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A pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul to Greece & Turkey
Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul and experience beautiful sites throughout Greece. Visit Philippi where Paul the Apostle delivered his first sermon and established the first Church in Europe, Mars Hill in Athens where he spoke to the Athenians, Corinth and the site of St. Paul’s trials by Gallio, and more!
You will even visit the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus in Turkey where she lived until her Assumption according to Catholic Doctrine. On your 3-day cruise (12-day pilgrimages only) you will discover the captivating and beautiful Greek Islands like Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini.
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Sample Itineraries
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Day 1 – Overnight flight to Greece
Day 2 – Arrival in Athens, Day of rest to acclimate to the new time zone
Day 3 – Ancient Corinth, Cenchaeae, the Acropolis, Parthenon, Propylea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Porch of Maidens, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora, Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, Panathinaikon Stadium, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, the Catholic Cathedral, the National Library
Day 4 – Village of Arachova, Walking Tour of Delphi, Sanctuary of Apollo Pithios, Delphi Museum, Kalambaka
Day 5 – The Hilltop Monasteries of Meteora, Beroea and St. Paul's Bema, Walking Tour of Thessaloniki, Old City Ramparts, the Forum, St. George's Church, Galerius Arch, via Egnatia, Basilicas of St. Demetrius and St. Sophia
Day 6 – Tour of Philippi, Lydia's Spring, Roman Forum, Port City of Kavala, Afternoon at Leisure, Return to Thessaloniki
Day 7 – Return Transfer to Athens stopping in Thermopylae
Day 8 – Free Day in Athens
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 Athens, Day of rest to acclimate to the new time zone
Day 3 – Ancient Corinth, Cenchaeae, the Acropolis, Parthenon, Propylea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Porch of Maidens, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora, Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, Panathinaikon Stadium, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, the Catholic Cathedral, the National Library
Day 4 – Village of Arachova, Walking Tour of Delphi, Sanctuary of Apollo Pithios, Delphi Museum, Kalambaka
Day 5 – The Hilltop Monasteries of Meteora, Beroea and St. Paul's Bema, Walking Tour of Thessaloniki, Old City Ramparts, the Forum, St. George's Church, Galerius Arch, via Egnatia, Basilicas of St. Demetrius and St. Sophia
Day 6 – Tour of Philippi, Lydia's Spring, Roman Forum, Port City of Kavala, Afternoon at Leisure, Return to Thessaloniki
Day 7 – Return Transfer to Athens stopping in Thermopylae
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, Free Day in Athens
Day 12 – Flight from Athens back home arriving the same day
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