Join us on a trip to the ancient world of the apostles of Jesus Christ. We will be visiting Israel, the home of the Gospel, in addition to some of the cities where the apostles fi rst took the Gospel.

Balcony with Ocean View: $4,875

*Ocean/Inside Cabins upon request; contact Denise for availability and pricing.*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and include airfare, all taxes and fees, and are subject to

change due to airfare fl uctuations until airfare is confi rmed.

Your Tour Includes:Round trip airfare from either Los Angeles or San Francisco, cruise fare, private tours in Ancient Corinth, Ephesus, Jerusalem, and the Sea of Galilee, cruise gratuities, transfers from the airport to your hotel and from your hotel to the ship (or directly from airport to ship if you do not sign up for the pre-cruise stay), and transfer

from the ship to the airport upon return.

2021 Footsteps of the Apostles Cruise

September 18–October 1, 2021

Royal Caribbean—Odyssey of the Seas

with Pastor Brian and Cheryl Brodersenof Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

Rome Pre-Cruise Option: September 15–19, 2021

Hotel Dei Mellini (3-night stay with breakfast included)

$650 per person, based on double occupancy$1,225 single occupancy

Enjoy a few days on your own in Rome, the ancient capital of New Testament times and mentioned in many of the New Testament epistles. Rome was home to one of the fi rst

and largest New Testament churches.

ROME PRE-CRUISE OPTION

Day 1: Sept 18 (Sat) | Depart from LAX Meet at airport for departure from LAX or SFO.

Day 2: Sept. 19 (Sun) | Rome (Civitavecchia), ItalyYou will be transported to Royal Caribbean for afternoon depar-ture on the Odyssey of the Seas.

Day 3: Sept 20 (Mon) | At Sea Relax, fellowship, worship, Bible study, and enjoy the many ame-nities aboard the brand new ship, Odyssey of the Seas.

Day 4: Sept 21 (Tues) | Athens (Piraeus), Greece Arrive at 12 PM (*you will be on your own for the afternoon). Ath-ens is the main hub of intellectualism in New Testament times. It was here where Paul preached one of the greatest recorded sermons to the intellectuals on Mars Hill, located on a rise above the ancient ruins.

Day 5: Sept 22 (Wed) | Athens (Piraeus), Greece We will be taking a private group tour (lunch is not included) to Ancient Corinth, one of the most important city states of ancient Greece and definitely one of the most important parts of Paul’s journey in Greece. Paul spent 18 months preaching to the Jews and Gentiles. In Corinth, Paul worked with Aquila and Priscil-la. He founded a church, and we have two of his letters to the church in the New Testament. Paul’s trial took place in the Agora (Acts 18:12–17). It is also from Corinth that Paul wrote to the Thes-salonians. (Departure from port at 5 PM.)

Day 6: Sept 23 (Thurs) | Rhodes, Greece9 AM to 9 PM (*on your own). Step back in time as you encounter the most well-preserved medieval town in Greece listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

Day 7: Sept 24 (Fri) | Ephesus (Kusadasi), TurkeyPrivate group tour (includes lunch). Ephesus is the city where Paul ministered for over two years. Timothy and the apostle John all ministered in this ancient cosmopolitan city.

Day 8: Sept 25 (Sat) | At Sea

Day 9: Sept 26 (Sun) | Jerusalem (Ashdod), IsraelPrivate group tour (lunch included).

• Southern Temple Steps: part of extensive excavations that unearthed steps that led up to the Temple Mount from the time of Jesus.

• Pool of Bethesda St. Anne’s Church: the pool where Jesus healed an infirmed man.

• Western “Wailing” Wall: a section of the Temple Mount foun-dation dating back to the 2nd Temple Period, the most sa-cred Jewish site in Jerusalem.

• Roman Cardo: the ancient Roman street through the Old City, with lunch in the Old City. Antonia Fortress/Ecce Homo, the traditional location where Jesus was beaten and mocked with a crown of thorns.

• Via Dolorosa: the “way of the cross” that leads to the tradi-tional site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

• Garden Tomb: a memorable communion service held near an ancient tomb similar to the one where Christ was buried.

Day 10: Sept 27 (Mon) | Sea of Galilee (Haifa), IsraelPrivate group tour (lunch included).

• Mount Arbel: a stunning vista of the Sea of Galilee and sites of Jesus’s public ministry.

• Magdala: the hometown of Mary Magdalene and a newly discovered archaeological site. Visit the only first-century synagogue found around the Sea of Galilee.

• Capernaum: the town and synagogue where Jesus preached during His Galilean ministry.

• Boat Ride Sea of Galilee: cross the Sea of Galilee in a replica of a boat from Jesus’s time.

• Baptism Yardenit: You will have a unique opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River.

Days 11 & 12: Sept 28 & 29 (Tues/Wed) | At Sea

Day 13: Sept 30 (Thurs) | Naples (Capri), Italy 7 AM to 6 PM (*on your own).

Day 14: Oct 1 (Fri) | End in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 5 AM. We will be transported to the airport to depart home with memories that will last a lifetime.

*Ports where you will be on your own are Athens ½ day, Rhodes, Greece, and Naples, Italy. You can choose to relax and just enjoy the city or register for one of the excursions offered on the Royal Caribbean website. If you have any questions please contact Denise@plazatravel.com

*Activity Level for Private Tours Is Moderate: You will need to be able to walk approximately 2 to 3 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and stand for extended periods.

CRUISE ITINERARY

Sept 15 (Wed) | Depart from LAX Meet at airport for departure from LAX or SFO.

Sept 16–18 (Thurs–Sat) | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy You will be transported to your hotel in the heart of the city for a 3-night stay. Enjoy a few days on your own in Rome, the ancient capital of New Testament times and mentioned in many of the New Testament epistles. Rome was home to one of the first and largest New Testament churches.

Sept 19 (Sun)After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and board a mo-tor coach for transport to the ship where we will meet the rest of the group and begin our journey aboard the beautiful Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas.

Plaza Travel Rep: Denise Schaefer(818) 990-4053 x2129 | denise@plazatravel.com

For further information, contact:

CCCM Rep: Linda Rourke(714) 979-4422 x2220 | lrourke@cccm.com