Join Dr. Mark & Vonda Kay goodman following the steps of Paul in Greece and the Greek Islands from Anchorage, AK (ANC) June 08 – 20, 2026

About this Pilgrimage

Day 1: Departure to Greece

Overnight flight to Greece, meals onboard.

Day 2: Arrival in Thessaloniki

Arrive in Thessaloniki, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight at Hotel Capsis (or similar).

Day 3: Thessaloniki

Tour Thessaloniki, including the White Tower, Archaeological Museum, St. Demetrios Basilica (Acts 17:1-9), and other key sites. Visit the crypt of St. Demetrios, and worship with Holy Communion. Overnight at Hotel Capsis (or similar).

Day 4: Thessaloniki – Kavala – Philippi

Visit Kavala (Acts 16:11), the site where Paul first set foot in Europe, and Philippi (Acts 16:12-18). Explore Lydia’s Baptistery and the prison site of St. Paul (Acts 16:16-40). Return to Thessaloniki. Overnight at Hotel Capsis (or similar).

Day 5: Thessaloniki – Veria – Vergina – Meteora – Kalambaka

Visit Veria (Acts 17:10-12) and the Royal Tombs of Vergina (including King Philip II’s tomb). Explore Meteora’s monasteries, perched atop rock formations, and learn about the monks who sought refuge there. Overnight at Hotel Amalia (or similar).

Day 6: Kalambaka – Delphi – Athens

Drive to Delphi (Acts 18:12-17), where Paul’s trial is linked to the inscription mentioning proconsul Gallio. Visit the archaeological site and museum. Continue to Athens. Overnight at the Athens Avenue Hotel (or similar).

Day 7: Athens

Visit the Acropolis, Mars Hill (Acts 17:23-18:18), and other key sites. Walk through the agora, where Paul preached to the Athenians. Enjoy a food tour and free time. Overnight at Athens Avenue Hotel (or similar).

Day 8: Athens/Piraeus – Mykonos

Embark on a 3-night cruise to Mykonos. Explore Mykonos Town. Meals onboard.

Day 9: Kusadasi/Ephesus/Patmos

Visit Ephesus (Acts 20:31), where Paul spent three years and wrote his First Epistle to the Corinthians. See the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Patmos, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:9-11). Visit the Monastery of St. John and the Holy Grotto. Meals onboard.

Day 10: Rhodes

Today, we will visit the Island of Rhodes. The ship enters the port, which was once dominated by the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Shore excursion not included.

Day 11: Heraklion (Crete) – Santorini

Stop at Heraklion, where Paul met the ship’s captain (Acts 27:7-12). Option to visit the Palace of Knossos. Later, visit Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Celebrate Holy Communion onboard. Meals onboard.

Day 12: Piraeus – Athens – Corinth

Disembark and visit Corinth (Acts 18:1-17), where Paul preached and was tried. See the Temple of Apollo and the Bema. Visit the Corinth Canal and enjoy wine tasting at a local winery. Overnight at Athens Avenue Hotel (or similar).

Day 13: Departure from Athens

Transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight.

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