Join Pastor David Grainson on a Footsteps of Paul Pilgrimage to Greece and the Greek Islands from Philadelphia, PA (PHL) April 06 – 17, 2027

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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

35 people

Languages

English

About this Pilgrimage

Discover Greece’s ancient wonders and biblical sites. Download the brochure for the 2027 pilgrimage with the Pastor David Grainson, including Athens, Corinth, Meteora, and more.

 

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Day 1 – Tuesday, April 06, 2027 – Departure to Greece

Depart for your overnight flight to Greece. Meals will be served on board.

Day 2 – Wednesday, April 07, 2027 – Arrival in Athens

Arrive at Athens Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.  The remainder of the day is at leisure.  Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Day 3 – Thursday, April 08, 2027 – Athens

Explore the highlights of ancient Athens, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion. Stand on Mars Hill, where Paul delivered his famous sermon (Acts 17:22–23). View the Agora, where Paul preached “Jesus and the resurrection” (Acts 17:18).  See the House of Parliament, Presidential Palace, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Later, enjoy an Athens Street Food Tour featuring authentic Greek flavors.  Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Day 4 – Friday, April 09, 2027 – Athens / Lavrion (Embarkation) / Mykonos

Embark on a three-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey.  Your first stop is Mykonos, famous for its whitewashed houses, chapels, and windmills.  Enjoy free time to explore.  Meals are provided aboard the ship.

Day 5 – Saturday, April 10, 2027 – Kusadasi / Ephesus / Patmos

Arrive in Kusadasi for an excursion to Ephesus, where Paul ministered extensively. Explore one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the ancient world.  Sail to Patmos to visit the Monastery of St. John and the Holy Grotto of the Apocalypse, where the Book of Revelation was written.  Meals are provided aboard the ship.

Day 6 – Sunday, April 11, 2027 – Heraklion (Crete) / Santorini

Arrive in Heraklion, with an optional visit to the Palace of Knossos.  Continue to Santorini, the volcanic island famed for its dramatic scenery and villages perched on caldera cliffs.  Meals are provided aboard the ship.

Day 7 – Monday, April 12, 2027 – Disembarkation / Athens / Corinth / Athens

After disembarkation, travel west from Athens toward the region of Corinth. Visit the Corinth Canal, a modern engineering marvel and strategic passageway between seas.  Continue to Ancient Corinth, where Paul lived and preached. Explore the Bema, marketplace, Fountain of Peirene, Lechaion Road, and the Temple of Apollo.  Visit a local winery for an organic wine tasting.  Return to Athens.  Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Day 8 – Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – Athens / Kalambaka / Meteora

Depart Athens and travel north to Kalambaka.  Visit two of the famous Meteora monasteries, perched atop towering rock formations and decorated with remarkable Byzantine frescoes.  Monastery dress code applies.  Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 9 – Wednesday, April 14, 2027 – Kalambaka / Veria / Vergina / Thessaloniki

Depart Kalambaka for Veria (Berea) to visit the Bema of Paul and nearby synagogue.  Continue to Vergina to tour the Royal Tombs of Macedon, including the tomb of King Philip II. See golden wreaths, royal weaponry, and the famed funerary chest.  Travel onward to Thessaloniki.  Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 10 – Thursday, April 15, 2027 – Thessaloniki / Philippi / Kavala / Thessaloniki

Travel east to Philippi, site of the first Christian church in Europe. Visit the baptismal site of Lydia, the Forum, basilicas, ancient theatre, and the traditional prison of Paul and Silas.  Continue to Kavala (ancient Neapolis), where Paul first landed in Europe. Enjoy an orientation tour.  Return to Thessaloniki.  Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 11 – Friday, April 16, 2027 – Thessaloniki City Tour

Explore Thessaloniki, one of the most important early Christian centers. The afternoon is free for leisure and exploring Thessaloniki’s waterfront and markets.  Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 12 – Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Departure from Thessaloniki

Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport for your departure flight home.

 

Optional Rome Extension

April 17 – 20, 2027

Package Price $1190.00 Per Person

 

Day 12 – Saturday, April 17, 2027 Arrival in Rome

Breakfast boxes and transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure flight. Upon arrival at Rome Airport, meet the tour manager after the baggage claim area. Transfer to your hotel in Rome for check-in, dinner, and overnight.  Overnight: Hotel St. John (or similar)

Day 13 – Sunday, April 18, 2027 Rome: St. Paul Outside the Walls • Abbey of the Three Fountains • Colosseum

After breakfast, the day begins with a visit to the Catacombs along the ancient Appian Way. Continue to St. Paul Outside the Walls, where the apostle’s remains are preserved, followed by a visit to the Abbey of the Three Fountains, the traditional site of Paul’s martyrdom.  In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour along Via dei Fori Imperiali, viewing landmarks such as the Imperial Fora, Trajan’s Forum, Capitoline Hill, and the Piazza del Campidoglio overlooking the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Visit the Mamertine Prison, the Arch of Constantine, and the Colosseum. Conclude the day with a visit to St. Peter in Chains, home to Michelangelo’s statue of Moses.  Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Hotel St. John (or similar)

Day 14 – Monday, April 19, 2027 Rome: Historic Center • St. Peter’s Basilica • Vatican Museums

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour through Rome’s most iconic sites, including Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.  Continue to the Vatican area to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon, tour the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and, if time permits, Raphael’s Rooms and the Pincio Gardens. Return to the city center for an evening stroll before heading back to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Hotel St. John (or similar)

Day 15 – Tuesday, April 20, 2027 Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Rome Airport for your return flight home.

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Included/Excluded

  • Round trip airline tickets
  • Meet & Assist at Airports upon arrivals and departures.
  • Four overnights in Athens (Avenue hotel or similar)
  • including breakfast and dinner daily
  • One overnight in Kalambaka (hotel Amalia or similar)
  • including breakfast and dinner daily
  • Three overnights in Thessaloniki (hotel Kapsis or similar)
  • including breakfast and dinner daily
  • Lunches
  • 3-night cruise
  • Air-conditioned motor coach throughout for all tours
  • and transfers
  • Services of English-speaking licensed guide
  • Dinners during tours includes one soft drink or glass of
  • wine per person
  • Transfers from and to airports
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Road tolls and all applicable taxes
  • Tips for Guide, Driver
  • Soft Drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • All Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned as included
  • All prices reflect a 4% cash discount and are forfeited when using a credit card/electronic payment

Durations

12 Days

Languages

English

Denominational

ELCA
Protestant Tours

Month

April

Year

2027

Departure City

From Philadelphia

Tour's Location

All prices reflect a 4% cash discount and is forfeited when using a credit card
From: $4,390.00
More options
  • Single Room: (Private) $1,090.00
  • Rome Extension $1,190.00
  • Single Room in Rome $290.00


Owner

Tony Abu Aita

Member Since 2025

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