Apocalypse, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile. Day 9 - Rhodes Today, you will spend the whole day at the unique island of Rhodes. Today’s included shore excursion includes a visit to the location where Paul stopped on his way back to Palestine for his trial and imprisonment. We will have the afternoon in the old city inside the walls for free time and shopping. Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment. Day 10 - Crete, Santorini This morning, we arrive in Heraklion. The capital of Crete is a former Venetian harbor with representative architecture and art. Our tour of the city takes us on a short drive to visit the Cathedral of St. Titus, a disciple of the Apostle Paul and the first Bishop of Crete. And we will visit the Venetian Loggia, Basilica of St. Mark, medieval monastery of St. Catherine and the Cathedral of St. Minas. This afternoon, our cruise will reach Santorini, one of the most unique places of the world to admire for its geography, a result of an earthquake that took place many centuries ago. We can take the shore excursion to Oia Village and Fira (the capital), or we will explore the unique capital on the Caldera over the volcanic hill, which is accessible either by foot, donkey ride or by the cable car. Day 11 - Corinth, Athens Today, we will drive to Corinth to visit of the archaeological site where the Apostle Paul worked for 18 months with tent makers Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18). We will see also the handmade Corinth Canal connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Sea. Return to Athens to visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Areopagus, and Mars Hill, where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon. You will also have a panoramic tour to see the Parliament House, the Academy, Omonia Square and Panathenaic Stadium. You will have free time in Plaka area, the ancient city of Athens. Dinner and overnight are at our hotel.
Day 12 - Return to the USA
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