Fall is a wonderful time to travel and what better way to see the Mediterranean AND the Holy Land than from the comfort of a cruise ship.
Come with us on the beautiful Odyssey of the Seas and visit the breathtaking Rome temple, and the historic sites of Rome, and walk in the footsteps of Christ in Israel. It has something wonderful to offer to everyone!
There are so many highlights of this cruise tour it absolutely is a life changer! As you take this time to learn and ponder on the Savior, his life, and his ultimate gift to us in these sacred places, your spirit will be filled with love and gratitude. Visiting the sites of the Apostle's missionary journeys will testify to the importance of the work that continues today.
Our cruise tour price includes 2 nights in Rome with touring, the cruise, and special onboard seminars to enhance your experience.
When you add your cruise host, Kay Godfrey, who has taken hundreds of people to visit these sacred sights, you have a trip of a lifetime at an exceptional value!
*While the physical activity on this CRUISE tour (walking distances) is not significant, the days and excursions can be difficult for those with disabilities. Please advise at time of booking.
To complete the experience be sure to add on the PRIVATE LDS guided shore excursions offered at multiple ports. See the TOUR INCLUDES tab for all details.
Highlights of the Tour:
- 3 Night PRE TOUR TO ROME INCLUDED!!!
- Morris Murdock LDS tour Director for the whole cruise will provide specialty lectures to prepare you for your ports.
- Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with 60 years of experience!! IT MATTERS!
Questions? Contact Morris Murdock Escorted Tours at 800-809-9910 or click the button below!
Tour Manager- Julie DeMille
Tour ID-9223J10
Day 1: Thursday, October 12, 2023
USA Home City to Rome, Italy
Today you will depart from your home city and travel to Rome!
Day 2 - Friday, October 13, 2023
Rome, Italy
Upon arrival, we will be met at the airport and begin our adventure and exploration of the Eternal City. We hit the ground running has a tour of the city including a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. We will see its ancient ruins like the Temple of Julius Caesar. At the end of the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel for check-in. Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel to take time to visit and get to know each other.
Meals : Dinner, In-flight
Day 3 - Saturday, October 14, 2023
LDS Temple and the Vatican
This morning we travel outside the "old city" of Rome and visit the LDS Rome Temple. This afternoon after a lunch break we will tour the Vatican, the world's smallest, yet wealthiest independent state. Your guide will start with an overview of the history of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Then we explore St. Peter's Square, with Bernini's 284 columns, before entering St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. See the many treasures including the golden mosaics of the apse, Bernini's bronze baldachin and the famed 'Pieta' by Michelangelo. Dinner is on your own tonight to explore the many wonderful options available to you!
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4 - Sunday, October 15, 2023
Rome, Italy to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
This morning we'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel and board your coach to a local LDS Church to attend sacrament meeting before heading to the coast to board our home for the next 12 nights on the Odyssey of The Seas.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5- Monday, October 16, 2023
Naples, Italy
*Private Shore Excursion offered.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6- Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Day at Sea
Today, enjoy the ship and time with our group. Some of the activities offered are scrapbooking- Turn your memories into something beautiful with a vacation scrapbook. Learn how to build themed pages with textured borders, cutouts and embellishments. Or, for the more game-minded, check out the billiards room- A game of pool may seem challenging on a cruise ship, but not if you have a gyroscopic pool table. Bring your A-game and experience the first self-leveling pool tables at sea.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
*Private Shore Excursion offered
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Thursday, October 19, 2023
Athens, Greece
*Private Shore Excursion offered.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Friday, October 20, 2023
Santorini, Greece
Santorini is one of the world’s most popular islands, known best for its dramatic scenery, whitewashed villages, and fiery volcanic activity. Take a cable car to the capital of Fira, a bustling cliff-top town awash with old cathedrals, enthralling museum collections and cozy tavernas, or venture to the coast for a swim in the deep blue waters that lap red and black pebbled beaches. Whatever you decide to do, we’re sure you’ll have a memorable time!
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Saturday, October 21, 2023
Cruising
Today we meet with our director, Historian Kay Godfrey, for a group seminar on the Apostles.
In your spare time, enjoy the many activities the ship offers. Why not take a dance class? Salsa, hip-hop, swing or ballroom. Learn the latest moves from instructors and bring your newfound skills to your favorite Royal Caribbean dance floor.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Haifa, Israel
*Optional 2 day Private Shore Excursion $345 per person
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 - Monday, October 23, 2023
Jerusalem, Israel
*Optional 2 day Private Shore Excursion $345 per person
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day13, Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Limassol, Cyprus - Port 830a-400p
Limassol is a picturesque Mediterranean town on the coast of idyllic Cyprus. It's a favorite destination for Europeans, and many cruise itineraries let you see this Mediterranean treasure for yourself. The region holds a ton of historical significance as it was the alleged birthplace of Aphrodite, and a significant part of the Crusades. Limassol's landscape is a mixture of striking cliffs and beautiful beaches mixed with developed resort towns full of fantastic entertainment, shopping and dining options.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Cruising
Today we meet as a group to discuss our past excursions and study their significance.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Thursday, October 26, 2023
Cruising
Today we meet for a group seminar on the Holy Lands.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 - Friday, October 27, 2023
Civitavecchia - Rome, Italy – Flights Home
This morning we will be picked up and returned to the airport for our flight home with memories to last a lifetime!!
Meals : Breakfast
Included:
- 12-day cruise on-board the Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas
- All meals and entertainment onboard
- Cruise Port Charges
- Multiple LDS-based lectures on board the ship
- Round Trip Transfers from airport to hotel/hotel to ship/ship back to the airport
- 2 Nights Pre-tour in Rome with hotel and sightseeing
- Visit the new LDS Temple site in Rome
- Tour Audio hearing Sets
- Tour book & travel document package
Not Included:
- Government fees and land taxes of $115.00
- Optional LDS Guided private shore excursions as listed below
- International Flights - Available 11 months prior to cruise
- Trip cancellation & trip interruption insurance - Several options available - Ask for details
- Gratuities for tours off the ship
- Optional Cruise Prepaid Gratuities $174.00
Optional Pricing:
- Inside Cabins - $3879.00 per person
- Ocean View Cabins - $4059.00 per person
- Balcony Cabins - $4599.00 per person
- Note: Single/triple/quad cabins are based on availability and are subject to change. Rates will be quoted based on availability.
Payment Terms:
- $500 deposit due at the time of booking
- Final Payment due July 03, 2023
- Cash discount - $75 off per person for payments made by check
- ** This tour is based on a minimum of 30 passengers and a max of 60 passengers.
- Read our Terms & Conditions
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OPTIONAL PRIVATE ESCORTED EXCURSIONS
- Optional 2 day Excursion in Israel – $345.00 each- 2 days total
Today we depart the ship and travel to Jerusalem! In the next day and a half, we will visit the sites of Christ's birth, many miracles, and his ultimate suffering in Gethsemane. There is so much to see. On day 2 we travel by way of the Dead Sea towards Galilee taking in as many sites as time allows.
- Optional Excursion 2 pack for Ephesus and Athens- $199.00 Each
In Ephesus, we will depart the port of Kusadasi and drive to “Mary’s House” one of the believed sites were Mother Mary, the virgin, may have lived and died after her son's crucifixion. From here we travel to the ancient site of Ephesus where Paul preached and converted many. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman sites with much to see and explore. After an optional lunch stop, we will visit the Basilica of John before driving back to our awaiting ship. In Athens, it is all about Paul and Acts 17. Our private guide will give us a wonderful tour of the city including Syntagma Square and the Olympic stadium but it will be when we head to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon and Mars Hill your heart will start to race. We’ll hear Paul's sermon about the unknown Gods and climb to the top of the Parthenon and walk around the monumental ruins of the UNESCO-listed site. This afternoon after a lunch stop we’ll visit the ancient site of Corinth.
- Optional Excursion in Pompeii (Naples)- $149.00 Each
Today our private group will be met at the port by our host to start our tour at the amazing town of Pompeii and discover this city hidden for hundreds of years under the ash of Mt Vesuvius. This city tells many stories of the ancient Romans and their lifestyle and will surely be a tour highlight for all. After an included lunch stop we will travel back to the coast and discover why the Amalfi Coast captures many with its pastel-colored towns and thriving fishing port framed by the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
