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GREECE September 30 – October 11, 2011 $3,850 per person from Los Angeles Spiritual Leader: Fr. Alfredo Fajardo Spiritual Advisor: Sr. Eleanor B. Paloma, S.P.C. Group Coordinator: Gina de los Santos Phillippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi, Athens, Kusadasi (Turkey), Herakion,Santorini, Piraeus & Ephesus Join the Ichthus Society on a Pilgrimage to.. For more information please visit: www.pilgrimages.com/ichthussociety In The Footsteps of St. Paul (With 3 Night Cruise!)

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Page 1: on a Pilgrimage to.. GREECEApocalypse, where above stands the Monastery of the Apocalypse, a sub-unit of the main monastery. Walk down the steps to visit the Grotto of the Apocalypse

GREECE

September 30 – October 11, 2011

$3,850 per person from Los Angeles

Spiritual Leader: Fr. Alfredo Fajardo

Spiritual Advisor: Sr. Eleanor B. Paloma, S.P.C.

Group Coordinator: Gina de los Santos

Phillippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi, Athens,

Kusadasi (Turkey), Herakion,Santorini, Piraeus & Ephesus

Join the Ichthus Society on a Pilgrimage to..

For more information please visit:

www.pilgrimages.com/ichthussociety

In The Footsteps of St. Paul ( Wit h 3 N i ght C ru is e! )

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The important role that Greece has played in history is widely known; philosophy, the

arts, medicine, democracy. But there is also a great page in the history of Christianity: early days of Christianity and the ministry of the Apostle Paul! This amazing man, moved by the Holy Spirit preached "good news" to Jews and Gentiles. Traveling along the major trade routes of the Roman empire and visiting large thriving communities of Asia Minor and Greece his mission was accomplished; Christianity became the biggest religion in the world. Our tours are not just tours; they are an inspiring journey to the actual places where the Apostle Paul lived and preached God's word. Travel with our bible-oriented guides down timeless roads; take time to pray and rejoice in the ancient biblical sites; visit thousand-year-old churches and temples; and encounter a unique spiritual experi-ence that will help you to better understand "The Steps of Paul" selecting bible-oriented guides, incorporating lectures and providing printed material, for people to achieve a

deeper understanding of the Apostle Paul and his work.

Day 1, Friday, Sep 30 - Depart Los Angeles to Greece Departure for the overnight flights to Greece. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.

Day 2 – Saturday, Oct 1, Arrive Thessaloniki, Greece You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax before dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 3 – Sunday, Oct 2, Phillippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki Visit Philippi where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. "And from there (He went) to Philippi, which is the leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman Colony. We remained in this city some days..." Acts 16:12-18 Here Paul baptized a certain woman named Lydia, the first Chris-tian convert in Europe. The Roman forum, completely excavated, is from after Paul's time. Among the ruins, located on the rocky ledge above the town's main road is the prison where Paul and Silas were thrown. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Your sightseeing today will include the Museum of Byzantine Culture Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 4 – Monday, Oct 3, Thessaloniki, Meteora: Thessaloniki city-tour Paul preached in Thessaloniki during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote two epis-tles to the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the city, the triumphal Arch of Galerius starting at the Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of the Roman Em-pire. Depart for Kalambaka, Meteora Monasteries. Dinner and overnight in Kalam-baka. Day 5 –Tuesday, Oct 4, Kalambaka - Delphi Visit Meteora Monasteries. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks, that seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Continue to Delphi.

Day 6 – Wednesday, Oct 5, Delphi - Athens Visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world (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 Phthios. Visit the site and the museum and continue to Ath-ens.“ Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription “ to an unknown God”. What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you…”. Athens, is one of the most glorious cities in the world and the cradle of western civilization as we know it today. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Day 7- Thursday, Oct 6, Athens - Excursion to Corinth We will visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propy-lae. For twenty five centuries, the panorama of this city is dominated by the rock of the Acropolis; we see the ruins of the Parthenon, the Erectheum and the Propylae. Afterwards, we will ascend Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about the one and only * God. From here we have an excellent view of the ancient agora; former center of the Athenian public life. We continue for a drive through the city to see the House of Parliament on Syntagma Square, the evzones in their picturesque uniforms guarding the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Un-known Soldier. We also see the Library, the University, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympics of the modern era were held, the temple of the Olympian Zeus, Adrian’s Arch, and Mycenae. This afternoon we continue our tour to An-cient Corinth. We’ll visit the Corinth Canal en-route. Here, under the shadow of the towering Acropolis, St. Paul preached and lived for two years. The vigorous and mostly Gentile Church he founded here in 50 AD caused him much grief and prompted him to write, at least, four letters to them. Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of the first centu-ry shops, the agora where Paul's trial by Gallio took place, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple of Apollo, the Bema. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 – Friday, Oct 7, Athens - Start 3-day Cruise (Luis Hellenic Cruise Lines) Mykonos Our first port-of-call is Mykonos. It is the most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands and attracts many visitors from all over the globe, including large numbers of art-ists and intellectuals. Your coaches will take you to Hora the island's capital where

you'll enjoy a walking tour in the narrow cobbled streets of the town, passing by chic boutiques, elegant nightclubs and white washed houses till reaching Alefkandra. Alefkandra is a charm-ing corner of Hora, known also as the "Venice" of Mykonos. The houses are built on the sea, with wood-en balconies that evoke Venice. These were built from the mid 18th century on-ward and were homes of wealthy merchants and captains. At one of the famous restau-rants of Alefkandra you'll enjoy the sunset on Mykonos island while drinking your refreshment accompanied by Greek meze. You'll return then to Mykonos Town (Hora) from where you'll take the ship's shuttle service back to the port to meet your ship!

Day 9 –Saturday, Oct 8, Kusadasi & Ephesus (Mary's House) & Patmos We begin our day arriving at Kusadasi is a lively Turkish port. Drive through the colourful town of Kusadasi to reach Mt. Koressos. Situated in a small valley, it is here where you will visit the humble chapel which lies on the site of the little house where The Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favours this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephesus and accompanied by your guide, walk through the Magnesian Gate which is the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. Your guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, where St. Paul preached, which is the largest theatre in antiquity having a capacity of 24,000 people. Walk back to your motor coach along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. While driving back to Kusa-dasi and just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th Century AD by the Emperor Justinian. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi. Continue our journey, Patmos, where we will enjoy a short journey to the village of Chora, where the monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortifica-tion. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the monastery marvel at this mag-nificent structure, which was build 900 years ago, exceptional in its architecture. View the courtyard, the monk's dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noting its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, see the priceless ecclesiastical treasures housed in the beautiful but small museum: books and manuscripts, mosaics, Icons, splendid medieval textiles and vestments as well as jewelry. Return to your motorcoach to continue on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse, where above stands the Monastery of the Apocalypse, a sub-unit of the main monastery. Walk down the steps to visit the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the silver niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation as well as the three-fold crack made by the voice of God emphasizing the honor of the Holy Trinity. After-wards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque harbor.

Day 10 – Sunday, Oct 9, Heraklion and Santorini In the morning we will visit Heraklion. Heraklion is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially recon-structed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. It is in Heraklion where Paul met the owner and captain of the ship who warned him of continuing his journey to Rome. In the afternoon we will cruise on to the idyllic island of Santorini . Santorin is per-haps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. In the town of Thira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. Return back to the ship.

Day 11 – Monday, Oct 10, Piraeus - Athens Today marks the end of our cruise. After disembarkation you will be taken for a tour of Athens and the Archeological Museum. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Day 12 – Tuesday, Oct 11, Athens – Los Angeles We’ll transfer to the airport for our return flights home with memories for a lifetime!

Sample Day -by-Day Itinerary & Contact Information

For more information or to register, please contact: 206 Tours Team Gold tel: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or email [email protected] | For general information, please contact: Gina de los Santos tel: (323) 981-6630

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Inclusions & Reservation Application

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

Round-trip air from Los Angeles Airline Fuel Surcharges ($320) 10 Nights Accommodations at 4-Star hotels or similar: ~ 2 Nights: Oct 1 - 3 Thessaloniki - Hotel Capsis ~ 1 Night: Oct 3 - 4 Kalambaka - Hotel Divani ~ 1 Night: Oct 4 - 5 Delphi - Hotel Olympic ~ 2 Nights: Oct 5 - 7 Athens - Hotel Divani Palace ~ 3 Nights: Oct 7 - 10 Cruise - Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines ~ 1 Night: Oct 10 - 11 Athens - Hotel Divani Palace Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach Breakfast and Dinner daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner when cruising Tour Escort throughout Sightseeing and admissions as per itinerary Hotel taxes and service charges Porterage 1 pc per person Port Taxes and Fees Outside Cabin while on cruise Shore Excursions during cruise: ~ Mykonos – Walking tour ~ Kusadasi – Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary ~ Patmos – Monastery of St John and Grotto of Apocalypse ~ Heraklion – Crete ~ Santorini – Thira & Oja Village Mass Daily Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents Not Included: Airport taxes (approx. $175), Lunches not mentioned. Beverages. Travel Insurance optional at $189. (www.206tours.com/insurance), Cancel for Any Rea-son Protection at additional cost of $199 per person. (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection), Tips to your guide & driver ($ 7-9 per day). 3.5% Credit card processing fee. Items of a personal nature.

**Items indicated in RED are mandatory** (please indicate country of passport - if not US)

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⃞ Single Supplement / Private Room ($799) Business class upgrade: ⃞ $3,300 round trip ⃞ $1,650 one-way east bound ⃞ $1,650 one-way west bound

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You must initial here to DECLINE travel insurance __________ (if you are declining travel insurance, please send only $400 for deposit per person)

⃞ I am interested in purchasing Cancel for any reason Insurance for an additional $199 (Only valid if purchased in addition with regular travel insurance!)

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Enrollment in/payment for this tour constitutes your acceptance of all terms and conditions as stated on page 4 and as per www.206tours.com//terms

Please Mail Reservation & Payments to: 206 Tours 333 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (www.206tours.com/payments)

Reservation Application - PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE WITH FR. ALFREDO FAJARDO, SR. ELEANOR B. PALOMA, S.P.C. & GINA DE LOS SANTOS | SEP 30 – OCT 11, 2011

For more information please visit:

www.pilgrimages.com/ichthussociety

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SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation on tours operated by 206 Tours, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undevel-

oped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness

in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. 206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. 206 Tours is not responsi-

ble for compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to circumstances beyond it's control. PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS Please note that almost all destina-

tions serviced by 206 Tours require physical fitness and a lot of walking,

sometimes up/or down the hills and at times very rough terrain. You may certainly stay behind for certain parts of the journey, however, it is

suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure one should begin preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times a day; build up to

2-3 miles with no discomfort. SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP If upon returning from your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure

that all correspondence is received by 206 Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd - Hauppauge, NY 11788, within 45 days of the tour completion date. This will enable us to make a timely investigation.

TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of

participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full refund. 206 Tours in not responsible and does not assume responsi-bility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and /or

cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through 206 Tours. Cancellations due to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or

any other circumstance outside the control of 206 Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to

another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund. PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typo-

graphical or printer's errors including errors in trip cost. We reserve the right to re-invoice or correct billing at any time

Highlights of Terms & Conditions (for complete terms & conditions please visit www.206tours.com/terms)