Day 1: Departure
Depart Dallas to Thessaloniki Greece via Transatlantic flight.
Greece & The Greek Isles
11 Days
About This Pilgrimage
Journeys of Paul — an 11-day immersion in the world of the Apostle, tracing his missionary footsteps through Macedonia, ancient Greece, and the sun-drenched islands of the Aegean. Begin in Thessaloniki, where Paul reasoned from the scriptures in the synagogue, then travel to Philippi where he was imprisoned and where Lydia became the first Christian convert on European soil. The suspended monasteries of Meteora offer a breath-taking moment of reflection before the road leads south to Athens and the Acropolis, where Paul debated the elders on Mars Hill. Set sail into the Greek Isles — Mykonos, Ephesus, the sacred island of Patmos where John received his vision, and the dramatic cliffs of Santorini — before closing the journey at Corinth, the city Paul called home for over a year and whose church received two of the most powerful epistles in all of scripture.
11 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: Leisure in Thessaloniki
Day at leisure in Thessaloniki.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Philippi & 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 5: Thessaloniki & 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 6: Athens & The Acropolis
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 7: Athens & 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 8: Ephesus & 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Departure to Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Athens Airport for flight home.
Meals: Breakfast