DAY 1    ATHENS / KAVALA

We will arrive in Athens and transfer to our flight to Thessaloniki and upon landing transfer by coach to Kavala. Continue on to the modern city of Kavala, seaport for Philippi, called Neapolis in Acts 16. Check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight in Kavala

DAY 2    KAVALA / PHILIPPI / THESSALONIKI

This morning we visit Philippi, named after Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. In Philippi, the Apostle first proclaimed the Gospel in Europe and was thrown in Prison (Acts 16). We’ll visit the prison, theater, Forum and Lydia’s Baptistery. The Epistle to the Philippians was written to the people of this city. We proceed to Thessaloniki, birthplace of Aristotle, where we see the Rotonda, Triumphal Arch of Galerius, the sea front and the White Tower. We continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight in Thessaloniki

DAY 3    THESSALONIKI / KALAMBAKA

This morning we continue on to Pella, birthplace of Alexander, where we see excavations, mosaic floors and artifacts from the 4th century BC. Visit nearby Vergina with the tomb of Alexander the Great and then on to Veria, or Berea, where Paul found people who eagerly received his message, “examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were true” (Acts 17:11). Continue our drive on to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight in Kalambaka

DAY 4    KALAMBAKA / DELPHI

This morning we visit Meteora, a cluster of pillars of rock, and the “Hanging Monasteries” perched on top of rock cliffs. There are 13 monasteries here, only 4 of which are inhabited by monks. We continue our drive through the beautiful scenery of Greece. Imagine Paul walking with his followers and teaching them God’s word as they continued down the road. Our bus will take us through Larissa, Lamia and Trikala and on to Delphi for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight in Delphi

DAY 5    DELPHI / ATHENS

This morning in Delphi we visit the museum with the famous Bronze Charioteer and other items that date back to the time of Paul. We visit the Temple of Apollo; where Paul must have spoken to the people about the Living God, continue to the Theater, the Athenian Treasury and the Castalian Spring. We then follow Paul’s ministry south as we travel on the national highway through famous Thebes, Levadia and the village of Arachova. Continue to the hotel in Athens where we check in for dinner.

Dinner and Overnight in Athens

DAY 6    ATHENS / ACROPOLIS / CORINTH

This morning we visit the important modern and archaeological sites in the city of Athens, the Acropolis and neighboring monuments. While driving through the main streets of Athens, we have an opportunity to see other places of interest such as the University, the Academy, the National Library, the Temple of Zeus, the Pan Athenian Stadium, Omonia Square, Constitution Square and the Royal Palace. This afternoon we drive along the coastal road to Corinth. Continue along the wonderful beach of Kinetta, make a brief stop at the Corinth Canal, then on to ancient Corinth to visit the Museum, the Bema of St. Paul, the Doric Temple of Apollo, the Askeleion, Agora, Lechaion Road, and the Peirene Fountain. Return to the hotel in Athens for dinner.

Dinner and Overnight in Athens

DAY 7

We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always.

  
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Should it be necessary due to local conditions.

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In the Footsteps of Saint Paul

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