7th Christian Conference and 3-day Cruise
Duration: 4 Days
7th MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE WITH 3 NIGHT CRUISE
Myconos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete and Santorini
(DAY 1): Sunday, June 22, – ATHENS ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", meet our local representative who will be
driving along the Saronic Gulf, we enjoy a quick photo stop at the historic Corinth Canal. Continue to the
archaeological site of Corinth (Acts 18:1-18) where the Apostle Paul lived and worked, establishing a thriving church,
subsequently sending two of his epistles, now part of the New Testament. Here, we see all of the sites associated with
his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema (Gallio’s Seat). The small local
archaeological museum is an absolute must!
In the evening at 6:00 pm to join an English service at the Church of Christ (Chaldeias 59, Metro “Elliniko” Athens,
Greece) attended by people of many nationalities. Return to hotel for overnight.
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(DAY 2-4): Monday, June 23 – Thursday 26:
7th MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
Topic “HOW TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST”
Topic “HOW TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST”
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(DAY 5): Thursday, June 26: ATHENS – ACROPOLIS
In the afternoon you start with the sightseeing tour of Athens (Acts 17:15). This includes a trip to Mars' Hill
(Areopagus) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon (Acts 17:22). Then we climb up to the marblecapped Acropolis to see the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheum. Overnight at the hotel in Athens.
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(DAY 6): Friday, June 27: ATHENS – LAVRION – CRUISE - MYKONOS
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning escorted bus transfer to the port of Lavrion to embark on your 3-night cruise and sail
to Mykonos at 1:00 p.m. Lunch onboard. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. in Mykonos and enjoy your evening walking and
exploring the pebbled streets of the cosmopolitan Chora and have a coffee in “Little Venice”. Return to the cruiseship. Dinner on board. Sail for Kusadasi, Turkey at 11:00 p.m. Overnight on board ship.
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(DAY 7): Saturday, June 28: KUSADASI, TURKEY – PATMOS, GREECE
At 7:00 a.m. our cruise-ship docks at Kusadasi in Turkey, the starting point for the excursion to visit the ancient city
of Ephesus, where the Apostle Paul preached and lived for three years (Acts 18:19-21). Souvenir shopping in
Kusadasi before we set sail at 1:00 for Patmos, Greece. Lunch onboard. At 4:30 p.m. arrival in Patmos
(disembarkation by tender-boats, sea & weather permitting). It is here that the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation (Rev 1:9). Don’t miss the guided visit to St. John’s Monastery and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Dinner
on board. Sail to Heraklion, Crete at 9:30 p.m. Overnight on board.
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(DAY 8): Sunday, June 29: HERAKLION, CRETE - SANTORINI, GREECE
At 7:00 a.m., arrival in Heraklion Crete (Acts 27:7-13). Enjoy an optional excursion to visit the restored ruins of the
Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first European civilization and the legendary home of the Minotaur (half bull and half
man). At 12:00 p.m. sail to Santorini. Lunch onboard. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. (Disembarkation by tender-boats, sea &
weather permitting). Join the optional guided shore-excursion to visit the beautiful and picturesque village of Oia
where you can see the famous blue domed churches, or take the cable-car up to the town of Fira, perched high on the
rim of the ancient volcano. Free time for taking photos, browsing, shopping and enjoying the breathtaking view of
the caldera. Sail for Lavrion at 9:30 p.m. All meals and overnight on board.
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(DAY 9): Monday, June 30: LAVRION (ATHENS), GREECE - DEPARTURE
At 6:00 a.m. arrival at the port of Lavrion. Disembarkation after breakfast and escorted bus transfer to Athens
international Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” for your departure flight home. After witnessing a unique visual and
historical experience of the Old and New Testament sites in Greece, this Biblical journey in Greece has come to an
end. We hope the memories of Greece will bring you back again!
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Conference Schedule & Activities
Monday, June 23 | |
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1:00 p.m. | Departure from Athens, Greece |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | “The power of the Gospel of Christ” |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | “Reaching lost souls for Christ?” |
7:30 p.m. | Dinner
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Note: | Children’s classes Ages 4 – 18 |
Daily hours: | 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 24 | |
|---|---|
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
| Worship |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | “Sharing the Message of Jesus through the media” |
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | “Hearing and Practicing the Good News” |
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
| Free time |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Free time |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| “Preparation for preaching the Good news” |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
| “Opportunities to share the message” |
7:30 p.m.
| Dinner |
Wednesday, June 25 | |
|---|---|
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
| Worship |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | “Communicate the Gospel effectively” |
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | “Spiritual blessings as we peach” |
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
| Free time |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Free time |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| “God wants us all to be saved” |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
| “God has a plan for each of us” |
7:30 p.m.
| Dinner Farewell Party |
Thursday, June 26 | |
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8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
| Worship |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | “Jesus is Risen and we shall Rise again” |
10:30 – 11:30 a.m | “God is with you as you share the Gospel of Jesus Christ” |
12:00 p.m.
| Check out of the Hotel |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
2:30 p.m. | After lunch departure for Athens, Greece |
Prices per person in EURO for group minimum 10 person
Encluding conference fees
TRIPLE BEDDED ROOM/CABIN per person | IN DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM/CABIN | IN SINGLE ROOM/CABIN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum 10
person | inside | € 1450 | inside | € 1550 | inside | € 1950 | |
outside | € 1490 | outside | € 1650 | outside | € 2100 | ||
Package rates include::
- Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast:
- 2 overnights in Athens at 4* Hotel
- 3 overnights in Golden Coast hotel at 4*
- Hotel City Tax
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinners at the Golden Coast hotel
- All land transportation and tours as outlined in the itinerary by deluxe motor-coach including air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
- Highway tolls.
- Bus drivers’ porterage.
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and activities with the services of local government licensed, English-speaking Biblical focused guide.
- All entrance admission tickets to the archaeological, historical sites and museums as outlined in the land itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the Acropolis
- Entrance fees to Corinth
- Lunch in Corinth
- All bus transfers upon arrival and departure from Athens Airport & port with local English-speaking assistant/representative.
- Whisper headsets during the guided land tours.
- 3 Night Cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, based on a standard inside(IC) and outside (XB) cabin category, with private facilities (shower/bathtub, washbasin, toilet), on full board basis aboard ship beginning with lunch on embarkation day and including breakfast on the day of disembarkation; with entertainment, free use of shipboard facilities and services & tips to cruise staff.
- Port charges, security and other services.
- Cruise gratuities to cruise staff.
- Full board basis on the cruise (breakfast-lunch-dinner).
- Meals on board during the cruise (breakfast, lunch & dinner as per itinerary)
- Entertainment on board.
- Selected beverages during meal times
- 2 Shore-excursions:
- Kusadasi (Ephesus)
- Patmos
- English-speaking escort/assistant/representative during the transfers and onboard the cruise.
- Hotel service charges, local taxes and VAT.
Not included:
- International or domestic air transportation from/to Greece
- Airport & security taxes, fuel surcharge
- Tips and gratuities to local bus drivers, tour-guides, escorts/representatives/assistants, hotel & restaurant staff during the land tour only, not at the cruise
- All personal expenses
- Supplement for lunches during the land tour
- Meals, drinks, and beverages not mentioned above
- Travel & trip cancellation insurance, medical Health & Accident insurance with Covid-19 coverage, PCR/RAPID test expenses etc.
- Porterage at Athens Airport, hotels, and port
- Any other optional shore-excursions offered during the cruise
- Valid Passport for at least six (6) months & visa fees if necessary (The passenger is responsible for the validity of passport and other travel documents in their possession before travelling for the complete journey. Consult the appropriate consulate(s) for information on their passport requirements)
- Baggage insurance or excess baggage charges
- Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included
PAYMENT POLICY
- Nonrefundable €500 deposit due latest 20/01/2025
- 35% of total cost due latest 30/03/2025
- Balance due latest 10/05/2025
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of participants’ cancellation, written notice must be received by ARISTOTLE TRAVEL LTD prior to the beginning of the trip in order to receive refunds. In case ARISTOTLE TRAVEL LTD is notified by participant wishing to cancel prior to the beginning of the trip, the following cancellation fees apply:
- Until March 30, 2025:
- In case of full cancellation, the only penalty is the €500 non-refundable deposit
- From March 31 until April 30:
- In case of cancellations 50% cancellation fees will apply
- From May 10 until arrival day:
- Full cancellation fees will apply
- Please note – should the cancellation of one participant change the room type any refunds will reflect the difference in the change of the room type.
- Please note that should the cancellation of a participant change the minimum number of paying participants the bracket price is subject to change to the lower bracket.
Terms & Conditions
- A rooming list with full Names of participants must be received no later than 45 days prior to the arrival of the group along with information for any guests with special meal requirements/allergies. The hotel reserves the right to release any space for which a rooming list is outstanding.
- Changes: All prices, government fees, schedules, port of calls, hours of arrival and departure and special programs are subject to change without notice.