PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEY IN GREECE
Extension- One Additional night and day
Cruise to a Greek Island !
Led by Pastor Phil Harris and Pat Bryant
Dates: March 24 – April 1, 2025
Flights
| Turkish Airlines Flight # | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| TK 32 | ATL on March 24 at 11:00 PM | IST on March 25 at 4:40 PM |
| TK 1893 | IST on March 25 at 8:20 PM | SKG on March 25 at 8:45 PM |
| TK 1844 | ATH on April 1 at 10:30 AM | IST on April 1 at 12:05 PM |
| TK 31 | IST on April 1 at 2:50 PM | ATL on April 1 at 7:50 PM |
Hotels
| Dates | City |
|---|---|
| March 25-27 (2 nights) | Thessaloniki |
| March 27-28 (1 night) | Kalambaka |
| March 28-29 (1 night) | Arachova |
| March 29 – April 1 (3 nights) | Athens |
| Extension- April 1 – 2 (1 night) | Athens |
General Itinerary
Day 1 – Mar 24, 2025 – Mon- Departure Flight to Greece Thessaloniki
Departure flight from Atlanta to Thessalonica.
Day 2 – March 25, 2025 – Tue – Arrive in Greece – Thessaloniki
Arrive in Thessalonica, the second largest city of Greece.
Meet your local escort and depart to the Hotel for your dinner & overnight
Day 3 – Mar 26, 2025 – Wed – Philippi, Kavala, Thessalonica
BREAKFAST 07.30 – 08.15 / DEPARTURE: 08.30.
Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Philippi, passing by the Lion statue of Amphipolis (short stop for photos). We visit the archaeological site of Philippi, where Paul established a strong church and sent his letter (Acts 16:9-33). We see the river where Lydia is said to have been baptized, the ruins of a prison where the Apostle Paul and Sylas had been kept, the Agora, 5th and 6th century Basilica and the theater.
After the visit, we continue to Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11) where we enjoy a panoramic tour before returning to Thessalonica for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 – Mar 27, 2025 – Thu – Thessaloniki , Veria , Kalambaka
BREAKFAST 07.30 – 08.15 / DEPARTURE: 08.30
This morning we drive to the upper part of the old city walls that offer excellent views of the city.
After our sightseeing drive, we make our way to Veria (Acts 17:10-15) where Paul arrived and according to his custom, went to the synagogue and discovered that these Jews were “more noble” than those he had encountered in Thessalonica (Acts 17:10-11).
Continue to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 – Mar 28, 2025 – Fri – Meteora Monasteries
BREAKFAST 07.45 – 08.45 / DEPARTURE: 09.00
Enjoy a spectacular drive up to Meteora to visit two Monasteries built on the top of colossal symmetrical gray and reddish boulders. They are perched precariously high above the ground and were first built in the 14th century by monks seeking isolation and salvation. View the superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes. In the afternoon, start the drive back to Athens passing by historical Thermopylae, where we visit King Leonidas of Sparta’s commemoratory monument.
Dinner & overnight in Arachova.
Day 6 – Mar 29, 2025 – Sat – Delphi , Athens
BREAKFAST 07.30 – 08.15 / DEPARTURE: 08.30
After breakfast we start our drive to the Oracle of Delphi, considered to be the center of the ancient world, whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. At Delphi archaeologists found a stone which was probably once attached to the outer wall of the Temple of Apollo. Inscribed in it, is a copy of a letter from the Roman emperor Claudius to the city of Delphi. Historians date the inscription to 52 AD, which corresponds almost precisely to the time of St. Paul’s stay in 51. We visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians and the archaeological museum, containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture, such as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
Continue to Athens. Dinner & overnight.
Day 7 – Mar 30, 2025 – Sun – Athens Acropolis
BREAKFAST 07.45 – 08.30 / DEPARTURE: 08.45
In the morning, we climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis Hill and visit the famous Parthenon and Erechtheion Temples. Then walk to nearby Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where Paul delivered his soul-stirring sermon to the giants of philosophy, logic and learning and spoke about the inscription: “to an unknown god”.
We continue our tour with a panoramic sightseeing of the city highlights. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure in Plaka, the oldest and most picturesque district of Athens.
Day 8 – Mar 31, 2025 – Mon – Corinth Canal , Corinth archaeological site, Farwell Dinner
BREAKFAST 08.00 – 08.45 / DEPARTURE 09.00
Today we depart for our morning tour out of Athens. Driving along the Saronic Gulf, we enjoy a quick photo stop at the historic Corinth Canal. Continue to Corinth archaeological site (Acts 18:1-18) where the Apostle Paul lived and worked, establishing a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles, now part of the New Testament. Here, we see all the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio’s Seat. The small local archaeological museum is an absolute must!
Return to Athens in the afternoon.
Dinner with live music and dancing in Plaka. Overnight.
Day 9 – Apr 1, 2025 – Tue – Departure flight back home
Breakfast.
After witnessing a unique visual and historical experience of the Oldand New Testament sites in Greece, this Biblical journey in Greece has come to an end. You will be transferred to Athens International Airport for your
Departure flight home.
We return home full of rich and unforgettable memories. A common refrain is heard — is the trip really over? Can we start planning for our return visit?
Schedules and/or local conditions may change while touring. Changes might be made in the order of the sites.
Extension – Tour to a Greek Island
Day 9 – Apr 1, 2025 – Tue – Tour to a Greek Island
Breakfast.
Transfer to the port of Piraeus. Departure to Aegina island. Arrive to the island. Short tour, lunch by the sea, Aeginis famous pistachio tasting. Take the ferry back to Piraeus and then to hotel. Free night.
Day 10 – Apr 2, 2025 – Wed – Departure flight back home
Transfer to the airport for your flight back.
We return home full of rich and unforgettable memories. A common refrain is heard — is the trip really over? Can we start planning for our return visit?
Schedules and/or local conditions may change while touring. Changes might be made in the order of the sites.