About this Pilgrimage

Day 1: Thursday, September 25, 2025, Departure to Turkey
Depart for your overnight flight to Istanbul, meals served on board.

Day 2:  Friday, September 26, 2025, Arrival Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul International Airport, we will meet our guide in the arrival’s hall and head to our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Saturday, September 27, 2025, Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. On a full-day tour of Istanbul, you will visit numerous monuments from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires that reflect the city’s rich history and cultural heritage. Hagia Sophia, a great architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire, was completed in 537 AD, adorned with beautiful mosaics and frescoes. Blue Mosque, also known as Sultan Ahmet Mosque, is famous for its six minarets and blue interior tiles. The Roman Hippodrome was a stadium built in the 3rd century AD for chariot racing and other events. Basilica Cistern is a remarkable site, built in the 6th century with a capacity of 80.000 cubic meters supported by 336 marble columns each 9m high. One of the most striking features of the Basilica Cistern is the two Medusa heads that are used as column bases. Grand Bazar, is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, with over 60 streets and 4.000 shops. Topkapi Palace, was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years, from the 15th century until the 19th century. Is known for its beautiful architecture, intricate tile work, and stunning views of the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. The palace contains numerous buildings and rooms, including the Imperial Treasury, which houses an impressive collection of Ottoman jewels, precious stones, and gold objects. The tour ends with a visit to the Tomb of the Sultan Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Sunday, September 28, 2025, Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will visit the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar), located in the old historic district of Istanbul and built in the 17th century. We will then continue our tour on a cruise, sailing on Bosporus (a regular boat) across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides along the Sea of Marmara. During a Bosphorus Cruise, you can enjoy stunning views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the historic district, palaces, mosques, and other landmarks such as: the Dolmabahçe, Ç?ragan, and Feriye Palaces; the Rumeli Hisar? fortress, Bosphorus Bridge etc… We continue with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace built in white marble by Sultan Abdulaziz in the 19th century with a mix of architectural styles, including traditional Ottoman elements and European neoclassical features. The palace was a summer residence for sultans and a guest house for foreign dignitaries. Climb Çamlica Hill, a scenic hill located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the highest points in Istanbul, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city, the Bosphorus Strait, and the Sea of Marmara. It is known as Lovers’ Hill, with a beautiful panoramic view. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Monday, September 29, 2025, Istanbul -afternoon flight to Thessaloniki
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for our short flight to Thessaloniki. Arrival in Thessaloniki, named after Alexander the Great’s sister, and which figures prominently in the New Testament at which time this provincial capital was considered a world cultural center. This community was the center of Paul’s activities in Northern Greece. It is where he preached and founded a church and to whom he wrote two epistles (Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians). Dinner & overnight.

Day 6: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Thessaloniki- Philippi -Kavala
Full-day tour along the ancient route of Apostle Paul to Amphipolis (Acts 17:1). Journey to ancient Philippi, which was named after the father of Alexander the Great. This busy Roman colony boasted a great library and theater. In Philippi, Paul preached, established the first church in Europe, and was to whom he wrote one of his epistles while imprisoned in Rome (Acts 16:11-40; Philippians). It was in this area that Paul met Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She and her household accepted Christ and were baptized in the nearby river (Acts 16:11-15). Next, continue to Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:9-11). Dinner and overnight

Day 7: Wednesday, October 01, 2025, Thessaloniki–Veria–Kalambaka
This morning, stop in Veria (Beroea of the New Testament), where Paul and Silas were sent by friends after being accused of treason in Thessalonika (Acts 17:5-15). Visit the Bema, where Paul is said to have stood and preached the Gospel to the local community. Continue to Athens where will have an orientation tour before checking in. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Thursday, October 02, 2025, Kalambaka -Athens
We will visit Veria (Berea)” As soon as night came, the believers sent Paul to Berea “(Act 17:10). We will see the Bema where Paul found people who eagerly received his message, “examining the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true” (Acts 17:11). Continue To Kalambaka where we will visit the unique hanging Byzantine monasteries from the Medieval centuries where we will visit one of them. Monks wanted to be as far as possible from human daily lives and as near as possible to GOD. Dinner and overnight

Day 9: Friday, October 03, 2025, Athens–(Embarkation)–Mykonos
We transfer to the port of Piraeus to begin our 3-night Greece and Turkey cruise with a visit to the mountainous island of Mykonos. Free time to explore the island before returning to the ship for evening entertainment.

Day 10: Saturday, October 04, 2025, Kusadasi, Ephesus–Patmos, Greece
Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi, and enjoy an included excursion to Ancient Ephesus, whose inhabitants were the recipients of Apostle Paul’s famous epistle (Acts 18:19-26; Ephesians) and which was once the capital of the Roman province of Asia, and to the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. Continue your cruise to Patmos, with free time to discover the “Jerusalem of the Aegean”. We visit the Monastery of St. John and to the Cave of the Apocalypse, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile (Rev. 1:9-11).

Day 11: Sunday, October 05, 2025, Crete- Santorini
This morning, we will arrive in Heraklion. The capital of Crete is a former Venetian harbor with representative architecture and art. Our included tour of the city takes us on a short drive to visit the church of St Titus, a disciple of the Apostle Paul and the first Bishop of Crete. And we will visit the Venetian Loggia, Basilica of St Mark, medieval monastery of St Catherine and the Cathedral of St. Minas. This afternoon our cruise will reach Santorini, one of the most unique places of the world to admire its geography, a result of an earthquake that took place many centuries ago. Our included shore excursion to Oia Village will take us to the worldwide famous sunset and to enjoy the amazing view of the Aegean and the Caldera view.

Day 12:  Monday, October 06, 2025, Corinth -Athens
Today we will drive to Corinth to visit the archaeological site where Apostle Paul worked for 18 months with tent makers Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18). We will see also the handmade Corinth Canal connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Seas. Return to Athens to visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Areopagus, and Mars Hill where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon. (Acts 17:15-34). You will also have a panoramic tour to see the Parliament House, the Academy, Omonia Square and Panathenaic Stadium. You will have free time in Plaka area, the ancient city of Athens. Dinner and overnight at our hotel

Day 13: Tuesday, October 07, 2025, Departure
Today we will say goodbye to Athens, drive to the airport for our flight back home with our great memories.

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