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Cruise Paul's Journeys and the Lands of the Bible across the Mediterranean

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Walk in the footsteps of Jesus and watch the Gospel come alive in the Holy Land

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Discover the roots of the early church on our heritage land tours

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Cruise to deepen your faith.

Catholic Pilgrimages – Marian Shrines

Go on pilgrimage to places like Fatima, Lourdes, or Guadalupe.

Italy Pilgrimages

Rome, Assisi and other Italian locations are scheduled for these pilgrimages.

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Pilgrimage to England, Scotland, or Ireland.

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Sail along the Rhine, Danube, Mostelle Rivers and more on a River Cruise.

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Cruise to Alaska, the Baltic Sea, Canada, the Caribbean and more

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Travel to the Holy Land and Europe with Spanish-speaking guides

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Fr. Carl Arico

Fr. Carl Arico  is a founding member and the vice president of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Since Contemplative Outreach's beginnings in 1984, Fr. Arico has been an integral part of the organization's growth and development. As vice president, Fr. Arico considers himself as the "middle linebacker" of the organization, ready as needed to perform various duties.

Fr. Carl Arico is a co-author of the book Living Our Priesthood Today (Our Sunday Visitor, 1987) with Fr. Basil Pennington, and the author of Taste of Silence (The Continuum International Publishing Group Inc, 1999), a guide to the fundamentals of Centering Prayer.

Deacon Hank Babin

Hank Babin is a Deacon and also Executive Secretary for the National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education. He is a great speaker that combines a strong spiritual message with homespun southern humor.

Deacon Kevin Bagley

Deacon Kevin Bagley will be our featured speaker on our 2021 Deacon Couples Valentine Week Retreat at Sea.

During our 6-night Valentine’s cruise from Miami on the Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas, we’ll join together for Morning Prayer before exploring the exciting ports of Key West, Puerto Costa Maya, and Cozumel, Mexico. On our two days at sea in the Western Caribbean, we’ll have time to relax poolside, meet deacon couples from around the country, and enjoy prayer and inciteful retreat talks by Deacon Kevin.

Originally ordained for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Deacon Kevin currently serves in the Diocese of Dallas/Fort Worth and nationally through Bagley Ministries which provides continuing formation opportunities for parish staffs and catechetical leaders, and parish missions and retreats. Regarded as an outstanding public speaker, homilist, educator, and retreat master, Deacon Kevin has been a featured presenter at the National Association of Diaconate Directors Conferences; the National Catholic Educators Conference (NCEA), and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL).

Deacon Kevin currently serves as Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization and Parish Deacon at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Fort Worth, Texas where he is an adjunct professor at the University of Dallas - Neuhoff School of Ministry. He is also a featured writer for Deacon Digest.

Deacon Bagley earned a Doctorate in Ministry from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. with a specialization in Liturgy and Sacramental Theology. He earned a Master’s Degree in Theology, specializing in biblical studies, from the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at Saint Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore.

Sister Theresa Betz, SND

Sister Theresa Betz is a Sister of Notre Dame from the Chardon, Ohio, province. She has a Masters in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and a Masters in Religious Education from St. Thomas University in Rome, Italy. Sister’s retreats, talks, and courses on aspects of Christian spirituality have inspired many in several states in the USA as well as in Canada, the Bahamas, and the Philippines.

Fr. Greg Boyle SJ

A charismatic visionary who launched the largest, most successful gang intervention and rehab program in the US. His programs including Homeboy Bakery, Homeboy Silkscreen, Homeboy/Homegirl Merchandise, and Homegirl Café have put hundreds of gang members to work, rather than into penitentiaries.

Father Greg’s first book, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, was released in 2010, and quickly became a NY Times Best Seller. The 2013 film “G-DOG” (the endearing name given to him by his homeys – all former LA gang members) tells the entertaining, hilarious and unlikely story of how a white Jesuit priest became an expert in transforming the lives of thousands of Latino, Asian, and African American gang members. A sought after speaker, Fr. Boyle delights audiences across the nation with his insightful and oftentimes humorous blending of gospel and street stories.

Fr. Hugh Burns

Father Burns  was ordained into Roman Catholic Priesthood in the Dominican Order of 1982. He has been an itinerant preacher on retreats and parish renewals throughout the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America since 1989. Father Burns is also a com- mentator on National Public Radio (NPR) and New York Area Radio. Father Burns’ awards include 2  Best Commentary on Public Radio  from the Public Radio News Directors Inc. (PRNDI). 

Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell

Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell is ordained with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the American Baptist Church and longtime leader in the ecumenical interfaith movement. She was General Secretary of the National Council of Churches and Executive Director of the U.S. office of the World Council of Churches. Joan also served as Director of the Department of Religion at the Chautauqua Institution. She is published widely and serves a number of national and local organizations.

Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins is recognized both nationally and internationally as an exciting public speaker and bible teacher. He communicates the Catholic faith at a level that everyone can understand, taking theological truths and expressing them in a practical way. He is the creator of the popular Great Adventure Bible Study series published by Ascension Press. The foundational study, The Bible Timeline: the Story of Salvation, has enabled students to understand the chronological flow of Scripture. Other Great Adventure Bible Studies taught and recorded by Jeff include Matthew, Acts, Revelation, Psalms and James. Over 6000 groups have used these studies in the US and other countries, and they have helped hundreds of thousands of Catholics and other Christians engage in scripture in a life changing way. Jeff is the founding host of EWTN’s weekly program “Life on the Rock” as well as Relevant Radio’s daily show, “Morning Air.” He is author of several books including the best‐selling book, My Life on the Rock: A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith and I’m Not Being Fed: The Food That Satisfies the Soul. Walking with God: A Journey Through the Bible is co‐authored with Dr. Tim Gray and gives an insightful overview of the Bible. His latest books are Praise God and Thank Him: Biblical Keys for a Joyful Life and When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding both published through Servant Books. Jeff received an MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is on the board of the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute at the St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he has served as director for 6 years. He is also a Fellow of the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado, and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville, Ohio. Jeff resides with his wife, Emily, and their daughters in Minnesota.

Joan Chittister

Joan, a member of the Benedictine Sisters, Erie, PA, and executive director of Benetvision, has been a passionate advocate for peace, human rights, women’s issues and church renewal for over 40 years. She is a best-selling and award-winning author and a noted international lecturer. She writes for the National Catholic Reporter and Huffington Post and has been a guest on radio and TV programs including Meet the Press, 60 Minutes, Now with Bill Moyers and many others.

Kathy Coffey

Kathy Coffey is the author of 16 award-winning books and many articles in Catholic periodicals like America, U.S. Catholic, St. Anthony

Messenger, Catholic Update, Everyday Catholic and National Catholic Reporter.

Kathy taught writing and literature for fifteen years at the University of Colorado, Denver, and Regis Jesuit University. She has won fifteen awards from the Catholic Press Association, the Foley Poetry Award from America magazine, the Independent Publishers Book Award and the Associated Church Press Award for Editorial Courage.

Kathy has spoken at national conventions such as the L.A. Congress, the East Coast Congress, NCCL, NCEA, and many diocesan gatherings. Kathy gives retreats and workshops nationally and internationally. The mother of four and grandmother of six, she enjoys hiking in the mountains, skiing, reading, and teaching yoga.

Fr. Terry Fleming

Retired Vice President of Mission

Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Charleston, S.C.

Edwina Gateley

Edwina Gateley's life has been described by Publisher's Weekly  as "fascinating - an exceptional blend of contemplation and action." Her journey has led her to teaching in Africa, founding the Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM), sojourning in the Sahara Desert, spending nine months of prayer in a trailer in the woods, befriending and ministrering to street people and women in prostituion - "God's little ones," and preaching the Good News: God Is With Us. Edwina is a poet, theologian, artist, writer, and lay minister. She is a single mom and has been described as a modern day mystic and prophet. She gives talks, conferences and retreats in the United States, as well as internationally while continuing to reach out to women in recovery from drugs and prostitution.

Father George Heyman

Father George Heyman is pastor of a large Catholic parish in Rochester, NY and also on the faculty of St. Bernard’s School of Theology & Ministry where he formerly served as the school’s president. His teaching interests include Biblical Studies, Synoptic Gospels, religions of Greece and Rome and Historical Jesus research. Father Heyman has ministered at other parishes in New York and taught in 5 other schools. He has earned degrees from St. John Fisher College, Harvard Divinity School, St. Bernard’s Seminary and Syracuse University.

Fr. Ray Kemp

Our featured speaker on this year’s EO Catholic Celebration Cruise to Cuba is Father Ray Kemp. A DC native and a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, Fr. Ray is a witty and compelling teacher and preacher who will preside at daily Mass and give three Retreat at Sea presentations on out “at-sea” days.

Fr. Ray recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. A passionate advocate of social justice, he serves as a Special Assistant to the President of the Georgetown University where he engages with students on issues of biblical and social justice. When not molding young minds, Father Ray assists in DC parishes and leads retreats for parish and faith groups on biblical justice. 

As a Senior Fellow for Woodstock Theological Center directing programs on Faith in the City and Preaching the Just Word.  Fr. Ray currently serves on the DC Mayor’s Interfaith Council, the DC Special Olympics Board of Directors, as well as the boards of College Campus Kitchens and the Grassroots Project. He is also a DC Community Fellow in Georgetown’s Center for Social Justice.

Dr. David A. Lichter, DMin

In 2007, David Lichter became the Executive Director of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) that provides education, resources, networking, and certification for those providing spiritual care services in a variety of settings, though mostly health care. David also serves as a consultant to the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification of Ecclesial Ministry and Service, as well as serves on the Catholic Health Association Pastoral Care Advisory Committee on advancing the field of spiritual care within Catholic health care systems.

Over the years, David has provided to members and other spiritual care leaders education and retreat programs on spirituality of suffering, leadership, chaplaincy and Church, workplace spirituality, respecting religious diversity at end of life, and the profession of chaplaincy.

David is also an adjunct faculty member of Loyola University Chicago Institute of Pastoral Studies, offering courses on Christian spirituality, theologies of suffering, pastoral care, and spiritual paths in world religions. He earned his S.T.B. and S.T.L. from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and his Doctor of Ministry from University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL. He and his wife, Jackie, live in Muskego, Wisconsin, and are proud parents of three children and grandparents of six.

Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Fr. Dwight Longenecker was brought up in an Evangelical home, and after taking a degree in Speech and English went to study theology at Oxford University. He was ordained as a minister in the Church of England and served there as a chaplain at Kings College, Cambridge and a country vicar. In 1995 he and his family were received into the Catholic Church. In addition to his award winning blog, he has written twenty books and booklets and thousands of articles for leading journals, magazines, papers and websites. A popular conference speaker, Fr. Longenecker is a skilled, entertaining and enthusiastic lecturer.

His book The Mystery of the Magi provides the perfect background for his lectures on the historical veracity of the New Testament. Triumphs and Tragedies—his twenty-three part podcast series on church history means these lectures will be rooted in his knowledge of the ancient world. Well traveled in Rome and the Holy Land, Fr. Longenecker will help you connect your faith with the locations of God’s work in the world. For more information visit his website at dwightlongenecker.com.

Fr. Damian McElroy

Fr. McElroy was ordained a deacon in the Lateran Basilica in Rome in 1987. Born in Newry, County Down, Ireland, Father McElroy attended Queens University, Belfast Ireland, where he studied educational theory and philosophy and began his studies for the priesthood. Following his graduation, he went on to the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome completing undergraduate and graduate studies in theology, specializing in Dogma. After ordination, Father oversaw the Diocese’s 14 high schools as Vicar of Education. At present Fr. Damian serves as Pastor of the beautiful parish of St. Catherine and St. Margaret, Springlake, NJ.

Father serves on various Trenton Diocesan Commissions as Dean and most recently served as Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Moorestown while hosting a theology program for LaSalle University. Father has lectured and given talks extensively for 30 years.

On this pilgrimage Father will celebrate daily mass and reflect on the teachings and journey of St. Paul with particular references to the development of the early Church.

The talks will be informative but also invite the participants to spiritual reflection on their own faith journey, and will be accompanied by a large helping of good humor and humanity.

Father looks forward to sharing faith and fun, as we journey together.

Fr. Thomas Reese

Fr. Thomas J. Reese is senior analyst for the National Catholic Reporter writing a popular weekly column. Previously he was the editor- in-chief of America magazine and a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center. In 2014 Father Reese was appointed by President Obama to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent, bipartisan,

federal government commission. In October 2015 he will be attending the Bishops Synod on the Family. His presentations on the cruise will reflect on Pope Francis’ vision for the family, the Church, and the world. 

Fr. Richard Rohr

Fr. Ronald Rolheiser

Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He is a community-builder, lecturer and writer. His books are popular throughout the Englishspeaking world and his weekly column is carried by more than sixty newspapers worldwide.

Fr. Scott Seethaler

Father Scott Seethaler O.F.M. Cap (Capuchin Franciscan) was born in Pittsburgh, PA.  He made his religious profession in 1967 and was ordained in 1969.  Father Scott earned his Master’s Degree in Religious Education and taught at both Slippery Rock and Duquesne Universities.  He has traveled extensively throughout the United States preaching missions, retreats, and workshops.  He has also preached on television and had his own daily radio ministry in Pittsburgh for over 20 years.  His books, CDs, and bi-monthly newsletter have assisted countless people along their faith journey. In 2000, following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi who had a great love for the poor, Father Scott established a health clinic in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Anna Seethaler Hospital (TASH, Inc) is now a full service health care facility serving over 2,000 of the poorest of the poor each month.

His unique humor and joyful spirit continue to make Father Scott a popular speaker and sought after spiritual director.

Sister Melannie Svoboda

Sister Melannie Svoboda has been a Sister of Notre Dame of Chardon, OH for over 50 years. During that time she has served as a high school and college teacher, novice director, and provincial (president) of her congregation. She also ministered in the Jesuit novitiate in Detroit for six years. Currently she writes and gives talks and retreats nationally. A free-lance writer, her articles have appeared in numerous publications including America, Catholic Digest, National Catholic Reporter, Liguorian, Living Faith, Review for Religious, and Country Woman.

She is also the author of thirteen books including Traits of a healthy Spirituality; When the Rain Speaks: Celebrating God’s Presence in Nature; With the Dawn Rejoicing: A Christian Perspective on Pain and Suffering; Just Because; When the Blue Heron Flies; The Lord Is My Shepherd (Twenty-Third Publications); and Gracious Goodness (Loyola Press) and Gospels on the Go (NCEA). Her favorite pastimes include walking, reading, listening to music, conversing with friends, working crossword and sudoku puzzles, playing Scrabble, and cheering on her beloved Cleveland teams.

During this Women’s Retreat at Sea Cruise, Sr. Melannie will lead a daily morning prayer time and offer Retreat presentations and spiritual direction on our at-sea days.

Deacon George Welch

Retired Director of Pastoral Care

Arnot Health, Elmira, NY

Phyllis Zagano, Ph.D.

Phyllis Zagano is senior research associate and adjunct professor of religion at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York. An award-winning scholar and public intellectual, she writes and lectures internationally on questions affecting women in the Church. Her bi-weekly column “Just Catholic” is carried by the National Catholic Reporter and other journals in the U.S. and abroad.

Father Gary Zerr

Fr. Gary Zerr has served as the pastor of St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer, OR. for the past 14 years. He has been podcasting his sermons and publishing a weekly spiritual pastor column since 2005, all of which are on his website (www.frgary.com). Before being ordained at age 40, Fr. Gary worked as an agent for American Airlines for over 10 years in Los Angeles, where (among other things) he worked as a lost luggage supervisor as well as a specialist in bumping passengers as needed (!). There are no end of stories and insights from this. Since that time, Fr. Gary has led numerous religious pilgrimages in his 21 years as a priest.

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Since 1974, Educational Opportunities has been dedicated to providing quality Christian travel programs at an affordable price. Over the years, more than 400,000 Christians have traveled on the various faith-based tours. From its inception, EO incorporated elements of Christian learning whenever possible. Lectures, study books, and specialized guiding are the pioneering hallmarks of EO's development. Today, many companies have copied the EO educational approach to faith-based travel, but our biblical tours remain some of the highest quality Christian travel programs available. …

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Booked a tour to Israel earlier this year for January 2024 (March timeframe). Paid in full. Then the war broke out in Israel. My group decided to postpone the trip until next year. I decided to just cancel, and rebook later. I requested a refund on November 1st. According to EO, it takes "6 to 8 weeks" to process the refund. Contacted the one email address they provided multiple times to request the status of my refund to hear the same thing "6 to 8 weeks." Which, really, is unbelievable considering there is a war on and they (EO) were going to be forced to cancel trips to Israel anyway. So here I am on week 7 of waiting (while EO has had my full payment since April or May) and EO says "It looks like our accounting department has started working on it" and it would be 1-2 more weeks..... I hope EO put my money to good use while they had it, goodness knows I sure could have used it back quicker than this. They may provide a good tour, I don't know. But their customer service and accounting departments leave a lot to be desired. Will NEVER consider travelling with them.

Due to the situation in Israel our church group tour to the HolyLands was first postponed one year then cancelled. EO held $215 per person as a cancellation fee ( rather than $100 which is what we were originally told). Additionally the refund will take 4-6 weeks! EO was not cooperative and their representatives apparently not well trained in dealing with the details of the situation. I won't travel with them again.

Booked a tour to Israel with them and of course had to cancel. They then changed the trip completly and WILL NOT REFUND the entire amount of the trip. I wish I had never heard of this company DO NOT use them you will be scammed out of money.

Excellent attention to detail bar none the absolute best. They care about leaving pilgrims that tour with them with the experience that they care for your welfare from the start of your trip to the end! Mark Boston, Mr. Ridgeway and staff are top notch at what they do. They demonstrate their real 50 years plus travel experience in the way they start your tour until the very end to include surveys. They are the best I. The touring business. Please be careful with those companies that say they have experience; read their reviews in all places. Yelp should give them an honorable mention simply with the way people express their experiences.

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Joy, thank you for giving us a five-star review and taking the time to update your previous review. We hope to see you on a journey soon!

Boy was I misled about the finest company to join if interested in traveling abroad. I was clearly mistaken about what was #1 priority and EO is definitely the company that care and takes care of each pilgrim with finesse. No other company demonstrates with actual action and true and good will and good intentions like EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES tour co.

I cannot even give this company a one star. Office staff is undergoing large turnover so the staff is short and curt about helping. You can see teeth gritting from anger or condescending tone over the phone. Any church or religious establishment that wants to consider this company should be aware that they care up to the point until you give your money and then after that your experience will go south; with company employees or volunteers over in this area to visit have nothing to offer other than that they regret any inconvenience but they cannot help. The head of company does not take responsibility for situations that are "beyond his control ", tell me who wants to place their hard earned money where even the head person cannot fix what was supposed to be set in place from the start. Excuse after excuses are all that I heard. Nope not taking this family for their money ever again.. company manager please don't even send a regret of our experience I know you're paid to say anything and no you could never write me to make it right not even if you paid us to return.

This company is only good for church groups. please don't book as individuals. any positive review you see will be from a pastor or someone directly connected with one. after purchasing insurance, we were denied any refund when my elderly father fell I'll. we even had doctor's notes. in addition, one in our party (the other elderly) has since passed away. we were issued vouchers but no refund or transfer of voucher for the person who passed. SO, my father and I used our vouchers so that at least $22,000 of the $42,0000 that we had spent would not go to waste. To say that the trip was a disaster is an understatement. the speaker cancelled, we were never notified and my father was not up to the trip. we had to disembark in Quebec because he kept falling. it is impossible to get in touch with anyone at EO and they will ignore your e mails. only the preachers like this company...their trips are free. please do NOT book with this company

Don't know where to begin. Can one leave "negative" stars? Every poor review you read here is accurate. Better yet, visit the Better Business Bureau posts---those will also give you a very accurate snapshot-- every complaint there receives not an apologetic response, but a defensive and at times, completely unsympathetic response from EO. Signing up is great--but once you have paid, "ghosting" is common business practice here. Unorganized, unsympathetic, non-communative, defensive and aside from one or two staff-- quite unprofessional. Do all of these traits align with a company that promotes itself as a "Christian" tour operator? Traveled with a few friends, and we basically all agreed we would never use EO again. If they do not turn their ship around, I suspect they will be out of business within a year....

if you are looking for a tour company that helps when things go wrong, this is not the one. they are good at taking your money but not customer service. be sure to book your own flight. they wait until 8 days out to book flights. no opportunity for seat upgrades at that point. we asked months ahead about seat upgrades and assured we would have them if requested. I followed up weekly. no response until after the seats were booked and then no response from EO after that. they also will not help with lost bags or rebooking of flights.

Horrible customer service. My in laws used this agency to travel from the US to Holy Land, and their flight was cancelled due to mechanical issues. Not the agencies fault but of course their flight route was changed and their luggage was lost for a week. They were sent to Jerusalem via Germany and had NO luggage other than what they were wearing. It was SNOWING on the ground in Germany, and while there overnight, my MIL only had FLIP FLOPS and a cardigan! Fast forward, they finally arrive to Jerusalem and the luggage comes a week later. ALL my in laws need from EO Tours is a simple statement proving when they delivered the luggage for their insurance claim and EO won't provide that to them. All of the agents and customer service reps ignore their requests, and some even go as far to deny them by saying no! What kind of nonsense is that?! Your responsibility to paying customers doesn't end once they return if something like this happens. They paid for a hassle-free service and your company has RUINED this unique, Holy, and beautiful experience and turned it into a headache and a nightmare. Please do better and provide them with the statement they need to close this chapter. You know, people work really HARD for their money and when paying for a service it'd be nice to receive kindness and professionalism. However, Educational Opportunities has done none of that. Stop with the hassle! I will never approve my senior in-laws, or anyone for that matter, to use you all again. -1 out of 5 stars. BEWARE of this agency! If something where to go wrong, out of your hands, they will literally leave you stranded, alone, and without the resources you need to make things right and be comfortable! A legit shame. UPDATE: they made it right. And gave us the letter.

This company has very poor customer service. I will not use them again for my future group tours.

Our group received the final itinerary 2 calendar says before departure. One group missed their initial flight because of mechanical problems and they could not re-arrange the schedule to minimize the loss of tours and activities. The final itinerary was incorrect and was only after personally checking with the airline that found out my itinerary had changed. Was never notified by the agency and neither did the other 26 persons in the group. Tours and activities were good but travel was not good.

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Daniel of Moscow (prince)

The holy and right-believing Daniel of Moscow was the Grand Prince of Moscow, son of the holy and right-believing Alexander Nevsky . Being the youngest son, he inherited the poor principality of Moscow that through his adroit and peaceful handling of the princely internecine warfare developed into the capital of a united Russian land. He founded the first monastery , St. Daniel Monastery , in Moscow, at the Church of St. Daniel the Stylite. He is remembered on March 17 ( March 4 ) and September 12 ( August 30 ).

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Daniel was the youngest son of the sainted Prince Alexander Nevsky, the Grand Prince of Vladimir, and the righteous Princess Vassa. He was born in 1261 in Vladimir-on-Klyazama, the capital of the principality of Great Vladimir. Two years later his father, the Prince Alexander, died, leaving him the inheritance, in 1272, of the principality of Moscow, which was poor in comparison with the principalities inherited by his older brothers.

Over the next decades, Daniel, as reported in the chronicles, ruled in a manner encouraging peace, piety, and kindness in the face of surviving under the severe Tatar domination and internecine warfare among the Russian princes. In the thirty years of his rule, Daniel participated only once in combat. That occasion was when Constantine, the Prince of Ryazan, moved to capture Moscow with Tatar help. Near Pereyaslavl, Daniel defeated and captured Constantine. Before the armistice was signed Daniel treated Constantine with hospitality. In 1296, he won the title of Grand Prince of all Russian lands. Soon, his principality included the territory of Pereyaslavl and Zalessky lands. In the thirty years of his rule, Moscow became the most important and powerful Russian principality foreshadowing the unity of the land of the Russians.

Daniel developed great respect and popularity among the Russian people of his principality through his manner of meekness, humility, and peacefulness while taking care of both the populace and the city.

About 1282, Daniel established the first monastery in the city at a site about five miles from the Kremlin at the location of the wooden church of St. Daniel-Stylite. This site became the Monastery of St. Daniel .

In March 1303, Prince Daniel died at the age of 42. Before he died he had become a monk and specified in his will that he be buried in the cemetery of the monastery. Many miracles, including healing people, have occurred over his grave.

During the seventeenth century his miracle -working relics were found, following which he was glorified by the Church of Russia , establishing March 17 and September 12 as the dates he is remembered. Through the years St. Daniel became among the most popular of the Russian saints.

During the troubled times of Soviet rule in the early twentieth century, St. Daniel's relics were lost during destruction at the monastery, as graves of people were moved to other places and the necropolis of the monastery was destroyed. In 1986, part of the relics of St. Daniel were returned to the revived Monastery of St, Daniel by Metropolitan Theodosius of Washington that was being rebuilt after return by the Soviet government.

On the eve of the 850th year commemoration of Moscow, a monument was placed and sanctified on September 4 , 1997, on Tylskaya Square in Moscow in memory of St. Daniel. The following March 17 a chapel was dedicated on Tylskaya Square to St Daniel.

• History of St. Daniel's Monastery

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• Right-believing Prince Daniel of Moscow , March 4 ( OCA )
• Uncovering of the relics of St Daniel the Prince of Moscow , August 30 (OCA)
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Holy Land – Moscow & St. Petersburg

HOLY LAND – MOSCOW & ST. PETERSBURG

08 – 22 October 2017

SUBSCRIPTION PRISE : …………..,                    Single Room : extra fee of 500 U.S. Dollars.

Deposit of 500 U.S. Dollars must be payed until July 2, 2017 for air tickets reservations & Hotel in Moscow.

Deposit of 1.500 U.S. Dollars must be payed until August 2, 2017.

Total payment: September 2, 2017.

INFORMATION – SUBSCRIPTION : T.I.T.A. TRAVEL (Mrs. Fotini Tazoglou)

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• IMPORTANT NOTE: The Tour Leader & the Guide have the right, if there is a need for better service, to change the order of the itinerary or the times without removing any of the mentioned places.

Price includes:

• Visa to Moscow issued prior to the trip in Chicago.
• Hotel Ismailovo Best Western Vega Hotel (4 stars) in Moscow, with Breakfast & 1 meal (usual dinner). (3 overnights)
• Hotel Vedensky (4 stars) in St. Petersburg, with Breakfast & 1 meal (usual dinner). (3 overnights)
• Taxes for Hotels in Moscow & St. Petersburg.
• Hotel Ron Beach (4 stars) in Tiberias with Breakfast & 1 meal (usual dinner). (2 overnights)
• Hotel Gloria (4 stars) in Old City of Jerusalem with Breakfast & 1 meal (usual dinner). (5 overnights)
• Tour Leader during the whole trip / Pilgrimage.
• Guidance from Rev. Archim. Aristovoulos in the Holy Land / Local Guide in Moscow / Local Guide in St. Petersburg.
• Entrance to all Museums mentioned in the Program.
• Entrance to the Holy Site of the Ascension.
• Transportation with Luxury buses according to itinerary.
• Local Mini Buses for transportation to Saint Sabba Monastery in Judean Desert.
• Mini Vans of 10 passengers for transportation to the top of Mount Tabor.
• Cable Car in Mount of Temptation in Jericho.
• Boatride in Tiberias.
• Tips for the drivers, guides, hotel & restaurant employees.
• Air-tickets. / Airport Taxes.
• Air-Tickets Lufthansa Air Chicago => Frankfurt (08/10/2017)
• Air-Tickets Lufthansa Air Frankfurt => Moscow (09/10/2017)
• Air-Tickets Utair Air Moscow => St. Petersburg (12/10/2017)
• Air-Tickets Aeroflot Air St. Petersburg => Tel Aviv (15/10/2017)
• Air-Tickets Lufthansa Air Tel Aviv => Munich (22/10/2017)
• Air-Tickets Lufthansa Air Munich => Chicago (22/10/2017)

Price does not include:

• Anything optional / Lunches at the restaurants that are not covered by T.I.T.A. / entrances to museums or other sites that are not mentioned above.

Cancelation Fees:

• Cancelation until July 3, 2017, is possible with the deposit refundable.
• Cancelation from July 4 until August 3, 2017, both the deposits are not refundable.
• Cancelation from August 4, 2017, the whole payment is not refundable.

YOUR PASSPORT MUST EXPIRE AFTER APRIL 30, 2018.

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