Religious Tours
Following St. Paul’s steps (14 days)
Day 1:Athens
Arrival. Reception at the airport. Transportation and check into our hotel. You will have the remainder of the day free to relax
or take a stroll along the streets of Athens to enjoy the flavour of the city.
Accommodation Athens.
Day 2:
Arrival Thessalonica
Direction north to Thessalonica. On our way a visit to Pelion “the centaurs mountain”. Early afternoon arrival at Thessalonica.
Dinner at local “Tsipouradiko” with many Greek specialties and the local spirit “Tsipouro”.
Accommodation Thessalonica.
Day 3:
Philippi/Kavala
Ninety miles from Thessaloniki are the extensive ruins of the city of Philippi, which Paul visited in A.D. 50.
It was one of the leading cities of Macedonia. Among the ruins is a most impressive Roman theatre.
Kavala is Greece's prettiest mainland port with a most elegant harbour. Paul landed here with his disciples, Timothy and Silas.
Luke, the Evangelist, also came here from Troas. This ancient city of Neapolis was later renamed Chiristoupoli because it was
the first European city to accept Christianity. Imagine walking on the same sod as these men of the Bible!
We will see the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of the Acropolis in this beautifully located city, known since the 5th century as Kavala.
Continue on to Philippi where Paul preached his first evangelical sermon and baptized the first Christians on European soil.
We will view the baptismal site where Lydia surrendered her life to Christ and visit a crypt dating from the Roman period that is thought
to have served as a prison for Paul. See the famous Acropolis, the Market Place, Basilica, and the Theatre.
We return to Thessalonica for the night.
Accommodation Thessalonica.
Day 4:
Thessalonica/Mount Athos
We travel to Chalkidiki and the port Ouranoupolis. By boat sail around the holly land of mount Athos and view the famous monasteries.
As for over 1.000 years no woman have step this land and is not allowed, a monk will come to the boat and bless all passengers.
Back to Ouranoupolis and a tour around Chalkidiki.
Accommodation Thessalonica
Day 5:
Thessalonica/Dion
Morning visit the museum, which has extensive Macedonian and Hellenistic collections, and gets to know Thessaloniki,
a very unusual Greek city. It's more European than southern Greek.
Continuing we drive south at Dio at the foot of Mt. Olympus and just about forty miles from Thessaloniki.
But it's not just a rest stop. It was a key Roman colony in Augustus's time and has a wonderful museum and although it is nowhere stated
that Paul passed through the city of Dion, many scholars suppose that it would have been
Day 6:
Thessalonica/Veria
The New Testament books of I & II Thessalonians will come alive to us today. Visit the old city ramparts; the newly excavated Forum,
St. George Church, an ancient Roman monument which was transformed into a church; and the Galerios Arch which rises
over the famous Via Egnatia. We will see two of the beautiful basilicas in the city of St. Demetrius, dedicated to a distinguished
member of the Roman army and a martyred Christian convert, and St. Sophia.
Our next stop the ancient site of Pela [Alexander’s capital] and its famous mosaics.
Go on direction Veria to view the Bema surrounded by newly placed mosaics of Paul and the plaque of scripture regarding
he "more noble" church. We also visit King Phillips tomb in Vergina.
Accommodation Veria
Day 7:
Vergina / Meteora / Kalambaka
Vergina has the tomb of Philip plus an important museum.
Staying in Beroea, which had an important early Christian community,
sets us up for the drive to Meteora. Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece.
Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries on all of Greece, and they are perched
miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios river.
Meteora where we step and see the world famous Byzantine monasteries that is perched precariously
on summits of grey rock pinnacles of varied and beautiful shapes.
Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought
refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries.
Meteora where the fantastic and breathtaking Byzantine monasteries are perched on top of huge grey and reddish pillars.
Monks seeking isolation and spiritual salvation first built those monasteries in the 14th century,
They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes.
Accommodation Kalambaka
Day 8:
Meteora / Metsovo
Metsovo is a most remarkable city in the middle of the mountains, a "beehive" of 3500 people in the serenity of wild nature,
embedded in a historic background with roots going back to the 4th century B.C.
We spend the day resting, hiking, and general sight seeing.
Accommodation Metsovo
Day 9:
Meteora /Delphi
Direction south west direction Delphi where we overnight. Accommodation Delphi.
Day 10:
Delphi/Ancient Olympia
Delphi-the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. We will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence
on the early Christian church. We visit the museum where we will marvel at the site of the Charioteer,
a bronze statue so delicate we will see his eyelashes. We will see the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Springs.
We leave Delphi and through Galaxidi / Nafpaktos / Antirion – Rio we pass to Peloponese and ancient Olympia.
Olympia is situated in a fertile valley full of splendour surrounded by hills and light green forests.
The incense and the holy atmosphere of the surroundings along with the classical architecture of the ancient buildings
make this place unique in the world.
Accommodation Olympia
Day 11:
Byzantine city of Mystras/Sparta
Morning, The stadium of Olympia, the temple of Zeus, the statues of heroes and athletes all embrace and speak in favour of the true Olympic Spirit flourished here... in Olympia and in the hearts of... get to know more.
We go south east to Mystras, the Byzantine acropolis, the monasteries of Lakonia the bare and wild slopes of Mani,
and Sparta, where we overnight.
Accommodation Sparta.
Mystras
The one time capital of Byzantium, the medieval town of Mystras is mounted on Taigetos' slope.
It is protected by an impregnable fortress (the Kastro), which was built in 1249 by the Frankish prince Guillaume de Villehardouin.
Sparta
the pride, simplicity, duty, courage, strength of the Spartan led to the legendary Thermopiles, the most heroic battle of all seasons.
Native soil of the brave Sparta has fought against many invaders and is considered the cornerstone of resistance throughout the centuries.
Day 12:
Mycenae/Epidavros/Corinth
Today we travel to Mycenae where the remains of the ancient city date back to the Bronze Age to see the famous
Lioness Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon in the shape of a Beehive Corinth is the city that inspired many of Paul's most familiar letters.
See the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples.
To stand in the midst of the ruins of the church of Corinth and see the pillars, steps, and public worship place
where Paul preached will enhance your understanding and love of I & II Corinthians.
The ruins of this important cultural centre are fascinating as we walk along the stone path that the Apostle Paul walked.
The engineering skill and intellect of these people are evident in the water systems that still flow from ancient to modern day.
Continue our journey direction Athens where we overnight.
Accommodation Athens
Day 13:
Athens
Athens city tour including Acropolis – Parthenon and the archaeological museum of Athens
At last we're ready for the fabulous buildings on the high citadel of Athens, the Acropolis.
We pass under the entrance gate (called the Propylaia) on our way to the Parthenon (Athena's temple)
and the mysterious Erechtheum. We also visit Greece's premier museum: the National Museum.
Accommodation Athens
Day 14:
Athens / Flying back home
Transportation hotel / airport. Flying back home
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Following St. Paul’s steps (21 days)
Day 1:Athens
Arrival. Reception at the airport. Transportation and check into our hotel. You will have the remainder of the day free to relax
or take a stroll along the streets of Athens to enjoy the flavour of the city.
Accommodation Athens.
Day 2:
Arrival Thessalonica
Direction north to Thessalonica. On our way a visit to Pelion “the centaurs mountain”. Early afternoon arrival at Thessalonica.
Dinner at local “Tsipouradiko” with many Greek specialties and the local spirit “Tsipouro”.
Accommodation Thessalonica.
Day 3:
Philippi/Kavala
Ninety miles from Thessaloniki are the extensive ruins of the city of Philippi, which Paul visited in A.D. 50.
It was one of the leading cities of Macedonia. Among the ruins is a most impressive Roman theatre.
Kavala is Greece's prettiest mainland port with a most elegant harbour. Paul landed here with his disciples, Timothy and Silas.
Luke, the Evangelist, also came here from Troas. This ancient city of Neapolis was later renamed Chiristoupoli because it was
the first European city to accept Christianity. Imagine walking on the same sod as these men of the Bible!
We will see the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of the Acropolis in this beautifully located city, known since the 5th century as Kavala.
Continue on to Philippi where Paul preached his first evangelical sermon and baptized the first Christians on European soil.
We will view the baptismal site where Lydia surrendered her life to Christ and visit a crypt dating from the Roman period that is thought
to have served as a prison for Paul. See the famous Acropolis, the Market Place, Basilica, and the Theatre.
We return to Thessalonica for the night.
Accommodation Thessalonica.
Day 4:
Thessalonica/Dion
Morning visit the museum, which has extensive Macedonian and Hellenistic collections, and gets to know Thessaloniki,
a very unusual Greek city. It's more European than southern Greek.
Continuing we drive south at Dio at the foot of Mt. Olympus and just about forty miles from Thessaloniki.
But it's not just a rest stop. It was a key Roman colony in Augustus's time and has a wonderful museum and although it is nowhere stated
that Paul passed through the city of Dion, many scholars suppose that it would have been
Day 5:
Thessalonica/Veria
The New Testament books of I & II Thessalonians will come alive to us today. Visit the old city ramparts; the newly excavated Forum,
St. George Church, an ancient Roman monument which was transformed into a church; and the Galerios Arch which rises
over the famous Via Egnatia. We will see two of the beautiful basilicas in the city of St. Demetrius, dedicated to a distinguished
member of the Roman army and a martyred Christian convert, and St. Sophia.
Our next stop the ancient site of Pela [Alexander’s capital] and its famous mosaics.
Go on direction Veria to view the Bema surrounded by newly placed mosaics of Paul and the plaque of scripture regarding
he "more noble" church. We also visit King Phillips tomb in Vergina.
Accommodation Veria
Day 6:
Vergina / Meteora / Kalambaka
Vergina has the tomb of Philip plus an important museum.
Staying in Beroea, which had an important early Christian community,
sets us up for the drive to Meteora. Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece.
Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries on all of Greece, and they are perched
miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios river.
Meteora where we step and see the world famous Byzantine monasteries that is perched precariously
on summits of grey rock pinnacles of varied and beautiful shapes.
Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought
refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries.
Meteora where the fantastic and breathtaking Byzantine monasteries are perched on top of huge grey and reddish pillars.
Monks seeking isolation and spiritual salvation first built those monasteries in the 14th century,
They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes.
Accommodation Kalanbaka
Day 7:
Meteora /Delphi
Direction south west direction Delphi where we overnight. Accommodation Delphi.
Day 8:
Delphi/Ancient Olympia
Delphi-the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. We will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence
on the early Christian church. We visit the museum where we will marvel at the site of the Charioteer,
a bronze statue so delicate we will see his eyelashes. We will see the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Springs.
We leave Delphi and through Galaxidi / Nafpaktos / Antirion – Rio we pass to Peloponese and ancient Olympia.
Olympia is situated in a fertile valley full of splendour surrounded by hills and light green forests.
The incense and the holy atmosphere of the surroundings along with the classical architecture of the ancient buildings
make this place unique in the world.
Accommodation Olympia
Day 9:
Byzantine city of Mystras/Sparta
Morning, The stadium of Olympia, the temple of Zeus, the statues of heroes and athletes all embrace and speak in favour
of the true Olympic Spirit flourished here... in Olympia and in the hearts of... get to know more.
We go south east to Mystras, the Byzantine acropolis, the monasteries of Lakonia the bare and wild slopes of Mani,
and Sparta, where we overnight.
Accommodation Sparta.
Mystras
The one time capital of Byzantium, the medieval town of Mystras is mounted on Taigetos' slope.
It is protected by an impregnable fortress (the Kastro), which was built in 1249 by the Frankish prince Guillaume de Villehardouin.
Sparta
the pride, simplicity, duty, courage, strength of the Spartan led to the legendary Thermopiles, the most heroic battle of all seasons.
Native soil of the brave Sparta has fought against many invaders and is considered the cornerstone of resistance throughout the centuries.
Day 10:
Mycenae/Epidavros/Corinth
Today we travel to Mycenae where the remains of the ancient city date back to the Bronze Age to see the famous
Lioness Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon in the shape of a Beehive Corinth is the city that inspired many of Paul's most familiar letters.
See the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples.
To stand in the midst of the ruins of the church of Corinth and see the pillars, steps, and public worship place
where Paul preached will enhance your understanding and love of I & II Corinthians.
The ruins of this important cultural centre are fascinating as we walk along the stone path that the Apostle Paul walked.
The engineering skill and intellect of these people are evident in the water systems that still flow from ancient to modern day.
Continue our journey direction Athens where we overnight.
Accommodation Athens
Day 11:
Athens - Lesbos (Mytelene)
By ferry to Lesbos. Transportation port / hotel. Visit the chapel at the village Vasilika.
Accommodation Mytilene
Day 12:
Lesbos (Mytelene) - Chios
By ferry to Chios. Transportation port / hotel. Visit of the island
Accommodation Chios
Day 13:
Chios - Samos
By ferry to Samos. Transportation port / hotel. Visit of the island.
Accommodation Samos
Day 14:
Samos - Patmos
By ferry to Patmos. The island of Apocalypse. Transportation port / hotel. Visit the monastery of St John.
Accommodation Patmos
Day 15:
Patmos - Kos
By ferry to Samos. Transportation port / hotel. Visit of the island.
Accommodation Kos
Day 16:
Kos - Rhodes
By ferry to Samos. Transportation port / hotel. Visit of the island.
Accommodation Rhodes
Day 17:
Rhodes - Heraklion Crete
Transportation hotel airport for the flight to Crete. Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel
Accommodation Heraklion
Day 18:
Crete
Accommodation Heraklion
Day 19:
Crete - Piraeus / Athens
Accommodation on board
Day 20:
Athens
Athens city tour including Acropolis – Parthenon and the archaeological museum of Athens
At last we're ready for the fabulous buildings on the high citadel of Athens, the Acropolis.
We pass under the entrance gate (called the Propylaia) on our way to the Parthenon (Athena's temple)
and the mysterious Erechtheum. We also visit Greece's premier museum: the National Museum.
Accommodation Athens
Day 21:
Athens / Flying back home
Transportation hotel / airport. Flying back home
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