Maryland Community Church, Terre Haute, IN
Maryland Community Church, Terre Haute, IN
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GREECE BROCHURE – Pastor Scot & Stephanie Longyear
SATURDAY – DAY 1: DEPARTURE – Depart Indianapolis to Athens.
SUNDAY – DAY 2: ARRIVE ATHENS / THESSALONIKI – Upon arrival into Athens we will take a short flight to Thessaloniki. Today you begin an unforgettable Biblical journey! Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, you will be met by DCT’s local representative and escorted to your hotel to drop off your bags and enjoy some free time before dinner and overnight. (D, B)
MONDAY – DAY 3: THESSALONIKI / AMPHIPOLIS / PHILIPPI / KAVALA – You depart for Amphipolis and the Region of the Lakes Corinia and Volvi. Paul journeyed through Amphipolis on his way to Thessaloniki. You’ll visit the colossal Lion of Amphipolis Monument, then proceed to the unique archaeological site of Philippi, site of the famous battle between the Roman armies. Here you will have the opportunity to follow in the steps of Paul, Luke, Timothy and Silas. You’ll then proceed to the city and the harbor of Kavala, where you will have a chance to taste a variety of fresh fish and other superb delicacies, then return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
TUESDAY – DAY 4: VERGINA / METEORA / KALAMBAKA – After breakfast, you depart for Vergina to visit the excavations of the Royal Palace, the Royal Tombs and the new museum. You’ll then proceed to the area of Kalambaka, where the famous monasteries of Meteora are located. Here you’ll see the world-famous Byzantine monasteries perched precariously on summits of gray rock pinnacles with varied and beautiful shapes. Their history goes back to the 14th Century when the monks sought refuge in the cliff-side caves, then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters that were later transformed into monasteries. You’ll visit the greatest and most important monastery of all, the Great Meteoron, and see the perfectly preserved Frescoes of the 14th century and ancient manuscripts belonging to royal collections and libraries. You’ll return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. (B, D)
WEDNESDAY – DAY 5: DELPHI / ATHENS – Put on your hiking boots! After breakfast at the hotel, you depart for Delphi via the Central Greece Plateau. At Delphi you’ll take a short climb to the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythion, home of the “Oracle”, then to the theatre where town council meetings were conducted and a little further up, the amazingly preserved coliseum where the games were played. Don’t miss this, it’s one of the true highlights of the tour! You’ll visit the museum and bookstore, then continue to Athens for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
THURSDAY – DAY 6: ATHENS / CORINTH – You begin this morning with a tour of the city of Athens. We drive past the Academy, the University and the Parliament with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You’ll continue to the Acropolis, where you’ll visit the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, and the Acropolis Museum. On the slopes of the Acropolis you will visit the Areopagus on Mars Hill, where Paul gave his famous Areopagus Sermon emphasizing the need to worship “a known God” rather than the “unknown” as described in Acts 17:16-34. You’ll then depart for Corinth, taking the road along the Saronic Gulf, approximately the same route traveled by Paul. Corinth and the Church of Corinth were important in Paul’s ministry (Acts 18 and letters to the Corinthians). Corinth was the largest, richest, and most pleasure-loving city of Greece in the 3rd century BC, so Paul had plenty to renounce when he came here in the 1st century AD. It was here that Paul worked three years with Aquilla and Priscilla. You’ll visit the ruins of the temple of Apollo set against the Acrocorinth, on which the Temple of Aphrodite was located, then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
FRIDAY – DAY 7: BOARD CELESTYAL CRUISESHIP / SAIL TO MYKONOS – This morning you transfer to the port of Piraeus and board the ship to cruise to the island of Mykonos, where you’ll disembark and tour the city with its breathtakingly beautiful whitewashed buildings and churches. You’ll wander through side streets filled with quaint homes above the shops and lovely waterfront cafes. It’s a lovely respite! You’ll return to the ship for dinner as you cruise to the island of Patmos. (All meals while on broad)
SATURDAY – DAY 8: PATMOS / KUSADASI – You’ll arrive at the Island of Patmos early this morning. You’ll visit the traditional Grotto where John received the Revelation while in exile, and visit St. John’s Monastery atop the island. This afternoon you’ll cruise to the Turkish port of Kusadasi, a popular Turkish port that’s the gateway to Ephesus and its rich ancient history. In Paul’s time, Ephesus was a port city but due to natural changes and silt build-up, it’s now a ten-mile bus trip from Kusadasi. You’ll visit ancient Ephesus, a marvelous archeological site and the main base for much of Paul’s missionary work (Acts 19 and Letter to The Ephesians). Paul labored and ministered here for three years and laid the foundation for the strongest Christian church of the First Century. John is said to have brought Mary here. Time permitting, we will wander through the famous Turkish bazaars of Kusadasi. Return to the ship and begin an evening cruise to Crete. (All meals while on broad)
SUNDAY – DAY 9: CRETE / SANTORINI – Morning arrival into Crete, this Island is 156 miles long and from 7 to 30 miles wide. According to legend it’s the birthplace of Zeus. The apostle Paul spent some time here at Fair Havens on the south side of the island. This afternoon we visit the Island of Santorini, great poets have sung its praises, a 4.000-year-old history. And the eternal rock continues to stand, strong and majestic, rising proudly from the sea and guarding well the secrets of Atlantis… The present-day crescent shape of the island is a consequence of the activity of the volcano in prehistoric times feeding the myth of the lost City of Atlantis. Sail back to Piraeus (Athens) in the evening. (All meals while on broad)
MONDAY – DAY 10: EARLY ARRIVAL INTO ATHENS – You’ll have breakfast aboard the ship, then disembark and take the motor coach back to your hotel in Athens. The day is free for you to enjoy this fascinating city on your own. There are many wonderful museums, and shopping at the Plaka is always an adventure! You’ll return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.(B, D)
TUESDAY – DAY 11: ATHENS / U.S. – After breakfast, you’ll depart the hotel for the Athens airport and return home with unforgettable memories and new friendships that will last a lifetime and beyond!
+1=Next Day
(Flight schedule subject to change until tickets are issued)
Departure & Return Location: Indianapolis International Airport
Departure Time: 3 hours before flight time
Group Travel and Seat Assignment Information
All group seating is assigned by the airline and are under airport control. Group seats assigned by the airline cannot be changed through Discovery Cruises and Tours. However, you may address your seating at the airport on check-in. (Please note that if you contact the airline prior to your departure date, they will refer you back to DCT. As previously stated, we cannot make any changes to the group seats assigned by the airline.)
Your airline ticket receipt will be issued electronically by the airline and then emailed to you by DCT. When you arrive to the airport, please be prepared to present a passport to an airline representative to receive your boarding pass.
If preferred, travelers may select the ground only option and arrange their own air travel. When choosing this option, the inbound flight must arrive in time to take the prearranged group ground transfer from the airport to the hotel. Otherwise, the traveler will need to arrange their own ground transfer from the airport to the hotel. The same is true of the group ground transfer from the hotel to the airport on the return flight.
Discovery Cruises and Tours recommends Welcome Pickups for all individual ground transfers. Travelers may schedule necessary ground transfers at their own expense at WelcomePickups.
Prices quoted are per person and in US dollars and are based upon fares and costs in effect at the time of publication
Whenever possible, DCT obtains price guarantees from suppliers; however, depending upon the strength of the US dollar and price fluctuations of oil, gas and other costs, published rates are subject to change without notice
AIR TRANSPORTATION
Jet economy class on United Airlines
32 seats confirmed (additional seats may be at a higher airfare)
Tickets must be finalized 45 days prior to departure
Tickets cannot be changed once issued
Travelers may arrange their own air and pay the ground only price
(*Travelers doing their own air MUST meet the group at the airport or hotel)
Flight from Athens to Thessaloniki is included in the ground cost of the trip for all passengers.
AIRPORT TAXES AND FUEL
$755 (actual cost as of 11/6/2025)
Taxes/fuel surcharges may change without notice; any increase will be billed to the traveler and must be paid prior to departure
HOTELS/CRUISE SHIP
Deluxe hotels accommodations throughout
Celestyal Cruises, on the Celestyal Discovery, cabin category standard outside cabins with picture window.
(Other cabin categories may be available at an additional charge)
Prices based upon two persons sharing a two-bed room in standard outside cabin with porthole.
Single rooms /cabins are subject to availability for an additional cost of $2300 for standard outside cabins.
If a traveler doesn’t designate a roommate and Discovery Cruises and Tours is unable to do so, or if a roommate cancels before departure, the passenger will be required to pay the supplemental charge; the traveler may be billed after the final payment date if necessary
PORT TAXES:
$223
MEALS
Breakfast and Dinner plus all meals aboard cruise ship
SIGHTSEEING
Local transportation via deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
The services of an English-speaking local guide
TIPS
$176 for Greece
– Individual transfers for Ground Only Travelers: Discovery Cruises and Tours recommends Welcome Pickups for all individual ground transfers. WelcomePickups
– Passport costs
– Accident and baggage insurance
– Transporting and handling excess luggage
– Optional tours and excursions not mentioned in this itinerary
– Cost for Lunches: The tour will stop daily for lunch with most places accepting Mastercard or VISA cards only. Small food places outside of a town might require payment by cash only in euros, same for buying bottled water or a soda en route. We recommend exchanging a few USD to EUROS ($50-$100 per person) and plan on spending about $25 per lunch.
*In the event it becomes necessary to overnight material due to late receipt of registration or final payments, traveler will be billed for these charges.
REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT: A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of registration. The deposit may be charged to your VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. Registrations received inside ninety (90) days must be accompanied by full payment. A late registration may result in an additional fee for airfare depending on the airline and seat availability.
PAYMENTS: All payments after the initial deposit may be made in one of the following two ways:
If you make the payment by check, make your check payable to Discovery Cruises and Tours, and include the pastor’s name in the memo field. Please mail your check to:
Discovery Cruises and Tours
P.O. Box 2148
Hurst, TX 76053
FINAL PAYMENT: The final payment is due June 21, 2026, ninety (90) days prior to departure.
Payments received inside ninety (90) days will be assessed an $80 late payment fee. NOTE: All reservations not fully paid by the ninety-day deadline are subject to cancellation, for which Tour Operator is not to be held responsible.
Discovery Cruises and Tours (Tour Operator) agrees to arrange for the tour described in this brochure. This represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the Tour Host, the Tour Operator and its agents. Except as stated herein, no person is authorized to cancel, modify, or vary the tour arrangements or to make any representation of warranty concerning the tour. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, the Tour Operator assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of Tour Operator, or by any person for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to default or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the Tour Host. Tour Operator reserves the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is deemed incapable of group travel per the sole judgment of Tour Operator. Due to circumstances beyond the Tour Operator’s control, the sequence of touring sites may occasionally need to be altered. The airlines or cruise lines are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board planes, ships or conveyances. The passenger contracts, in use by the airlines and cruise lines, and the passenger or purchaser of this tour and/or passage and Tour Operator assume no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. Also, the Tour Operator WILL NOT BE responsible for: (a) flight schedule changes, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, weather, acts of God, acts of war or aggression, whether declared or undeclared, hijackings, or other circumstances beyond its control, including any connecting flights that may be missed as a result thereof (participants should consider the possibility of delays when arranging connecting flights); (b) the failure to follow instructions, including but not limited to check-in and check-out times and baggage handling; and, (c) charges incurred relating to single room/stateroom requirements either by the passengers themselves or their assigned roommates. Payment of the deposit or any partial or full payment for a reservation constitutes consent to all provisions listed in this brochure.
PASSPORT: A valid passport is required to leave the USA and must be obtained in person by each tour member. It should be valid for a minimum of six months after your return date or you will be denied boarding. The tour participant is responsible for checking their own passport expiration date. No visas are required.
INSURANCE: Acting only as agents for suppliers, Discovery Cruises and Tours is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or for personal injury, accident and/or illness. For your own protection, it is important that you have adequate insurance to cover these possibilities. You should carry proof of insurance in the event you need medical attention while in Israel. For optional insurance please contact Mission Safe here to go directly to their website.
AIRLINE SEATS: Seats without a deposit must be released 100 days from departure. If you cancel your seat with DCT in writing within the 100 days there is a penalty of $100 per person.
If a traveler cancels their tour for any reason, the following cancellation frees will apply:
TIMEFRAME
CANCELLATION FEE PER PERSON
Day of Registration – June 20, 2026
$200
June 21, 2026 – July 6, 2026
$500
July 7, 2026 – July 22, 2026
25% of tour cost
July 23, 2026 – August 20, 2026
50% of tour cost
On or after August 21, 2026
NO REFUND
All cancellation requests must be sent in an email to contact@dcttravel.com.
NOTE: Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is available through Misson Safe, and other vendors, and is highly recommended.
