Bring your family together in global destinations such as Italy, Greece,Spain, France, Costa Rica and more. Greece is the perfect destination for family travel. Tabor, scene of the Transfiguration, where we will have Mass in the beautiful small church atop the mountain. Visiting Greece and Turkey will offer you an immersive view into historical landmarks, as well as an insight into the rich traditions of dance, cuisine, and art of these ancient countries. As the sun rises we retrace the last steps of Jesus on Good Friday. As we head east of Jerusalem into the desert, you will begin to understand the rich Christian tradition of this region. PM-Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Crete. We visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which stands upon the site where Jesus was born. After breakfast, depart for one of the most mystical sites of Crete: The famous Knossos archaeological site. We exit at Mt. DAY 3: Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon, DAY 5: Santorini, Volcano boat experience in the Caldera, DAY 8: Crete-Optional Enviornmental Studies Class. Travel Agents go here to request brochures. We return to our hotel for dinner overnight. You will also visit the holy site Capernaum to see the synagogue and St. Peter’s house where Jesus would have stayed while ministering in the area, visit the traditional site of Baptism at Qasr El Yahud, and much more! We finish our day at the Chapel of the Ascension from where Jesus ascended to Heaven. - 2 night accommodation at the Amalia hotel or similar in Athens, - 3 night accommodation at the El Greco hotel or similar in Santorini, - 3 night accommodation at the Silva Beach hotel or similar in Crete. For information and additional details please contact us through the Inquire Now link. Visit the mythological islands of Santorini and Crete, the lands of muses, gods and goddesses. Due to the geographic position it is warm enough to swim year round! Your representative will greet you upon arrival at Athens International Airport where you’ll transfer to your hotel in downtown Athens. We then head to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist and to the Church of Visitation where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin, Elizabeth, and proclaimed the ‘Magnificent.’ In the Jerusalem afternoon we drive to Shepherd’s Fields, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus and celebrate Mass. Depart from Greece, taking with you the magic and energy of the land. Next we will visit the breathtaking Mt. Lunch will follow and then you will learn how to make loukoumades (Greek donuts). In the late afternoon, we will head to the main port of Santorini to board the high-speed boat going toward Crete. We certainly felt that this tour fulfilled our expectations, and we look forward to traveling with Perillo again in the future. According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary King Minos. Their “Learning Tours,” focus on niche educational travel and classes around the world, including Africa & the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Afternoon free to explore the village walking along the cobble-stone streets and the white washed houses with blue shutters. We begin our day with a visit to the Mt. This afternoon, optional class to learn about how Greece is leading the way in sustainable systems to protect the enviornment and culture.