Guest Speaker
Peter Walker
Journeys of Paul Cruise October 14�25, 2018
9 Days Aboard the Jewel of the Seas Roundtrip Rome, Italy
Oct. 14 & 15 - Depart the USA - Arrive in Rome Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA and arrive in Rome. Time permitting, take a panoramic tour of the Eternal City before embarking on the luxurious Jewel of the Seas. Oct. 16 - Taormina, Italy Explore Taormina, climb to the mountaintop Greek Theater with its spectacular views of the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna. Enjoy a gelato while shopping or simply wander the streets with the occasional breathtaking view over the cliffs to the seaside below. Oct. 17 - At Sea Oct. 18 - Mykonos, Greece (on own) Have a delightful day exploring the exceptional beauty and culture of the Greek island of Mykonos with its lovely bays and beaches, distinctive whitewashed structures, and cobblestone streets. Shore excursions are booked through Royal Caribbean. Oct. 19 - Ephesus, Turkey Drive to Ephesus, the marble city where Paul spent three years of his ministry. The ruins of Ephesus have been restored much like the city was in Paul’s time. You will visit the ancient Agora and view the Great Theater. View the terrace houses, also known as “the houses of the rich,” which give a true impression of the ancient lifestyle. Also visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum for a look at some of Ephesus’ most prized artifacts. Oct. 20 - Santorini, Greece (on own) Visit Santorini, one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands. Its picturesque whitewashed villages with brilliant blue domes dot the cliffs above the Aegean Sea. The island itself perches on the edges of a volcano whose eruption 3,500 years ago is thought to have led to the collapse of the Minoan civilization. Shore excursions are booked through Royal Caribbean. Oct. 21 - Athens & Corinth, Greece The architectural splendors of the ancient city of Athens are as magical as ever. View the world-renowned Acropolis, the Propylaea, and the Parthenon. Time permitting, view Mars Hill where Paul debated with the intellectual community of his day. Walk among the ruins of the Agora, the ancient market place and center of Athenian public life. You will view the Olympic Stadium, home of the Olympics. Travel to Corinth (Acts 18), a city that inspired St. Paul’s most familiar
letter. You will visit the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, and Temples. Walk among the ruins and stand on the Bema where Paul stood. Read Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and visualize his address to the Gentiles as he began the task of building Corinth’s church. Oct. 22 - At Sea Oct. 23 - Pompeii, Italy Journey inland to ancient Pompeii, dating almost to the time of Paul, where you can see the spectacular ruins that were covered by ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Oct. 24 - Ancient Rome Disembark this morning in Rome. History is woven through the streets and neighborhoods of Rome as in no other city. Today you’ll explore the many wonders of ancient Rome when you visit the magnificent Colosseum and the Pantheon. From the most sacred hill of ancient Rome, Campidoglio, you’ll view the Forum. You’ll also view the Circus Maximus, the Arch of Titus, the famous Baths of Caracalla and the Arch of Constantine. You’ll see the Victor Emanuel Monument and the Monti Region, Rome’s most ancient neighborhood which spreads over three of her seven hills. Our last stop of the day is the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, housing the Tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, affectionately known as the Apostle of the Gentiles. In the afternoon, you’ll discover why Rome is also known as the “City of Love.” You’ll explore the romance of Rome as you climb the graceful Spanish Steps and stop at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend says those who toss a coin into the fountain will one day return to Rome to toss another into the waters of Trevi. Check-in to your hotel in Rome for dinner and overnight. Oct. 25 - Return to USA or continue on the exciting Vatican City Post Tour.
GUEST SPEAKER
Ab oard the
Jewel of the Seas
Peter Walker Peter is Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry. He is ordained in the Church of England and served a parish in England before teaching for many years at Wycliffe Hall in the University of Oxford. Peter is author of In the Steps of Saint Paul and many other books. He has led many study tours of Biblical sites in the Holy Land and around the Mediterranean.
Vatican City Post Tour October 25-26, 2018 - $398
Oct. 25 - Vatican City Tour Christianity came late in Rome’s long history, conquering and changing the city in a way few other invaders have. Experience the glory of Christian Rome today as you visit the Vatican, home to one of the greatest museums in the world. And, of course, tour St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s frescoes, now restored to their full, colorful glory. Tour the Catacombs of St. Sebastino. The catacombs contain some of the only surviving examples of early Christian art. In the 1840s, Pope Gregory XVI took steps to preserve the catacombs and their treasures. Oct. 26 - Return to USA Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING Roundtrip International Airfare & Overseas Transfers Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details Fuel Surcharges and Government Taxes Subject to change Most Shore Excursions • Most Meals • Port Charges Onboard Gratuities are additional & will be automatically added to your onboard account.
All Inclusive Pricing from New York
6V Interior Stateroom 8N Ocean View Stateroom 6D Balcony Stateroom
$3598 $3698 $4098
Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
Travel from a City Near You for a Little More: Akron/Canton OH ..........$298 Albuquerque NM ..........$498 Atlanta GA .....................$298 Austin TX ......................$348 Baltimore MD .................$298 Birmingham AL ............$398 Boise ID .........................$348 Boston MA....................$198 Cedar Rapids IA ............$398 Charleston WV .............$398 Charlotte NC ..................$248 Chicago IL ....................$298 Cincinnati OH.................$398 Cleveland/Akron OH ....$298 Colorado Springs CO.....$398 Columbia SC ................$348 Columbus OH ................$298 Dallas/Ft. Worth TX......$398 Dakotas .........................$498 Dayton OH ....................$298 Denver CO.....................$398 Des Moines IA ..............$398 Detroit MI .......................$298 Fargo ND.......................$498 Fayetteville AR...............$498 Fort Lauderdale FL ......$298
Fort Myers FL ................$298 Fort Wayne IN...............$398 Grand Rapids MI............$398 Green Bay WI ...............$398 Greensboro NC..............$348 Grnville/Sprtnbrg SC ...$398 Honolulu HI ....................$898 Houston TX...................$398 Indianapolis IN ...............$348 Jackson MS ..................$398 Jacksonville FL ..............$298 Kansas City MO ...........$398 Knoxville TN...................$348 Las Vegas NV ...............$498 Lexington KY .................$348 Little Rock AR ..............$448 Los Angeles ..................$398 Louisville KY ................$398 Memphis TN ..................$398 Miami FL .......................$298 Milwaukee WI ................$298 Minn/St. Paul MN..........$398 Mobile AL .......................$448 Montgomery AL............$398 Nashville TN ..................$298 New Orleans LA ...........$298
Norfolk VA......................$298 Oklahoma City OK .......$398 Omaha or Lincoln NE ....$398 Orlando FL....................$298 Pensacola FL.................$348 Phoenix AZ ...................$448 Pittsburgh PA .................$248 Portland OR..................$448 Raleigh/Durham NC.......$298 Reno NV........................$398 Richmond VA .................$298 Roanoke VA..................$348 Rochester NY ................$198 Sacramento CA ............$498 Salt Lake City UT...........$398 San Antonio TX ............$448 San Diego CA ................$448 San Francisco CA ........$398 Seattle/Tacoma WA .......$398 St. Louis MO.................$298 Tampa FL.......................$298 Tri-Cities TN..................$348 Tucson AZ......................$398 Tulsa OK .......................$398 Washington DC..............$198 West Palm Beach FL ...$298
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Departure City: Departure Date: 10/14/18 (C) Legal Name must be submitted as it appears on your passport: Guest 1 Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________ Preferred Name: _______________________________________________________ Street Address: _________________________________P.O. Box:_______________ City: ____________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________ Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip Birth Date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: _____________ Sex: q Male q Female Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________ Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________ How did you learn about this tour? _______________________________________ Tour Selection: q Basic Program Only q Vatican City Post-Tour Guest 2 Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________ Preferred Name: _______________________________________________________ Street Address: _________________________________P.O. Box:_______________ City: ____________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________ Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip Birth Date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: _____________ Sex: q Male q Female Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________ Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________ How did you learn about this tour? _______________________________________ Tour Selection: q Basic Program Only q Add Vatican City Post-Tour Cabin Selection: q Inside Stateroom with Virtual Balcony (6V) q Ocean View Stateroom (8N) q Superior Ocean View with Balcony (6D) (Required, only used if 1st choice is unavailable)
Alternate:
Roommate(s): _________________________________________________________ If No Roommate: q Try to Match Me q Single Room (availability limited) Important Information Regarding Travel Protection Plan: 1 2 3 4
Travel Protection coverage cannot be added after you have paid in full. Premium is based on TOTAL cost of trip and is non-refundable. Coverage begins when your premium payment is received by ETS (separate from deposit & clearly designated as your travel protection premium). Premium must be paid in full no later than 6/16/18.
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$400 DEPOSIT PER PERSON REQUIRED 2ND DEPOSIT OF $600 DUE 4/17/18 FINAL PAYMENT DUE 6/16/18
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Guest 1 Signature:______________________________________________________ Guest 2 Signature: ______________________________________________ Travel Protection Plan Schedule of Coverages Maximum Benefit Premium Rates For This Cruise
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Part A * Benefits provided by ETS Trip Cancellation ..........................................................Trip Cost Part B Benefits provided by United States Fire Insurance Co. Accidental Death & Dismemberment ............................$25,000 Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance...................$50,000 Trip Interruption............................................................Trip Cost Travel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day)....................................$500 Missed Connection..............................................................$500 Baggage and Personal Effects........................................$1,000 Baggage Delay....................................................................$100
*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefits underwritten by United States Insurance Company.
For a full description of the plan, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF429E Conditions and Limitations This is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (The Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before the final payment due date for Your Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic accident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passports or visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coverage which fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior to your purchase of the plan.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).
THE FINE PRINT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip international airfare • Overseas Transfers • Cruise Accommodations • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, onboard the ship • Port charges $270 • Cruise Taxes $79 • Fuel Surcharges & Government Taxes - $698 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change) NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Onboard Gratuities (These will appear automatically on your onboard statement, and are the guest’s responsibility to pay onboard the ship) • Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule) • Post tour, shore excursions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure • Transfers for guests that do not purchase airfare • Miscellaneous fees such as passports, laundry, meals off of the ship, beverages at meals & baggage fees • Alternative restaurants with additional fees • $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residents ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms/cabins may be smaller than doubles. While we will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 30 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room, a 200% single supplement charge applies. Single Rooms on the Rome Post-Tour are available for an additional $98.00. Single rooms/cabins are extremely limited and subject to confirmation. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Payment Amount Payment Due Dates & Notes $400* Due Immediately to Reserve Your Stateroom! ____________________________________________________________________________________ $600 2nd Deposit due on 4/17/18. Guests registering after this date must submit a total deposit of $1,000. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Full Payment Final Payment is due for all guests on 6/16/18. If paid after the due date, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Travel Protection The Travel Protection Plan premium will be due no later than 6/16/18 to Premium Amount be in full effect. Travel protection premiums must be paid in addition to your deposits and in advance of the final payment for coverage to be in effect. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Cabin Availability After 4/17/2017 or once we have sold out of our allotment of cabins we can no longer guarantee cabin pricing. Cabins purchased after this date will be subject to availability and may require a supplemental charge. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 16, 2018: We welcome registrations after 6/16/18. Registrations received between 6/17/18 - 7/16/18 will incur a $100 per person air fee. Registrations received between 7/17/18 - 7/31/18 days prior will incur a $200 per person air fee. Registrations received 8/1/18 - 8/15/18 will incur a $400 per person air fee. Registrations received 8/16/18 or later will incur an additional fee based on air availability. Registrations after 6/16/18 will be subject to cabin availability and may require a supplemental cabin charge as well as the air fees above. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium has been paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 181 days prior to departure, you will be charged the $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges: 180-151 days = $200; 150-121 days = $600; 120-91 days = $1100; 90-61 days = 50% of total cost; 60-31 days = 75% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure = 100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, there will be no refund for any services not used. FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the cruise. The cruise ships can be quite large and require lots of walking onboard. Because many of the sites visited on shore excursions are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the cruise extremely limiting to their experiences. PASSPORT INFORMATION, CONFIRMATION OF ITINERARY & CHECK IN PROCESS: Passport information must be submitted to our office no later than 120 days prior to your trip. Failure to provide your passport information to our office by this date may result in change fees or denial of travel. 120 days prior to your trip you will be contacted to re-confirm your itinerary, travel arrangements and registration information during the preliminary check in process for your trip. Discrepancies in information or failure to check in for your cruise may result in change fees, delays in receiving travel documents for your trip, or denial of travel. PRICE INCREASES: All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to cabin availability changes, currency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may be subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes and fees. AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, we do not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once "printed", airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. If you depart from a different city than your group or travelling companion, or you are taking a pre or post tour, you may fly on a different scheduled flight. FLIGHT TIMES: All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. We are not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties. ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES: You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour. These fees vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally, you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well. DEVIATIONS: Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to additional airline fees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included. ITINERARY CHANGES: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed in this brochure, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in cruise line, airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to cruise and airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions/options may not be available on all departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $150 per night; single rooms $200 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included. VALIDITY DATE: This brochure is valid until 12/31/17. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date. RELEASE INFORMATION Payment of deposit indicates permission for us or our agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which we deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies us in writing prior to departure. Except where otherwise stated, we act only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportation and other travel services and in no event shall we be liable for failure by any such supplier to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. We assume no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. We do not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold us harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. TC18 101418C