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We’re going back to GREECE (and a bit of TURKEY)! We operated this tour in 2023 and it was very well received by all participants. We’ll travel in April when temperatures are pleasant and landscapes are still green. We will spend the first 5-6 day enjoying the treasures of ancient Greece in places like Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora.
We will then board our cruise ship to cruise into the fabulous Greek Isles, plus a stop in Ephasus, Turkey. It’s a relaxing and wonderful way to see this part of the world.
Space is limited and cabins sell quickly. We hope you can join us!
Pricing is per person based on DOUBLE or SINGLE occupancy. Triple or quad occupancy is not available due to the size of the ship staterooms.
You may choose an INTERIOR stateroom or and OCEAN VIEW stateroom. The pricing for the entire tour is as follows:
Price includes:
When you go to Greece, you want to be sure you see the most important places. Greece is an incredible combination of classic antiquity, interesting scenery and some of the most beautiful islands in the world. This tour combines the most important places on mainland Greece with the sparkling islands for which Greece is famous.
We will also follow in the footsteps of Paul from the New Testament. Paul preached in the markets in Athens, and on Mars Hill (on the Acropolis). We’ll visit the interesting ruins of Biblical Corinth and speak of Paul’s experience there. Finally, we’ll spend half a day in Ephesus and see the 24,000 seat Roman Theater, the Agora where Paul preached and the stunning library which stands as a monument to this incredible city. A visit to Ephesus is a day you’ll not soon forget. We then visit nearby Patmos (back in the Greek Isles) to see the cave where the book of Revelations was written by John.
On the cruise, we’ll also visit Mykonos and Santorini – the most famous of the Greek Isles – but we’ll also visit Rhodes. This may not be as familiar to you, but it is (in my opinion) the gem of the Greek Isles. We’ll visit the village of Lindos to see the Acropolis of Rhodes and the ruins perched atop the mountain with stunning views.
It’s a tour that features great variety, important history and fabulous memories.
And it is very reasonably priced! We hope you can join us.
April 15, 2023:
Today, we gather in Salt Lake (or other points of origin) to begin our exciting tour to explore the wonders of Greece and surround areas. We will arrive the following morning
April 16:
We arrive in Athens mid morning today. Our local guide will meet us and take us into Athens. After a brief rest, we’ll begin to see the area this afternoon with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square and Panathenaic Stadium. We’ll also visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and begin to learn about ancient Athens. A welcome dinner is included tonight.
April 17:
Athens is simply one of the greatest historical cities in the world. While enjoying breakfast on the 11th floor of the hotel, you’ll have a fabulous view of the Acropolis. From the 8th century BC until their fall to the Romans in 146 BC, the world revolved around Greece. Those accomplishments are still visible and we’ll learn about this powerful empire today. We’ll begin with a morning visit to the world famous Acropolis with the beautifully preserved Parthenon. It’s setting on the hill overlooking the city is breathtaking. Mars Hill where Paul preached is just below the Parthenon. We’ll also spend time in the New Acropolis Museum, one of the best conceived museums in the world. In the late afternoon, we’ll drive outside the city (along the beautiful coast) to visit Cape Sounion. We’ll make a brief stop to see the remains of the Temple of Poseidon perched atop the small mountain overlooking the sea. We then return to Athens and enjoy a delicious Greek-style dinner in a delightful local restaurant (in the quaint Plaka neighborhood). B, D
April 18:
Today our coach takes us west into the famous Pelopennese Peninsula. We’ll stop at the Corinth Isthmus, a hand dug waterway connecting the Ionian and Agean seas. We then spend 90 minutes at Biblical Corinth. The site is well preserved and you’ll get a sense of life in the first century AD. It is very interesting place to see. Late this afternoon, we’ll arrive in Olympia where we stay in a lovely hotel. B, D
April 19:
We are just five minutes from one of the most interesting places in Greece. This is the area that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. The site invites you in and tou can picture the games taking place here. This is where the Olympic Flame is first lit to begin the torch journey to the host cities. We’ll also visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia exhibits finds from the site, including a statue of Hermes attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles. It’s a very interesting place to visit. Our afternoon drive takes us into the mountains near the town of Delphi. B, D
April 20:
Delphi is another day you will long remember. Set on a mountain side, this ancient site showcases a city that was prominent and important for MANY centuries. It is fascinating to learn about the “Oracle of Delhi” iand to see this place that was a pilgrimage destination for thousands. We’ll visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios with Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. This afternoon, we drive north to Kamalbaka to be in position for another incredible place. B, D
April 21:
Wait until you see this place! Just 15 minutes from our hotel is an incredible site: It’s called Meteora. These are natural outcroppings of narrow, natural rock with the ageless Monasteries perched on top. The visual effect is quite stunning. We’ll ascend in our coach and be able to visit inside two of these Monasteries containing priceless historical & religious treasures high atop these narrow cliffs. It is one of the highlights of our journey. We then return back to Athens in the afternoon staying again at the Tatania Hotel. B, D
April 22
Today we transfer to the Lavrion Port to board our ship that will take us through the Greek Isles and into Turkey. Our cruise line is Celestyal Cruises and they are experts in this part of the world. The geography in this area is relatively small. These aren’t massive cruise liners covering braod geographies. They are smaller cruise ships that offer well organized sailings in the Agean Sea. Cabins are comfortable and there are great amenities on the ship. We sail at 1:00 today and arrive around 5:30 PM on the charming island of Mykonos which is best enjoyed in the evening. Wander the narrow streets with the white washed buildings. Watch the sunset from a restaurant of your choosing. We sail again at 11:00 this evening.
NOTE: All meals and entertainment are included on the ship. TIPS are also included in our price.
April 23
By 7:00 AM, we are in Kusadasi, Turkey. We’ll exit the ship and take a short drive to the ancient site of EPHASUS made famous by Paul in the New Testament. We’ll enjoy an included guided tour and rediscover why these events were so critical to the spread of Christianity. We’ll walk on the stone streets that Paul walked on. We’ll see the impressive library, agora (market where Paul preached), and the breathtaking theater with a capacity of 24,000 people. It is a morning you won’t soon forget. We sail this afternoon to the Island of Patmos where we’ll trace the steps of John the Revelator who spent time here. We’ll be in Patmos from 4:30 to 9:30 PM. We’ll visit the cave where John was to have written the revelations. We’ll see the fortress-like, 11th-century monastery dedicated to Saint John which overlooks the whitewashed houses of the hilltop capital. It’s an interesting place to visit.
April 24
Today we spend the day in Rhodes. We have an included excursion today that takes us about 45 minutes to the village of Lindos to see the Acropolis with its ancient ruins overlooking the Agean Sea. It is a stunning site. We then return back to the town of Rodes. Also known as the “Knights’ island”, Rhodes has a rich historical past, which you can tell by its historical buildings and monuments. The atmosphere in Rhodes Old Town is simply unique! Strong walls, stone-paved alleys, elegant mansions, and a medieval castle create the illusion that you have time-traveled back to the age of the knights. After a walking tour of the old town, you’ll have some free time to enjoy it. Our ship departs at 6:00 PM this evening.
April 25:
At 7:00 this morning, we’ll be in Heraklion, Greece where we’ll spend a few hours. This is a port city on the island of Crete. The city is known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization, and includes frescoes and baths. We’ll definitely have a look. The ship sails at noon and will be in the most famous of the Greek Isles at 4:00: Santorini. This is the gem of the entire area and we’ll have an evening to enjoy and explore. Santorini is built on the remains of a valcano which blew its top millenia ago, leaving a vretical cliff on which they have built the city. We’ll take the funicular to the top of the crater and you can enjoy this place as you wish. The views from everywhere are breathtaking. Watch the sunset before returning to the ship. We sail for Athens at 10:00 PM.
April 26:
We wake up in Athens today and transfer to the airport for our flights home. You’ll never forget your adventure to GREECE (with a bit or Turkey)! We look forward to being your hosts.
Registration Information:
To make a reservation, simply fill out the attached reservation form and send it to us with a deposit of $400 per person. When we receive your deposit, we will mail you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour. A letter with instructions, hotel itinerary flight information (if applicable) and luggage tags will be sent roughly 90 days prior to departure at which time the balance will be due. You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that packet. We require final payments in the form of a check. If that is not possible, arrangements can be made to use a credit card. Webb Tours accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. A 2.5% fee applies to final payments made by credit card.
Cancellation Penalties
We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. If it is 120 days or more before departure, all money will be refunded. If airline tickets are purchased prior to that time (with your permission), they become the property of the traveler and are not refundable. All other funds will be returned if cancellation occurs outside of 120 days. If it is within 120 days, we will charge you only what Webb Tours cannot recover. In some cases, we can recover all of it. In others, we cannot. Cruise lines, airlines, hotels and other service providers require funds in advance and have their own rules about what will be refunded once paid. We must follow their guidelines. For airlines, specifically, tickets are generally non refundable when purchased. However, most airlines will allow the value of the canceled tickets to be reused for future travel, though a penalty may be assessed to reuse the tickets. If you have to cancel, Webb Tours will work with other providers to obtain as much refund as possible for our travelers. Our travelers know us to be very fair in this regard.
Cancellation Insurance:
Cancellation insurance is also available should you be interested. The insurance provider that we us is Travelex Insurance. You can learn about them at www.travelexinsurance.com. With this insurance, most of your money will be returned to you in case you have to cancel for covered reasons (illness or death of an immediate family member) at the last minute. The price for the insurance varies based on the price of the trip and the age of the participant (at the time the insurance is purchased).
If you are interested in the insurance, you can purchase it through Webb Tours at any time. The insurance goes into effect once purchased. If you have any pre-existing conditions, it is best to purchase the insurance within 14 days of making your initial deposit as that will cover an illness that may result from a pre-existing condition. If you don’t have pre-existing conditions, you can purchase the insurance any time between now and the time you make your final payment. Insurance cannot be purchased after your final payment is made. Webb Tours is not the insurer and acts as agent for Travelex. To activate your insurance, we need your premium and your birth date. Insurance also includes the following items:
Trip interruption up to 150% of the cost of the trip (if you have to leave in the middle of the trip)
Per person prices are as follows:
|
Trip Cost |
Ages 35-59 |
Ages 60-69 |
Ages 70-74 |
Ages 75-79 |
Ages 80-84 |
|
$1,000-$1,500 |
$103 |
$140 |
$198 |
$245 |
$348 |
|
$1,501-$2,000 |
$135 |
$181 |
$248 |
$306 |
$428 |
|
$2,001-$2,500 |
$168 |
$227 |
$306 |
$377 |
$522 |
|
$2,501-$3,000 |
$190 |
$256 |
$342 |
$421 |
$581 |
Mail deposit and enclosed reservation form to:
WEBB TOURS
2378 Evergreen Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel. (801) 278-3101
or Toll Free 1-800-658-8519
Or call us and register over the phone. We hope you can join us.
