Join Pr. Nathan and Pr. Erin Swenson Reinhold to Greece & Greece Islands from Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) – May 28 – June 8, 2024

DAY 1 | DEPARTURE
Depart for your overnight flight to Greece, meals will be served on board.

DAY 2 | ATHENS
The trip will start with your arrival in Athens airport where we will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, dinner and overnight in Athens.

DAY 3 | ATHENS CITY TOUR
Vist the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Royal Palace, Pan-Athenian Stadium, World Famous Acropolis, and Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) where St Paul preached. Walk around the historical churches including: Russian Church, the Holy Church of Lykodemos in Athens, Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, and Kapnikarea Church. The rest of the day is at leisure, dinner and overnight in Athens.

DAY 4 | ATHENS – PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION) – 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 Island: Enjoy free time to explore this little paradise in the middle of the Aegean Sea.

DAY 5 | KUSADASI – EPHESUS – PATMOS
Turkish port of Kusadasi for an included excursion to the ruins of Ephesus where St. Paul spent three years during his ministry and where he wrote the Epistle to Corinthians I. Visits include: Basilica of St. John, ruins of the famous Diana’s temple with the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Odeon, the Arch of Hercules, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Agora and the theater. Your cruise continues to the island of Patmos, a beautiful and spiritual island where In 95 AD, St. John the Theologian – one of the twelve disciples of Jesus – was sent into exile. We will visit the Monastery of St. John the Theologian UNESCO World Heritage Site where we will see the Holy Grotto of Revelation and priceless icons and manuscripts. Afterwards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this picturesque harbor.

DAY 6 | HERAKLION (CRETE) – SANTORINI
In the morning, the ship will dock on the island of Crete. Optional Tour to the Palace of Knossos. After lunch, the ship will travel to the most beautiful island in the Aegean Sea: Santorini

DAY 7 | PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION) – ATHENS – THESSALONICA
Early morning disembarkation, we will travel to Thessalonica. On the way, we will stop at Thermopylae, famous for its heroic defense by King of Sparta Leonidas and his courageous Spartans warriors against the Persian army. In Thessalonica we will visit the Museum of Byzantine Culture. Dinner and stay overnight in
Thessalonica.

DAY 8 | THESSALONICA – PHILIPPI – KAVALA – THESSALONICA
Philippi Christian tour. Roman Theatre, probable site of the prison where Paul and Silas were held. City of Kavala and the ancient city of Neapolis (Acts 16:11) where Paul landed with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. Visit the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of the Acropolis. Dinner and overnight in Thessalonica.

DAY 9 | THESSALONICA – VERGINA – VERIA – KALAMBAKA
City tour of Thessalonica. Cathedral of St. Demetrius, the Protector Saint of the city, the Church of Saint Sofia, the great Church of Saint George, the Byzantine temple of «Panagia Chalkeon», the historical Church of Prophet Elias, the White Tower and the Byzantine fortress of the city, the triumphal Arch of Galerius Vergina, as the Royal Tombs and houses the tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great Veria (Berea), another town evangelized by Paul (Acts 17.10-14). Depart for Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 | KALAMBAKA – METEORA – DELPHI
Visit the spectacular Meteora, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient Byzantine monasteries on top of huge rocks, first built in the 14th century. Our next stop will be the most famous, the Great Meteoron, to admire superb icons, old manuscripts, unique mosaics and frescoes. We will then continue to Delphi for
dinner and overnight.

DAY 11 | DELPHI – CORINTH – CENCHREA – ATHENS
Exploration of Delphi – visit the archaeological site and museum. We will also tour the Monastery of Hosios Lukas, Ancient Corinth, the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio’s seat, the pillars, stairs, and the place of public worship, where Paul preached. Ancient Greek port of Cenchrea
(Acts 18:18) and the ruin of the early Christian 5th Century basilica. Return to Athens, dinner and overnight.

DAY 12 | ATHENS AIRPORT
According to the schedule of your return flight you will be taken to the airport of Athens.