7-Day Program: Athens, Corinth, and 4-day Cruise
10-Day Program: Footsteps of Paul and 3-Day Cruise
Arrive at Athens Airport where you will meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Travel in time, exploring a city with a history dating over 5,000 years!
Depart for a morning tour out of Athens. After, climb up the Acropolis Hill to see the famous Parthenon and Erectheion temples and the spectacular views of Athens below. Then walk to nearby Mars’ Hill where the Apostle Paul spoke to the Athenians about the one and only God. Our tour will finish with a panoramic bus tour to see the city highlights.
Morning transfer to the port of Lavrion to embark on your Greek Island cruise. Sail at 1.00 p.m. and enjoy lunch onboard. Our first port of call is Mykonos at 6.00 pm, where we have free time for walking and exploring the town.
Arrive at Kusadasi port in Turkey at 7.00 am. This is the starting point for our tour to Ancient Ephesus. We tour the spectacular ruins in the city founded in the 10th century B.C. After the visit, we return to the port for re-embarkation at lunchtime and sail to Patmos. Arrive in Patmos in the afternoon and enjoy an optional tour to the Monastery of John the Evangelist where he was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation.
At 7.00 a.m. we arrive in Heraklion, Crete (Acts 27:7-13). You can join the optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. After the tour, we sail for Santorini at 12.00 pm, the island with the most magnificent landscape!
Disembark after breakfast on board. Meet the local guide and board the bus for a journey to Central & Northern Greece!
We depart from Kalambaka and continue our journey to Thessalonica. On our way we will stop in Berea to see the mosaic monument commemorating the Apostle Paul’s preaching. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure. Take a walk by the seaside and explore the beautiful city center.
In the morning, we start our city tour of Thessalonica. We see the Old City Walls, the White Tower, Galerius Arch and the Rotunda. Continue with a drive to Philippi, where the Apostle Paul established a strong church and sent his letter. After the visit, we continue to Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis.
Today we commence our enchanting drive back to Athens passing by Tempi Valley and Katerini where we gaze upon Mount Olympus, home of the 12 ancient Greek gods. Farewell group dinner will be provided at the hotel in Athens.
As you reflect on these past few days, full of history and spiritual inspiration, you will be transferred to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
Guaranteed Departure Tours are guaranteed to operate on specific travel dates with guaranteed published per-person pricing, no matter how many passengers are traveling for ground-only services. Airline arrangements are available upon request. Flexible pricing based on hotels of your choice affords a full experience with an experienced English-speaking tour guide and driver throughout. Guaranteed programming, full-day sightseeing, entrance fees, inclusions, and services as mentioned are included in this economically-feasible travel option while you share fellowship with English-speaking travelers you will meet on the tour.
Customized Tour Programs are customized and operate exclusively for the leader and the organization members. Comprehensive programming is customized and created per the leader’s preferences per travel dates, length of tour, hotel options, special highlighting inclusions, sites, activities, and experiences. Requests for favored tour guides and drivers are invited. Pricing is based on a minimum number of participants. Customized Tour Programs customarily include airline arrangements, gratuities to service providers, and embrace the opportunity for strengthening fellowship amongst members of the community.
Both travel options include experienced Government of Israel licensed and certified tour guides; experienced drivers; vehicle; breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners, and are subject to change pending time, weather, and conditions. Group Leaders, please inquire about our array of Earned Tour Benefit structures.
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