Day 1: Departure
Depart Hartsfield International Airport
Greece with Cruise
10 Days
About This Pilgrimage
Journeys of Paul — trace the Apostle's missionary path through the heart of ancient Greece and the shimmering Aegean. Walk where Paul preached in Thessaloniki's agora and stood imprisoned at Philippi, the very site where Europe's first baptism took place at the riverside. Marvel at the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora before descending to Athens, where Paul stood on Mars Hill and proclaimed the Unknown God before the city's greatest minds. Then board your cruise and sail to Ephesus, to Patmos — where John received the Revelation — and to the volcanic beauty of Santorini, before returning to ancient Corinth, Paul's home for more than a year and the city that inspired two of his most beloved letters.
10 Days Itinerary
Day 2: Arrival in Thessaloniki
Upon our arrival the Thessaloniki Airport, we are met, assisted with luggage and taken by private, deluxe motor coach to our superior first class hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Philippi and Kavala
Breakfast at the hotel. Our sightseeing today takes us to Philippi, where Paul lived, preached and was imprisoned. We visit the site of the first baptism (Lydia) on European soil. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Thessaloniki and Meteora
Breakfast at the hotel. Scripture says that Paul came to Thessaloniki where there was a synagogue of the Jews and as was his custom, he argued with them from the scriptures, explaining and proving it was necessary for Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead. Our excursion includes the Walls, the House of Jason where Paul lived and the Agora where he preached. METEORA/ KALAMBAKA. What an exciting day! We enjoy the unique and most impressive scenery with ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky, atop huge rock formations. Dinner and overnight Kalambaka.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Athens Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we drive directly to Athens for check-in our superior first class hotel. Afternoon visit to Mars Hill, the Acropolis and Parthenon. Here, Paul debated the elders of the senate. Dinner and overnight Athens.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Cruise to Mykonos
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer to our first class cruise ship for cruising to Mykonos. All have ocean view cabins, CAT XB.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Ephesus and Patmos
We have an early morning excursion to Ephesus where Paul spent many months teaching. We walk past architectural masterpieces, Magnesian Gate, the Library, and the Amphitheater, where Paul spoke to the Ephesians. We visit the House of Mary . Return to the ship. PATMOS. We continue our cruise to the Island of Patmos where John, while in exile, received the Revelation. We include a tour to the cave where he was imprisoned. Return to the ship. Ephesus and Patmos Excursions are included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Santorini
We visit Santorini made entirely of volcanic rock, formed by thousands of eruptions over time. It is one of the most famous and picturesque of all the islands and has a rich history including connection to the lost city of Atlantis and the ancient Minoan civilization.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Corinth
We leave the ship by deluxe private motor coach and begin our excursion to Corinth, the city that inspired two of Paul’s most familiar letters. This was home to Paul for more than a year. Our drive takes us via the Bay of Salamis and the Saronic Gulf. Following our time for picture taking at the Corinth Canal, we shall tour the ruins of this ancient city: the Archeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema of Paul, the Temple of Apollo, and the Agora. We return to Athens. Overnight Athens with farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10: Departure from Athens
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Athens Airport for flight home
Meals: Breakfast