In the steps of St. Paul Tour in Greece

Follow his steps to Kavala, Philippi, Thessalonika, Veria, Corinth and Rhodes. Visit Athens, Patmos and Meteora Monasteries during an unique tour.....

"I want you to be aware, Brothers, that the gospel proclaimed by me was not a gospel according to man, nor did I receive it from any man, but it came to me through a revelation of Jesus Christ." Galatians 1:11 - 12.

DAY 1.
Arrival Athens, departure by domestic flight to Kavala, transfer to Hotel. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 2.
Breakfast at Hotel. Departure to Philippi. Visit Philippi site, where St. Paul baptized a woman named Lydia, the first Christian in Europe. The Roman forum, completely excavated, is from after St. Paul's time. Departure to Thessalonika. Arrival, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3.
Breakfast at Hotel. Thessalonika city tour. St. Paul preached in Thessalonica during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. Visit the Museum of the city, the Arch of Galerius and St. Dimitrios church. Afternoon departure to Veria, in order to visit the Bema of St. Paul. Evening arrival Kalampaka. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4.
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Meteora Monasteries, built on top of the rocks, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Continue to Delphi, dinner and overnight.

DAY 5.
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Delphi - the center of the Ancient world - the archeological site and the Museum. Departure to visit the famous Osios Loukas Monastery on the way to Athens. Arrival Athens for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6.
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit of Acropolis to see Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae. Visit also the Agora, ancient market place where St. Paul spoked to the ancient Athenians.

Tour with photo stops at House of Parliamentw, Adrian Arch, National Guard and Syntagma square. Afternoon free in Athens. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7.
Breakfast at Hotel. Tour to Ancient Corinth. Here under of the Corinthian Acropolis, St. Paul lived for two years and he wrote the letters to the Corinthians. Then visit of Ancient Port of Kehries, from here St. Paul started his trip to Cycladic islands. Departure to Athens International Airport for an afternoon flight.

 

Possibility to extend your stay, including in your program the 4-day Cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi ( Turkey ), Rhodes, Patmos, Santorini and Heraklion.

In Rhodes can visit the historical port of Lindos, where St. Paul arrived in Rhodes island and spoked to Rhodians.

In Patmos can visit the famous St. John's monastery. Here is the Cave of the Apocalypse, the very place where St. John is believed to have received his revelations.