2020 Alpha & Omega Ministries Holy Land Cruise


ITINERARY: September 26-October 8, 2020 


Come with us and experience up close and in comfort the places where the Apostle Paul and Jesus lived and preached. Alpha & Omega Ministries has made it easy to travel through the history of Christianity with well researched itineraries and highly educated guides all in safety and comfort. Gather along with other like­minded guests to experience this once in a lifetime cruise.

Alpha & Omega Optional Excursions: We are announcing the optional excursions (not included in cabin pricing) for this trip under the ports below. Final pricing for these will be available when you register for these about six months prior to sailing. If you have any questions at all about these optional excursions, please call Sovereign Experiences at 877-768-2784 ext. 105.

  



 
Day 1, September 26th - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

We will depart our group hotel in Rome this morning and board the magnificent Celebrity Reflection together as a group.

DEPART: 5:00PM

Sovereign Experiences will provide a group rate block of rooms and optional excursions in Rome for Alpha & Omega guests on this cruise for the day before the cruise sets sail.

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA PRE-CRUISE EXCURSION ON SEPTEMBER 24TH & 25TH:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 2, September 27th - Day at Sea (Cruising)


Enjoy the day on the magnificent Celebrity Reflection with fellow Alpha & Omega Ministries cruisers.

 

Day 3, September 28th - Day at Sea (Cruising)


Enjoy the day on the magnificent Celebrity Reflection with fellow Alpha & Omega Ministries cruisers.


 

Day 4, September 29th - Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol is the second-largest city in Cyprus, located on the island's southern coast. Stroll around Old City, an historic part of town with stylish cafés, restaurants, shops, bars, the Old Fishing Harbour and the former Turkish quarter. Visit the Medieval Castle & Museum, the scene of spectacular, shady gardens and a 12th-century wedding between Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria. Swim and picnic at Petra tou Romiou, the spot where the Greek goddess Aphrodite is said to have emerged from the sea.

ARRIVE: 8:30AM
DEPART: 4:00PM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 5, September 30th - Ashdod, Israel

Travel to Jerusalem and visit the Upper Room, the traditional site of the Last Supper. Visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was tried before the Sanhedrin. Stand upon the Mount of Olives and view the city as Jesus did. Wander among the olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the Old City and visit the Pool of Bethesda. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

ARRIVE: 7:00AM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 6, October 1st - Ashdod, Israel

ARRIVE: 7:00AM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 7, October 2nd - Haifa, Israel


Travel inland to the Sea of Galilee. You may stand on the Mount of the Beatitudes where Jesus gave His most well-known sermon (Matthew 5). At Tabgha, the traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the 5000, you visit the Church of the Loaves and the Fishes (Luke 9). Visit the Chapel of the Primacy where three times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21). Travel to the shore town of Capernaum where Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, John (Matt. 4) and later Matthew. Stop by the River Jordan.

ARRIVE: 6:00AM
DEPART: 7:00PM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 8, October 3rd - Day at Sea (Cruising)

Enjoy the day on the magnificent Celebrity Reflection with fellow Alpha & Omega Ministries cruisers.

Day 9, October 4th - Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey


Once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, this coastal town is now an archeologist’s dream. The UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Ephesus impress even those familiar with the world's other ancient cities. Though excavations have been underway for 150 years, only 20 percent of the city has been uncovered. This former Greek banking and trading center is rich with historic sites, including the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On your Europe cruise, check out the the Celsus Library — built in 117 A.D.— made up of towering columns highlighted by the statue of the goddess of wisdom.

ARRIVE: 7:00AM
DEPART: 8:00PM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)
 

Day 10, October 5th - Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Long considered the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Athens and Corinth both were important destinations for the Apostle Paul. Here, in a cultural melting pot of philosophy and commerce, he preached the Gospel to the well-educated Greeks—as depicted in the famous sermon of Acts 17.

ARRIVE: 6:00AM
DEPART: 6:00PM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 11, October 6th - Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

This small port on the Ionian coast is your gateway to ancient Olympia, the home of the original Olympic Games. Olympia has preserved both athletic and mythological monuments, many dating back to 776 BC. Most intriguing is the stadium, which is still standing, and the gymnasium. The museum also offers a peek at fabulous Greek sculptures.This Grecian port city is also the gateway to one of the most important archeological sites in the world, the ruins of ancient Olympia. You can relive the glory of ancient Greece on your Katakolon cruise. As the birthplace of the Olympics, the great stadium still echoes the cheering of the first superstars of sport. Enter the stadium and pose in the marble starting blocks where the first marathoners once stood. Take a scenic drive through the small Greek villages on the way to Kouroutas Beach and spend three hours relaxing under the sun, swimming, and soaking up a perfect Greek beach day. Soak up the gorgeous Katakolon waterfront views while savoring traditional Greek specialties, like pastitsio or moussaka at one of the quaint tavernas and cafes offering shady outdoor tables. And of course, an abundance of calamari and other fresh seafood brought in by local fishermen are always on menus.

ARRIVE: 10:00AM
DEPART: 6:00PM

OPTIONAL ALPHA & OMEGA CRUISE EXCURSION:
(departure/return times, pricing and registration will be forthcoming)

Day 12, October 7th - Day at Sea (Cruising)

Enjoy the day on the magnificent Celebrity Reflection with fellow Alpha & Omega cruisers.

Day 13, October 8th - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy    

ARRIVE: 5:00AM

Please Note: Schedule of tour events and excursions are subject to modification without notice.

*Optional excursions will be offered at an additional cost and are specifically designed and selected from Sovereign and Alpha & Omega Ministries. Please check back for additional pricing and details. Pricing and itineraries for the listed excursions are subject to change.

To fully participate in this tour, you must be able to walk long distances, have good balance capabilities and be able to walk on uneven terrain. There will also be some climbing involved as well as long periods of standing. Due to the historical nature of some of our destinations, not all facilities will be ADA compliant. 

We apologize that children under the age of 6 years cannot participate in the Alpha & Omega Ministries optional shore excursions.

Questions? Call Sovereign at 877-661-6458 ext. 105