★ Hosted by Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC & Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc
Catholic Pilgrimage · Catholic Cruise · 10 Days · Greece, Croatia and Medjugorje

Pilgrimage Cruise to Greece with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC and Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc

Fr. Chris Alar, Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc, and a Christian guide will meet your party at the airport and accompany you every step of the way as you embark on a private cruise, exploring Greece and Croatia. This trip will visit Athens, Corinth, Meteora Monasteries, Dubrovnik, and more! 

Dates
June 15–24, 2027
Departs Newark, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles
Duration
10 Days
Trip code 27JA06GRCA-EH
From
$4795.00
Per person, based on double occupancy
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The Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage Cruise to Greece

Depart with us to Athens, Greece, the starting point of this pilgrimage cruise that will carry us across the Aegean and Adriatic Seas in the footsteps of St. Paul, through the sanctuaries of Meteora, and into the historic port cities of Montenegro and Croatia.

Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC
Your Host

Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC

Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers’ Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province

Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, is Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers’ Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province, serving the United States, England, and Argentina. A priest, author, speaker, and film producer, he hosts EWTN’s Living Divine Mercy and teaches extensively on Divine Mercy, Mary, the Eucharist, and Catholic doctrine. Before becoming provincial in 2023, he directed the Association of Marian Helpers. His ministry combines preaching, media, pilgrimage leadership, and formation in the spirituality entrusted to the Marian Fathers.

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Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc
Your Host

Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc

Catholic speaker, writer, testimonialist, and intercessor

Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc is a Catholic speaker and writer who describes her ministry as that of a “testimonialist” and intercessor. A cradle Catholic and mother of three, she shares personal experiences of faith, prayer, suffering, healing, and God’s providence with candor and vulnerability. Through Destined4This, live events, online ministry, and pilgrimage accompaniment, she encourages others to recognize God’s presence in their own stories and to respond through deeper prayer, trust, and Catholic community.

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What's included

✓ Included

  • ✓Round-trip group airfare to Athens, return- ing from Dubrovnik (will be added shortly as we receive airline group contracts from multiple cities)
  • ✓Airport taxes and fuel surcharges (subject to change until ticketing)
  • ✓8 nights aboard the MV La Belle de l’Adria- tique in a cabin of your choice
  • ✓All meals aboard ship, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with beverages included with meals and at the bar, including wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea and other alcoholic drinks
  • ✓Welcome cocktail and Captain’s gala dinner aboard
  • ✓English-speaking Christian Tour Manager plus local guides on the shore excursions
  • ✓All shore excursions, transfers, and en- trance fees as per the itinerary
  • ✓Daily Mass and spiritual program as noted in the itinerary
  • ✓Baggage handling aboard ship
  • ✓Select International Tours travel portfolio
  • ✓For the optional extension: 3 nights hotel accommodation in Medjugorje, daily breakfast and dinner, and all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • ✓Tips of $220.00 for the Cruise trip and $50.00 for the Medjugorje extension will be added to your invoice and collected in advance for your convenience

× Not included

  • ×Airfare (until added; see above)
  • ×Personal expenses incurred during the trip
  • ×Trip Protection & Medical Insurance (strongly recommended, see Travel Protection section)
  • ×2 Lunches on the Medjugorje extension
  • ×Church donations: approximately $3-$5 per person, per Mass
  • ×Airport transfers for land-only passengers
  • ×Domestic or international airline baggage fees
  • ×Airline seat assignments and flight pre- check-in fees
  • ×Government-imposed destination/island charges, which cannot be prepaid
  • ×Country-specific Visa fees, unless noted in the inclusions
  • ×Electronic Travel Authorization (ETIAS, ETAUK, ETAIL) applications & fees (if applicable)
  • ×Any airline baggage charges
  • ×Baggage handling at train stations, airports, and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person
  • ×Any charges incurred due to excessive luggage including the cost of an additional baggage vehicle or porterage charges

See the official trip information for gratuities, shipping and handling, payment fees, and any optional-extension charges.

Day by Day

Your pilgrimage, mapped out

Tap any day to explore. Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner.
Day 1June 15
Depart USA - Overnight Flight to Athens
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We depart on an overnight flight to Athens, Greece, the starting point of this pilgrimage cruise that will carry us across the Aegean and Adriatic Seas in the footsteps of St. Paul, through the sanctuaries of Meteora, and into the historic port cities of Montenegro and Croatia. Quotes for optional upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class, along with add-on flights from other cities, are available upon request beginning approximately 120 days before departure. Because we work with group airfares, we cannot accommodate individual seat requests. If specific seats are important to your travel experience, please book your own airfare, and we will book the land package for you. If you choose the land-only option, please be sure you are at the airport to meet the group; we will provide you with group flight info once you have registered.

Pricing

Choose how you travel

Most popular
First Deck - Double Occupancy
$4795.00per person
First Deck - Solo Room
$6595.00per person

Very Limited

Main Deck - Double Occupancy
$4895.00per person
Main Deck - Solo Room
$6695.00per person

Very Limited

Embarkation Deck - Double Occupancy
$5095.00per person
Embarkation Deck - Solo Room
$6695.00per person

Very Limited

Upper Deck - Double Occupancy
$5295.00per person
Medjugorje Extension - Double Occupancy
$795.00per person

Additional Cost

Medjugorje Extension - Solo Room
$990.00per person

Additional Cost

Optional Pre-Night - Double Occupancy
$495.00per person

Additional Cost

Optional Pre-Night - Solo Room
$595.00per person

Additional Cost

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ETA Required
ETAIS is not yet required for this trip. Please watch for updates from Select.
Deposit Due by February 15, 2027
$1000.00 per person must accompany your registration.
Final Payment due by March 17, 2027
Pilgrimage Information

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