Journeys of Paul Cruise with Rev. Robin Parr | October 17, 2027

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Tour: TJ27 Code: A

oin us for the Journeys of Paul Cruise aboard the Celebrity Ascent starting at $5,398* from New York on October 17, 2027 with Guest Speaker Rev. Robin Parr. You will see Rome, Messina, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Athens, Santorini, Chania, Naples, and much more!

Rev. Robin Parr serves as one of the four Presiding Elders in the North Georgia Conference of the Global Methodist Church. Robin is also the associate pastor at Dahlonega Methodist Church. She earned her Master of Divinity in 2018 from Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently a D.Min candidate at Asbury. In addition, Robin serves on the Board of Wesley Seminary in Indiana. Robin’s passion is to provide spiritual opportunities where pilgrims may encounter the Holy Spirit, grow deeper in their relationship with God, make spiritual connections with the early church, and equip each pilgrim to carry the Light of God into the world. 

This is not sightseeing. This is the Bible coming alive

Most people read about Ephesus, Smyrna, and Laodicea their whole lives — from a pew, from a page. This journey puts you inside the story.

You’ll stand in the theater where Paul preached in Acts 19. You’ll walk the streets of Laodicea where Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” You’ll pray where the early church prayed — in the ruins of Pergamon, in the sacred pools of Hierapolis, in the underground cities where Christians hid to survive.

No amount of reading prepares you for what it feels like to be there.

When you return home, you will:

3 domestic flights — already included in your price

Most travelers don’t realize how far apart these cities are — or how much domestic flights cost when booked independently. These tickets run $300–500 per person and require separate booking, check-in, and logistics.

In this tour, domestic flights are included in your price. We book them on your behalf. You don’t search, you don’t book, you don’t pay extra. You just show up.

That’s $600–1000 in flights per couple — already taken care of.

Accommodations

Accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels

Meals

Breakfasts and dinners (buffet style) at the hotels

Transportation

Luxury, air-conditioned buses

Group Size

20-30

Language

English and Spanish

Pets

Not allowed

Age Range

8–79 (years)

Season

All

The more of you there are — the less each person pays

This tour is built for groups. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an entire congregation — the price per person drops as your group grows. Send us your group size and we’ll send back an exact quote.

Group Size	Price Per Person	Note
2 people	From $3,899	Starting price
4 people	From $3,299	Price drops per person
6 people	From $2,999	Better savings
10–19 people	Request quote — best value	Recommended group size
20+ people	Custom pricing	Extended itinerary available →

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us for a custom group proposal →

Exact pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and departure city. Send us your details — we’ll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.

Your dates. Your pace. Your group.

No fixed departures — that’s intentional. This tour is available year-round. You choose the dates that work for your family, your church, or your travel group. We build everything around your schedule.

Best months to travel:

April – June: mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer crowds
September – November: warm days, cool evenings, post-summer calm
December – March: lowest prices, quietest sites — ideal for smaller groups

Popular months (April–June and September–October) fill up weeks in advance. The sooner you send us your dates — the more options we can offer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything is organized. You focus on the experience

Included in your tour price:

All Inclusive Pricing
Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
International Airfare from NY
Meals on Ship
Port Charges
Select Shore Excursions
Cruise
Overseas Transfers

Not included (paid separately):

Tour Itinerary

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Journeys of Paul Cruise with Rev. Robin Parr | October 17, 2027
Day 1
October 17 – Depart the USA

Transportation:

Airplane, bus

Events:

Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight.
Day 2
October 18 – Arrive in Rome

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

You will arrive in Rome, Italy, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the port of Civitavecchia to board the Celebrity Ascent.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 3
October 19 – At Sea

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Enjoy your day at sea.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 4
October 20 – Messina, Italy

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Located in northeastern Sicily on the slopes of the Peloritani Mountains, Messina is an ancient place with a fascinating history. Walk by the ruins of the Santa Maria Alemanna Church, built in 1220 A.D. You'll also want to see the Duomo, a Romanesque and Norman cathedral that includes a display of artifacts in its treasury. Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 5
October 21 – At Sea

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Enjoy your day at sea.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch
Day 6
October 22 – Mykonos, Greece

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Arrive today at the world-famous Greek Island of Mykonos, where gleaming whitewashed buildings seem to climb atop each other to reach the azure sky. Admire its many hills dotted with iconic windmills. Explore the island on your own or join one of the optional excursions available for purchase on board. Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 7
October 23 – Kusadasi, Turkey

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Ephesus was the leading one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and was once a bustling port town with wide, colonnade-bordered streets and had a population of 250,000. Spectacular excavations in the last 110 years have revealed much of the glory of ancient Ephesus, including the huge Agora and the Library, much has been lost. Explore the ancient site virtually at the Ephesus Experience Museum where you will see life in Paul’s time. We will view the terrace houses, also known as "the house of the rich," which gives a true impression of the ancient lifestyle. The ancient world once declared the Temple of Artemis to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World but today, only a single column remains to mark its site. After enjoying Ephesus, you will embark on another Turkish experience at the Carpet factory for a local lunch and a presentation.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 8
October 24 – Athens, Greece

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Discover the rich architectural splendor of the ancient city of Athens as you explore the world-renowned Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon and the Erectheum. Stand on Mars Hill as the apostle Paul did when he proclaimed, "I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you". Travel to the city of Corinth, where the apostle Paul met fellow tentmakers Aquila and Priscilla and received a vision from the Lord saying, "I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city". As Paul spoke, Crispus (chief ruler of the synagogue) and many others believed and were baptized, establishing the church at Corinth to whom Paul later wrote his two epistles. Discover the Archaeological Museum, Market Place and Temples. As you walk among the ruins, stand on the Bema, where the apostle Paul stood before Gallio to face charges brought against him by the Jews.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 9
October 25 – Santorini, Greece

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Dock in Santorini today, one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands, where picturesque, whitewashed villages topped with brilliant blue domes stand in stark contrast to the sheer-drop cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. The island itself perches on the edges of a volcano whose eruption 3,500 years ago is thought to have led to the collapse of the Minoan civilization. Explore the island on your own or join one of the optional excursions available for purchase on board. Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 10
October 26 – Chania, Crete

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Like many ports in this part of the world, archeological ruins dating back to antiquity are found everywhere. There are also hundreds of gorges around the island and over 1,500 land and sea caves, including Elefantos, noted for its remarkable white and red stalactites. Over the millennia, this harbor city was conquered many times over by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, and Turks. Chania remains crisscrossed with Ottoman architecture and historic Venetian mansions, many of which have been transformed into quaint shops, inviting cafes, and boutique hotels. Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 11
October 27 – At Sea

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Enjoy your day at sea.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 12
October 28 – Naples, Italy

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Journey inland to ancient Pompeii, dating almost to the time of Paul, where you can see the spectacular ruins that were covered by ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 13
October 29 – Rome, Italy

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Disembark the Celebrity Ascent this morning. History is woven through the streets and neighborhoods of Rome as in no other city. Today you’ll explore the many wonders of ancient Rome when you visit the magnificent Colosseum and the Pantheon. From the most sacred hill of ancient Rome, Campidoglio, you will view the Forum. You will also view the Circus Maximus, the Arch of Titus, the famous Baths of Caracalla and the Arch of Constantine. You will see the Victor Emanuel Monument and the Monti Region, Rome’s most ancient neighborhood which spreads over three of her seven hills. Also, near the Forum is the Mamertine Prison. It was the site where Romans kept their high-profile prisoners until they died or were executed. It is revered as the place Peter was held before his crucifixion. Visit the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, housing the Tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, affectionately known as the Apostle of the Gentiles.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 14
October 30 – Return to the USA

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Return to the USA

Meals:

Breakfast.

Enhance Your Journey

Istanbul and Nicaea Extension Starting from $798

Day 11 – Istanbul
Begin your exploration of Istanbul with an enjoyable two-hour Bosporus Cruise. You will glide beneath some of the city’s famous bridges and sail past Istanbul’s more colorful neighborhoods and peaceful suburbs. Your boat will take you past castles and quaint fishing villages. As you watch Russian ships sail by, you will understand why the Turkish straits were considered the lock to the Czar’s backdoor. Later, you will visit the eastern or Asian part of Istanbul. You will see the Byzantine city walls, the Golden Horn, and the world-famous mosaics of the Kariye Church.

Day 12 – Nicaea
Today, you will visit the lakeside town of Iznik, known in Byzantine times as Nicaea and the site of two ecumenical church councils. The ancient name is associated with the Nicene Creed, which many Christians can recite from memory. You will see the ancient walls and sites related to the town’s Christian heritage: the ruins of the Basilica of St. Sophia, the Baptistry, and the Christian Tombs on the outskirts of town.

Day 13 – Return to the USA

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.

Изучите локации

Istanbul

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Ephesus

(2 дня)

Laodicea

(3 дня)

Istanbul

(2 дня)

1 день

Тель-Авив

Прибытие в Тель-Авив. Ужин. Отдых.

2 день

Тель-Авив-2

Кейсария. Хайфа. Гора Кармель. Долина Мегиддо. Гора осадков.

Леонардо Бич Отель*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Назарет

Назарет. Деревня Назарет. Храм Благовещения. Кесария Филиппова. Водопады. Тель Дан. Ворота Авраама.

2 день

Назарет-2

Кана Галилейская. Гора Блаженств. Табга. Капернаум. Обед. Прогулка на лодке по Галилейскому морю.

Золотая корона Старый город*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Иерусалим

Масличная гора. Панорама Старого города. Гефсиманский сад. Кедронская долина.

2 день

Иерусалим-2

Могила в саду - Вечеря Господня. Старый город. Виа Долороса. Стена Плача и туннель. Город Давида. Источник Силоам.

3 день

Иерусалим-3

Стена Езекии. Римская улица Кардо. Гора Сион. Верхняя комната. Гробница царя Давида. Музей Холокоста - Яд Вашем.

Отель "Святой Георгий" *

San Fransico

1 день

Мертвое море

Джордан. Иерихон. Гора Искушения. Масада.

2 день

Мертвое море-2

Вифлеем. Поле пастухов. Церковь Рождества Христова. Отдых на Мертвом море.

Дэвид Мертвое море*

San Fransico

Route Map

Departure Dates

Sunday, October 17, 2027

From $5398

Enhance Your Journey

July 3 – Christian Rome
Experience the glory of Christian Rome today as you visit the Vatican, home to one of the most excellent museums in the world. Tour St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's frescoes, now restored to their full,
colorful glory. Enjoy free time in Navona Square for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to the hotel or stay in the city longer to walk to the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain on your own. Enjoy a dinner out in Trastevere together this evening.

July 4 – Free day in Rome
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure as you explore the timeless beauty of Rome independently. Wander the charming streets of the vibrant Trastevere neighborhood, visit the stunning Villa Borghese gardens, or take a high-speed train journey to Florence for a day immersed in Renaissance art and culture.
Dinner will be on your own this evening.

July 5 – Return home

***Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.***

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