to the AranIslands

• All transfers included • Porterage of one suitcaseincluded



11 Days

TOUR ITINERARY:

IRELAND

Dublin

Murrisk

Galway

Killenora

Killarney

Waterford

AranIslands

Knock

Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin - Ireland

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TRIP COST PREMIUM RATEUP TO $750.00……………..$69.00$751 TO $1,500…………….$99.00 $1,501 TO $2,500…………$133.00 $2,501 TO $3,500…………$175.00$3,501 TO $4,500…………$227.00$4,501 TO $5,500………....$269.00NOTE: The rates listed above may change withoutnotice. please speak to our group agent for verification.For review of policy please call TRIPMATE at 800-888-7292 or visit their website at: WWW.TRIPMATE.COM

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: An initialgoodwill group deposit of $500.00 per groupis required. Once received the process ofrequesting space will begin. If air seats arealso required, a $100.00 per seat deposit isrequired within 7 days of air seat confirma-tion. At the 95 day prior to departure period a$200.00 per person deposit is required. Onthe 65th day prior to departure, full and finalpayment is required.

CHANGES IN BOOKINGS: HOMERIC TOURSRESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE A $50.00P/P CHANGE FEE SHOULD ANY COMPO-NENT OF THE TOUR BE VOLUNTARILYCHANGED INSIDE OF 95 DAYS PRIOR TOGROUP DEPARTURE. Once airline ticketshave been issued, the tour participant isresponsible for any airline imposed amend-ment fees for voluntary changes, includingname changes or names not matching the pas-senger’s passport. Depending on the airline,these fees can range from $75.00 - $175.00p/p, or more and tickets may, at times, be fullynon-refundable. If any of our vendors (i.e.hotels, cruise companies, airlines, etc.) chargepenalties in addition to those previously noted,it will be necessary for us to pass those costson to you.

DEVIATIONS: Homeric Tours will be happyto assist any passenger who wishes to devi-ate from the normal group itinerary, and wewill do all possible to accommodate thepassenger’s request to the best of our abilityand within the guidelines of our currentvendor contracts. Additional fees may beassessed depending on vendor fees, whichcan range from $75.00 to $150.00 per per-son or more. Deviation requests receivedwithin 65 days prior to departure will beassessed an additional $50.00 per personadministrative fee. Deviation requestsreceived inside 45 days prior to departurecannot be honored.

CANCELLATIONS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: INDIVIDUAL PASSENGERCANCELLATION

ENTIRE GROUP CANCELLATION

A change of tour date within 45 days ofdeparture will be treated as a cancellationand normal cancellation penalties will apply.Additionally if extra hotel nights (pre/post)are cancelled 14 days or less prior to depar-ture, 100% cancellation penalties will apply.

INSURANCE: Homeric Tours is not respon-sible or liable for loss, damage or theft ofluggage or personal belongings, or for per-sonal injury, accidents or illness while ontour nor is Homeric Tours responsible forany type of trip interruption.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS AFTERDEPARTURE: Once the tour commencesNO REFUND will be made for unused fea-tures or voluntary modifications made bythe tour participant.

REFUNDS: Applications for refunds must besubmitted in writing to HOMERIC TOURS,INC, within 15 days of tour termination.Processing will take from six to eight weeks from the date HT receives relevantdocuments. There will be no refunds forunused package tour services or features,including missed transfers due to airlinechanges and/or missed flights, unusedmeals, missed sightseeing tours, unusedentrance fees and accommodations.

PASSENGER NAME: Passengers are responsi-ble to ensure that the names printed on theinvoice exactly match the first and last namewritten in their passport. Any name changemay require airline reservations to be can-celed and rebooked. Reservations are subjectto availability at the time of rebooking.Passengers will be required to pay airlinesrebooking fee of up to $200 per ticket.Homeric Tours will not be held responsiblefor the denial of services by a carrier due toany name discrepancy.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: We will be happy toadvise hotels, airlines and cruises lines of anyspecial requests, provided we receive therequest at time of booking. However, we can-not guarantee all requests.

FLIGHTS: ALL FLIGHTS BOOKED BYHOMERIC ARE OPERATED ON SCHED-ULED CARRIERS UNLESS OTHERWISEREQUESTED.

AIRLINES: Once issued, tickets may be non-refundable. Airline schedules and flights aresubject to change without notice. HT is notresponsible for penalties incurred for ticketsnot issued by HT due to schedule or flightchanges.

HOTELS: Hotel accommodations will be pro-vided in accordance with the itinerary or sim-ilar. We reserve the right to substitute hotelsof equal category. All rooms are twin-beddedrooms with private facilities, unless anupgrade was requested. Room selection is atthe discretion of the hotel. Triple rooms con-sist of a standard twin-bedded room plus asofa, folding bed or cot for the third person.

BAGGAGE: The less you bring with you, thebetter; we recommend that you take alongone suitcase per person, plus a smallovernight bag. On land, due to limited motorcoach capacity, we request that only one bagper person be carried on motor coaches. Ifadditional baggage is carried (other thanovernight bag) a supplementary charge of$2.00 per additional suitcase per “lift” will belevied according to the number of lifts. Forthose tours that include a domestic flight(s)only one suitcase per person will be allowed.Additional baggage charges according to air-line tariff. Baggage is carried at owner’s riskand baggage insurance is strongly recom-mended.

PORTERAGE: Porterage of one suitcase perperson is provided on our tours. However youshould know that strict security precautions in Greece, especially going through Customsinspections, on entry or exit points, demandthat you carry your personal piece of luggagefor the Customs official. This procedure isseriously enforced in Greece and there are noexceptions to the rule. We ask that you bringwith you only a small carry on piece and onesuitcase. Both pieces you should be able tocarry on your own, where necessary, when thelaw, for your own protection, demands it. Thiswill be in Customs and security areas such asports and airports. Our own people will bethere beyond these areas to assist you.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: United States citi-zens traveling to Greece require a valid pass-port only. It is required that the passport bevalid at least (3) months beyond the conclu-sion of your trip. It is suggested that ALL par-ticipants check with the appropriateConsulates to determine if any visas arerequired. Those taking one of our Egypt and/orTurkey tours require a visa and should obtainone prior to departure.

RESPONSIBILITY: HOMERIC TOURS, INC.17th fl., 55 EAST 59TH ST., NEW YORK,NEW YORK, 10022 and/or their cooperatingselling agents and/or their suppliers of servic-es offer these tours for sale only on theexpress understanding that they themselvesdo not perform or in any way assume liabilityfor the performance of the individual compo-nents (transfers, hotels, flights, car, motorcoaches, etc.) of these tours and act only tocombine these components into a single unitof sale for the convenience of the generalpublic, and are not responsible therefore,either directly or indirectly, for any loss, acci-dent, or injury which may result from any act,omission, negligence in or responsible forperforming or providing these componentservices. The transportation companies con-cerned take no responsibility for any act,omission or event during the time the passen-gers are not aboard their conveyances. Thepassage contract issued by the transportationcompany shall constitute the sole contractbetween the transportation company and thepassenger. ADDITIONAL EXPENSESINCURRED AS A RESULT OF DELAY,CHANGE OF SCHEDULES, ILLNESS,WEATHER, STRIKES, HOSTILITIES, QUAR-ANTINE, GOVERNMENT REQUISITION OFHOTEL SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASONSBEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE TOUROPERATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT, GROUPORGANIZER,CHURCH, PARISH, PRIEST ORGROUP LEADER SHALL BE BORNE BY THEPASSENGER. TOUR OPERATOR RESERVESTHE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE HOTELS OFSIMILAR CATEGORY IF NECESSARY ANDTO ALTER ITINERARIES. Any and all dis-putes concerning this contract, thebrochure,website or your trip shall beresolved solely by the courts of the city ofNew York, county of Manhattan.

BROCHURE PRINTING DISCLAIMER: The tour operator is not responsible for typo-graphical or printing errors.

HOLIDAYS: During local or national holidaysabroad, certain facilities such as museums,sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited.

SUBSTITUTIONS: We reserve the right, at our discretion, to substitute carrier, aircraft,charter flight for scheduled flight, cruise line,entertainment, hosts, entertainers, hotels,restaurants, party & banquet locations, orother accommodations. We also reserve theright for good faith reasons to cancel anyscheduled tour. In such event, we cannot takeresponsibility for your having chosen to pur-chase a non-refundable airfare.

CRUISES: Cruise cabins are assigned within ageneral cabin category on run-of-ship basis.HT cannot guarantee a specific assignment.Dining room seating will be done by themaitre d’hotel on board. HT will acceptrequests for dining time preferences.

SHIP SUBSTITUTIONS AND ITINERARYCHANGES: Cruise Lines reserve the right tosubstitute ships on any cruise, even at the lastminute, based on decisions made by their sen-ior management staff. Itinerary changes on anycruise are the sole responsibility of the cruiseline and they may be implemented at the lastminute based on factors determined by existingweather or traffic conditions. Homeric Tours asthe Tour Operator cannot take any responsibil-ity for ship substitutions or itinerary changesdecided by a cruise line.

HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PASSENGERS:Tour participants who require any form ofassistance must be accompanied by a helperwho is capable of and totally responsible forproviding such assistance. Because of spacelimitations, wheelchairs and walkers cannotbe carried on motor coaches. Please note thatsome of our tours require a lot of walking andmoving around.

TIPPING: On land, tips are not included in any of the tour packages and are left at the discretion of each participant. Whilecruising, passengers wishing to express theirappreciation should give their gratuities to the Chief Steward at the end of the cruisewhich in turn are distributed to the servicepersonnel in accordance with establishedpractice. Recommendations from the cruiselines are $10-$12 per person per day.

TOUR DOCUMENTS: Final documents aremailed, provided we have full payment and asigned contract, two weeks prior to departuredate. One set per group. Documents may besent to additional addresses for a $20 fee peraddress. Should final payment be receivedfewer than 60 days prior to departure, a $15overnight mail fee will be applied to yourinvoice. This amount must be paid in fullbefore documents can be released.

AIR-CONDITIONING: Please be advised thatforeign air conditioning systems in publicplaces, hotel and motor coaches are not up toUSA standards.

ACCEPTANCE: Payment of deposit or fullpayment shall be deemed as consent by thepassenger to the above conditions.

HOMERIC TOURS, INC.55 East 59th StreetNew York, NY 10022Tel: (212) 753-1100 (800) 223-5570 Fax: (212) 753-0319

General Information and Tour Conditions

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More than 96 days prior

Full land refund less anyapplicable airline fees &insurance fees

95 – 65 days prior

$100 per person + Insurance+ any applicable airline fees


$150 of total cost +Insurance + any applicableairline fees


$200 of total cost +Insurance + any applicableairline fees


50% of total cost + Insurance+ any applicable airline fees

9 – Day ofdeparture

100% of total cost +Insurance + any applicableairline fees

More than 121 days prior

$250.00 note: a credittowards a new group willbe awarded within 1year


$500 + any applicableairline fees


$1000 + any applicableairline fees

64 or less days prior

Individual cancellationpolicy will apply – Seeindividual cancellationpolicy

VISIT THE GREATEST RELIGIOUS SITES IN THE WORLD.

Homeric Tours helps you focus on the most important aspects of your trip-sharing faith, community, and God's creation. We offer trips ranging from vacations that explore the Footsteps of Apostle Paul, the Christian theology of C. S. Lewis toexcursions following the heritage of Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI as well as the Footsteps of Martin Luther and ourWesley Heritage Tour. We bring you an outstanding selection of Christian Tours and Pilgrimages including The Lands ofthe Bible, The Lands of Protestant Christianity, The Lands of Catholic Faith, the Lands of Christian Orthodox Faith and the

land of Lutheran Christianity.

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1969

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