This introductory tour follows the Apostle Paul through Greece and Italy, exploring the ancient cities, sacred sites and landscapes of his missionary travels, from the Acropolis of Athens to the ruins of Rome. Each day is designed to deepen your understanding of Paul’s life, his teachings and his impact on early Christianity.
The tour visits Sounion, the Argolis and the heart of Athens before flying to Rome.
Day by day
Day 1
- Tour of Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
- Dinner and overnight in Athens
Day 2
- Full-day tour including the Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth, Epidaurus and Nafplio
- Overnight in Athens
Day 3
- Sightseeing tour including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
- Farewell dinner at Zafiro Experience
- Overnight in Athens
Day 4
- Breakfast and transfer to the airport
- Arrival and overnight in Rome
Day 5
- Tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Mamertine Prison and more
- Overnight in Rome
Day 6
- Full-day tour of Florence, visiting key Renaissance landmarks
- Overnight in Rome
Day 7
- Tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Roman Ghetto
- Farewell dinner in Rome
- Overnight in Rome
Day 8
- Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport
Included
- Athens: 3 nights at the 4-star Stanley Hotel or similar, half board
- Athens: private arrival and departure transfers with an English-speaking guide
- Athens: vehicle at your disposal for up to 8 hours for the Sounion tour, with an English-speaking guide
- Athens: full-day sightseeing tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- Athens: full-day tour of the Argolis
- Athens: entrance fees to all sites mentioned
- Athens: 1 bottle of water per day
- Athens: whisper devices during guided tours
- Athens: farewell dinner with live Greek music
- Rome: 4 nights at 4-star hotels, half board (beverages not included), Atlante Star Hotel or similar
- Rome: coach at your disposal for transfers and tours
- Rome: English-speaking local guides for Ancient Rome, Florence, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and the Roman Ghetto
- Rome: entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Mamertine Prison, Santa Maria in Via Lata and the Basilica of Santa Croce
- Rome: whisper devices during guided tours
- Rome: ½ bottle of water per person per day
- Rome: farewell dinner
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities for guide, driver and restaurants (suggested €12 per person)
- Drinks and beverages with meals
- City tax, paid directly to the hotel
- Overnight stay tax, paid directly to the hotel by guests: €1.50 for 3-star, €3.00 for 4-star and €4.00 for 5-star hotels, per room per night
- Any other service not mentioned as included
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