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A Pilgrimage
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A pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul to Greece & TurkeyGroup pilgrimages to Greece and Turkey offer participants the opportunity to be fully immersed in the exotic splendors of the Byzantine world. As you follow the steps of St. Paul, you will climb the Areopagus, where he delivered his famous sermon in Athens, recounted in Acts 17: 16-34.Whether you are wandering the cobbled streets of Athens or following the path up to the mighty Parthenon, you will be charmed and inspired by this ancient land, fierce in its adherence to the Christian Faith.A special and optional personalized highlight is the Greek isle cruise that will take you to the Island of Patmos, where St. John the Evangelist died, and to Turkey to see the home of Our Lady at Ephesus, one of the most visited shrines in the East.
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Sample Itineraries
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Day 1 – Overnight flight to Greece
Day 2 – Arrival in Thessaloniki, Basilica of St. Demetrius, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Day 3 – A day trip to Philippi, Baptistery of St. Lydia, return to Thessaloniki
Day 4 – Tour of ancient Thessaloniki, old city ramparts, the forum, St. George's Church, Galerius Arch, transfer to Kalambaka
Day 5 - The Meteora Monasteries
Day 6 – Transfer to Athens, Cathedral of St. Denis the Areopagite, walking tour of the traditional Plaka district
Day 7 – A day trip to ancient Corinth, the Corinth Canal, the ruins of Cenchreae, return to Athens
Day 8 – Tour of ancient Athens, the Acropolis, the Areopagus, Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, Panathinaikon Stadium, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, the National Library
Day 9 – Flight from Athens back home arriving the same day
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Day 1 – Overnight flight to Greece
Day 2 – Arrival in Thessaloniki, Basilica of St. Demetrius, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Day 3 – A day trip to Philippi, Baptistery of St. Lydia, return to Thessaloniki
Day 4 – Tour of ancient Thessaloniki, old city ramparts, the forum, St. George's Church, Galerius Arch, transfer to Kalambaka
Day 5 - The Meteora Monasteries
Day 6 – Transfer to Athens, Cathedral of St. Denis the Areopagite, walking tour of the traditional Plaka district
Day 7 – A day trip to ancient Corinth, the Corinth Canal, the ruins of Cenchreae, return to Athens
Day 8 – Embark on Aegean Cruise around the Greek Isles and Turkey: a day on Mykonos Island
Day 9 – Day 2 of Aegean Cruise: Turkish port of Kusadasi, Ephesus archaeological site, house of Mary, Patmos, Monastery of St. John, Cave of the Apocalypse
Day 10 – Day 3 of Aegean Cruise: Heraklion (Crete), Knossos, Santorini, Oia
Day 11 – Return to Athens, tour of ancient Athens, the Acropolis, the Areopagus, Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, Panathinaikon Stadium, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, the National Library
Day 12 – Flight from Athens back home arriving the same day
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