10-Day Itinerary: Footsteps of Apostle Paul
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For we walk by faith, not by sight,” wrote the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians. On this religious tour of Greece and Turkey, you’ll stroll, skip, and sail by faith as you retrace the many missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul after he saw the light in Damascus. Both pilgrimage and picturesque journey, this land and cruise tour to mainland Greece, the Greek Isles, and Turkey leads you to many significant sites of the New Testament as well as some of the most magnificent sights of the Mediterranean. Scripture will take on new meaning as you visit the ancient communities where Paul established churches – and to whom he penned his epistles, including the Thessalonians, Philippians, Corinthians, and Ephesians. As you follow in the faithful footsteps of the Apostle Paul – with fantastic detours to Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini – you, too, will have much to write home about.
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Travel with a Cause founder, Jane Johnston, went on her spiritual journey to Greece with Luke & Susie and the prize winner Diane
Footsteps of Apostle Paul
Day 1 - Welcome to Athens - At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hote
Day 2 Magnificent Monasteries
This morning, depart Athens for a scenic drive. Reach Meteora, which can be translated as “suspended in the air” and prepare to be inspired by the breathtaking views of this UNESCO listed area. Enjoy a fascinating guided visit of two of the monasteries perched atop the vertical rock formations, including the Holy Monastery of Varlaam. Later, continue to Kalambaka.229mi /368km
Day 3 Holy Words
This morning, stop in Veria (called Berea in the New Testament) and visit the Bema of Apostle Paul, a marble and mosaic monument that marks the spot where he preached to the local community. Continue to Thessaloniki, the center of Apostle Paul’s activities in Northern Greece. Enjoy an orientation drive featuring views of the White Tower and Aristotelous Square, plus a visit to Ag. Dimitros Basilika.145 mi / 234 km
Day 4 A Disciple's Destiny
Today’s excursion takes you to Philippi, once a busy Roman colony where Apostle Paul established the first church in Europe. Enjoy a guided visit to Lydia’s Baptistery, the forum, ruins of the Basilicas, and the theatre. Continue to Kavala for an orientation drive to see Neapolis of the Acts and St. Paul’s mosaic. After some free time for lunch return to Thessaloniki.219mi/350km
Day 5 Warriors & The Ancient World
Depart Thessaloniki for a scenic drive. Stop at Thermopylae, site of a famous battle. See the statue of Leonidas and learn about the heroic resistance of the 300 Spartans. Continue to Athens and enjoy a leisurely evening exploring.314 mi / 503 km
Day 6 Sun-Kissed Beauty
Today, board your Celestyal cruise ship and set sail for Mykonos, one of the most celebrated of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore the island. See the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside, and the colorful homes of Little Venice, browse the charming streets and stores, and try some of the local delicacies.
Day 7 Divine Dwellings & Digs
Today, reach the coast of Turkey and disembark at Kusudasi for an included guided visit to the archaeological site of Ephesus, the city where Apostle Paul wrote many “Letters to the Corinthians.” See the House of the Virgin Mary, where the Blessed Mother spent her final days. Leave Turkey and head to Patmos, home to the mystical Cave of the Apocalypse where Saint John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation. Enjoy free time to browse the island.
Day 8 The Bronze Age on the Blue Aegean
This morning reach Crete, the largest of the Greek islands and disembark in Heraklion for a guided visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Later, set sail and arrive at the iconic island of Santorini. Enjoy free time to stroll along the charming streets, marvel at the amazing views, browse the stores, and try local specialties.
Day 9 A Metropolis of Mythic Proportions
Your cruise ends this morning, but your adventure continues! Disembark your ship in Athens and take a scenic drive to the Corinth Canal for a photo stop. Continue to the ancient town of Corinth and join a guided visit to the excavations, including the Agora and St. Paul’s Bema, where the Christian missionary faced the Forum’s court. Return to Athens for your guided sightseeing, composed of an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, including Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, plus a visit to the Acropolis. Enjoy free time before a farewell dinner at your hotel.
101 mi / 163 kmDay 10 Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Athens includes an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the Acropolis
• Guided visit to two monasteries in Meteora
• Visit to the Berna of Apostle Paul in Veria
• Thessalonika orientation drive includes the White Tower, Aristotelous Square, and a visit to the Basilica of Saint Demetrious.
• Visit to Lydia’s Baptistery, the forum, ruins of the Basilicas, and the theatre in Philippi
• Orientation in Kavala includes Neapolis of the Acts and St. Paul’s mosaic.
• 3-night Iconic Aegean Cruise includes visits to Mykonos, Patmos, and Santorini
• Guided visit to the excavations of ancient Ephesus in Turkey features the House of Mary
• Visit to Crete includes guided visit of the Minoan Palace of Knossos
• Guided visit to the ancient town of Corinth, plus a stop at the Corinth CanalThis tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
The Greek Government has introduced a Sustainable Tourism Development Fee to all cruise tourists. This tax is applicable when a guest disembarks at a Greek island or mainland port. With your consent, Celestyal will facilitate the collection of these fees through your onboard account.
Cruise details:
Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice.
Inside cabin (category IB) - other cabin types are available for a supplement.
Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises.World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Acropolis Athens
- Ephesus
- Meteora
- Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika
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