03/17/2025 - 03/28/2025
All Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Call for rates on 3rd and 4th persons in same cabin.
| CABIN TYPE | CRUISE RATES |
| Inside | $Call for pricing |
| Ocean View | $Call for pricing |
| Balcony | $Call for pricing |
| Taxes & Govt. Fees | $211.56 |
Terms and Conditions: Advertised rates INCLUDE port charges.
Not included in price: Pre-cruise tours, transfers, shore excursions, airfare, and gratuities.
Deposit: A $900 deposit (450 deposit, per person), is required to confirm your reservations.
Final Payment is due December 11, 2024. Deposit is refundable prior to final payment without penalty. Within three months of the cruise, the tours and cruise are non-refundable. Space can be recalled at anytime before the sail date so BOOK EARLY!
Check Your Invoice Names: Please check to see that your names are spelled correctly. Your first and last names must appear as they appear on your passport for International travel and Driver’s License for domestic tours.
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED and should be valid 6 months after the end of the tour.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the nature of this tour you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace 4-7 miles per day.
Please note that changes to the itinerary may occur due to local conditions and to better accommodate our group.
This is an amazing “Footsteps of Paul” itinerary on a great ship. Visit places such as Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion, all from the comfort of a luxury cruise ship. Explore the New Testament and bring it to life as you visit amazing Biblical sites walking in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Join a fun LDS group and prepare to be uplifted and enlightened on this cruise adventure as we explore the Mediterranean.
Private Group Cruise – Joe Staple Group
Day 1 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Meet up with us onboard the ship.
Day 2 : Thessaloniki, Greece
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Tour details coming soon. Price: TBD
Day 3 : Thessaloniki, Greece
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Tour details coming soon. Price: TBD
Day 4 : Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Today our tour takes us to one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, Ephesus. We tour the terrace houses that are part of the Ephesus site. We see the Odeon, the marble street where Paul held daily discussions, the Library of Celcus, the Temple of Hadrian and the great theater. We will spend several hours strolling through this site. Following this we board the bus for a quick photo stop at the Artemision or Temple of Artemis. We return to the port at Kusadasi and you have the option of remaining on land for shopping or boarding the ship and relaxing. Price: $103 per person when paying by check or ACH.
Day 5 : At Sea
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
Attend lectures at sea.
Day 6 : Limassol, Cyprus
March 22, 2025 (Saturday)
Explore on your own. You might want to visit Paphos where the apostle Paul taught. Check out the Panagia Chysopolitissa Church. Explore the Paphos Odeon and the ruins of The Basilica of Panagia.
Day 7 : At Sea
March 23, 2025 (Sunday)
Attend lectures at sea.
Day 8 : Rhodes, Greece
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
We begin our day in Rhodes with a drive past the Mandraki Old Harbor, where according to tradition, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. We drive by the Northern point of the island where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet. We enjoy a panoramic drive and photo stop at the Anceient Acropolis of Rhodes. We drive to Lindos where we make a photo stop at St. Paul's bay, made famous by the Guns of Navarone movie. We spend time in the village of Lindos and have time on our own to hike to the Acropolis of Lindos, for an additional fee, to shop and to grab lunch. Following our visit to Lindos we drive along the coastal road of Faliraki. We arrive in Rhodes and go to the D'Amboise Gate which is the highest point of the medieval city. We follow our guide on a tour of some of the most important monuments of the old town, including: The Grand Master's Palace, the Street of the Knights, and the Ruins of Saint John Cathedral. We then return to our ship. Tour Price: $125 per person when paying by check or ACH.
Day 9 : Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Due to a national holiday, we are unable to venture to the ancient ruins of the Knossos Palace. Many myths and legends surround this Minoan ruin including that of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur. Knossos was the Minoan capital and is believed to be the oldest city in Europe. It flourished during the Hellenistic period in 67 B.C. You can explore the city of Heraklion on your own. Herakalion is the current capital of Crete. The day is yours to enjoy as you see fit.
Day 10 : Nafplio, Greece
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Today we explore the ancient city of Corinth. We see the ruins and imagine how things might have been when the Apostle Paul lived here. We gain insights as Don shares more about this incredible city. We enjoy lunch together just outside the ancient city. We see Acrocorinth and the ancient port of Kechries. Price: $140 per person when paying by check or ACH. Lunch is included.
Day 11 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
We begin the day in the heart of Athens where we visit Acropolis Hill including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike and more. We also see Mars Hill where Paul once preached. We have time on our own for lunch and shopping in Plaka. Plaka is a picturesque hillside village in the shadow of the Acropolis. The narrow cobblestone streets are lined with shops and cafes. We drive by other interesting sites such as the Academy of Science, Athens University and the National Library. We will go inside the Acropolis Museum and spend time taking in all of the artifacts collected there. Price: $150 per person when paying by check or ACH.
Day 12 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
Disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
Set sail on a vacation aboard the Celebrity Infinity® and discover an unforgettable journey to the most exciting destinations in the world. Onboard, the Celebrity Infinity® features a large delicious dining options, a sprawling spa, plus tons of fun for kids of every age. Whether you’re exploring Europe, sipping virgin Piña Coladas in The Caribbean, or cruising across the Atlantic, this ship offers it all.
All Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Call for rates on 3rd and 4th persons in same cabin.
| CABIN TYPE | CRUISE RATES |
| Inside | $Call for pricing |
| Ocean View | $Call for pricing |
| Balcony | $Call for pricing |
| Taxes & Govt. Fees | $211.56 |
Terms and Conditions: Advertised rates INCLUDE port charges.
Not included in price: Pre-cruise tours, transfers, shore excursions, airfare, and gratuities.
Deposit: A $900 deposit (450 deposit, per person), is required to confirm your reservations.
Final Payment is due December 11, 2024. Deposit is refundable prior to final payment without penalty. Within three months of the cruise, the tours and cruise are non-refundable. Space can be recalled at anytime before the sail date so BOOK EARLY!
Check Your Invoice Names: Please check to see that your names are spelled correctly. Your first and last names must appear as they appear on your passport for International travel and Driver’s License for domestic tours.
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED and should be valid 6 months after the end of the tour.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the nature of this tour you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace 4-7 miles per day.
Please note that changes to the itinerary may occur due to local conditions and to better accommodate our group.
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