Journeys of Paul

No, however due to the amount of walking and the in-depth historical lectures given at the sites, we do not recommend this tour for children under 12 years of age.

Yes, we strongly encourage trip insurance. Trip insurance is offered through Travel Guard International (http://www.travelguard.com). The premium is based on your age and the cost of the tour. You will receive an application for trip insurance in your confirmation packet. Be sure to mention our agency #61636 when calling or registering online.

High temperatures will range from 80 degrees in Rome and the other ports during the cruise.

This tour is informal so there are only a couple of events that would require semi-formal. Thus, casual clothes are the order of the day - with modesty for both men and women. Some sites on our itinerary will not allow you to wear shorts, sleeveless tops, etc. Your tour guide will let you know if shorts or sleeveless tops are not appropriate. You should bring things you can coordinate and accessorize. It gets quite warm and sunny around the Mediterranean so you should pack a hat or visor, and sunscreen.

Interior cabins do not have any type of window (Category 2V). Oceanview cabins have square windows (Category 2N). Staterooms in categories 2D & 6D have private balconies.

Please carry your required medication in the original container in your pocket or purse so that it will be available when needed. Checked luggage may not be accessible at all times. If you're using any prescription drugs, vitamins or other medication on a regular basis, you should bring an adequate supply with you since these may not be readily available either aboard ship or in our ports of call.

Typical meals include pasta, fish, beef, chicken, and some lamb, along with white rice, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Some lunches will be at restaurants en route while sightseeing.

Yes, there is a lot of walking on this tour. Many sites are archaeological sites that are hundreds – some thousands – of years old, so the terrain at these sites is often uneven and rocky. Some sites also have steps and others have steep inclines that need to be navigated. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Guests should be able to walk a total of 3 miles over flat and uneven terrain and able to walk up 4 flights of stairs.

Most tour buses are not equipped with bathrooms. However, the tour guides allow extra time at each site for you to use the facilities.

Although the Jewel of the Seas is a wheelchair accessible ship, many of the sites to be visited during the planned shore excursions are not accessible. We do not recommend this tour for anyone requiring a wheelchair or with mobility issues due to the difficult terrain at the sites we will be visiting.

Yes, the Jewel of the Seas offers internet service for a fee.

There is a 110volt outlet in each cabin on the ship. You will need an adapter kit that converts 220 volts to 110 volts in the hotels. These adapters can be purchased at an electronics store (i.e. Radio Shack). You can see an example of the adapter needed by clicking on http://users.telenet.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm#plugs_c.

At the time of printing, no vaccinations are required for visiting the countries on this tour. We will update this information if requirements change.

If you have a frequent flyer account you may earn miles for flights.

It is a good rule of thumb to only carry as much cash as you can afford to lose. You should make most of your purchases by credit card when possible. Most stores accept major credit cards (Visa, MC, Amex). You should also carry 50-100 in Euros for convenience purchases.

The currency in Italy and Greece is the Euro, in Turkey it is the Turkish Lira. Most tourist shops are happy to accept US currency. Current exchange rates can be found by going to http://www.xe.com/ucc/.

The time in Italy is 6 hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone, Greece and Turkey is 7 hours ahead of the EST. For example, when it is 12:00 noon in the eastern United States, it is 7:00pm (same day) in Greece & Turkey.

This tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most travelers so a still photo camera or a video camera – or both – is a must. If you bring a digital still camera, you will want to bring extra memory cards to hold photos.

Here are some excellent resources if you are interested in reading about the Apostle Paul's journeys: The Titus Diary, The Timothy Diary, The Silas Diary