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Beyond Patmos

Duration

12 Days

Countries

3

Tour Cost Starting From

US$ 5300

Highlights

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THE LAND OF MARTYRS

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOT STEPS OF ST. PAUL

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF ST. JOHN THE LAND OF NICAEA COUNCIL THE ISLAND OF PATMOS

12 Nights and 13 Days in Bible Land

SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION

TURKEY

 Biblical tours Turkey the Seven Churches of Asia are all located in Anatolia; Smyrna (Izmir), Pergamum (Bergama), Thyatira (Akhisar), Sardis (Sart), Philadelphia (Alasehir), Laodiceia ad Lycum (Goncali) and Ephesus (Efes). These churches are associated both with Saint Paul and with Revelations (the Apocalypse); letters written in c.95 AD to the Seven Churches by John. For some People John is a visionary who lived on the island Patmos. But some people say he is the Apolstle John. There should have been more than seven cities with major Christian congregations in Anatolia at the time That John wrote and it is unknown why he addressed only these seven. These were possibly the most important ones at that time or letters to other churches were lost. These churches were not church buildings as such but congregations. These early congregations had their meetings in private homes as there had been no original church buildings until the 3C AD. St. Paul possibly founded some of the Seven Churches on his missionary journeys between 47-57 AD, as he was thought to have visited all seven cities.

Inclusion

Airport transfers in Istanbul (IST), port transfer in Kusadasi.

  • 12 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, lunch & Dinner (from restaurant).
  • All sightseeing using air-conditioned transportation
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Museum entrances, highway and bridge tolls, ferry ride, cable-car in Pergamon, visits as per itinerary
  • Hotel and restaurant tips
  • Local taxes and VAT
  • Boat tickets in twin bedded inside cabins Patmos to Piraeus Overnight Journey
  • Modern coach throughout the tour
  • Accommodation in Star Hotels
  • Daily Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Entrance fees for archaeological sites
  • Municipality taxes in the Hotels
  • Tips for in and out in the Hotels
  • VAT and taxes
  • All transfers and sightseeing in Rome
  • English speaking guide in Rome
  • City tour in Rome
  • Vatican Museum in Rome
  • Tips for coach drivers & guides in all three countries.

Exclusion

  • Overseas Mediclaim Insurance
  • Any RTPCR or any Covid test cost
  • Any medical insurance.
  • Any personal expense like Telephone, laundry, minibar, room service.
  • Air tickets.
  • Visa Fees for Indian passport holders.
  • Anything not mentioned in the tour cost includes.

Tour Plan

ARRIVE ISTANBUL Arrive at Ataturk Airport Meet local guide and transfer to the hotel and check in.

ISTANBUL – IZNIK – BURSA – CANAKKALE/ASSOS Breakfast at the hotel. City tour at Istanbul, visit Hagia Sophia Church. Depart for Iznik (Nicaea). Lunch at Iznik. Intercontinental Bosphorus suspension bridge crossing to the Asian side of Istanbul. During the 3 hour journey we will ride a ferry across the Sea of Marmara. On arrival visit Archeological site of Nicaea. Visit the site of 1st Ecumenical Council. St Sophia Church site of the 2nd Ecumenical Council AD325. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Depart for Bursa. Continue to Canakkale or Assos. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

CANAKKALE/ASSOS – BERGAMA – THYATIRA – IZMIR Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Bergama. On the way up to the Acropolis of Pergamon we first visit the Red Courtyard, ancient temple of Serapis and eventually the Church of St John. At the Acropolis which is reached with a cable-car ride, the breathtaking amphitheater, the temples of Trajan and Athena, the foundations of the Altar of Zeus (Satan’s seat?) are visited. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Akhisar where we visit the ruins of Thyatira. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir.

IZMIR – SARDES – PHILADELPHIA – LAODICEA –COLOSSIA- PAMUKKALE Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Izmir (Smyrna) Start with a visit to the St Polycarp Church in central Izmir and have a panoramic city tour including the Kordon promenadeContinue to Salihli. Visit the ruins of Sardes founded by the Lydian King Croesus and where the first coins were minted. The ancient synagogue, the Gymnasium, the temple of Artemis and the remains of the St John church will be visited. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Colossia. After a short drive we reach Alasehir where the ruins of Philadelphia will be visited. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale.

KUSADASI – ferry to PATMOS* Breakfast at the hotel (box or a mini breakfast). Early departure from the hotel to reach Kusadasi port before 06:00 (only a short drive).Board privately chartered ferry to the Greek Island of Patmos. Arrive PATMOS – a sacred island for the Christian religion. Meet, assist and start of the tour of the island where St. John the Divine wrote the Apocalypse Revelations which constitute the last part of the New Testament, visit the Monastery of St. John Theologos, built in the 11th century Enjoy the panoramic view in the Grotto of St. Anna, you will visit the place where St. John lived and wrote the Book of Revelations Lunch in a Greek tavern and rest of the day at leisure to explore the island, to do some shopping. We then proceed for Lunch in a Greek tavern and then proceed to return to Kusadasi Port by private boat. On arrival, to Kusadasi Port we will directly drive towards the Turkey-Greece Border. As we reach the Turkey-Greece Border we will board another coach with our luggage being transferred to the second coach at Greece Border. We will then proceed directly to Kavala. In the evening, we proceed to Local Dinner in Hotel or Restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel. * If there is any cancellation of Boat/Ferry, we will go to Patmos from Greek part. Tour plan may change according to the Patmos journey. Overnight: Kavala (Packed/mini-Breakfast, Greek Tavern Lunch & Dinner)

PIRAEUS – CORINTH – ATHENS Arrive in Piraeus Harbour. Meet, assist and transfer to the hotel of Athens for Breakfast, Then proceed to the Peloponnesian Peninsula and biblical Corinth, via the Canal of Corinth, linking the Aegean to the Ioanian sea. At Corinth (visited by Paul for 18 months, 51-52 AD), view the excavations, the Bema Seat, Museum and return to Athens, Lunch in a Greek tavern and continue the tour with a visit to Areopagus with a visit to the Acropolis. Return to the Athens Hotel. Accommodation and dinner Overnight in Athens

ATHENS After breakfast, the Athens city tour, with visit of the house of parliament , the Memorial of Unknown Soldier, the Catholic Church, the National Library, and the Presidential Palace. The Panathenaic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), The Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Lunch After lunch return to the Hotel Rest of the day is free, for strolling and shopping. Dinner and overnight in Athens

ATHENS – KALAMBAKA After Breakfast depart for the Meteora, in Western Thessaly, driving through Thermopylae. Lunch en route and arriving in Kalambaka we will visit Meteora with the world famous Byzantine Monasteries, who perched precariously on the top of rock formations of varied and beautiful shapes.You will visit two of the six spectacular monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures. Accommodation and dinner with overnight in Kalambaka

KALAMBAKA – VERIA- THESSALONIKI After breakfast departing for Thessaloniki, via Ignatia and proceeding early to the town of Veria, the city of Paul’s pulpit. It is indicated the Paul remained in Veria for several days on his way to Athens, lunch and continue driving to Thessaloniki Arrival and accommodation in the Hotel Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

THESALONIKI – KAVALA After breakfast, departing for a full day tour to Kavala. Proceed by coach to the sea side of Kavala (Biblical Neapolis) where Paul, Silas, Luke and Timothy first set foot in Europe from Troas Travel along the via Ignatia (renamed of Rome’s highway) to Philippi, where Paul preached his first sermon in Europe and baptized ” a certain woman named Lydia”, Europe’s first convert to Christianity Consider Paul’s letters to the Philippians and renew ones baptismal expressions where Lydia was baptized View the Roman City Forum and early Basilicas and where PAUL was imprisoned and released. Lunch in a restaurant in Kavala and late afternoon return in Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki

Transfer to Patmos. Dinner and over night at Patmos.

ROME After the Breakfast we arrive Rome by flight at the hotel, proceed for our full day city tour in Rome including Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters basilica, Coliseum outside view only, Trevi Fountain. Dinner and overnight stay in Rome.

ROME – USA After breakfast at the hotel check-out the hotel and proceed to airport for our return journey to our home country.

Terms and Conditions

  • Refer to our “Tour Package” page on the website to know the cost of your tour. The rates may change without notice.
  • Advance and Registration amount of US$2500.00 per person (Registration amount of US$500.00 is non-refundable) by cheque in favor of Admiral Travel Bureau, Dallas, Texas along with valid Passport copy and duly signed registration form.
  • Final payment by cheque or direct deposit 60days prior to the departure date.
  • Single occupancy: Available upon request with extra payment.
  • Booking of airline or hotels are subject to availability.
  • Departure from other states / airports: Airline fare difference is apply.
  • Third party vendor deposits are not refundable.
  • Passport should be valid for at least 6 months during the travel.
  • The rates are subject to change in case of surcharge or high season or conventions periods.
  • Hotel check-in time is subject to vary as per the local rules of each country.
  • A surcharge will be applicable for transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to airport between 22:00hrs – 07:00hrs and an additional surcharge applicable for individual transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to airport.
  • A valid Passport copy of each passenger is needed to finalize hotels, visa (if required) and other travel documents. Admiral Travel Bureau will not use your passport copy for any other purpose.
  • Checked Baggage allowance: One piece (50LB or 23Kgs ) baggage is allowed and one piece of (15LB or 7Kgs ) hand bag as per the airline ticket and limited boot space in the coach.
  • Ticket / Group tickets will be provided for all group members which are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-extendable and non-re-routable.
  • Any change in Airline or Hotel charge will affect the tour cost.
  • Passengers are fully responsible for any illness, accidents and injuries that occur during the travel. We advise you to take Travel & Medical Insurance.
  • Any service provided apart from the group is charged extra.
  • Visa issuance is the sole discretion of the Embassy / Consulate and we do not undertake any responsibility. Visa fee, service charge and border taxes are non-refundable under any circumstances.
  • Applicants should go for the personal interview at respective Embassy / Consulate at their own cost if the Embassy / Consulate calls for the personal interview.
  • The Company shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever, in connection with documentation, baggage, registration, transportation, insurance, accident, delay, death, cancellation, suspension, improper arrangements or any other eventuality.
  • The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 paying passengers. In the event that the group size is smaller, passengers will have an option of travelling to another departure date.
  • We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall tour program and service unchanged. However, we shall not be liable or responsible to refund or any compensation amount on account of any change or cancellation in the tour package due to war, strike, epidemics, or natural calamities.
  • We reserve the right to alter, amend, change, or modify the tour program and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify tour members promptly of such changes.
  • In case company offers any adventures activities then it is significant to note that all the passengers should enjoy such activity / ride at their own risk as such kind of adventure might be risky at any time especially for heart patients, pregnant women, people with high blood pressure etc..
  • In case of non-availability of hotel rooms at the mentioned hotels, we shall provide alternate hotels of a similar category.
  • Any damage caused to the hotel or coach during your stay or travel shall be payable by the passengers, Admiral Travel Bureau is not responsible for the same.
  • We reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
  • Admiral Travel Bureau is not responsible for delays or changes in schedules of train, flight, bus, cruise, or any other services.
  • The management also reserves the right to claim from tour members any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in schedules of train, flight, bus, cruise, or any other services.
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  • Any dispute and claims are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Dallas County Courts, Dallas, USA.
  • Baggage allowed in far east countries only 20kgs/passenger. Check the air ticket for more details.
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  • Travel Insurance is not included in the cost of customer’s itinerary (package amount) to protect against third party supplier default / bankruptcy protection, delay, interruption, missed connection for airplane, cruises, train, cancellation, medical emergency transportation / evacuation & repatriation due to war / flood / epidemic, baggage & personal effects / lost luggage & baggage delay, illness, change of plans, accidental death and disability, travel accident / sickness medical expenses, and more.
  • Proper insurance may protect passengers from any financial loss in almost all circumstances. Without appropriate travel insurance, Customer understands and agreed that if Customer cancel or interrupts Customer’s travel for any reason, portion of the trip / tour may not be refunded and Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C and travel suppliers cancellation penalties will apply resulting in loss of monies up to the full cost of customer’s travel booking and related costs.
  • Transportation: for transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans depending on the respective tour group size.
  • Sightseeing attractions: some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternative sightseeing place if possible.
  • Some hotels will not provide Iron & Ironing board in the room, but available on request or common place with iron and ironing board.
  • Some restaurants will provide vegetarian food with fish.
  • As a third person in a triple room, the third person will get a rollaway bed. The room size may be the same as a double room.
  • A person under 11 years is considered as child and infant sharing parent’s bed.
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Visa Processing (If required):

  • Visa processing requires a minimum of 60 working days, however since this is a group departure, we would require all documents 75dys prior to the departure.

Documents required:

  • Valid Passport (minimum validity of six months during travel) and three photographs as per the specifications of the Consulate or Embassy.

Airlines:

  • Admiral Travel Bureau will not make seat selection in aircraft for group or individual passengers. If a guest needs seat arrangements in the aircraft, contact the airline directly.

Payment:

  • Payment by cheque, bank deposit or bank transfer to the account of Admiral Travel Bureau with JP Morgan Chase Bank. Bank details available upon request.

 

Cancellation and refund Policy – at any circumstances (including war, flood, strike or epidemic):

 

  • Cancellation up to 90 days prior to the departure date: Registration fee, applicable airline penalty charges and third-party vendor deposit will be deducted.
  • Cancellation between 89-60 days prior to the departure date: 50% of the tour cost, airline cancellation penalty and third-party vendor deposit will be deducted.
  • Cancellation between 59-31 days prior to the departure date: 75% of the total tour cost, airline cancellation penalty and third-party vendor deposit will be deducted.
  • Cancellation on 30 days or less prior to the departure date: ‘NO SHOW’ on the tour: 100% of the total tour cost, any airline penalty will be deducted.
  • A refund will be made after 60 days of the scheduled departure of the tour subject to the funds available from the tour operator from foreign countries.
  • No refunds, either in part or full, for any unused services in the package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing tours etc..
  • If Passenger want to cancel their travel arrangements with Admiral Travel Burau passenger need to notify in writing. Passenger need to send a letter by email or USPS to Admiral Travel Bureau.

Disclaimer:

We act only as agents for tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries or to substitute comparable services without notice. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or to retain any tour passengers should such person’s health impede the operation of the tour or be a detriment to the other tour passengers.

 

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Tour Led by: Rev. Achankunju Elanthoor or Mr. Babu Vadakekut

Tour Co-ordinator : Babu Vadakekutu

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