Sept. 20 – Piraeus Port City 5 pm

Sept. 21 – Thessaloniki 10 am - 7 pm

Sept. 22 – Kusadasi 1 pm - 7 pm

Sept. 23 – Heraklion 8 am - 7 pm

Sept. 24, 25 – Santorini 7 am - 12:30 pm

Sept. 25, 26 – Mykonos 8 am - 2 pm

Sept. 26 – Milos 9 am - 7 pm

Sept. 27 – Piraeus Port City 7 am

ATHENS EXTENSION

Sept. 27 – Athens City Tour 9 am - 1:30 pm

Sept. 28 – Departure transfer

^{Photo: Peter Megginson}

James Tabor

Dr. James Tabor is a retired Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he taught Christian origins and ancient Judaism for thirty-three years, serving as Chair of the Department for a decade. His Ph.D. is from the University of Chicago. He now devotes himself full-time to research, archaeological field work, and publishing. [More Bio]

• International Air fare between all major US cities & Athens
• Mediterranean Cruise – CELESTYAL CRUISES for 7 Nights – based on XB and XD cabins both Exterior (with window)
• 1 night at Divani Acropolis Hotel in Athens (extension)
• Arrival transfer Athens Airport – Pireus Port on Sept. 20
• Philippi shore excursion from Thessaloniki
• Miletus shore excursion while in Kusadasi
• Ephesus shore excursion; Ancient Site, Terrace Houses, Basilica of John, Museum
• Heraklion, Crete shore excursion to Knosso Palace
• Santorini shore excursion; Oia Village & Akrotiri Archaelogical Site
• Mykonos shore excursion: Delos Archaeological Site
• Departure transfer from Pireus Port – Athens Airport on Sept. 27
• Port Taxes $166 per person
• Tips to cruise staff $120 per person
• Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) daily on the cruise ship
• Selected refreshments at the ship’s buffet restaurant
• Classic beverage package
• Basic Wi-Fi
• The fun and entertainment program, use of swimming pool & gym
• All escorted transfers with private vehicles
• Transportation by Private A/C bus throughout the tour during all shore excursions
• English speaking professional tour guides
• All Entry fees to the sites & museums
• Service charges & local taxes
• Port charges and taxes

• Tips to the tour guides and drivers ($10 per person per day to be paid cash on each shore excursion)
• Any other item which is not listed above
• Meals at themed restaurants
• Services of the beauty and rejuvenation center (spa)
• Purchases from the ship’s stores and everything not expressly mentioned in the included
• Travel & Health insurances, any kind of insurance (recommended)

Requirements: Walking and hiking from 3-6 miles a day. On your feet for up to 7 hours per day. Extended standing during site visits with limited or no public seating. Uneven terrain, limited public handrails, unavoidable stairs, marble and terracotta flooring, cobblestones, steep inclines, loose gravel, dirt paths, and uneven and rocky streets and sidewalks. Expect crowded conditions in pedestrian centers and museums. Not recommended for people with mobility issues including: wheelchairs, walkers and people who can't walk unassisted for 3-6 miles per day.

We recommend, but do not require, Covid-19 vaccination for all attendees. For the safety of all, including yourself, please test for Covid-19 if you have been exposed or feel less than 100%.

It is now an EU requirement that all non-EU citizens from non-visa countries for tourist purposes (including Americans, Canadians, Australians, etc.) will need to fill out the ETIAS registration form, pay the required fees and have this done before entering the EU as a tourist.

All tours and cruises in EU countries will need this information and BAS tour members will need to fill an ETIAS non-visa form out each time that they are a short term tourist in Europe from now going forward. Legally, a BAS representative cannot fill out the visa form for a tour participant.

Here is the web link to the ETIAS registration.