Day by Day Travel Itinerary

• Day 01 Sun . Sep . 21

  DEPARTURE

  Board your overnight transatlantic flight to Thessaloniki Greece with a connection in Munich. 

• Day 02 Mon . Sep . 22

  ARRIVE THESSALONIKI

  Welcome to Greece, the capital of democracy, ancient civilization and art.  As well, it was in Greece that some of the most important words in the New Testament were directed. This city, named after Alexander the Great’s sister, was the center of Paul’s activities in Northern Greece.  He preached here and found a church, to whom he wrote two epistles (Acts 17:1-9 – 1 and 2 Thessalonians).  Following an orientation tour of the city, you will enjoy dinner at your hotel with your traveling companions. 

• Day 03 Tue . Sep . 23

  THESSALONIKI / PHILIPPI / KAVALA

  Experience a full-day excursion along the ancient route of the Apostle Paul to Amphipolis (Acts 17). This journey takes you to ancient Philippi, named after the father of Alexander the Great.  This busy Roman colony boasted of a great library and theater. In Philippi, Paul preached, established the first church in Europe, and as a prisoner in Rome, he wrote one of his epistles (Acts 16:11-15).  Next you continue to Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis Acts 16:9-11).  You will return to your hotel in Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. 

• Day 04 Wed . Sep . 24

  VERIA AND KALAMBAKA

  Today you visit Veria (“Beroea” in the New Testament).  Here friends sent Paul and Silas after being accused of treason in Thessaloniki (Acts 17:5-15).  Visit the “Bema of the Apostle Paul,” where the Apostle is said to have stood and preached the gospel to the local community.  We continue to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. 

• Day 05 Thu . Sep . 25

  METEORA AND ATHENS

  In Meteora, you will visit Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries.  These 14th century monasteries compose one of the most breathtaking sites in the world. You will view any historical and religious treasures. Your journey to Athens continues as move southward to your hotel and for dinner. 

• Day 06 Fri . Sep . 26

  EMBARK CRUISE / MYKONOS

  Today, we go to the port of Piraeus to begin our 3-night Greece and Turkey Cruise, with visit to the mountainous island of Mykonos.  You will have free time to explore the island before returning to the ship.  Enjoy your accommodation aboard ship for the next three nights. 

• Day 07 Sat . Sep . 27

  KUSADASI, TURKEY & PATMOS

  Early this morning, we explore Ephesus, dominated by the great 24,000-seat amphitheater, cited in Acts as the place of the apostles’ courageous witness. What a privilege to walk these ancient streets in the footsteps of New Testament writers Paul and John! Excavations at Ephesus are ongoing…each season more can be seen of the city where Paul invested two years of his ministry. Archaeologists still digging at the site have reconstructed much of it, including the beautiful two-story Library of Celsus, The Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the temple once had 129 columns and was the size of a football field). Our second stop today is at Patmos where the exiled St John received the Revelation which forms the last book of the New Testament. Included is an excursion to the Monastery which is of the 11th Century and to the Grotto of Revelation.

• Day 08 Sun . Sep . 28

  HERAKLION & SANTORINI

  You will visit Heraklion on Crete, including an excursion to Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization.  We board our ship for our after-call at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” In Santorini, you may wish to visit the cliff-top village of Thera to enjoy a breathtaking panorama. 

• Day 09 Mon . Sep . 29

  DISEMBARKATION / CORINTH / ATHENS

  Disembark and continue to Corinth for a visit to Ancient Corinth and see the Bema where Apostle Paul worked for 18 months with tent makers Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-18). Among the ruins see the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Agora, the Bema where St. Paul had to plead his case before the Roman governor Gallio in 52 AD, the pavement inscription of Erastus, the Roman Lechaion Road, and the Fountain of Peirene, the major source of water for Corinth.. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight.

• Day 10 Tue . Sep . 30

  ATHENS

  Return to Athens and enjoy sightseeing with your very competent guide. You will have a panoramic tour to see the Parliament House, the National Museum, Omonia Square and Panathenaic Stadium. Then we will you will visit the Acropolis with the Parthenon and Areopagus, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of “the unknown God” (Acts 17:15-34). The day will conclude with a magnificent meal in the roof garden overlooking the stunning Acropolis, celebrating our time together in this glorious country. 

• Day 11 Wed . Oct . 01

  RETURN TO THE USA AND HOME

  Early morning departure from your hotel to the Athens airport for your return flight home, arriving in the USA the same day.