A JOURNEY OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO PONTOS (TURKEY) & CONSTANTINOPLE Led by His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

A JOURNEY OF FAITH

PILGRIMAGE TO PONTOS (TURKEY) & CONSTANTINOPLE

Led by His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane

September 12 – 23, 2024: 12 Days / 10 Nights

Visit the highlights of Trapezounda on the Black Sea including the 13th Century Church of Agia Sophia (now a mosque) and other churches and buildings. Trapezounda once had a vibrant Greek community and unofficial capital of Pontos. Visit the breathtaking Monastery of Panagia Sumela, which was founded in the 4th Century. Tour the once Greek towns of Kerasounda, Samsounda, Sinope & Safranpoli each with their important Greek sites.

End the pilgrimage in Constantinople, the heart of Orthodoxy and capital for 1,000 years of the Byzantine Empire! Visit the Ecumenical Patriarchate and receive the blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a private audience. Visit Agia Sophia (now a mosque) Panagia Vlacherna and Baloulki Monastery. Tour the Old City including the Underground Cisterns.

RATE: Per person double occupancy $4,480* & Single occupancy $5600*

*Rates include the air/fuel tax of approximately $460 which is not guaranteed until ticketing one month prior to departure. Rate above reflect a 4% check discount which does not apply if payment is made any other way.

Please mail reservation form, a copy of your passport and a deposit of $800 per person payable to

Cloud Tours Inc.

SPACE IS LIMITED! RESERVE NOW! DEADLINE: April 26, 2024 or late booking fee, $50 applies

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YOUR TOUR WILL INCLUDE:

*International air from JFK / IST / TZX & IST / JFK on Turkish Airlines

*Private arrival and departure transfers in a deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with English speaking escort

*Nine days of private sightseeing with a deluxe air-conditioned motor coach and English-Speaking Greek

Orthodox tour guide. All entrance fees as per itinerary are included.

*3 nts First Class hotel accommodations at the Novotel Trabzon or Grand Zorlu Hotel Trabzon, 2 nts First Class

hotel accommodation at La Quinta by Wyndham Giresun or similar, 1 nt Deluxe hotel accommodation at the

Sheraton Grand Samsun or similar, 1 nt First Class hotel accommodation at Baglar Saray Hotel in Safranbolu or

similar including daily breakfast and dinner, all taxes and service fees included

*3 nights First Class hotel accommodation at the Titanic City Hotel or similar including daily breakfast all taxes

and service fees

*One Farewell Dinner in Constantinople