12 Days
Specific Tour
30 people
English
Day 1 – DEPARTURE TO GREECE
Depart for your overnight flight to Greece, meals served on board
Day 2 – ARIVAL THESSALONIKI
Arrive Thessaloniki where you will be met outside baggage claim and escorted to your vehicle for a transfer to the hotel. Later this afternoon, meet your guide for a short Orientation Tour. Enjoy a welcome dinner with fellow travelers this evening. Overnight at hotel Capsis (or similar).
Day 3 – THESSALONIKI
Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. Paul visited and preached the Gospel in Thessaloniki on his second (Acts 17:1-9) and likely on his third missionary journeys and sent two letters to the early Christians there.
We start our excursion of the city viewing the White Tower, before continuing on to visit the Archaeological Museum, which houses finds from the Archaic, Classical, and Roman periods. Stop for a typical Greek lunch. From here, make your way up to the Acropolis, located in the upper part of the city.
Further visit of St. Demetrios Basilica, erected in the 5th century AD and visit the famous crypt, which,h according to tradition, was once the confinement for an officer by the name of Demetrius who was later executed by the emperor Gallerius. Today, St. Demetrius is the patron Saint of the city. Overnight hotel Capsis or similar.
Day 4 – THESSALONIKI – KAVAL – PHILIPPI – THESSALONIKI
Visit Philippi for a guided tour of the ruins of the city including the Walls, the two Basilicas, the Theatre and the site of the prison Paul was held in. From here, drive a short distance to the Baptistery and the River, where Lydia, the first European convert was baptized by St. Paul (Acts 16:12-18). After lunch in Philippi Site, we will do a short orientation tour of Kavala (Ancient Neapolis) and then drive back to Thessaloniki. Overnight hotel Capsis or similar.
Day 5 – THESSALONIKI – VERIA –VERGINA-METEORA-KALAMBAKA
Today you follow the path of Paul when he fled Thessaloniki for the safety of Veria (Berea). Here we view the synagogue where Paul preached. We stop at the Bema surrounded by mosaics of Paul and the plaque of scripture regarding the “more noble” church.
Continue to visit the Royal Tombs of Vergina (Land of Alexander the Great). Then we visit monasteries of Meteora. One of the most remarkable sites in Greece: a group of monasteries perched atop pinnacles of rock up to 600 meters high. Included in the tour is the visit inside the Monastery of Agios Stefanos (Nuns). *You are kindly requested to observe the strict clothing restrictions of the monasteries i.e. long skirts and covered shoulders for the ladies, long trousers for men otherwise entrance will be denied.* Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Kalambaka (hotel Amalia or similar).
Day 6 – KALAMBAKA – DELPHI– ATHENS
After our breakfast today, we drive through the mountains of central Greece to explore Delphi. Delphi is the famous oracle where the priestess of Apollo, Pitia, influenced, with their prophecies the history of cities and states of antiquity. Visit the archaeological site and museum. After our visit, we continue through the village of Arachova to Athens. Dinner and overnight are in Athens (Athens Avenue Hotel or similar).
Day 7 – ATHENS
Today you explore the rich architectural splendor of the ancient city of Athens as your guide introduces you to the world-renowned Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, and the Erectheum. Stand on Mars Hill as the Apostle Paul did. Also, see the House of Parliament, the Presidential Palace, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Lunch – Athens street food tour! Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Athens (Athens Avenue Hotel or similar).
Day 8 CORINTH / ATHENS
After breakfast, we will travel to Corinth on the way stopping at the majestic Corinth Canal. Tour ancient Corinth. Following Lunch return to Athens. Overnight hotel in Athens (Athens Avenue Hotel or similar).
Day 9 – DEPARTURE ATHENS AIRPORT
After breakfast and based on the schedule of your return flight, you will be transferred to Athens Airport for departure or take the optional 3-day cruise extension.
OPTIONAL CRUISE EXCURSION:
March 27 – 30, 2026 Package Price $900.00 per person
Day 9 – ATHENS / PIRAEUS (Embarkation for 3-night cruise) / MYKONOS
Embark on a wonderful 3-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily while on board. Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands, is your first stop. Enjoy free time to explore this little paradise in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
Day 10 – KUSADASI / EPHESUS / PATMOS
Breakfast and stop at the Turkish port of Kusadasi for an included excursion to the ruins of Ephesus where Paul the Saint spent three years during his ministry. We will visit the house of Virgin Mary where she lived with John, on the hill behind the city. We return to the ship for our lunch. Continue your cruise to the island of Patmos, where In 95 AD, St. John the Theologian – one of the twelve disciples of Jesus – was sent into exile (Revelation 1:9-11). Here a disciple of St. John is thought to have transcribed the Biblical book of Revelation. Afterwards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque harbor.
Day 11 – HERAKLION (Crete) / SANTORINI
In the morning the ship will dock at the port of Heraklion on the island of Crete. You can take a tour (optional) to the Palace of Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Lunch on board. Then the ship will travel to the most beautiful island in the Aegean Sea known as the “Black Pearl of the Aegean”, the volcanic Santorini, where we will enjoy the breathtaking Panoramic View.
Day 12 – PIRAEUS (Disembarkation) / DEPARTURE ATHENS AIRPORT
After an early morning disembarkation and based on the schedule of your return flight, you will be transferred to Athens Airport.
