12 Days
Specific Tour
50 people
English
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Day 1 – Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – Departure to Greece
Depart for your overnight flight to Greece. Meals will be served on board.
Day 2 – Wednesday, April 14, 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 15, 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 16, 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 17, 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 18, 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 19, 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 20, 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 21, 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 22, 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 23, 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 24, 2027 – Departure from Thessaloniki
Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport for your departure flight home.
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Day 12 – Saturday, April 24, 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 25, 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 26, 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 27, 2027 Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Rome Airport for your return flight home.
