JOIN US ON A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL GREECE TOUR
MARCH 5-13th, 2025
Tour Cost: $3080.00 per person based on double room occupancy
Note: Single Room Supplement is an additional $1000.00
Tour Includes:
Not Included:
Gratuities - *Note: The tips for the tour are an additional $200 per person to be collected upon arrival in Greece. This covers the hotels, guide, driver, etc.
Suggested Flights:
Some examples of possible flights to book are:
Delta Flight 222 is a direct flight from Atlanta on March 4th departing at 5:15pm and arriving into Athens at 10:45am on the morning of March 5th. Delta Flight 202 is a nonstop from New York JFK departing 3:35pm on the 4th and arriving in Athens at 8:10am on the 5th. Delta flight 203 leaves Athens at 11:50am and arrives at JFK at 5:10pm.
Aegean Air flight 3116 departs Athens for Thessaloniki at 1:05pm
*Note: Tour begins in Thessaloniki and ends in Athens on the 30th.
Deposit: $850 deposit due at time of registration. The remainder is due no later than December 5th, 2024.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday, March 5th: THESSSALONIKI
Arrive Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece. Take a walk by the seaside promenade and explore the beautiful city center. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Thessaloniki.
Day 2 - Thursday, March 6th: PHILLIPI – KAVALA (NEAOPOLIS) – THESSALONICA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the archaeological site of Phillipi, where Paul established a strong church and sent his letter (Acts 16:9-33). We see the river where Lydia is said to have been baptized, the ruins of a prison where the Apostle Paul and Silas were kept, the Agora, 5th and 6th century Basilica and the theater. After the visit, we continue on to Kavala, the ancient port of Neopolis (Acts 16:11) where we enjoy a panoramic tour before returning to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing drive of the city, viewing the White Tower, the statue of Alexander the Great, the Triumphal Arch of Galerius and Rotunda, which was later converted to the Church of St. George. We view the remains of the Palace complex of Galerius (late 3rdcentury AD) and the Roman forum. In Thessalonica (Acts 17:2), Paul went immediately to the synagogue where he explained the prophecies of the Old Testament to Jews and Greeks for three Saturdays. According to the Book of Acts many Greeks believed and even many Greek chief women (Acts 17:1-4) were converted. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Thessaloniki.
Day 3 Friday, March 7th: BEREA – METEORA MONASTERIES – KALAMBAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Berea (Acts 17:10-15) where Paul arrived and according to his custom, went to the synagogue and discovered that these Jews were “more noble” than those he had encountered in Thessalonica (Acts 17:10-11). Continue to the beautiful town of Kalambaka. Enjoy a spectacular drive up to Meteora to visit one of the monasteries built on top of colossal symmetrical gray and reddish boulders. They are perched precariously high above the ground and were first built in the 14th century by monks seeking isolation and salvation. View the superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes. We stop for a breathtaking view of the valley below. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Kalambaka.
Day 4 Saturday, March 8th: ATHENS – ACROPOLIS – MARS HILL
After breakfast at the hotel, we have a long and scenic drive to Athens. We enjoy the scenery along the way as we drive along the picturesque coast. Upon arrival in Athens, we visit the marble-capped Acropoli s, the sacred rock of Athens and citadel of the city in antiquity. We become time travelers when we visit the famous Pantheon and Erechtheion. We will visit nearby Mars Hill (Aeropagus) to read Acts 17:22 where Paul gave his famous speech to the Athenian philosophers (Acts 17:18-34) and spoke about “an unknown god”. Dinner at our hotel. Overnight Athens.
Day 5 Sunday, March 9th: ANCIENT CORINTH – CENCHREA – ATHENS
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our drive to Ancient Corinth. On the way, we will stop at the famous Corinth Canal which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Pelponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former an island. Arrive ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was to this megalopolis where the Apostle Paul came, worked and established a thriving church. We will visit the archaeological site and museum as well as all the points of interest associated with Paul’s ministry. On our way back to Athens, we will pass by the ancient port or Cenchrea, from where the Apostle Paul sailed to Ephesus (Acts 18:18-19). Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Athens.
Day 6 Monday , March 10th: FLY ATHENS – SANTORINI
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Athens Airport for the domestic flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, meet with your guide and depart for a tour of the magnificent and unique island. Visit the beautiful village of Megalochori and Prophet Elias Church (great spot for photos). Continue to the spectacular Oia village (the most picturesque village in Santorini) for a stroll. Transfer to the hotel in Fira, the capital of Santorini. Evening at leisure to explore the enchanting village of Fira and have dinner on your own.
Day 7 Tuesday , March 11th: FREE DAY IN SANTORINI
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free to explore Santorini on your own, rest and enjoy the hotel facilities or set up an excursion of your own. You can walk around Fira, full of unique shopping and quaint cafes. You might choose to visit one of the black, red or white beaches, or visit excavations at Akrotiri, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Have lunch or dinner at one of the many taverns offering delicious traditional food and magnificent views.
Day 8 Wednesday , March 12th: FLY SANTORINI – ATHENS
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return to Athens. The rest of the day is free to explore Athens, the enchanting neighborhood of Plaka and do some last minute shopping in the dreamy boutiques. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 9 Thursday , March 13th: DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head for the airport for our departure back home.