THE JOURNEYS OF PAUL THROUGH GREECE

See the itinerary for recommended departure & arrival times.

All members will book their own international flights, can arrive early or depart late.

We are happy to book your airfare for you for a flat $50 fee above the actual cost of your flight.

Day 1 - Monday, May 3 – (Meals & Entertainment in flight)

• 13:49 (1:49 pm) – Depart from Atlanta on Delta 535
• 16:02 (4:02 pm) – Arrive at JFK, NYC
• 17:10 (5:10 pm) – Depart on Delta 202 for Athens, Greece

Day 2 – Tuesday, May 4 - Athens - (D)

• 10:00 – Arrive in Athens, Greece

Day 13 - Sunday, May 16– Return home

• 03:00 – pickup and transfer to the airport. Note: if you chose an extra overnight at the hotel, a breakfast-to-go will be provided for you at the front desk.
• 06:00 – Depart Athens on Delta 9639 for Amsterdam
• 08:30 – Arrive in Amsterdam
• 10:20 – Depart Amsterdam on Delta 73 direct for Atlanta, Georgia
• 14:15 (2:15 pm) – Arrive back to Atlanta

Stay tuned for email updates starting 4 months before departure. You can always visit our FAQ section for details such as recommended packing lists, etc.

Deadlines

Inclusions

• Transfers to and from Athens airport
• Welcome Services upon arrival/departure
• Deluxe motor coach as required
• Licensed English-speaking guides for all day trips
• Special scholar, expert and agent on board at all times: “Eitan Chamberlin”, M.A., Hebrew University Jerusalem
• Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner each day (special drinks not included)
• All park fees & scheduled activities and entertainment
• Gratuities/Porterage for hotel staff = Accommodations Fees of 25 Euros
• Traveler’s Kit (hat, map, 2 starter water bottles)
• Bus Banners and Name Tags
• 7 days/6 nights on Land in Greece: 1 night at sea view rooms at Domotel Xenia Volos (5 Star) in Vols, with breakfast & dinner - 2 nights at sea view rooms, at Galaxy Airotel 4* Hotel (or similar) in Kavala, with breakfast & dinner - 1 night at executive rooms, at Domotel Anemolia 4* Hotel (or similar) in Arachova, with breakfast & dinner - 2 nights at Stratos Vassilikos Airotel 4* superior Hotel (or similar) in Athens, with breakfast & dinner - 5‐day tour starting from Athens Airport, by deluxe A/C motor & English speaking guide - Full day tour to Athens & Kenchreai, by deluxe A/C motor & English speaking guide - Round trip transfer Hotel in Athens / Piraeus port / Hotel in Athens, by deluxe A/C motor & English speaking escort - Full day tour to Corinth & Argolis, by deluxe A/C motor & English speaking guide - Departure transfer to Athens Airport by deluxe A/C motor & English speaking escort
• 5 day/4-Night Cruise in Standard Outside Cabins XA/XB from Piraeus to Piraeus
• Normal ferry tickets Alexandroupolis / Samothrace / Alexandroupolis, economy class - Entrance fees to Thessaloniki archaeological museum, Byzantine culture museum in Thessaloniki, Philippoi site, Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothrace, Archaeological museum of Samothrace, 2 Byzantine monasteries at Meteora, Delphi site & museum, monastery of Osios Loukas, Acropolis site, Roman forum in Athens, Ancient Corinth site, Mycenae site & Epidaurus site
• Hotel Porterage (We prepay hotels $5 per person per hotel for bags to be carried to your room from the bus and back).
• All taxes & service fees 
• All current port-taxes and chares (valued at $209.00)
• Shore excursions to Rhodes (RHO-01), Ephesus (KUS-02)

Debit or credit card fees for initial deposit only.

Exclusions

• Round-trip airfare. Book your own, or we’ll book it for you at $50 + cost.
• Cash Gratuities for tour hosts/guides/drivers - $200.00 per person collected upon arrival and dispersed throughout)
• Additional Shore Excursions and guided tours to island of Patmos, Minoan Palace at Knossos Crete (HER-O2), Oia village on Santorini (SAN-01) – $250.00.
• Credit Card Fees for balance payments (add 2.5% to final balance payment). Please send checks to Samson Tours Inc., PO Box 2713, Belleview FL, 34421
• Lunches on most days and Special Drinks, where not mentioned
• Personal expenses such as telephone calls from room, mini bar, room service, etc.
• Optional Traveler’s Insurance through World Nomads.
• All other Add-ons, additional overnights, special private transfers: For example:
• Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure Hotels
• Special Transfers

Group Incentives

• If 21 or more people join the tour, we’ll include the Additional Shore Excursions Add-on for FREE (valued at $250).
• If 30 or more people join the tour, Samson will provide an additional land representative to join the group.

Policies

• Final Itinerary & Hotels: The itinerary may be updated from time to time at the discretion of Samson Tours, its guide and its tour leader. Final Hotel Arrangements will be posted no later than 100 days before departure. In the event of a hotel change, Samson Tours will guarantee a replacement at the same quality or provide an upgrade to a higher class of accommodations at no extra charge.
• Group Minimum: A minimum of 15paying participants are required for this tour program. If the group minimum is not reached by 4 months before departure, Samson Tours or its tour leader will have the right to either a.) request that all tour members pay a supplement for the increase in costs of no greater than $500.00 per person and operate the group at the same quality; b.) lower the hotel class by at least 1 star to offset the increased costs; or c.) postpone the dates until a minimum number of participants are achieved.
• Group Maximum: A maximum 30 paying participants will be allowed to join this unique tour program.
• Airfare: You are responsible to book your own airfare. If you wish us to book your airfare for you, please add the $50 fee from the Add-On menu and email us for a short consultation to book your flight. Be sure that your online account has your passport information and phone us or fax us your credit card details so that we can have the airline bill you directly.
• Flight Diversions: If you elect to be on the group flight and wish to depart from a different city of origin, you can a.) Book your own domestic airfare connection or b.) Select the Add-On in your My Account for a $50.00 Domestic Flight Booking Fee. Any costs or savings for the additional flight will be added or deducted from your tour balance. Please contact us with your specific departure city request.
• Deposit & Payments for Land: To ensure your spot on the tour, we request a $500.00 deposit be paid upon signup.  The deposit (less a $200.00 non-refundable fee per person) and any other payments made are refundable up to 190 days before departure. After that, the remaining deposit amount is non-refundable, due to the Cruise policy. The deposit can be paid by cash, check, money order, bank transfer, debit or credit card. If the tour is canceled by Samson Tours, then you will be entitled to a full refund without any cancellation fee. This refund of cancellation fee does not apply to tour leader cancellations or postponements due to group minimums not being reached. For cases of political instability or cancellations or postponements due to force majeure, please see the Force Majeure section below.
• Final Payments: The final payment will be made120 days before departure. Payments made by check or cash will be made in US$ to Samson Tours, Inc. Payments made by debit or credit card to Samson Tours, Inc. will be charged the full balance. If there are any unpaid fuel surcharges for the group flight, they will be billed to you at cost per the group airline contract either before or after the tour. There is a Late Payment Fee of $200.00 if the balance is paid after the final payment date.
• Late Registrations & Payments: Theoretically, you can join a tour anytime up to the time of the departure date (Land Only and subject to Hotel Availability). There will be a Late Payment Fee of $200.00 and an additional $50.00 fee if you require airfare assistance. If a hotel or other service listed in the itinerary is unavailable, we will find an alternative hotel for you, however you will be responsible for any transportation costs to/from joining the main group.
• Land Diversions: If you arrive either before or after the recommended group departure/arrival time, or if your flight is delayed beyond a reasonable waiting period, or if you elect to divert or add-on additional days to the trip, then it is understood that you will arrive at the hotel or to the airport at your own expense. We will more than happy to assist you with these arrangements
• Refunds (Land): The following refunds for the land portion of the price will apply for non-insured travelers only: Your balance less a non-refundable fee of $200.00 per person, which is transferable or can be applied to future tours if cancelled 190+ calendar days before departure. 75% refund of balance less a non-refundable fee of $200.00 per person if cancelled 119-60 days before departure. 50% of balance less a non-refundable fee of $200.00 per person refund if cancelled 59-30 days before departure. 0% refund if cancelled 29 or less days before departure.
• Force Majeure: If Samson Tours decides to postpone the tour do to political unrest or for any reason beyond our company’s control that could compromise your security, then your balance will carry over to the new tour dates. Depending on the new dates, there may be an increase in costs for tours that are rescheduled within 1 year. If you are unable to join the new tour dates, then you will be entitled to a refund, less the cancellation fee (see Deposits) and any other non-refundable deposits that may be imposed on us by suppliers such as airlines and hotels. The deposit and/or balances amount can also be applied to any future tour or may be transferable to a third party.
• Travel Insurance – Samson Tours does not require travel insurance. It is, however, strongly advised that all travelers equip themselves with a comprehensive travel insurance plan through World Nomads. You can obtain an individual travel insurance quote, by visiting our Insurance page and clicking on any of the ‘Get a Quote’ links that refer you to the World Nomads website. Travel Insurance coverage begins ONLY from the time you have purchased travel insurance. It is advisable only to purchase travel insurance when you have made non-refundable payments that exceed the amount of travel insurance purchased.
• Add-ons once you have registered for a tour you can select from a variety of add-ons in your My Account area you may select or deselect any of these add-ons (extension tour, hotels, late fees, etc.) until 30 days before your tour.
• Your Health:All participants should be in good health and walking condition. This program is active and involves a lot of walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs. All locations may not be accessible for the disabled. Having a disability does not disqualify you from joining any tour. However, be advised that you may have to forgo portions of the said itinerary by waiting on the bus or in a safe location until the main group has returned. If you require special accommodation, please report this at the time of your reservation so that we can better serve you.
• Single Supplement: For single travelers, a single supplement fee for the hotels is required. This usually amounts to around 85%-90% of the Double Room cost. If a person has ordered a double room and his or her roommate cancels his or her tour, then the individual holding a double room must find a new roommate or pay the single supplement.
• Exchange Rate: Samson Tours, Inc. reserves the right to charge a supplement to the price if the dollar falls below the 3.5 threshold. To date, we have never yet had to charge an exchange rate surcharge.
• Government Imposed VAT or taxes: Currently there are no VAT taxes for foreign on tour land packages to Israel. Should such a tax be imposed before the start of the tour, even after ‘final payment’ has been made, Samson Tours will notify all of its participants in writing. In order to participate in the tour, you will be required to pay all such taxes before the start of the tour. If you are an Israeli Citizen you will be asked to pay VAT at the time of you final payment.
• Responsibility - Samson Tours, Inc., its agents, suppliers, guides, leaders and representatives shall be, in no way, liable or responsible for any personal or property loss, damage or injury howsoever caused. The company shall also not be responsible for penalties for privately-booked flight tickets if purchased before the minimum is reached.  
• Update – These policies may be updated from time to time. Upon update, you will be notified by Samson Tours, Inc. or its group leader.

Group Incentives

• If 21 or more people join the tour, we’ll include the Additional Shore Excursions Add-on for FREE (valued at $250).
• If 30 or more people join the tour, Samson will provide an additional land representative to join the group.

Deadlines

We no longer recommend travel insurance companies. It is highly advised that you equip yourself with a Cancellation without any reason policy from your insurance or credit card provider.