DEPART USA FOR ROME

Tour Members depart USA on our flight to Rome. After Take-off, meals will be served according to flight schedule.

ARRIVAL / POZZUOLI

Upon arrival at Rome International Airport, we travel south on the “Sun Highway”, for Pozzuoli which is an approximate 3-hours drive.

Stop on the way, to visit the ruins of the well-preserved Roman village of Minturno.

Located on the Appian Way, which is the same that Apostle Paul would have seen during his trip to Rome. We continue our drive and arrive in Pozzuoli….we are in exactly the same location where Paul landed.

….and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli. Acts 28:13

Some time at leisure to relax at hotel, before moving to the centre of the village.

POMPEII / FORO APPIO

After breakfast we depart and begin our drive for Pompeii. Leave the hotel after breakfast and reach Pompeii in less than an hour…. We meet begin our sightseeing tour of this unparalleled archeological journey, as we walk through this incredible ancient city. Buried under a layer of ashes and lapilli by a sudden eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., after 1700 years the excavations have brought to light Pompeii, a town whose daily life of the Imperial Age has been petrified, as if under a spell, in its gestures, secrets and in the panic felt by its inhabitants during their last moments.

Visiting the “frozen city” would create a feeling similar to that experienced by Apostle Paul when he walked through similar streets from his time period. We will visit houses, shops, temples, squares, streets and also the “Lupanare” (house of prostitutes with its frescos showing erotic scenes) and the “Suburbane Therm” (with erotic frescos, among which is the only ‘saffico’ picture of the Roman world). So we can understand the anger of Paul shouting aloud against corruption and perdition of the Romans.

Reboard our bus and proceed north. Overnight in Foro Appio, at “Mansio Hotel” which is located in the same place as an ancient Roman “posta” (place where travelers could rest and change their tired horses before continuing their journey). This might be the place where the Sacred Writings remind us of the meeting of Apostle Paul with the ‘Christians Communities’. Here you will experience a dinner based on ancient recipes which are part of the Roman tradition.

FORO APPIO/ ROME

and so we went toward Rome. Acts 28:14

Depart Foro Appio after breakfast. Upon arrival in Rome, we have a walking tour through the real core of Ancient Rome.

We first stop at the Basilica of San Clemente. The Basilica of San Clemente is not just another church in Rome, it is unique! Its magnificent frescoes and its twelfth-century mosaic of the Cross as the Tree of Life will engage your mind and heart. You can travel back in time and visit a fourth-century basilica before exploring what was once a pagan temple! Centuries of Christian faith, art and history wait to be discovered! Most important for us, is that it was one of the first house churches in which Paul taught and preached.

Then walk a little bit, to reach the center of the Roman Empire. This tour will show the great “power” of Rome and Emperors who demanded divinity for themselves. This was mainly what Apostle Paul preached against in Roman 1-25.We see the Forum of Trajan, the biggest and most splendid of all, whose markets, true forerunners of the modern commercial centers, offered to the Roman citizen any goods to be found at that time.

On foot you will reach the Capitoline Hill, once political and religious center of the town, which today is the seat of the Municipality. The stairway will lead you to the Piazza del Campidoglio, the magnificent result of a single project by Michelangelo, with a copy of the most famous equestrian statue in the world, the statue of Marcus Aurelius, in the middle. Behind Piazza del Campidoglio you will find a natural terrace providing the best panoramic point over the valley of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Walking through the valley of the Roman Forum the great Rome with its important buildings will revive before your eyes; the Curia, seat of the Roman Senate, the State Archive, the basilicas, palaces of justice, the temple of Vesta, and the House of the Vestals, the virgins in charge of keeping the sacred fire always alive, and all around temples and columns and arches of triumph erected to commemorate gods of Roman history.

From the Forum the guide will show you to the place linked to the fabulous origins of Rome: the Palatine. Here Romolus founded the town in the year 753 B.C. and starting with Augustus the great emperors settled here. From the valley of the Roman Forum you will admire the Domus Tiberiana only partially explored and the ruins of the Imperial Palaces. Leaving the Roman Forum you will find the Arch of Constantine, erected to commemorate the victory of the emperor over Maxentius in the 4th century A.D. (tradition says that before the battle the Emperor saw a brilliant cross in the sky and said the famous words “in hoc signo vinces”). The tour ends at the Colosseum, everlasting symbol of the greatness of Rome and the stage for the historical fights of the gladiators. Then to hotel for dinner and overnight

ROME

This morning we start from Church of Santa Prisca. Dedicated to Santa Prisca on the Aventino Hill, this spot has traditionally been associated with Paul. Prisca came from a rich Roman family and Aquila, her husband was probably Greek. Paul spent a couple of years with them in Corinth and this is very often mentioned in his Letters and the Book of Acts. The House on the Aventino Hill where Paul lived is named in a legal document of the 5th century, as “Titulus Priscae.”

INSULA DI SAN PAOLO ALLA REGOLA

In Rome, Paul, waiting to be processed, gained some freedom of movement, according to the account of the Acts of the Apostles. According to tradition, S. Paolo Alla Regola is the most accredited hypothesis of the first home of Paul in Rome. Here he lived between 61 and 63 AD, for eighteen months as required by law, pending trial. In this first Roman period, in his state of semi-freedom, Paul may have met the community of Rome, “domus ecclesiae” where they gathered to share the Word and the Eucharist and may have visited the house of Aquila and Priscilla. Paul lived in one of the places inhabited by the Jews, near the River Tiber, the Trastevere area, beyond the port of Ripa Grande, the 14th and final quarter of the city, according to the division of Augustus. Recent archaeological excavations in this zone showed the presence of stores of grain (horreum) and a second-century apocryphal ancient states, in fact, that “Paul took a rented horreum. A large barn where you would believe one could preach, teach, and comfort the local Christians. As the majority of the people living there, Paul worked as a leather tanner. This area became known by the name of “Contrada Pauli” (Paul’s district) In a legal document of the year 1245, we find the words “In loco qui dicitur Pauli” (In that place called “ of Paul”). In 366 AC, Pope Damaso wanted to build a church over the ruins and dedicated it to Paul. Visiting the church, you will see the oratory which has been created using the room where Paul lived and on the main beam you can read the following: “This is the place where the Apostle Paul lived and taught.”

ABBEY OF THE THREE FOUNTAINS

The place of Paul’s martyrdom; where tradition has it, that three different springs gushed out at each spot touched when Paul’s head fell down. Legend claims that when St Paul was decapitated, his head bounced three times and fountains miraculously sprang out when it touched the ground. The legend is nice, but the springs were known in pre-Christian times as the Aquae Salviae, and the excavations revealed ancient mosaic pavements. Still, even if it is not true it helps identify the site of St Paul’s martyrdom. It is also said that there was a stone-pine tree at the site of his death, and the identification of this place was strengthened when ancient stone-pine cones were found here during excavations in 1857.

ST PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS

St. Paul Outside the Walls is a Benedictine Abbey which shares its name, origins and centuries of history, both joyful and sorrowful, with the adjoining basilica. Visit the Basilica where the bones of Paul have recently been found and you will leave Rome with the real spirit of first Christians in your mind and in your Heart….Continue on the Ancient Appian Way, to visit the Catacombs of Santa Domitilla. The Christian catacombs are extremely important for the art history of early Christians. At first they were used both for burial and the memorial services and celebrations of the anniversaries of Christian martyrs (following similar Roman customs). They probably were not used for regular worship. Many modern depictions of the catacombs show them as hiding places for Christian populations during times of persecution.

We re-board our bus and continue the tour stopping at Basilica of San John di Lateran, among the most important Christians Churches of Rome. These churches are symbolic of the importance that Constantine placed on his adopted new faith….. The properties for both were donated by Constantine’s family, signifying that importance. Beside the Basilica is the Rome blessed, bathed in the blood of these great apostles, you exceed any beauty in the world not for your glory but for their own merits.

The afternoon is at leisure for a possible visit to the Vatican Museums. We return to hotel to relax before a dinner.

ROME/ FLORENCE

After breakfast we leave Rome for Florence for our full day guided tour of the city. Discover the cradle of the Renaissance…where one breathes art in the medieval streets, in the craftsmen’s workshops, and in the Renaissance Palaces. Here the memories of the Medici family are united with the splendor of the works of illustrious artists such as Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Botticelli. Visit the Baptistery of St. John, the religious essence of the city, the Duomo with the Medici Chapel, the Church of St. Lorenzo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Gothic art and the pantheon of famous Italians such as Michelangelo, MachiavellI. The tour ends at the Accademia Gallery. which hosts Michelangelo’s famous David.

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore additional treasures of Florence and shop on your own. The outdoor Market of San Lorenzo boasts leather products, and the Ponte Vecchio, covered since medieval times with goldsmiths’ shops, is a must for Florence’s other specialty, gold jewelry. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

FLORENCE/ PISA/ VENICE

Depart Florence soon after breakfast. Drive through the scenic Tuscan countryside to reach Pisa and the world-wide known “Leaning Tower”. The power of Pisa lay out to the 11th century when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. At that time the city was a very important commercial centre and controlled a significant Mediterranean merchant fleet and navy. The Pisans also helped many other Mediterranean cities to defend themselves against the Saracens pirates. The gold treasure taken from the Saracens in Palermo allowed the Pisans to start the building of their cathedral and the other monuments which constitute the famous Piazza dei Miracoli.
Pisa is also the born city of Galileo Galilei, the great Italian physicist, mathematician, and astronomer.
We then continue to Venice for dinner and overnight.

VENICE

Soon after breakfast, transfer to central Venice by private motor-boat and meet local guide. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark’s, it’s marvelous Byzantine-style architecture studded with colored marbles and glittering gold mosaics and housing the tomb of the Evangelist Mark. Visit also the elaborate Doge’s Palace, sumptuous home of the former Venetian rulers with its famous Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners crossed before being led to the dungeons.

Some time at leisure for an optional gondola ride or for shopping. In the afternoon you might have a visit to the permanent historical exhibition called “The Waldesian: eight centuries of history” in the centrally located “Palazzo Cavagni”. The Waldesian Church of Italy is the oldest protestant Church of the world.Soon after breakfast, transfer to central Venice by private motor-boat and meet local guide. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark’s, it’s marvelous Byzantine-style architecture studded with colored marbles and glittering gold mosaics and housing the tomb of the Evangelist Mark. Visit also the elaborate Doge’s Palace, sumptuous home of the former Venetian rulers with its famous Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners crossed before being led to the dungeons.

Some time at leisure for an optional gondola ride or for shopping ….. In the afternoon you might have a visit to the permanent historical exhibition called “The Waldesian: eight centuries of history” in the centrally located “Palazzo Cavagni”. The Waldesian Church of Italy is the oldest protestant Church of the world.

Or walk on your own throughout the streets and squares where the Italian Reformer Paolo Vergerio used to make speeches against the Church of Rome. We return to your hotel in the late evening, dinner and overnight.

DEPART MILAN FOR USA

Early morning transfer to the airport of Milano for your flight back home.

Monday, Depart USA for Istanbul

Tour members depart USA for our flight to Istanbul. After take-­off, meals will be served according to flight schedule.

Tuesday, Arrival Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival in Istanbul (Constantinople), the city which straddles two continents. Istanbul was once the capital of the Byzantine Empire for more than one thousand years and capital of the Ottoman Empire for more than five hundred years. Istanbul is famous for many beautiful places and museums, which you will have the opportunity to see the next day. You will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Wednesday, Istanbul Highlights

Begin your “Istanbul City tour”. The tour starts with the Blue Mosque, the most splendid mosque in the city, which is distinguished by six slender minarets
and the interior decorated with blue Iznik tile. Continue with a walk through the Hippodrome, the center of Byzantine civic life, housing three ancient monu-­‐
ments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Visit St. Sophia (Divine Wisdom), one of the greatest churches in the
world, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. After the conquest of the city in 1453, it was transformed into a mosque by Mehmet the Conqueror and
into a museum by Ataturk in 1934. In the afternoon, visit the famous Topkapi Palace, where the rich collection of Ottoman Treasures can be seen. This palace,
with a base area of 700,000 sq. meters, is spread over the promontory called the Seraglio Point. View the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara.
This legendary maze of buildings was the residence of the Ottoman sultans and the administrative heart of the Empire. Nowadays, it is one of the world’s greatest museums. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Thursday, Istanbul, fly to Izmir, Pergamum & Thyatira

We leave Istanbul and are transferred to Istanbul Airport for our short flight to Izmir. We Arrive Izmir and we begin our sightseeing as we tour ancient Pergamum (Bergsma)- center of rule for the Roman Empire, Sights include the Aesclepion, an ancient healing center, the acropolis with its pagan temples and Altar of Zeus (some call the throne of Satan) and the Temple of Trajan. After stopping for lunch, we will continue on to Thyatira, smallest of the Seven Churches of which John writes in Revelations. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Friday, Philadelphia, Sardis, Izmir

Early morning start takes us to Philadelphia (Alasehir) the church that “kept the faith”, and Sardis, capital of the Lydian Kingdom, and the first city to use coins of gold and silver. Our visit in Sardis will take us to the amazing ruins of the Temple of Artemis, the picturesque gymnasium, and the synagogue with intact
mosaic tile artwork. Return to Izmir for dinner and overnight.

Saturday, Hierapolis, Laodicea, Izmir

Today we will travel to ancient Laodicea, a city known for its riches, development of medicines and where church was known for being “lukewarm in belief.” Take a short drive to Hierapolis visiting the vast, ancient necropolis (burial grounds), large amphitheater, St. Philip’s Church, and framed Roman baths. The white travertine falls and hot springs of Pamukkale are a beautiful secret of nature that we will enjoy today. We will have time for a short devotion in the Laodicea amphitheater. We will return for dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Sunday, Ephesus

After breakfast we travel to ancient Ephesus, where we can begin to focus our hearts and minds as walk the massive ruin of ancient Epheesus “the church that has left their first love”. Walking the great, marble Ephesian road will take us by the Church of the Virgin Mary – the site of the council of Ephesus-­ the great amphitheater where the rioters against Paul cried, “Great is the Diana of the Ephesians!” the spectacular and famous Celsus Library, the Agora (marketplace) and the city bath ruins. The remainder of the day will be spent at leisure -­ swimming in the blue Aegean Sea, relaxing on the beach or by the pool, or staying back at Ephesus and exploring on your own. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Monday, Izmir, Turkey – fly to Athens, Greece: Acropolis, Mars Hill, Plaka area

After breakfast we transfer to Izmir Airport for our short flight to Athens, Greece. We meet our Greek guide and board our motorcoach for our sightseeing
tour of Athens, where we admire the architectural miracles of ancient Athens, as you follow your guide to the world renowned Acropolis. There you will see the Propylea, the Erectheum and the Parthenon. We will then visit Mars Hill where Paul delivered hisspeech on the “Unkown God”. View the Agora, the ancient center of the economic and public life of the city where Paul preached to the skeptical Athenians. During the bus tour, you see Constitution Square with the House of Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Temple of Zeus, the Old Olympic Stadium and the Neoclassical buildings of Athens. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Tuesday: Athens & Corinth

After breakfast we begin our touring and make our way to ancient Corinth. This is the once glorious city near the Isthmus, where Paul met Aquilla and Priscilla and spent a year and a half preaching the Gospel. Visit the Archaeological Museum, the Forum, the Temples and the famous Bema, where Paul stood before Gallio, accused by the Jews of Corinth. After stopping for lunch, we then drive to Cenchreae, the little harbour from which Paul sailed back to Asia, thus ending his second missionary journey. Back to Athens for dinner and overnight.

OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION: Tuesday, Athens and Corinth & Overnight Ferry to Bari

We have sightseeing with the group as listed above Day 09 and then we say our good-­‐byes at the end of the day and transfer to Patras Pier for
our high speed overnight Ferry to Bari, Italy. Private cabins and dinner is included on board our overnight Ferry.

Wednesday: Athens to USA

Depart Athens for return back to USA. We fly back home with a new insight into Paul’s life and teachings.

OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION: Wednesday, Arrive Bari, Pompeii, Rome

We arrive to Bari, Italy. After our breakfast we disembark and we meet our Italian representative and driver and continue our travel North for Pompeii to visit the spectacular ruins of Pompeii, which were covered by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city remained buried and undiscovered for almost 1500 years until excavation began in 1748. These excavations continue today and provide insight into life during the Roman Empire. We make our way to Rome in time for dinner and overnight.

Thursday: Rome, Vatican & Sistine Chapel, Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Forum

Our first visit will be to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, the celebrated Chapel of the Popes and the venue of the Conclaves for Papal elections. It is one of the most splendid masterpieces in the history of world art and is well known around the world for its magnificent ceiling, beautifully decorated by Michelangelo. From here, your next visit will be to the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in the world, which overlooks the enormous Piazza San Pietro. We then start our sightseeing of the eternal city. Driving through the main streets of Rome, you will marvel at the monuments of this great capital. Visit the Colosseum, which symbolizes the eternity of the Roman civilization, the Forum and the Piazza Venezia, dominated by the imposing monument to Vittorio Emanuel II. Before wereturn to our hotel, we stop near the
Fontanadi Trevi, following tradition by tossing a coin into the fountain,promising the return to Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Friday, Rome, Catacombs, St. John Lateran, Basilica of St.Paul, St. Peter in Chains

Today we enjoy our sightseeing tour, including a special visit to the Catacombs where we will explore tunnels and see the carvings on the walls from early Christians. From here we continue for a visit to St. John Latern, visit the “Sacred Steps” (as a monk, Martin Luther climbed these steps on his knees, trying to merit forgiveness). Afterwards we make a special visit to St. Paul’s Church where tradition believes the Apostle Paul is buried. We conclude our day with a stop to see the Forum with visit and St. Peter in Chains. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Saturday, Athens, USA

Morning transfer to Rome Airport for return flight back to the USA; arrive home same day.

Depart U.S.

Begin your exciting journey as you depart on board your flight to Athens.

Arrive Athens

Arrive Athens where you will be met and escorted to your waiting motorcoach for transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Athens

Our morning tour takes us to the Olympic Stadium, then to the Temple of Zeus. Continue to Hadrian’s Arch built on the boundary of the Greek and Roman cities, and then to the Acropolis, sacred hill of the ancient Athenians. Visit the Parthenon, with its famous Temple of Diana. Then to Mars Hill, where the apostle Paul’s famous speech to the men of Athens on the “Unknown God” was made. The afternoon is free for exploring Athens.

Athens, Corinth, Mycenae & Nauplia

Today we’re bound for ancient Corinth. Drive along the Sacred Way of Elusian Mysteries, passing the Island of Salamis. Cross the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas? See the Isthmus, where boats were once dragged over land from one sea to the other. Arrive Corinth, the most important city in the days of Paul. Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of first century shops, the agora where Paul’s trial by Gallio took place, Fountain of Peirene, Temple of Apollo and The Bema. Depart for Epidaurus to visit the amphitheatre with its astonishing acoustics. Continue to the ruins of Agamemnon’s capital, Mycenae, with its fascinating Cyclopean Walls, Tomb of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. Return to Athens for Dinner and overnight.

Athens, Delphi

This morning we arrive Piraeus; board your deluxe motorcoach for your tour of Delphi. Drive on the national highway through Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova to Delphi. Visit the Museum to see the famous Bronze Charioteer along with other statues. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Athenian Treasury, and the Castalian Spring. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Athens

Today is at leisure to explore the wonders of this Ancient City, or finish your last minute shopping. Dinner on our own this evening.

Athens, Cape Sounion & Patras

This morning you will begin your tour by visiting some of the sights that make Athens famous. First you will visit the awesome Acropolis with its spectacular view of the city below and admire one of the world’s masterpieces, the eternal Parthenon. You will also visit the Temple of Olympia Zeus, the Royal Palace and much more. We return back to Athens and continue to Patras to board overnight deluxe Super fast ferry to Bari, Italy. (We depart from Patras at 6:00 PM and arrive at Bari, Italy at 8:30 AM in the morning.) Dinner is included aboard your ferry to Rome.

Arrive Bari, Naples, Pompeii & Rome

We arrive at Bari, and transfer to our deluxe motor coach, which will take us to Naples, with a short sightseeing tour of Pompeii. From Pompeii, we continue to Rome. Traveling through the main streets of Rome, you will marvel at the famous monuments of this great capital. Such as the Coliseum, that symbolizes the eternity of the Roman civilization, the Roman Forum, and the Piazza Venezia, dominated by the imposing monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. Before returning to our hotel, we stop near the Fontana di Trevi. Here, follow tradition by tossing a coin into the fountain, promising to return to Rome. Dinner, and overnight at your hotel in Rome.

Rome

Our first visit will be to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, the celebrated Chapel of the Popes and the venue of the Conclaves for Papal elections. It is one of the most splendid masterpieces in the history of world art and is well known around the world for its magnificent ceiling, beautifully decorated by Michelangelo. From here, your next visit will be to the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in the world, which overlooks the enormous Piazza San Pietro. Typical Farewell Pasta Dinner, and overnight at your hotel in Rome.

Rome, U.S.

We transfer to the airport for our return flight home, arriving the same day with our hearts filled with many fond memories of our Journey.

Depart U.S.

Tour members depart on our flight from our hometown for Europe. After take-off we will be served dinner.

Arrival London

Meet and greet at airport and transfer to hotel with panoramic sightseeing of London’s lively West End en route: Buckingham Palace, Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, some of the world’s most famous parks, the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey. The balance of the day is at leisure. Welcome Dinner at hotel and Overnight London.

London – Bristol

Drive through the Salisbury Plain this morning, with a visit to the prehistoric mystery of Stonehenge, to the small city of Bath – England’s best-known Spa – a walk and a visit to the famous Roman Baths to appreciate the city’s unique and harmonious architectural character before proceeding to Bristol. Dinner and Overnight Bristol.

Bristol – Chester

An early departure this morning and a drive past relaxing Cotswolds Villages to Stratford-Upon-Avon for a visit to Holy Trinity Church, the burial place of Shakespeare and his family, and his Birthplace – a half timbered 16th Century House that has been attracting visitors for centuries. Later, drive on to the exquisite city of Chester. On arrival, enjoy a walk through the Rows – Chester’s famous galleried, timbered medieval shops. Dinner and Overnight Chester.

Chester – Glasgow

Drive to Glasgow through the beautiful Lake District: Stop at Lake Windermere to enjoy its magnificent views, then on to William Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere. Later, head North for the Scottish Border. Overnight Glasgow.

Glasgow – Edinburgh

Today, a scenic drive: On to peaceful Loch Lomond – one of the most famous Scottish Lakes – past pretty Loch Katrine – the very essence of the Trossachs – then South again through Aberfoyle and Callander to Edinburgh. Overnight in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

local guide this morning will introduce this magnificent city: The Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle – standing on a rock which has been a fortress from time immemorial – historical Holyrood Palace where Mary, Queen of Scots, had her court, John Knox House – one of Edinburgh’s oldest medieval houses and a tribute to Scotland’s religious reformer. The afternoon is at leisure for further sightseeing or shopping. Tonight, enjoy a typical Scottish meal with Highland dancers, bagpipers and the Ceremony of the Haggis. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh – Yorkshire

Drive through the Northumberland National Park and North Yorkshire to York “the City of Churches”. Walk along the walls that gird the ancient city and visit the famous Minster, its crowning glory. Dinner and Overnight in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire – London

Back to London today, with a stop at the delightful little town of Windsor. Enjoy some free time and a visit to the largest inhabited castle in the world before continuing to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight London.

London

This morning, enjoy a tour of the City of London, rich in history and for many centuries a leading commercial and financial centre. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral – built by Sir Christopher Wren – the final resting-place of many renowned sailors, soldiers, painters and the scene of State weddings and funerals. Later, walk through the Covent Garden stalls and shops for some last souvenirs. Tonight, we enjoy a farewell dinner at a lively London restaurant or local pub. Farewell Dinner and overnight London.

London – U.S.

Morning transfer to airport for our return flight home.

Depart U.S.

Begin your exciting journey as you depart on board your flight to Athens.

Athens

Arrive Athens, meet and transfer to your hotel. P.M. Athens city tour with visits to the Acropolis, the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylene. Also ascend Mars Hill, view the Agora (ancient marketplace). We will also see the House of Parliament, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Palace.

Athens / Delphi / Meteores

We start our tour in Athens, taking the road through the fertile plain of Boeotia, past the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs and carpets (short stop). Arrive at Delphi, the center of the Ancient World – the “Omphalos” (navel) of the earth – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum. We continue our journey for Meteores, where we overnight.

Meteores / Thessaloniki

Today we visit the Monasteries of Meteores, amid striking scenery, perched atop huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries, where you can see the exquisite specimens of the Byzantine art. We continue our tour for Thessaloniki, going through Veria Pella – it is indicated that Paul remained in Veria for several days on his way to Athens. We arrive in Thessaloniki in the afternoon for our city tour including: the White Tower, St. Demetrius and St. Sophia.

Thessaloniki / Philippi/ Kavalla / Thessaloniki

We visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and continue to Philippi. Visit the Baptistry of Lydia, the marketplace, the cistern where St. Paul was imprisoned, the Basilica and the theater. From Philippi, we drive to Kavalla, on the site of ancient Neapolis. Visit this beautiful city and return to Thessaloniki.

Athens

Today is a free day for shopping or relaxing. There is so much to see and do that we are certain you will want to do some extra sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Athens / Corinth

Today our sightseeing includes Corinth. Drive along the Saronic Gulf, across the Corinth Canal through rolling vineyards to ancient Corinth, which was the most beautiful and frivolous city of Roman Greece. Visit the Doric-style temple of Apollo, marketplace museum, the Fountain of Pirene, the Bema of St. Paul and Agora. Return to Athens. Remainder of day at leisure. Dinner and overnight Athens.

Athens

Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Athens

Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Athens / U.S.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for your return flight to the United States, arriving the same day.

Depart U.S.

Early evening flight to Europe during which we will sit back and relax and enjoy a delightful meal aboard our flight.

Arrive Munich, Kitzbuhel Austria – Alpine Tyrolean Village

After breakfast aloft we land in Europe and connect on to our short flight to Munich, arriving in the late morning. We go through passport control, pick up our luggage, and walk through customs. Our friendly European Team of guide and motorcoach driver meets us outside. Not far from Munich Airport, we catch our first glimpse of the majestic Alps in the distance. A short, scenic 1-1/2 hour drive brings us into the imposing mountains of the Kitzbuhel Alps. Our home base for the next week is Kitzbuhel, the famous, charming Alpine Village in Tyrol, Austria. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. Breakfast and dinner are included each day of our “Alpine Experience.”

Village, Ludwig’s Herrenchiemsee Castle

Today we enjoy a full day excursion to Chiemsee. We journey via the romantic village Reit im Winkl to Chiemsee, known as the “Bavarian Sea” because it’s the largest lake in Bavaria. Set on Herren Island We will take a short boat ride to Herren Island for our guided visit to the Castle Herrenchiemsee, a replica of Versailles. Herrenchiemsee is a sumptuous and wildly extravagant palace with an unbelievably rich interior built by “Mad” King Ludwig of Bavaria. We return back to our hotel in Kitzbuhel for dinner and overnight.

Village, Salzburg

This morning we travel to the entrancing “Sound of Music” city of Salzburg, known for its outstanding music festivals. A walking tour includes the Cathedral, Getreidegasse shopping street with its impressive number of historical buildings within a short walking distance of each other, Mozart’s birthplace, the Abbey founded in 690 and the Hohensalzburg, Europe’s finest medieval fortress. Dinner and overnight in Kitzbuhel.

Village, Krimml Waterfalls

Today we travel via Pau and the Pinzgau to the Krimml waterfalls, which have long been a source of wonder to Austria’s visitors. They are the highest waterfalls in Europe, plunging from a height of 1320 feet in three giant stages. The waterfalls are the only natural monument in Austria to have received a diploma of recognition for its outstanding natural beauty and contribution to conservation. Time spent at Krimml will definitely be well remembered. Dinner and overnight in Kitzbuhel.

Village, Berchtesgaden – Salt Mines & Konigssee

After breakfast we depart for Germany and on to Berchtesgaden – where we will have the opportunity of visiting the Salt Mines. For those who do not want to visit this attraction the motorcoach will continue on to Lake Kunigssee, where we will enjoy a relaxing boat ride. We return back to our hotel in Kitzbuhel for dinner and overnight.

Village, Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein

This morning we leave Kitzbuhel and drive via Innsbruck for a brief sightseeing visit along the famous Maria Theresia Strasse to Emperor Maximillian’s fabled “Gold Roof” palace and impressive Cathedral Our drive continues, crossing the German border near Fussen. Just a few miles from the border we begin viewing the Castle Neuschwanstein, the basis for Walt Disney’s famous fairytale castle. This palace, designed like a medieval castle, is probably the most famous of the royal palaces built under King Ludwig I. We return to Kitzbuhel via Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and wood carvings; Ettal with its impressive monastery; and Garmisch Partenkirchen. Dinner and overnight in Kitzbuhel.

Village, Excursion to Venice (Optional – $125.00 per person)

Today is at leisure in the village OR take advantage of the long, but utterly marvelous Optional Full Day Excursion to magical Venice ($125.00 per person). This is our chance to visit this most enchanting of Italian cities. Venice, known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea” is the only city in the world to be built on water. Our scenic excursion takes us through the Italian Alps via Lienz and Cortina d”Ampezzo to Venice; our arrival will be at approximate midday. Our local guide will acquaint us with the major sights in this wonderful city. Our sightseeing includes: St. Mark’s Cathedral and Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge. There is free time to ride in a gondola, watch Venetian glass or lace being made, or enjoy strolling around and doing some window-shopping. Departure from Venice will be at about 5.30 p.m. Our return trip takes us via Verona and the Brenner Pass, across the Austrian border, arriving back to our village around midnight.

Village, Lake Achen, Rattenberg

Today we enjoy a full day excursion to Lake Achen. Our motorcoach will take us along the Inn Valley to Lake Achen. A lunch stop will be made in the pretty lakeside village of Pertisau. In the afternoon we visit the medieval town of Rattenberg. This is the oldest town in Austria and dates back to 1393. Rattenberg is the centre of the Tyrolean crystal glass industry, and here we will be able to see the glass engravers at work. Dinner and overnight in Kitzbuhel.

Kitzbuhel, Munich Airport/U.S.

Morning transfer from Kitzbuhel to Munich Airport for our return flights back to the USA, the end of a paradisiacal Alpine Experience.

Depart U.S.

Tour members depart from Chicago International Airport for our flight to Israel After take-off enroute to the Holy Land, we will be served dinner.

Arrive Tel Aviv

After a brief touchdown in Istanbul, we arrive in Tel Aviv where we are met by our agent who assists us through customs and security. We are then transferred to Tiberias (Galilee Area) for dinner and overnight.

Galilee / Cana / Nazareth/ Megiddo / Caesarea / Tiberias

Today we visit the following biblical sites: Cana (John 2), where we will have church service for those wishing to renew their wedding vows, before continuing on to Nazareth (Luke 1 & 2), Megiddo (Armageddon; 1 Kgs 9:15; Rev. 16:16). Caesarea (Acts 9 & 25), Mt. Carmel (I Kgs 18) and Tiberias (John 6:23). Dinner and overnight Tiberias.

Galilee Area / Capernaum / Mt. of Beatitudes/ Caesarea Philippi

There is nothing like watching the sunrise on the Sea of Galilee from our hotel. Today will include many biblical sites along the shore of the Sea of Galilee and in the Upper Jordan Valley: e.g. Capernaum (Matt. 4:13), Mount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5 – 7), Tabgha (Feeding of 5000: Mark 6), Church of Peter of Primacy (John 21), Magdala (Matt, 15:39; Luke 8:2); Caesarea Philippi (Paneas; Mark 8:27), view Mt. Hermon (Deut. 3:8). Border of Lebanon (Josh. 11:17), and Hazor (Josh. 11:10; I Kgs. 9:15). Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Beth Shan / Jericho / Jerusalem

Today we go up to Jerusalem. The highway will take us to many of the following biblical sites: Mt Tabor (Judges 4); Ein Harod (Judg. 7:1); Beth Shan (I Sam, 31:10); and Jericho (Josh. 2 – 6; Mark 10:46; Luke 19:1). The road from Jericho to Jerusalem is an ascent of 4,000 feet in 13 miles. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Mt. of Olives / Temple Mount/ Rabbinical Tunnel/ Via Dolorosa / Holy Sepulcher

Today we begin our explorations with a drive to the beautiful Mt. Of Olives to behold the breath-taking panorama of the Holy City. Our pilgrimage will proceed to the Church of Ascension, descend to Gethsemane with its ancient olive grove, and there visit the Church of Agony, where tradition holds that Jesus prayed. We will enter Jerusalem through the Dung Gate, and walk to the holiest site in the whole Jewish world, the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) of Herod’s Temple. From here we will visit the Rabbinical Tunnel, beyond the wall lies the 35-acre temple area purchased by King David (2 Sam, 24:18-25). On this site now stands the magnificent Dome of the Rock (the third holiest shrine in all Islam) and the El-Ask Mosque. From the temple area, we make our way to St. Stephen’s Gate, St. Anne’s Crusader Church, Pools of Bethesda, the Sister of Zion Convent (to see the Pavement where Jesus stood as he was being tried by Pilate), Ecco Homo Arch, and then follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the ancient Cardo.  We will drive by Israel’s Knesset, the huge bronze Menorah, and finish our day with a visit to Yad Vashem, The Holocaust Memorial. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Qumran / Ein Gedi / Dead Sea / Masada / Jerusalem

Leaving Jerusalem, we will descend down to the Dead Sea and the wilderness of Judah. Our first stop will be Qumran and the possible settlement of the first century sect known as the Essenes, the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Following the road south along the western shore of the Dead Sea, we will stop at Ein Gedi where David hid from King Saul, and everyone will have an opportunity to enjoy a mud bath ($8.00 per person additional charge) or you can enjoy floating/swim in the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on the earth. After stopping for a brief lunch, we continue south, for Masada, where we will ascend high upon the wilderness mountain by way of the cable car to the fortress built by King Herod. Here we survey the ruins of the fortifications, waterworks, synagogue, temples and palaces. We return to Jerusalem for a late dinner and overnight.

Garden Tomb / The Upper Room / Israel Museum / Model City / Bethlehem

We begin our morning with a visit to the Garden Tomb, where we will have communion service. From here we drive to Ein Karem village, the birthplace of John the Baptist, to see the Church of Visitation, and then go to Mt. Zion, The Upper Room, where Jesus spent those last momentous hours with his disciples before his passion, and it was also here where the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples on Pentecost. From there we will go to the Israel Museum, including the Bronfman Archaeological Museum and the Shrine of the Book Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. You will be fascinated by your visit to the model of Jerusalem near the Holyland Hotel (1 to 50 scale model of Herodian Jerusalem as it would have appeared in Jesus” time)We conclude our day with a visit to Bethlehem, with a visit to the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem / Tel Aviv / Istanbul

This morning we leave Jerusalem for Ben Gurion Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. We arrive Istanbul in the morning where we will be met by our agent and transferred to our motorcoach. Today we start discovering Istanbul as we drive to the pier to board our motorboat to cruise along the shores of the Bosphorus until it exits the Black Sea. Here we disembark and we board our motorcoach for our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul/ Izmir / Kusadasi-Ephesus

Morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for our flight to Izmir. We enjoy a short tour of Smyrna (Izmir), on our way to the town of Selcuk. First we visit the basilica of St. John where he was buried. This church was promoted by Paul and was the head church in Asia Minor. Then we visit the House of Mary where she spent her last days near Ephesus. We will then visit the ancient city of Ephesus where Paul was imprisoned for two years. Walk through these marble streets and see the Temples, fountains, Roman Baths, Agora and the Grand Theater, and the Church of Mary. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

Iamir/ Istanbul / Church of Chora / St. Sophia / Blue Mosque / Topkapi Palace / Grand Bazaar

This morning we drive to the Izmir Airport where we will board our morning flight back to Istanbul. On this day we will discover the highlights of Istanbul. We will begin our day in the old town where we will visit the Church of Chora, with its remarkable mosaics of the Apocalypse of St. John, St. Sophia of the 6th Century which was the largest of its era, the Hippodrome where once chariots thundered in the skies and finally a brief visit to the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets. In the afternoon we will visit the Topkapi Palace and see the Ottoman Empire’s richness. If time permits we will make some time for shopping at the “World Famous” Grand Bazaar, where bargaining is a must. We conclude our day with a Farewell dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul / U.S.

Morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for our return flight home. The close of an unforgettable trip. The close of an unforgettable tour, to have walked in the footsteps of the Master and the early Christians.

Depart for Germany

Arrive in Berlin

Upon arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport we will be met by our Guide-Tour Director who will be with us on our entire time in Germany. After boarding the bus and driving the streets of the now unified Berlin and capitol of Germany we will have lunch. We then visit the Bonhoeffer House built in 1935 for Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s parents. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor and was arrested in this building by the Nazis. It houses an exhibit of his works. Pastor Bonhoeffer was executed at the Flossenburg concentration camp. We will also visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Church. It was bombed during World War II. A new modern church is built next to it. Dinner & overnight in Berlin.

Berlin / Wittenberg

After a buffet breakfast we begin our day of sightseeing. We will see the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, visit the incredible Pergamum Museum, the Berlin Cathedral, and Checkpoint Charlie. We will have lunch and leave about 1:30 for Wittenberg – Luther’s city. It is situated on the northern shores of the Elbe River. In 1502 the University of Wittenberg was founded. In 1508 Luther received his Professorship. In 1517 Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church. Wittenberg was his home for over 30 years. After arrival, we will go to the door of the Castle Church and read some of the 95 theses and thank God for the gift of Luther. We then will visit the Castle Church. Luther and Melanchton lie buried in the Church one by the lectern and one by the pulpit. After visiting the Castle Church we will walk to the Martin Luther House. It was the Augustinian Monastery and later Luther’s house where he lived, raised his family and gave lectures to students. It is today a Museum containing the history of the Reformation with original rooms where Martin Luther lived. Now we go to our hotel, relax, have dinner and stay overnight.

Wittenberg

After a good German breakfast (around 9:00 o’clock) we will see and visit where Luther burned the “bull of excommunication”, his opponent’s writings, as well as books of the existing church order. A small memorial with the Wittenberg City Coat of Arms and the “Luther Rose” commemorates this occasion. The present day oak tree was planted in 1830. The first oak tree was chopped down during the revolt against the French occupation and used for firewood. Next we will visit the Melanchton House. Melanchon arrived in Wittenberg in 1518. In 1536 he was given this house by the Elector. In the house are his study and the room in which he died. Melanchon is often referred to as the number two man of the Lutheran Reformation. Melanchon was Luther’s closest friend and supporter. He was extremely intelligent and a master of Latin and Greek. He was appointed Professor of Greek at the University of Wittenberg at age 21. He died at age 63 and is buried with Luther in the Castle Church.
Next we visit St. Mary’s City Church – the oldest building in Wittenberg. The church was built in two sections. The first in 1280 and the second in 1380. Luther preached here many times. The altar has reformation themes and was painted by Cranach the Elder and was dedicated in 1547. The first evangelical pastor was Johannes Buganhagen. He was a close friend of Luther and confessor of Luther. He performed the wedding of Luther and Katharina von Bora. His grave is inside the church.
We now visit the Cranach Courts where Lucas Cranach the Elder lived and worked. He had a pharmacy here. He was court painter for the elector. The demand for his work was so great that he had to employ 30 apprentices to help him. He was also a publisher, city council member and mayor. Luther’s Bible was printed here in 1522. We will have lunch in the marketplace or a restaurant. After lunch there will be time for shopping, browsing, and leisure time to visit the Wittenberg Center and have coffee and cake. We will have an English service this evening at the Town Church. Dinner and overnight in Wittenberg.

Torgau / Halle / Lutzen / Leipzig

After breakfast we will travel to Torgau. It was in Torgau 1530 that Luther, Melanchton, Jonas and Buganhagen drew up the Torgau Articles, an essential part of the Augsburg Confession. In 1544 Martin Luther consecrated the Castle Church at Schloss Hartenfels as the prototype Protestant Chapel. When we arrive in Torgau we will visit the monument and see the bridge where on April 25, 1945 the American soldiers met the Russian soldiers in East Germany bringing World War II to an end. At 10:00 o’clock we will have our morning service in St. Mary’s Church. This is the church where Katharina, the wife of Luther, is buried. She died December 20, 1552. After the service, we will visit the perfectly preserved Renaissance Castle and its “Beautiful Oriel” chapel.
After lunch, we drive to Halle. This is where George Friedrich Handel was born. We will tour his home, which is also a museum, where we will hear some of his music and learn more of his life. We will visit St. Mary’s Church. Handel was baptized here and later played the organ. Luther also preached in this church and many of Luther’s personal effects are on exhibit, including his death mask, Bible, and several handwritten notes.
We leave for Leipzig and visit St. Thomas Church where Johann Sebastian Bach served as Cantor and Choirmaster for over 25 years. The Church also contains Bach’s tomb. We then visit St. Nicholas Church (oldest church in Leipzig – 12th Century. Luther preached here. During the communist rule prayer meetings were held here and grew by the month. These large prayer meetings initiated the peaceful political change that brought down the Berlin wall. If time permits, we will visit Lutzen where the Swedish Lutheran King, Gustov Adolphus, died in battle in 1632 defeating the combined armies of Wallenstein and Papenheim. A Chapel commemorates this event. The war dragged on for another sixteen indecisive years during which time German speaking lands were devastated by plague, rape, plunder and general banditry. Eventually the Peace of Westphalia, signed in Munster and Osnabruck brought the 30-year war to an end in 1648. We check into our hotel in Leipzig for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Mansfeld / Eisleben / Erfurt

After breakfast we will travel to Mansfeld. Hans and Margaret Luther moved to Mansfeld after six months in Eisleben. There was copper mining there. Mansfeld became the home of Luther. He went to school in Mansfeld and at age 14 his father sent him to a school in Magdeburg. We will see the home, school and church. Next we go to Eisleben.
In Eisleben we will tour where Dr. Martin Luther was born, November 10, 1483. The next day he was brought to St.Peter/St.Paul to be baptized on the day of St. Martinus and was given that name. In Eisleben we will tour the house where Luther was born, the church where he was baptized and St. Andrews where he preached his last sermon. We will have a brief devotion. We will tour the house where Luther died. We plan to have lunch in the market then travel to Erfurt. We will tour St. Mary’s Cathedral where Luther was ordained, the University and the monastery where Luther lived for six years. We will see the Chapel where Luther was initiated into the Augustinian Order, and the cell in which he lived. We will have dinner and overnight in Erfurt.

Eisenach / Erfurt

After breakfast, we travel to Eisenach and visit the Wartburg. This is one of Germany’s famous castles. In this castle, Luther was provided safe haven after the Diet of Worms by the elector. While at the Wartburg, Luther translated the New Testament from Greek into German. We will have lunch in Eisenach in the market, and then visit the Luther haus (actually Luther stayed in Fran Cotta’s haus while going to school in Eisenach), the Bach home and St. George’s Church. We will have dinner and stay overnight in Erfurt.

Coburg / Nurenberg

After breakfast we drive to Coburg and visit the fortress where Luther stayed for six months while the Augsburg Imperial Diet was in session and the Augsburg Confession was professed. We then drive to Nürenberg. We will visit the hall where the Nazi war criminals were tried. We will visit Albert Dürer”s Home and remember his “praying hands”. We will have dinner and stay overnight in Nürenberg.

Neuschwanstein / Oberammergau / Munich

After breakfast we leave early for a full day tour of Bavaria. The drive commences with traveling through spectacular mountain scenery, past snowcapped alps, crystalline lakes and rustic villages to Neuschwanstein to see the famous castle built by mad King Ludwig and the basis for Walt Disney’s famous fairy tale castle. After visiting the castle, we drive to the small village of Oberammergau, site of the world famous Passion Play, which is performed every 10 years. We will visit the general area where the Passion Play is performed and see many beautiful painted houses. We then drive back to Munich for dinner and overnight.

Heidelberg / Worms / Hofheim

This morning after breakfast we drive to the romantic medieval city of Heidelberg, delightfully situated on the Neckar River. We will visit the castle, the famous stone bridge, Church of the Holy Ghost and then leave for Worms. This is the site of Luther’s trial for heresy and it was in the Bishops Palace, standing before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, that he was asked to recant his books, writings and works. Luther’s answer was “If I am not convinced by the testimony of the Holy Scriptures that I am wrong, I cannot nor will I recant. It is not advisable or safe to do anything against one’s conscience. Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen.” The building where this Diet took place is no longer. There is a Garden with plaques and pictures commemorating the event. We will visit the Garden area and remember Luther’s response. We will visit the Cathedral of St. Peter. The worship services during the Diet were held in this Cathedral. Next we visit the Luther Monument and the Church of the Holy Trinity, a Lutheran Church. We now drive to Hofheim for dinner and overnight.

Mainz / Hofheim

This morning, after breakfast, we tour Mainz, one of the most popular attractions in the Rhineland devoted to the life and times of Mainz’s most famous and influential son, Johannes Gutenberg (1390-1468). It was in Mainz in 1456 that Gutenberg built the first machine that could print from movable type. The significance of his invention was immense leading to an explosion in the availability of information. In the museum is one of only 47 existing copies of the Gutenberg Bible. Right next to the museum is the third of the Rhine’s great Romanesque Cathedrals. We will visit it. The Cathedral dates from the end of the eleventh Century. Next we will take our Rhine Cruise past the Lorelei, view castles, barges and pleasure boats. We will travel a portion of the wine route through small villages each with their own winery. Tonight a special farewell dinner in Hofheim.

Frankfort – U.S.

Transfer to airport in Tel Aviv for flight to U.S.