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Israel | Jordan | Greece | Turkey | Cyprus | Italy | Malta | Spain | France | Portugal | Germany | Poland | Croatia | Czech Republic | Ireland | England

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GERMANY CZECH

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SPAIN

GREECE

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SICILY MALTA

CYPRUS ISRAEL JORDAN

ASIA EGYPT

AFRICA

How to read our maps

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Air Route ( ) Delphi

Land Route ( ) GREECE

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Number of nights in the city 1

Cruise Route (­­—)

Contents Israel: 10 Days, Holyland Pilgrimage

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Israel and Jordan: 12 Days, Pilgrimage Tour

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Jordan: 7 Days, Christian Pilgrimage

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Cyprus: 8 Days, Steps of Apostle Paul

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Greece: 8 Days, Steps of Apostle Paul

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Greece: 12 Days, Steps of Apostle Paul

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Greece & Turkey: 15 Days, Ionian and Corinthian Biblical Sites

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Greece & Turkey: 15 Days, with 3 day cruise, Paul’s Journey & St. John’s Book of Revelation

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Turkey: 7 Days, Biblical Sites of Asia Minor

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Turkey: 10 Days, Steps of Apostle Paul

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Turkey: 13 Days, The Steps of Apostle Paul & Seven Churches

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Italy: 10 Days, Pilgrimage Tour

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Italy & Poland: 7 Days, John Paul II’s Beloved Homeland

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Italy & Malta: 12 Days, Steps of Apostle Paul

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Poland, Czech, Croatia & Italy: 15 Days, Faith Tour

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Central Europe: 14 Days, Sanctuaries of Central Europe and Medjugorje

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Germany: 12 Days, Reformation Tour – Germany

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Germany, Czech & Poland: 13 Days, In the Footsteps of the Popes – John Paul II and Benedict XVI

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Portugal & Spain: 7 Days, Pilgrimage Tour

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Portugal, Spain & France: 12 Days, Pilgrimage Path

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Ireland: 9 Days, Faith of The Irish

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England: 10 Days, English Reformers

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Israel – Holyland Pilgrimage

Kidron Valley, Jerusalem

10 Days & 8 Nights Day 01: USA Depart for your overnight flight this evening.

Day 02: Tel Aviv Arrival, meeting and transfer to the hotel in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight. D

Day 03: Caesarea – Nazareth – Tiberias

After breakfast, depart for Caesarea (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24–48). Visit the Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins including the Theatre and the Aqueduct. Continue to Mount Carmel (1st Kings 18). Afternoon visit to Nazareth and the site of the Annunciation, (Luke 1.26, 4.16–29, Matthew 2.23). Visit the Nazareth Village, Also Cana of Galilee (John 2. 1–11). Overnight Tiberias with dinner. B D

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Day 04: Capernaum – Mount Beatitudes Tabgha – *Golan Heights Following breakfast take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (John 6.1, 6.23). Visit to Capernaum (Matt.4 13, 13.54, 17.54, Luke 7, Mark 1.2, John 4.46–54) visit the remains of the synagogue. Visit Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5, 6, 7, 8). Visit to Tabgha where Jesus fed the multitude with just 2 fishes and 5 loaves. (Matt. 13, Mark. 33–45 and John 21).

Visit Gaderenes at Kursi (Luke 8. 26–39, Matt 8. 28–34 and Mark 5). Return to Tiberias for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 05: Yardenit – Gilboa – Beth Shean – Jericho – Jerusalem Depart to Galilee after Breakfast for the Holy City of Jerusalem. Visit the Baptismal site at Yardenit (Matt 3.13–17, Mark 1.9–11 and Luke 3.22–23). Continue via the Mountains of Gilboa and arrive at Beth Shean, (Mark 5.20, 7.31). Where Saul and his son Jonathan where nailed to the walls (1st Samuel 31.10, Judges 1.27). Visit the Good Samaritan Inn (Luke 10.30–37) also the Mount of Olives for a view of the Holy City and a ceremony. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. B D

Day 06: Jerusalem After breakfast, a walking tour of Jerusalem where Jesus walked, Mount Moriah and the Dome of the Rock from atop the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemene, house of the High priest Caiphas (Matt. 26.34, Mark 14.30 and Luke 22.54–70). Continue to Mount Zion see the tomb of King David, Room of the Last Supper (Mark 14.13, Luke 22. 10–38, Matt. 26 17–29, Acts 1.13 and Acts 2 The Pentecost) and the Palace of Chaipha. Enter the Old City through Stephen’s Gate, visit the Pool of Bethesda. Judgment Hall of Pilate Walk along the Via Dolorosa, view the Church of the Sepulcher and finally the Garden Tomb. Dinner and overnight. B D

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Caesarea

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Nazareth Beit Shean

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Jerusalem 5 Bethlehem Masada

Day 07: Jerusalem

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Following breakfast, we travel to the Shrine of the Book to see the Dead Sea Scrolls the absolute miracle of God’s preserved Word.

We will also visit the miniature model of the city of Jerusalem from the period 2000 years ago. Next visit the Jewish Quarter, the Cardo—ancient Byzantine Street, the Western Wall and The Rabbi’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. B D

Dead Se a

Jericho

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Day 08: Bethlahem – Ein Karem – Jerusalem

Breakfast; visit Bethlehem (Luke 2, 1–7) the site of the nativity, the Shepherds fields, fields of Ruth and Boaz. Return to Jerusalem visit site of the “City of David”, the Pool of Siloam where Jesus cured the blind and Hezekiah Tunnel. Continue to Yad Vashem memorial to the Holocaust. Drive to Ein Karem birth place of John the Baptist. Return to your hotel. B D

Day 09: Massada – Dead Sea – Jerusalem Breakfast is followed by a cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Massada. Also visit Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Proceed to Ein Gedi, “Spring of the Goat,”; where King David hid from Saul, and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites led by King Jehoshaphat. (1 Sam 23:29; 24 Song of Songs 1:14). Return to Jerusalem, dinner and overnight. B D

Day 10: Jerusalem – USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our return flight home, with many fond memories of this enlightening tour. B

Tour Features Include:

Roundtrip air USA – Israel

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Specific denominational guide upon request

Eight days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels throughout

Seven night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service fees

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Israel & Jordan Pilgrimage Tour

Jerusalem

12 Days & 10 Nights Day 01: USA Board your overnight flight.

Day 02: Tel Aviv Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by your Key Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv. D

Day 03: Tel Aviv – Beer Sheva – Massada – Dead Sea After breakfast depart for Massada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea. Proceed to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 04: Jerusalem – New City Breakfast, drive to Mount Scopus followed by the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of Agony, the Israel Museum visit the Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea

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scrolls, visit the renovated model of the Herodian city of Jerusalem. Continue to Yad Vashem, Return via Ein Kerem, birth place of John the Baptist. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. B D

Day 05: Jerusalem – Old City – Bethlehem* Breakfast then walk through the gates to the Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, the Temple area and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem; visit the Church of the Nativity. Dinner and overnight back in Jerusalem. B D

Day 06: Beit Shean – Tiberias – Galilee Breakfast; Jericho*, the oldest city in the world, then to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this Roman city. Proceed to Tiberias. Continue to the shores of Galilee then to Capernaum and visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Continue to a Kibbutz hotel for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 07: Galilee – Golan Heights – Nazareth Breakfast then to the Golan Heights visit the former Syrian fortifications and Druze villages., proceed to Safed, city of the Kaballah and visit a synagogue and the artists’ colony. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Christian Holy Sites. Return to the Kibbutz hotel for dinner and overnight. B D

Tiberias/Lavi 2 Galilee Nazareth Beit Shean

Day 08: Acre – Haifa – Tel Aviv

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Day 09: Hussein Bridge or (Allenby Bridge) – Jerash – Amman

Jericho Jerusalem 3 Bethlehem Massada

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Beer Sheva

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Dead Se a

Breakfast, visit the Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Gardens and Mount Carmel. Proceed to Caesarea, visit the Roman Theatre and Crusader Fortress. Followed by a short tour of Tel Aviv-Jaffa dinner and overnight. B D

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After breakfast, border crossing procedures to enter Jordan, proceed to Jerash, city of the Decapolis, north of Amman. Visit the ancient Roman city. Continue to Amman for a city tour of the Jordanian Capital. Dinner and overnight in Amman. B D

Day 10: Amman – Petra – Amman

Petra

After breakfast, travel to Wadi Musa. Continue on horseback to the “Siq” (canyon) followed by foot to Petra. Visit includes the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean King), the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar (Al Madhbah). Drive back to Amman for dinner and overnight. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 11: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Amman

Round trip air USA – Israel, Amman – USA

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Nine days of sightseeing tours in Israel & Jordan

Breakfast, drive to Madaba view the ancient mosaic map of the Holyland and its historical sites. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Also see the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and Dead Sea. visit the remains of a Byzantine Church with its mosaic floor Return to hotel for dinner overnight. B D

Day 12: Amman – USA After breakfast, transfer to the Airport for your departure. *Subject to availability

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Choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotels accommodations

Ten night accommodations with breakfast and dinner

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of 1 suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Jordan Christian Pilgrimage

Petra

7 Days & 5 Nights Day 01: USA Depart on your overnight flight.

Day 02: Amman Meet and assist upon arrival in Amman transfer by private motorcoach to your hotel. The rest of day at leisure. Dinner and overnight accommodation. D

Day 03: Amman – Jerash – Ajlun – Amman Breakfast then to Jerash, here Jesus cast the evil spirits out of a man. Today a wellpreserved Greco-Roman city.

Continue to Ajlun to view The Fortress. Dinner and overnight Amman. B D

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Day 04: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Bethany – Mukawir – Dead Sea – Petra This morning head to Madaba, city of the Sihon (4 Moses 21:30), see the mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times. Onto Mount Nebo, and then Bethany, where Jesus was baptized. Visit, Mukawir, where John the Baptist was beheaded. onto the Dead Sea, then Petra for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 05: Petra – Amman Breakfast, full day visit of “Petra”.( city of the Nabatean), descendants of the Nebajots (1 Moses 25:12–18 and 1 Chronicles 1:29 and Isaiah 60:7). Aretas was the first King of the Nabateans (2 Makkabar 5:8). Continue to Amman for dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

Day 06: Amman – Pella – Um Quis – Amman Breakfast, Amman city tour, including the Citadel, the Roman Theater etc. Onto Pella visit Umm Qeis.

According to Matthew (8:28 – 34), Jesus cast the evil spirits out of two men. Return to Amman for dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

Jerash

Day 07: Amman – USA After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home. B

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Dead Sea Pella

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Tour Features Include:

Round trip Air USA – Jordan

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Four days of sightseeing tours

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels accommodations

Five night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of 1 suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Cyprus: Steps of Apostle Paul

Monestry, Pafos

8 Days & 6 Nights Day 01: USA Departure for your overnight flight.

Cathedral of Kourion. Arrival in Pafos, dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

Day 02: Larnaka

Day 04: Pafos

Arrival at Larnaka International Airport. Meet your Key Tours representative and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations. D

Breakfast, visit Pafos Archaeological Park with the Roman villas and Mosaics at the house of Aion, Dionysus and Theseus, the Tombs of the Kings, St. Paul’s Pillar and Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church. The Roman emperor Sergio Paul converted to Christianity after hearing Apostle Paul’s speeches, also, Apostle Paul was tied on a pillar outside the historic church of Panagia Chrysopolitissa and received 39 lashes for preaching Christianity. Afternoon visit to Agios Neophytos Monastery. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 03: Larnaka – Pafos Breakfast, then a visit to St. Lazarus church in Larnaka, built in the 9th century. Below the church for viewing lies the Tomb of St. Lazarus onto Angeloktisti church, visit Kolosvsi Castle (served as the Grand Commandery of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Visit the Greco-Roman theater of Kourion and the House of Eustolios and the

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Day 05: Lemesos

After breakfast depart for Kykko Monastery, founded in 1100 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The monastery possesses one of the 3 surviving icons painted by St. Luke. You will also visit the Kykko museum with a priceless collection of icons, manuscripts and other Cypriot antiquities. Continue to Lemesos via the picturesque Omodos village a wine producing village with the beautiful monastery of the Holy Cross at the village square. Dinner and overnight in Lemesos. B D

CYPRUS Larnaka Pafos 2

Day 06: Lemesos – Nicosia – Lemesos

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After breakfast depart for Nicosia visit the Cyprus Archaeological Museum. Visit the Byzantine Museum With the largest collection of Byzantine icons and visit St. John’s Cathedral. Free time in Laiki Yeitonia (pedestrian area with small shops and galleries). Return to Lemesos for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 07: Lemesos

Breakfast, then to Troodos mountains to visit several of the 10 Byzantine Churches that are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Drive through the wine producing villages. First stop, the churches of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis at Kalopanagiotis village and Panagia tis Podithou at Galata. Continue to Kakopetria free time to walk or eat lunch. Visit the church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis. Return to Lemesos for a farewell dinner at a typical local taverna with music. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 08: Larnaka – USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Optional extensions to: Greece, Israel, Italy, Turkey and Jordan available.

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Round-trip air USA – Larnaka

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Five days of sightseeing tours

Ayia Napa Monastery

Your choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodations

Six night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service fees

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Greece: Steps of Apostle Paul

Thessaloniki

8 Days & 6 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: Thessaloniki – Kalambaka (Meteora)

Depart for your overnight flight.

After breakfast see the landmark of the city, the White Tower, the Walls of the Byzantine Acropolis, the Roman Arch of Galerius and the Rotonda, the Basilicas of St. Demetrius and St. Sophia (Divine Wisdom). Continue to Kalambaka, visit the monasteries of Meteora, Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. B D

Day 02: Thessaloniki Arrive in Thessaloniki, the city where Paul was received by Jason. Paul was preaching the Word of God here, until he was rushed out of the city. Your Key Tour representative will meet you at the airport of Thessaloniki and transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight. D

Day 03: Thessaloniki – Phillipi – Kavala – Thessaloniki Follow the route of the Via Egnatia and visit, like Paul, the area of Amphipolis, to see the famous funerary Lion of Amphipolis, and the site of Philippi. Visit the Baptistery of Lydia near the river, where Paul baptized her. visit the ruins of the Forum of Philippi, the Christian Basilicas, the “Prison of Paul” and the Theater. Drive to Kavala (Neapolis), view the Byzantine Castle and the Roman Aqueduct. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 05: Kalambaka – Delphi – Athens Breakfast then to Delphi, walk on the Sacred Way to see the Athenian Treasury, the Temple of Apollo, and the Theater. Also, visit the Museum with its splendid collection, including the Sphinx of the Naxians, the Silver Bull, the Column of the Dancers, the “Omphalos” and the 5th century B.C. bronze “Charioteer”. Continue to Athens for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 06: Athens (City tour) After breakfast visit Acropolis, to see the Propylea, the Erechteum and the Parthenon. Visit Mars Hill, where Paul delivered his speech on the “Unknown God”. View the Agora, where Paul preached to the skeptical Athenians. Also the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Temple of Zeus, the Old Olympic Stadium and the Neoclassical Buildings of Athens. The afternoon is free.

Dinner and overnight in Athens. B D

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Day 07: Athens Corinth – Athens Today, you start your trip to Ancient Corinth, where Paul met Aquilla and Priscilla and spent a year and a half preaching the Word of God. Visit the Archaeological Museum, the Forum, the Temples and the famous Bema, where Paul stood before Gallio, accused by the Jews of Corinth. Then, drive to Cenchreae, the little harbour Paul sailed back to Asia from, thus ending his secondary missionary journey. Back to Athens for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 08: Athens – USA After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home with a new insight into Paul’s life and teachings. B

(Optional 3, 4 or 7 day cruise available)

Tour Features Include:

Choose one of our optional cruises to further highlight your experience

Round-trip air USA – Athens

Meet and assist upon arrival in Athens by your Key Tours representative

Three Day Cruise: (Fri.) Mykonos (Sat.) Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos (Sun.) Crete, Santorini (Mon) Piraues

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

English speaking Christian guide

Four Day Cruise: (Mon.) Mykonos (Tue.) Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos (Wed.) Rhodes (Thur.) Crete, Santorini (Fri.) Piraues (Wed.) Rhodes (Thur.) Crete, Santorini (Fri.) Piraues Seven Day Cruise: (Fri.) At Sea (Sat.) Istanbul (Sun.) Istanbul (Mon.) Mykonos (Tue.) Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos

Your choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodations

Six days of sightseeing tours

Six night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

All entrance fees included

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Greece: Steps of Apostle Paul (With 4 Days Cruise)

Acropolis, Athens

12 Days & 10 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: Thessaloniki

Depart for your overnight flight.

After breakfast depart for Veria (Beroea), visit the monument dedicated to Paul; view the Bema where Paul stood and preached to the people of Veria. Continue for Thessaloniki. Paul wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. Visit St. Demetrios Church with valuable mosaics and frescoes, the monastery of Vlatadon where Paul was accommodated while in Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. B D

Day 02: Athens Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met by your Key Tours representative. Transfer to your hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Athens. D

Day 03: Athens – Ancient Corinth – Athens Breakfast, visit the Acropolis, the Erectheum and the Propylaea and Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians, view of the ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Adrian’s Arch. Continue on to ancient Corinth, Paul’s beloved city. See the Bema (the judgment seat), where Paul stood before Galio (Acts 18.). Visit its Museum. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 05: Thessaloniki – Kavala – Phillippi – Thessaloniki Enjoy breakfast then visit Kavala (ancient Neapolis), continue to Philippi, It was here that Paul won his first European convert, a woman named Lydia. Visit the Marketplace (where Paul and Silas were brought before the rulers), the Cistern which tradition identifies as the place where Apostle. Paul was imprisoned. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 06: Thessaloniki – Meteora – Kalambaka Onto the Meteora Monasteries, perched upon the summits of gigantic rocks, which have been etched into a variety of unusual shapes. The monastic history of Meteora goes back to the 11th century A.D. The varioous Monastries of Meteora have excellent examples of Byzantine art, and rare editions and manuscripts. Overnight in Kalambaka. B D

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Day 07: Kalambaka – Athens

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We depart for Athens, driving through the beautiful countryside of Greece, Pass many picturesque towns and villages. We arrive Athens in the afternoon for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 08: Mykonos (cruise)

Transfer to port and embark the cruise vessel for your 4 day cruise. Our first port of call is the island of Mykonos; whitewashed houses and the world famous windmills. Free time to explore this lovely island. B L D

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Day 09: Kusadasi (Ephesus) – Patmos Arrive in Kusadasi, optional tour to Ephessus. View masterpieces such as the Magnesian Gate and the Library of Celsius and the Great Amphitheater, where Paul spoke to the Ephesians. Next port, the island of Patmos; it was here in Patmos that John the Divine, while in exile, wrote the Apocalyptic Revelations. An optional tour takes us up to the monastery of St. John. B L D

Tour Features Include:

Day 10: Rhodes

Round-trip air USA – Athens included

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Nine days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Rhodos, which is the largest inhabited medieval town of Europe with its fortifications built by the crusaders of St. John. Within, stands the ancient Acropolis of Lindos. From the Acropolis a view of the Aegean and St. Paul’s Bay, where the Apostle cast harbor during his historic voyage to Ephesus. B L D

Day 11: Crete – Santorini Crete, legendary birthplace of Zeus and where the Minoan civilization began. Optional visit to the Palace of Knossos available.

Next visit Santorini, Optional visit to Acrotiri. Often compared to Pompeii, Acrotiri preserved ruins date back from the second millennium B.C, the roads and the squares of a city 3,500 years old. B L D

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

Ten night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Four day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey with full board accommodations

Private transfers

Day 12: Piraeus – Athens – USA

Hotel taxes and service charges

Upon arrival back to Pireaus (port), transfer to the airport for your flight home. B

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Ionian & Corinthian Biblical Sites (Turkey & Greece Combination)

Hanging Monestry, Meteora (Kalambaka)

15 Days & 13 Nights Day 01: USA Depart for your overnight flight to Istanbul.

Day 02: Istanbul Upon your arrival in Istanbul you’ll be met by your Key Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. Welcome dinner a local restaurant is included. D

Day 03: Istanbul Breakfast, walking guided tour visit, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Among the priceless artifacts the holy bones of the arm of John the Baptist. Visit to the Grand Bazaar included. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 04: Istanbul – Bursa via Nicaea Bbreakfast, depart for Bursa, located on the foot of mount Olympus. Cross the İzmit golf by ferry, first stop, Nicaea to visit St. Sophia, here the first Ecumenical Council was held in 325. AD Continue the Iznik lake then onto Bursa. Visit a Sultan Mausoleum and Mosque known as Green Complex.

Dinner and overnight in Bursa. B D

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Day 05: Bursa – Pamukkale via Thyatira – Sardis – Philadelphia Breakfast, departure to Pamukkale driving by Thyatira (Rev.2:18–29) arrive in Sardis (Rev.3:1–6), visit a Roman era Synagogue and gymnasium. Pass through Philadelphia (Rev.3:7–13) with arrival to Pamukkale (Rev.3:1–6). View the lime cascade formation, visit the ancient site of Hierapolis, home of Philip the Apostle. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. B D

Day 06: Pamukkale – Izmir via Laodicea Breakfast, visit of Laodicea (Rev.3:14–22), the final seventh church of Asia Minor. Continue to Selchuk, mass-service in the house of the Virgin Mary. Pope John Paul II had celebrated mass in 1979 & visited Ephesus, home of St. Paul for 3 years and where the Temple of Artemis, is situated. (I Cor. 3:6, 16:19). Dinner and overnight in Izmir. B D

Day 07: Izmir – Assos via Pergamum After breakfast visit the Acropolis of Pergamum to view the Altar of Zeus, The Temple of Athena and the steepest theatre of the ancient world. Pergamum is another ancient city of the Seven Churchs of Asia Minor (Rev.2:12–17). We then continue to Assos for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 08: Assos – Kavala via Greek border After breakfast we visit Troy with its famous past. We cross the Dardenelles by ferry and Cross the Greek border to Kavala, Greece.

Dinner and overnight in Kavala. B D

Day 09: Kavala – Philipi – Thessaloniki Breakfast then tour Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul landed with his disciples Timothy and Silas. Luke the Evangelist came here from Troas. Continue to Philippi, where Apostle Paul preached his first evangelical message and baptized the first Christians on European soil, visit the Acropolis, Marketplace, Basilica and the theatre. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. B D

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Day 10: Meteora World famous Byzantine monasteries perched precariously on top of rock formations of varied and beautiful shapes. Visit two of these picturesque monasteries. Dinner and overnight in nearby Kalambaka. B D

Day 11: Meteora – Delphi Enjoy picturesque villages and towns of central Greece. In Delphi tour the ancient sanctuary of Apollo and home of the Oracle. Visit the Athenian Treasury, the Theatre, and sanctuary of Apollo Pythios on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. B D

Day 12: Delphi – Athens Continued sightseeing in Delphi including the famous Archaeological Museum view the Charioteer, a unique 5th century B.C bronze statue.

Continue onto Athens for dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 13: Corinth – Mycenae

Round-trip air USA – Istanbul and Athens – USA

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Twelve days of touring with entrance fees

Breakfast, onto Ancient Corinth, Apostle Paul lived and preached for two years. Visit the Archaeological Museum, Marketplace, Bema and the Temples. Continue to Mycenae view Agamemnon’s Royal Palace, the Gate of Lions, and its Acropolis. Dinner and overnight in Athens. B D

Day 14: Athens Breakfast; City tour of Athens including the Acropolis and the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum, and the Propylaea, visit the newly multi million dollar renovated on site museum. Ascend to Mars Hill where Paul preached to the Athenians, view the Agora and more. Dinner and overnight in Athens. B D

Day 15: Athens – USA Breakfast then transfer to airport for your international flight or the Piraeus (port of Athens) for an optional cruise. B

OPTIONAL 3 or 4-Day cruises available; includes optional shore excursion to Patmos to view the actual book of revelations written

by St. John who was exiled onto the island from Ephesus by the Romans.

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodations

Thirteen night accommodations with breakfast and dinner

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges included

Porterage of one suitcase per person

Optional 3, 4 or 7 day cruise available

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

4-Day cruise additionally includes the island of Rhodes where Apostle Paul landed and preached the one true God.

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Paul’s Journey & St. John’s Book of Revelation

Ancient Corinth

15 Days & 13 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 05: Thessaloniki

Depart on your overnight flight.

Arrive in Athens, where you will be met by our Key Tours representative and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight. D

Breakfast then to Veria, visit the Bema of the Apostle Paul.

Continue to Thessaloniki and get acquainted with the city of Jason and Paul; view the White Tower, the Rotonda, the Roman Arch of Galerius, the Byzantine Acropolis, visit the famous church of Thessaloniki, the Basilica of St. Demetrius.

Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 03: Athens – Ancient Corinth – Athens

Day 06: Thessaloniki

Day 02: Athens

Breakfast, visit the Acropolis, and Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians, view of the ancient Agora, the Evzones, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Adrian’s Arch, Then to ancient Corinth, see the Bema, where Paul stood before Galio (Acts 18). Visit its Museum. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 04: Meteora (Kalambaka) After breakfast drive to Kalambaka. Here, find scenery of unique and striking beauty: on top of huge granite pinnacles, you’ll see the ageless Meteora Monasteries full of treasures of Christian art then continue to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

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Enjoy breakfast then visit Amphipolis, to see the funerary Lion of Amphipolis, Visit the Baptistery of Lydia, the first convert of Paul in Europe. Visit the Forum of Philippi, the Christian Basilicas, the “Prison of Paul”, and the Theater. Drive to Kavala (Neapolis), view the Byzantine Castle and the Roman Aqueduct. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 07: Kavala – Thrace – Istanbul Breakfast then depart from Kavala and drive through the Greek part of Thrace, passing by the towns of Xanthi, Komotini and Alexandroupolis. Arrive at the border between Greece and Turkey and cross over to the Turkish part of Thrace. Continue onto Istanbul (Constantinople), Dinner and overnight in Istanbul. B D

Day 08: Istanbul After breakfast begin your “Istanbul City tour”. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Visit St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, learn the history and view the actual holy bones of the arm and hand of John the Baptist. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul. B D

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Day 09: Izmir Fly to Izmir after breakfast. Visit St. Polycarp’s Church then onto Pergamum, view one of the Seven Churches. Dating from 399 B.C., also see the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Dionysus and the Library, Visit the city of Thyatira, to see the remains of one of the Seven Churches. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. B D

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Departure for Sardis, visit one of the Seven Churches, also home to 3rd century A.D. Synagogue, Gymnasium, Temple of Artemis.

Continue to Philadelphia, another one of the Seven Churches, an important Christian center during Byzantine times. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. B D

Day 11: Pamukkale – Laodicea – Aphrodisias – Kusadasi Breakfast then drive to Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation, seat of a Bishop and hosted an important Ecumenical Council in the 4th A.D. Highlights are the Water Tower, Stadium and the Council Chamber. Onto Aphrodisias, to view such ruins, the Theater, Stadium, Baths and the “Bishop’s Palace” Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. B D

Day 12: Kusadasi – Ephesus (Cruise) – Patmos Breakfast then to Ephesus, where Paul spent three years during his 3rd missionary journey. View the Agora, the Theater, the Stadium, the Library of Celsius, the ruins of the Temple of Diana.

Continue your cruise to Patmos, optional excursion to the Monastery of St. John. Overnight on board. B L D

Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Athens

Meet and assist upon arrival in Athens by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Nine days of ground touring with entrance fees

Day 13: Rhodes Spend the day on Rhodes, walk around the medieval city and the Palace of the Grand Master, which was built by the Knights of St. John. Take an optional tour to Lindos to visit the Acropolis and the Bay of the Apostle Paul. B L D

Day 14: Crete – Santorini This morning’s port of call Crete, with an optional excursion to Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Afternoon, cruise to Santorini. Take a donkey, or cable car, up to the whitewashed village of Fira, B L

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Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodations

Thirteen night accommodations with breakfast and dinner

Three day cruise to the Greek islands with all meals on board

Optional shore excursions available

All transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

Day 15: Athens – USA Breakfast then disembark in Pireaus for your transfer to the airport for your flight home. B

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Biblical Sites of Asia Minor

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

7 Days & 5 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Miletus – Kusadasi

Depart on your overnight flight.

This morning’s first drive to Miletus where he called the elderly Ephesians to the theatre to give one of his most influential sermons. Next visit Ephesus with its Library of Celsus, the stadium where Apostle Paul preached (Acts 19), and the theatre. Here Apostle Paul wrote his famous epistle to the Ephesians. Proceed to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s House. Celebrate Mass inside of her house (pending availability). Dinner overnight in Kusadasi. B D

Day 02: Istanbul Your representative waits to greet you as you land in Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel and overnight. D

Day 03: Istanbul – Izmir – Kusadasi Full day city tour of Istanbul, including visits to Topkapi Palace where you can view the holy bones of the arm of John the Baptist, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 little shops. After which transfer to the airport for a short flight to Izmir. Transfer to your hotel in Kusadsi for dinner and overnight, B D

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Day 05: Thyatira – Pergamum – Alexandria Troas – Canakkale First stop isto Akhisar (Thyatira) mentioned in the book of Revelation by St. John, see ruins of the early Christian basilica. Continue onto acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Afternoon visit to Alexandria Troas another important spot where Apostle Paul walked from Ephesus. Continuing to the legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse at Troy. Overnight in Canakkale. B D

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After breakfast drive through the valleys of Marmara to Bursa and Nices to visit the Hagia Sophia Church, where the 1st and 2nd councils were held. For a taste of Turkish nightlife, join our peaceful farewell dinner in a local restaurant, overnight Istanbul. B D

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Day 07: Istanbul – USA Your escort will transfer you to the airport for the flight home.

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Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Istanbul

All domestic flights within Turkey

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Four days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star Hotels

Five night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Hotel taxes and service charges

All transfers

Porterage of one suitcase per person

House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Turkey: In Steps of Apostle Paul

Ephesus

10 Days & 8 Nights Day 01: USA – Istanbul Depart on your overnight flight

tians, Daphne, Seleucia Pieria, the Tunnel of Titus, the rock tombs. Return to Adana for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 02: Istanbul

Day 05: Adana – Tarsus – Cappadocia

Upon arrival you’ll be meet by your Key Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul. D

After breakfast depart for Tarsus, the birthplace of Apostle Paul. Highlights include St. Paul’s well, Tomb of Sardanapulus and Cleopatra’s Gate. Continue to Cappadocia to Derinkuyu. An underground city with colorful frescoes. Onto Cappadocia. Highlights include The Apple Church, The Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church with a Buckle in Goreme. Dinner overnight in Cappadocia. B D

Day 03: Istanbul Full day city tour of Istanbul, including visits to Topkapi Palace where you can view the holy bones of the arm of John the Baptist, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 little shops. Overnight in Istanbul. B D

Day 04: Istanbul – Antioch – Adana After breakfast, short flight to Adana. Continue to Antiochon-the-Orontes, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria. The first to preach were Apostle Paul and Barnabas. Highlights include the museum, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria, St. Peter’s Grotto, the cave church, meeting place of the early Chris-

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Day 06: Cappodocia – Derbe – Lystra – Konya Breakfast then drive to Konya or ancient Iconium, a Christian city following Apostle Paul’s preaching. Paul and Barnabas came to Konya in 47 A.D. and was accompanied by many miracles. Drive through nearby Derbe and Lystra where Apostle Paul had visited. Dinner and overnight in Konya. B D

Day 07: Konya – Antioch of Psidia – Antalya After breakfast we continue to Psidian Antioch (Yalvac) where Apostle opened Christianity to the world. Yalvac’s history goes back to 280 B.C. See the acropolis with a number of carved stones and the remains of a Byzantine Church. We pass by Egridir Lake and arrive in Antalya for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 08: Pamukkale Hierapolis – Kusadasi Morning departure for Colossae (St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians) visit the Byzantine wall, ruins of Hierapolis. Visit the Martyrium of Apostle Philip, continue to Leodicia one of the Seven Churches, visit the Odeon, the theatre and gymnasium, onto Pamukkale then continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 09: Ephesus and Mary’s House Drive to Selcuk. Visit the Monastery/Basilica of St. John the Apostle and his grave. Visit Ephesus with its Library of Celsus, the stadium where Paul preached (Acts 19), and the theatre.

Here Apostle Paul wrote his famous epistle to the Ephesians.

Proceed to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s House. Celebrate Holy Mass inside of her house (pending availability). Dinner overnight in Kusadasi. B D

Day 10: Kusadasi – Izmir – USA Transfer to airport for departure home.

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Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Istanbul

All domestic flights within Turkey

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Seven days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Basilica of St. John, Selcuk

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star Hotels

Eight night accommodations with breakfast and dinner

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Turkey: The Steps of Apostle Paul & Seven Churches

Cappadocia

13 Days & 11 Nights Day 01: USA Today depart for your overnight flight.

Day 05: Tarsus – Apostle Paul’s Well – Cillician Gates – Cappadocia

Your representative waits to greet you as you land in Istanbul. After transferring to your hotel. Welcome briefing and Dinner. D

Visit the birthplace of Apostle Paul, Tarsus. Drink from his well. After, drive to the Anatolian Plateau. Continue to Biblical Cappadocia, famous for its underground cities. Visit the 13th century Seljuk Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. B D

Day 03: Istanbul

Day 06: Cappadocia

Day 02: Istanbul

Full day city tour of Istanbul, including visits to Topkapi Palace where you can view the holy bones of the arm of John the Baptist, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 little shops. Overnight in Istanbul. B D

Day 04: Antioch Short flight to Adana, continue to Antioch-on-the-Orontes, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria, where Apostle Paul and Barnabas preached. Highlights include the museum, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria, St. Peter’s Grotto, the cave church, the Tunnel of Titus and the rock tombs. Return to Adana for dinner and overnight. B D

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After breakfast, tour Cappadocia. Visit Goreme with its Chapels carved and decorated with frescoes by early Christians.

Visit the underground city of Derinkuyu or Kaymakli where thousands of early Christians lived. Visit Avanos and the Byzantine monastic complex of Zelve. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 07: Cappadocia – Iconium After breakfast arrive in Konya (Iconium of the Bible) to visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, then continue to another Biblical town of Asia minor to see the Lystra nearby Dinner and overnight in Konya. B D

Day 08: Konya – Antioch in Psidia – Laodicea – Pamukkale Visit Pisidian Antioch, Paul passed in his first journey. Departure to Laodicea, one of the seven churches of Asia Minor. Continue to Pamukkale with its white cliffs formations. Visit Hierapolis, home of Philip the Evangelist. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 09: Pamukkale – Philadelhia – Sardis – Kusadasi via Smyrna (Izmir)

This morning visit Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7–13) referred to as the New Jerusalem and then we continue to Sardis, another of the Seven Church of Asia Minor, where one can see a Roman era Synagogue. Proceed to Izmir (Smyrna), and arrive in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 10: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Miletus – Kusadasi Morning drive to Miletus where Paul called the elderly Ephesians to the theatre. Onto Ephesus to explore the Greco-Roman remains. Tour Virgin Mary’s home. Stop at St. John’s Basilica.

Onto Izmir (Smyrna, Rev 2:8–11) Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. B D

Day 11: Pergamum – Thyatira – Alexandria Troas – Troy – Canakkale Drive to Akhisar (Thyatira), see the ruins of the early Christian basilica, visit the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, visit Alexandria Troas where Paul walked from Ephesus. Tour the legendary walls, and see a replica of the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale. B D

Day 12: Nicea – Istanbul Drive through the valleys and seaside of Marmara to Bursa and Nices to view St. Sophia Church, where the 1st and 2nd councils were held. Onto Istanbul for a tasty farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B D

Day 13: Istanbul – USA Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Optional: 6-day cruise available with ports of call and optional shore excursions to Mykonos, Patmos to view the book of revelations written by St. John who was exiled onto the island, Ephesus (note: you will revisit during cruise), Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Return to Athens

Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Istanbul

All domestic flights within Turkey

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Ten days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star Hotels

Eleven night accommodations with breakfast

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Italy Pilgrimage Tour

Florence

10 Days & 8 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 05: Padua – Florence

Depart for your overnight flight to Italy

Enjoy breakfast then onto Florence for a half-day panoramic city tour, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and more. Dinner and overnight at hotel. B D

Day 02: Milan Upon arrival you will be met by your Key Tours representative, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. D

Day 03: Milan – Turin Breakfast, City tour includes the Duomo square, the Scala Theatre, the elegant street Corso Vittorio Emanuele and more. Continue to Turin, visit the Holy Shroud Museum, view a copy of the Shroud and all the studies made on it. Dinner and overnight in Turin. B D

Day 04: Turin – Padua Depart to Padua, after breakfast to visit the center and the Basilica of St. Anthony and where many of the Saints are kept. Overnight in hotel. B D

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Day 06: Florence – Assisi (Kms.170) Breakfast. Depart to Assisi for a half day city tour including the Basilica of Santa Maria and the Basilicas of St. Clare and St. Francis (including the Tomb of the Saint). Overnight in Assisi. B D

Day 07: Assisi – Cascia – Rome After breakfast, we depart for Rome. En route, stop in Cascia to visit the Sanctuary of St. Rita. Arrival in Rome, dinner and overnight. B D

Day 08: Rome Breakfast then a full-day tour including visits to the major Basilicas in Rome (the Basilica of St. Mary Major, St. John in Lateran plus the Holy Stairs); Afternoon visit of Ancient Rome (the Coliseum, Imperial Forum and more). Dinner and overnight. B D

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After breakfast visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel. Afternoon at leisure.

Dinner and overnight in hotel. B D

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Day 10: Rome – Usa After breakfast, transfer to the Airport for your return flight home. B

Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Italy

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours Representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Seven days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

Eight night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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John Paul II’s Beloved Homeland (With Optional Extension to Rome)

Vatican

7 Days & 5 Nights Day 01: USA Depart for your overnight flight.

Day 02: Krakow Arrival in Krakow—a city which has strong connections with Pope John Paul II and the only city in the world that includes places that cover almost his entire life. Dinner Overnight. D

Day 03: Krakow Breakfast, guided tour of the city, including the Bishop’s Palace where the Holy Father Pope John Paul II resided on each of his pilgrimages to Krakow. Also St. Mary’s Church where he gave sermons and heard confessions and a visit to Wawel Cathedral where Bishop Karol Wojtyła went on Christmas to sing carols. Dinner and overnight stay in Krakow. B D

Day 04: Krakow – Wadowice – Kalwaria Zebrzydowska – Krakow Breakfast, visit Wadowice, family home of Karol Wojtyła, Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Visit the Pope’s Family Home, today a museum, documenting his life and work

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as a priest in Poland. St. Peter’s Church and the Shrine of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Stop at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy consecrated in 2002 by Pope John Paul II. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. B D

Day 05: Krakow – Częstochowa – Krakow After breakfast travel to Częstochowa, chosen as the place for the 6th World Youth Day By Pope John Paul. Jasna Gora “Bright Mount” is the most important Marian shrine in Poland and a destination for hundreds of pilgrimages every year. Its focal point is the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin and its miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 06: Krakow – Zakopane – Krakow Breakfast depart for Zakopane, tour will include a funicular train ride to the top of Mount Gubałowka, visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, built as an offering of thanks for saving the Pope’s life after the assassination attempt of 13 May 1981. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Krakow. B D

Day 07: Krakow – USA or (Optional Rome) After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home or perhaps an optional extension to Rome. B

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Meet and assist upon arrival in Rome. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight accommodations in Rome. B D

Day 08: Rome Breakfast, visit the Vatican, visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon a sightseeing tour of the city. You will see Castel Sant’ Angelo, Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the famous Coliseum and Forum. Dinner and overnight in Rome. B

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Breakfast, visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Beyond the Walls, built over the tomb of St. Paul, and the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, best known for Michelangelo’s statue of Moses. In the afternoon admire the Basilica of St. John Lateran—the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome. Dinner and overnight stay in Rome. B D

Day 10: Rome Breakfast, a walking tour along the Via del Corso,. This Roman street, enclosed by ancient palaces, Spanish Square, which connects with the Triniti dei Monti Church, The Trevi Fountain. Onto Barberini Square with its Triton Fountain. In the evening a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 11: Rome – USA After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Krakow or USA – Krakaw, Rome – USA

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Four days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Optional Extension Tour Features

One-way air Poland to Rome

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Five nights accommodations with breakfast and dinner

Private transfers

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Hotel taxes and service charges

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Porterage of one suitcase per person

Three days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Four night accommodations with breakfast and dinner

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of 1 suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Steps of Apostle Paul, Malta and Italy

St. Paul’s Cathedral, Valetta, Malta

12 Days & 10 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: Valetta

Depart for your overnight flight to Malta.

Soon after breakfast, we depart for worship at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Valletta. St. Paul’s is one of two cathedrals that serve the Diocese of Europe of the Church of England. This afternoon is at leisure with dinner and overnight. B D

Day 02: Malta “Once safely on shore, we found that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold…” Acts 28:1–2 Upon arrival at Malta International Airport, you will be greeted by your Key Tours English speaking guide and proceed to Valletta, for a visit, and view the Malta Experience, a multimedia presentation of the history of Malta. Dinner and overnight. D

Day 03: Mdina – Mosta – Rabat After breakfast, we visit St. Paul’s bay and the site of the shipwreck. Next a visit to “Mosta Rotunda” a domed church in Mosta. Onto Rabat, to visit St. Paul’s Church and Grotto.

Visit the Roman Domus, then a walking tour to the Cathedral dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 05: Malta – Sicily “After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered on the island. It was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux.” Acts 28:11 “We put in at Syracuse and stayed there for three days.”

Acts 28:12 Transfer to Airport for a flight to Catania, Sicily. Upon arrival our Key Tours’ guide and private coach will take for a visit to the city of Siracusa, site of St. Paul’s arrival in Sicily en route from Malta to Rome. Continue to Taormina, for an afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. B D

Day 06: Catania – Calabbria – Campania – Positano Early morning departure to cross the Straits of Messina via ferry for our trip north along the western coast of Italy through the regions of Calabria and on to Campania. Enroute to the Amafi Coast we will stop in Vietri for a visit to the pottery shops of this famous village prior to our overnight destination in Positano. Dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 07: Naples – Herculaneum – Pozzuoli – Gaeta “From there we set sail and arrived at Rhegium. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached Puteoli.”

(Acts 28:13) Depart along the Amalfi coast to Naples with a stop in Herculaneum for, visit this ancient city buried by the same eruption that destroyed Pompeii. Onto Pozzuoli where Apostle Paul landed after leaving Rhegium. Continue of Gaeta for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 08: San Vincenzo After breakfast, depart for San Vincenzo al Volturno for a visit to the Abbey of San Vincenzo. The Abbey dates to 703 A.D. Return to our hotel in Gaeta for dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 09: Gaeta – Citta Mediovale Today we tour Gaeta, visit to Monte Orlando, site of a first century B.C. mausoleum, and Montagna Splicatta’s, monastery. We visit the Citta Mediovale with visits to the Golden Chapel of the Church of the Annunciation and the Doumo. Afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and overnight. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 10: Rome

Round-trip air USA – Malta, Rome – USA

Air: Malta to Sicily

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

“And so we came to Rome.” (Acts 28:14) “The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these men Paul thanked God and was encouraged.” (Acts 28:15, 28:16) After breakfast, depart to Rome. Stop to Minturno, visit the ruins then continue on the Appian Way viewing the sites of Foro Appio and Tres Tabernae. Visit will include San Paola Fuori le Mura built on the tomb of St. Paul. Visit to the cloisters and the catacombs of San Sebastioano. Arrive in Rome for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 11: Rome After breakfast, time for prayer at the Episcopal Church of St. Paul’s Within the Walls. Following church we will visit Vatican City and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Rome. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. B D

Day 12: Rome – USA Breakfast and transfer to the airport for our return flight home.

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

10 Days of sightseeing as per our itinerary

Three night accommodations in Malta

Seven night accommodations in Italy

Breakfast and dinner daily

All transfers

Entrance fees

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of 1 suitcase per person

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The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Poland – Czech – Croatia – Italy Faith Tour

Krakow

15 Days & 13 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 05: Czestochowa – Krakow

Board your ovenight flight to Poland Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation. D

Breakfast. Transfer to Krakow for the guided visit of this city, View Wawel Castle, the Cathedral, the Church of St. Mary, the old city and the Jewish quarter. After passing through the Jagiellonian University, where the astronomer Copernicus studied. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. B D

Day 03: Warsaw

Day 06: Krakow – Auschwitz – Wadowice – Krakow

Day 02: Warsaw

Breakfast. In the morning, visit the city’s landmarks such as the Gothic Cathedral of St. John and the Barbican Gate; we will pass through the Square (Rynek) of the Old City with buildings of 17th and 18th centuries and we will see the Church of the Holy Cross where the heart of Frederic Chopin is kept. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel. B D

Day 04: Warsaw – Czestochowa After breakfast, depart for Czestochowa where we will enjoy free time for religious activities in the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna “Jasna Gora” also visit the surrounding walls and the museum dedicated to the history of the Monastery. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Czestochowa. B D

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Breakfast. Transfer to the Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau. Visit the former concentration camp, built by the Germans during the Nazi occupation of Poland. Here, during WWII, the Nazis killed more than one million people, mostly of Jewish origin.

Nowadays Auschwitz is an integral part of UNESCO World Heritage. Continue to Wadowice, the hometown of Pope John Paul II. Visit the house where he was born on May 18th, 1920, and the parish church in which he was baptized. Dinner and Overnight in Krakow. B D

Day 07: Krakow – Budapest Breakfast. On board our motorcoach, we will depart for Hungary. Arrive Budapest, the capital city, The rest of teh day at leisure Dinner and overnight accommodation in Budapest. B D

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After breakfast, depart on a half day city tour visiting Buda and Pest (the city is divided in two by the Danube River). We start from Buda: the historic Castle Hill, the Fishermen’s Bastion, Mount Gellert, Margaret Island, Matthias Coronation Church and Buda Castle. In Pest, we will see the National Parliament and the Heroes’Square, with sculptures depicting the different phases of Hungarian history. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel. B D

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Breakfast. Depart for Zagreb, the capital of Croacia. Upon arrival, short guided visit of the historic centre. Dinner nand overnight accommodation in your hotel in Zagreb. B D

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Day 11: Medjugorje Breakfast. Full day dedicated to religious activities. We will climb Podbrdo or Apparition Hill, where on June 24th, 1981 Our Lady with a baby in her arms appeared to 6 young parishioners and keeps appearing and delivering us her messages. It will be possible to ascend Mount Krizevac (Cross Mountain) and meet the Visionaries (if available). Dinner and overnight at hotel. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 12: Medjugorje – Split – Ancona

Roundtrip air: USA – Warsaw, Rome – USA

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Twelve days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Breakfast. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to Split to embark on the overnight ferry to Ancona. Dinner and overnight on board. B D

Day 13: Ancona – Rome Disembark in Ancona and transfer to Rome, the “Eternal City”. transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation in Rome. B D

Day 14: Rome

After breakfast enjoy a full-day guided city tour of Ancient and Modern Rome: visit St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums (with Sistine Chapel), the Forum, the Coliseum, and the principal Roman Squares. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

Day 15: Rome – USA After breakfast, Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

Twelve night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Overnight first class ferry accommodations Split – Ancona

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

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The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

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Sanctuaries of Central Europe & Medjugorje

Bell Tower Church, Dubrovnik

14 Days & 12 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 05: Brno – Olomuc – Svaty Hostyn – Vienna

Depart for your overnight flight

Breakfast and transfer to Olomouc (UNESCO) for a visit to Holy Hill (Svaty Kopecek). In the afternoon transfer to Svaty Hostyn. Continue to Vienna. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Prague Meet and asit upon arrival by your Key Tours representative After time for freshening up in your hotel a guided city tour including Prague castle and the Lesser Town Quarter. Dinner in a typical restaurant & overnight. D

Day 03: Prague Breakfast and guided tour in the Old Town. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

Day 04: Prague – Kutná Hora – Brno Breakfast, transfer to Kutna Hora (UNESCO) for a visit to St. Barbora church and the Ossuary. Transfer to Brno via Krtiny. City tour in Brno and visit of St. Thomas Church, St. James Church and the cathedral of St. Peter & Paul. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

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Day 06: Vienna Breakfast, panoramic tour including Schönnbrun Palace.

Afternoon walking tour, including entrance to St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

Day 07: Vienna – Budapest Breakfast and transfer to Esztergom, centre of the Hungarian Catholic Church. Visit of the Cathedral in Esztergom and entrance to the treasury and the crypt. Departure for Budapest. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

Day 08: Budapest Breakfast and transfer to Máriabesnyő, a famous place of pilgrimage. After enjoy a glass of pure water from the sacred well and a private organ concert. Return to Budapest. Visit to the Gothic Mathias Church and the Cathedral of St. Stephan. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

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Breakfast and transfer to Zagreb with a stop at Tihany Abey. Continue to Zagreb. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

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Day 10: Zagreb After breakfast a half day guided city tour of Zagreb. In the afternoon transfer to Marija Bistrica. Return to Zagreb. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

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Day 11: Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes – Split Breakfast then transfer to Plitvice Lakes for a tour. In the afternoon departure for Split. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

Day 12: Split – Medjugorje – Dubrovnik Breakfast and transfer to Medjugorje. In the afternoon departure for Dubrovnik. Dinner & overnight accommodations in Dubrovnik. B D

Day 13: Dubrovnik Breakfast followed by a city tour of Dubrovnik. In the afternoon continue with a tour of the City Walls. Etc. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. B D

Day 14: Dubrovnik –USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

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Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA

Meet and assist upon arrival by you Key Tours representative

Private air-conditioned motorcoach

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Eleven days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Twelve night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

One glass of pure water from the sacred well

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Reformation Tour – Germany

Luther house, Dresden

12 Days & 10 Nights Day 01: USA Depart on your overnight flight to Germany.

Day 02: Berlin Upon arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport you will be greeted by your Key Tours Director. En route to your hotel, a panoramic tour including the now unified Berlin and capital of Germany.

Afternoon at leisure Visit Kurfurstdam with its outdoor cafés and bustling nightlife. Dinner and overnight. D

Day 03: Berlin After breakfast begin a full day sightseeing tour. View the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, visit the incredible Pergamon Museum, the Berlin Cathedral, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Soviet Victory Monument, Check Point Charlie, and Alexander Platz. An arranged visit to the Bonhoeffer House. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 04: Wittenberg – Dresden Breakfast then onto East Germany to Luther’s city, Wittenberg. Visit Luther House, Melanchthon House, and the

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Castle Church where Luther and Melanchthon lie buried, the town church with its Lucas Cranach Altar, Tour of Dresden to include the Zwinger courts, visit the Frauen Kirche.

Dinner and overnight in Dresden. B D

Day 05: Dresden – Leipzig – Eisleben – Erfurt After breakfast depart for Leipzig, visit St. Nicholas› Church.

Visit Lutzen King, Gustavus Adolphus, Wallenstein and ending the 30-year war. Onto Eisleben, Luther’s birth plac. Visit St. Peters where he was baptized. Continue to Erfurt for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 06: Erfurt – Eisenach After breakfast tour Erfurt. Visit the Cathedral where Luther said his first mass, St. Sens Church, the tradesman bridge, the University and the Monastery. Continue to Eisenach, visit Luther’s house, and Bach’s house and St. Georges Church. Visit Wartburg, where Luther translated the New Testament from Greek into German. Dinner and overnight Eisenach. B D

Day 07: Coburg – Nurenberg – Rothenburg Breakfast then, onto Coburg, visit the fortress where Luther while the Augsburg Imperial Diet was in session and the Augsburg Confession was professed. Next we drive to Nuremberg to visit Albert Dürer’s house. Continue onto Rothenburg for Dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 08: Rothenburg – Augsburg – Munich After breakfast tour Rothenburg. Visit St. Jacob’s Church, see the Last Supper carved in wood, the Town Hall, and the Christmas Store. Onto Augsburg, visit the site of the Augsburg Confession and St. Anne’s Church. Continue onto Munich for dinner at the Hofbrauhaus with folk singing. Overnight in Munich. B D

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Day 09: Munich – Neuschwanstein – Oberammergau After breakfast tour of Bavaria. Visit Neuschwanstein castle, then onto Oberammergau, site of the world famous Passion Plays; return to Munich, tour Gothic Town Hall, Marienplatz, Karlstor Gate and Our Lady’s Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Oberammergau. B D

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Day 10: Heidelberg – Worms – Mainz – Rudesheim After breakfast drive to the Medieval city of Heidelberg, visit the castle, the famous stone bridge, Church of the Holy Ghost and then depart for Worms, the site of Luther’s trial for heresy. Visit the Luther Monument and the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity.

Onto Mainz-Rudesheim. Dinner and overnight. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 11: Mainz – Rudesheim (Rhine day cruise)

Round-trip air USA – Berlin & Frankfurt

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Ten days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Breakfast, then tour Mainz, devoted to the life and times of Mainz’s most famous and influential son, Johannes Gutenberg.

The museum is one of only 47 existing copies of the Gutenberg Bible. Visit the Rhine’s great Romanesque Cathedrals. We board our Rhine cruise past the Lorelei, view castles, barges and pleasure boats. Special farewell dinner and overnight in Mainz. B D

Day 12: Mainz – Frankfurt – USA We board our flight for home enriched with happy memories of new experiences and friendships made and a rewarding tour to the Luther country and charming Germany. B Possible extension to Italy, Switzerland & Prague

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

Ten night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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In the Footsteps of the Popes – John Paul II & Benedict XVI

Prague

13 Days & 11 Nights Day 01: USA Depart on your over night flight to Germany.

Day 02: Munich Arrive Munich, After customs you’ll be greeted by your Key Tours Representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B D

Day 03: Munich After breakfast. City sightseeing, focusing on the places related to the life and work of Benedict XVI including the University and the Cathedral, where Benedict XVI was ordained Bishop. Also visit the Opera House, City Hall, Maximilian and Leopold Streets. The day’s visit ends with a tour of Nymphenburg Castle. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 04: Munich – Freising Depart for Freising after breakfast, where the brothers Joseph and Georg Ratzinger were ordained priests in the local cathedral. It is also the place where Ratzinger was nominated to become a future Bishop of the See of

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Freising-Munich. Sightseeing also includes the Benedictine Abbey in Weihenstephan, where the monks still produce their beer. Return to Munich for Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 05: Altotting – Marktl – Passau – Deggendorf Breakfast, depart for Altotting with its shrine of the Virgin Mary. The shrine, renowned for its picture of the Black Madonna was a frequent place of pilgrimage for the Pope’s family. Visit to Maktl where Benedict XVI was born, a museum set up in his former home is visited. Continue to Passau, visit the Cathedral, home to the biggest church organ in the world, and the Oberhaus Castle. Dinner and overnight in Deggendorf. B D

Day 06: Deggendorf – Regensburg – Prague After breakfast, depart for Regensburg, home to a renowned University, where Benedict XVI was a professor from 1969–1977. The city was founded 2000 years ago.

Visit to St. Peters Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, Thurns & Taxis Palace and several Gothic and Romanesque buildings.

Depart for Prague. Dinner and overnight in Prague. B D

Day 07: Prague Breakfast, followed by sightseeing tour of Prague including Castle Hill, Charles Bridge and the Market Square. A collection of pre WWII architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultramodern can be viewed. Dinner and overnight in Prague. B D

Day 08: Prague – Krakow

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Depart for Krakow after breakfast. Stop to Brno Walking tour with a visit to St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, continue En-route to Cabbage Market Square and the Parnassus Fountain. Onto Namesti Svobody Square featuring the Monument to the Plague built in 1680. Onto Krakow. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. B D

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Day 09: Krakow – Lagiewniki – Wieliczka – Krakow Breakfast, short tour of Krakow visit St. Mary’s Basilica, the Franciscan Church with its links to the life of John Paul II and Castle Hill. Proceed to Lagiewniki, home of the God’s Mercy Basilica and Sisters of Mercy Nunnery. Once home to Saint Faustina, afternoon visit the Salt Mine at Wieliczka, listed by UNESCO. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. B D

Day 10: Auschwitz – Birkenau – Wadowice – Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Breakfast, then to Auschwitz, concentration camp, continue to Wadowice and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, home to Bernardine Abbey, St. Mary’s Church Europe’s oldest Ways of the Cross. The entire sanctuary is listed by UNESCO. Wadowice, visit the museum dedicated to the life of Pope John Paul II. Krakow, dinner and overnight. B D

Day 11: Krakow – Czestochowa – Warsaw Depart for Czestochowa after breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Jasna Gora Pauline Monastery, home of Black Madonna icon, destination of several Popes’ pilgrimages. Transfer to Warsaw in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight in Warsaw. B D

Day 12: Warsaw Breakfast, tour of Warsaw, includes the Old Town, St. John’s Cathedral, the Royal Castle, Royal Way, Łazienki and the Convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, which Saint Sister Maria Faustina entered in 1925. Afternoon free, or to attend holy mass. Dinner and overnight in Warsaw. B D

Tour Features Include:

Round-trip USA – Munich & Warsaw

Meet and assist upon arrive by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Eleven days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

Eleven night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

Day 13: Warsaw – USA After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Portugal & Spain Pilgrimage Tour

Sanctuary of Fatima, Portugal

7 Days & 5 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: Fátima – Valinhos – Aljustrel

Depart for your overnight flight.

Enjoy breakfast then, visit Aljustrel the homes of the three shepherds and Valinhos, where our Lady appeared after the children’s return from prison. Dinner and overnight in Fátima. B D

Day 02: Lisbon Arrival Lisbon, transfer to hotel to freshen up then sightseeing tour of Lisbon with visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. The rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight. D

Day 03: Fátima Explore the districts of Alfama, Chiado and Baixa from its 1755 earthquake. Visit Belem the Hieronymites Monastery— pantheon to both the Royal family and Vasco da Gama.

Onto Fátima, dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 05: Fátima – Coimbra – Santiago de Compostela Breakfast, visit the University’s library and Romanesque Cathedral, the Carmelite convent where St. Lucía, lived and died (attend Holy Mass). Afternoon depart Portugal for Spain. Walk along the path of Saint James, “Camino de Santiago” arrive in Santiago de Compostela. Dinner & overnight. B D

Day 06: Santiago de Compostela Following breakfast a walk through will lead us to the Cathedral of Santiago, The monumental Plaza del Obradoiro, surrounded by granite works of art as well as the charming medieval old quarter is a visual experience to remember. Attend Holy Mass and the offering of the “Botafumeiro” (swing of the incense). Dinner an Overnight in Santiago. B D

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Day 07: Santiago de Compostela – USA Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight home.

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Tour Features Include:

Round-trip Air USA – Portugal & Spain

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Five days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Cathedral Santiago de Compostela

Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodations

Five night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Pilgrimage Path Portugal, Spain & France

Lourdes, France

12 Days & 10 Nights Day 01: USA Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 02: Lisbon, Portugal Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Lisbon. D

Day 03: Lisbon – Santarem – Fatima After breakfast, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. Onto Fatima to visit the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarém, site of a famous Eucharistic Miracle, visit Our Lady of the Fatima Shrine and the Chapel of the Apparitions, Join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. B D

Day 04: Fatima Enjoy breakfast before a morning orientation featuring the Parish Church where the visionaries were baptized, as well

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as their homes and their tombs. Afternoon at leisure, join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner at hotel. B D

Day 05: Fatima – Santiago de Compostela, Spain Breakfast, then depart for sightseeing in Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem. Visit the Cathedral where behind the high altar lays the relic of St. James the Apostle, the brother of St. John the Evangelist.

Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. B D

Day 06: Santiago de Compostela – Burgos After breakfast, travel along the ancient “Way of St. James” to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to the magnificent Cathedral. B D

Day 07: Burgos – Lourdes, France Breakfast then continue along the Basque coast and arrive in Lourdes, Walking tour includes the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, birthplace of St. Bernadette, her family home during the time of the apparitions. Join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. B D

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Day 08: Lourdes A leisurely breakfast and a free day. Why not bath in the healing waters and attend the “Blessing of the Sick” or join an optional excursion to the nearby Pyrenees. B D

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Day 09: Lourdes – Saragossa, Spain After breakfast, cross the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa, Spain.

Sightseeing and visit the famous Marian Shrine—the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pillar. On January 2nd in the year 40, Mother Mary appeared upon a pillar to the Apostle St. James while he was preaching the Gospel. The pillar is conserved and venerated within the basilica today. B D

Day 10: Saragossa – Madrid Continue to Madrid after breakfast, sightseeing includes the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, the Cibeles Fountain, Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. The Prado Museum with its priceless art treasures. Balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. B D

Tour Features Include:

Day 11: Madrid

After breakfast, day at leisure to explore on your own or just relax.

Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B D

Round-trip air USA – Lisbon, Madrid – USA

Day 12: Madrid – USA

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Eight days of sightseeing tours with entrance fees

Ten night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight home.

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The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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Faith of The Irish

Kylemore Abbey

9 Days & 7 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: Dingle Peninsula

Board your overnight flight to Ireland

Breakfast, then tour Dingle Peninsula, known for its Celtic, pre-Christian monuments and Christian churches. Dingle town itself is a thriving fishing town and offers plenty of opportunity for shopping or visit Gallarus Oratory. Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 02: Dublin Arrive at Dublin Airport. Meet with your Key Tours representative and enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin including the GPO, O’Connell Street, the Custom House, Phoenix Park, Trinity College. Visit the National Cathedral St. Patrick, of Ireland and is built on the site where St. Patrick preached.

Dinner and overnight in Dublin. D

Day 03: Dublin – Kerry After Breakfast depart for Kerry en route visit the Rock of Cashel. St. Patrick visited the rock in 450, while Brian Boru was crowned the 1st high King of Ireland here in the tenth century. Granted to the church in the twelfth century, by the O’Brien clan, the Rock became the seat of the archbishop of Cashel. Continue to Kerry dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 05: Burren region – Cliffs of Moher Enjoy breakfast; then ferry to Killimer, stop at Corcomroe Abbey. A group of three small early Christian Churches dedicated to St. Colman. The abbey acquired the name of ‘Sancta Maria de Petra Fertili’—which reflects the fertile nature of the Burren lands, Continue to Galway. Dinner and overnight in Galway. B D

Day 06: Connemara Breakfast; tour Connemara Region, whose inhabitants still speak Gaelic, continue to the lake dotted centre of Connemara at Maam Cross. Continue through the colorful town of Clifden. Visit Kylemore Abbey, a Gothic style castle, built in the 19th century, it belongs today to the Benedictine Nuns. Return to Galway dinner and overnight accommodations. B D

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Day 07: Knock and Ballintubber Abbey Breakfast; travel northwards to Knock, an internationally recognized Marian Shrine. The personal pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in 1979, commemorating the centenary of the apparition endorsing the seal of Vatican approval. Visit Ballintubber Abbey, Built in 1216, for the Canon Regulars of St. Augustine, Ballintubber Dinner and overnight accommodations in Galway. B D

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Day 08: Galway – Dublin After Breakfast a panoramic tour of Galway then onto Dublin. En route visit Clonmacnoise. Monastery founded in 548 with its many artefacts, including the High Crosses, the 12th century round tower, and the many Churches and Temples, which adorn this hallowed site. Continue onto Dublin for Dinner and overnight in Dublin. B D

Day 09: Dublin – USA After a final Irish breakfast transfer to Dublin Airport for departure flight home. B

Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – Dublin

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

Expert English speaking licensed guide

Seven days sightseeing tours with entrance fees

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Choice of 3, 4 or 5 star hotels

Seven night accommodations with breakfast and dinner daily

Private transfers

Hotel taxes and service charges

Porterage of one suitcase per person

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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English Reformers

Christ Church College, Oxford

10 Days & 8 Nights Day 01: USA

Day 04: London – Bedford – Olney – Leicester

Depart on your overnight flight to London.

Travel north and spend time in Badford with a guided visit of the John Bunyan Museum. Visit the Cowper and Newton Museum in the village of Olney and then travel to Leicestershire. Dinner and overnight. B D

Day 02: London Upon arrival you will be met by your Key Tours representative and begin a panoramic including Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Place. Dinner and overnight in London. D

Day 03: St. Paul’s Cathedral – Wesley Chapel, House and Museum – London Breakfast; visit the Charterhouse where Wesley attended school, visits to Wesley’s House, the chapel with the tomb of John Wesley the integral Museum of Methodism, the ‘Aldersgate Flame’ memorial. Visit Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle, see the Tynedale statue and tour inside Westminster Abbey. Dinner and overnight, London. B D

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Day 05: Leicester – Nottingham – Lincolnshire Breakfast, then an admission to the William Carey Museum before visiting Nottingham and exploring the William Booth Birthplace Museum. Next Lincolnshire where we can explore the roots of The Pilgrim Fathers. Dinner and overnight Lincolnshire. B D

Day 06: Epworth – St. Andrew’s Church – Old Rectory – Wesley Memorial Church Breakfast then onto Epworth, birthplace of John Wesley.

Important sites include: St. Andrews Church, Vinegarth, the Red Lion Inn, the Market Cross, The Old Rectory, the Wesley Memorial Chapel. Depart for your dinner and overnight in Cotswolds. B D

Day 07: Oxford – Christ Church College – University Church Breakfast, onto Oxford, where John and Charles Wesley spent time as young men. Visit Christ Church College. See University Church, where John Wesley preached his sermon ‘Scriptural Christianity. Dinner and overnight. B D

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Day 08: Cotswolds – London

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Day 09: London Free Day Today is a day to enjoy the sights and experience London on your own. Possibilities abound with museums, and theatre.

Later meet at our hotel for our farewell dinner in central London. B D

Day 10: London – USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight back home. B

Tour Features Include:

Round-trip air USA – London

Meet and assist upon arrival by your Key Tours representative

Deluxe private air-conditioned motorcoach

Licensed professional guide

Full English breakfast and dinner daily

Seven days of sightseeing touring

Choice of 3,4 or 5 star hotels

Eight night accommodation in England

Private transfers

Entrances fees

St. Paul Cathedral, London

Porterage of 1 piece of sutcase per person Hotel taxes and service charges

The itinerary can be modified and tailored to the specific requirements and budget of your group.

Ask about our church donation program.

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