Group pilgrimages · Greece, Turkey & Cyprus
The Footsteps of St. Paul: Greece & Turkey
from$3,399.99 per person
This journey traces the life and teachings of the Apostle Paul. Explore the ancient ruins of Athens, Corinth and Ephesus, learn the history of the Seven Churches of Revelation, and experience the cultures of Greece and Turkey.
Day by day
Day 1
- Arrive at Athens International Airport
- Guided tour of Athens, including the Acropolis and Mars Hill, where Paul preached
- Dinner and overnight at your Athens hotel
Day 2
- Visit the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth, home to the Bema of St. Paul
- Explore the ruins of Epidaurus and its ancient theater
- Return to Athens for dinner and overnight
Day 3
- Morning flight to Thessaloniki
- Explore Thessaloniki's Jewish quarter and Paul's preaching sites
- Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki
Day 4
- Visit Philippi to see Paul's prison and Lydia's baptismal site
- Visit Kavala, where Paul first landed in Europe
- Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight
Day 5
- Flight to Istanbul
- Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
- Dinner and overnight in Istanbul
Day 6
- Fly to Izmir and explore Ephesus, including the Basilica of St. John and the Library of Celsus
- Visit sites of the Seven Churches of Revelation
- Dinner and overnight in Izmir
Day 7
- Return flight to Istanbul
- Visit Topkapi Palace and enjoy a Bosphorus cruise
- Farewell dinner in Istanbul
Day 8
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your return flight
Included
- Flights between Greece and Turkey as per the itinerary
- 7 nights in 4-star accommodations with breakfast and dinner
- Expert English-speaking guides throughout the tour
- Private transportation in buses with Wi-Fi
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
Not included
- International airfare to Greece and from Turkey
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Lunches and beverages with meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and optional activities
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