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JOURNEYS OF PAUL
AUGUST 17 - AUGUST 31, 2025
Join us aboard the Holland America Oosterdam for a journey tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul across the Mediterranean. We’ll begin in Athens, explore key sites across the Greek Isles, and visit historic Istanbul before ending in the beautiful canals of Venice. Along the way, enjoy performances by world-renowned violinist Jenny Oaks Baker during our relaxing sea days. This unforgettable tour combines the history and spirituality of Paul’s travels with the luxury of our ship and enriching musical performances, making it a journey of a lifetime.
EDUCATOR
ITINERARY
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Schedule subject to modification based on circumstances, such as: group mobility, traffic, unforeseeable delays, weather, etc.
August 17: Depart the USA
August 18: Arrive in Athens, Greece
August 19: Touring in Athens
August 20: Embark cruise in Athens, Greece
August 21: Port in Souda (Chania), Greece 08:00 - 17:00
August 22: Port in Mykonos, Greece 08:00 - 23:00
August 23: Day at sea
August 24: Port in Istanbul, Turkey 07:00 - 23:00
August 25: Day at sea
August 26: Port in Katakolon (Olympia), Greece 10:00 - 18:00
August 27: Port in Kerkira, Nisos Kerkira (Corfu), Greece 08:00 - 17:00
August 28: Port in Korcula, Croatia 08:00 - 17:00
August 29: Day at sea
August 30: Disembark in Trieste (Venice), Italy / Transfer to hotel / Venice touring
August 31: Return flights home
PRICING
Cost per person, based on double occupancy
*Price is subject to change
Interior
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
$3,818
$4,245
$4,529
$7,910
INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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Quality, preferred hotels
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Transfers to/from the airport
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Comfortable, deluxe motorcoach during touring
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Two meals per day during touring. All meals while cruising
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Tour guides, special guest educators, and scholars
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Cruise cabin accommodations
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Ship onboard programming (crew organized activities)
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Use of the pools, gym, and ship entertainment on cruise
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All land taxes, booking fees, & entrance fees while touring
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Cruise taxes, fees, and port expenses
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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International flights from the US and back
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Travel insurance (this can be added to your booking)
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Drinks (sodas, bottled water, etc.)
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Onboard gratuities
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Extras on cruise (internet, spa, photos, etc.)
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Expected gratuities
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Lunches (average $15-$20 per person per day)
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VIP PACKAGE
Cost per person, based on double occupancy
*Price is subject to change
+$297
Package includes:
VIP Meet-n-Greet and photo opportunity with Jenny Oaks Baker
VIP Specialty Dinner at the onboard steakhouse
VIP Priority Seating for all main stage performances
$200 Future Travel Credit with Go and Do Travel
EGYPT PRE-TOUR
Cost per person, based on double occupancy
*Price is subject to change
+$1,499
August 14: Depart the USA, overnight flight
August 15: Arrive in Cairo
August 16: Memphis & Sakkara, afternoon flight to Luxor
August 17: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, afternoon flight to Cairo
August 18: Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, afternoon flight to Athens
Option to arrive one day early (+$259 per person)
This option allows you to depart on the 13th, arrive on August 14, and have a day of acclimation to the time change. Otherwise, the hotel included with the tour begins August 15.
ITALY POST-TOUR
Cost per person, based on double occupancy
*Price is subject to change
+$1,299
August 31: Transfer to Florence, Florence touring
September 1: Transfer to Rome, Rome Temple visit (photos & visitor center)
September 2: Vatican City, Roman Forum, & Piazza tour
September 3: Return flights home
Option to extend one day (+$299 per person)
This option includes a visit to the Rome Temple with time for sessions on September 3, a transfer to/from the temple, and an extra hotel night. You would return to home one day later on September 4, 2025.
THE SHIP
HOLLAND AMERICA OOSTERDAM
The Oosterdam is a beautiful, high style, Vista Class ship.
SHIP FEATURES
24-hour room service
Wi-Fi access for a surcharge
Dry cleaning services
Laundry service
Fitness equipment
Spa & swimming pool
FLIGHT INFORMATION
EGYPT PRE-TOUR + MAIN TOUR FLIGHTS
Arrival
Arrive Cairo International Airport (CAI) by 8pm on August 15, 2025
Return
Depart Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) after 8am on August 31, 2025
MAIN TOUR ONLY FLIGHTS
Arrival
Arrive Athens International Airport (ATH) by 8pm on August 18, 2025
Return
Depart Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) after 8am on August 31, 2025
MAIN TOUR + ITALY POST-TOUR FLIGHTS
Arrival
Arrive Athens International Airport (ATH) by 8pm on August 18, 2025
Return
Depart Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) after 8am on September 3, 2025
EGYPT PRE-TOUR + MAIN TOUR + ITALY POST-TOUR FLIGHTS
Arrival
Arrive Cairo International Airport (CAI) by 8pm on August 15, 2025
Return
Depart Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) after 8am on September 3, 2025
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