SAINT PAUL'S FOOTSTEPS, GREECE with TaRanda Greene
TRIP OVERVIEW
Follow the sacred journey of Saint Paul across Greece on this 8-day spiritual pilgrimage.Explore Athens, Corinth, Philippi, Thessaloniki, and other key sites of early Christianity. Visit Mars Hill, where Saint Paul preached, and the Baptistery of Lydia in Philippi. Experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable 4-star stays, and seamless travel throughout. A meaningful blend of faith, history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
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TRIP PRICE
PRICE - $ 2995 USD
(based on double occupancy)
Single supplement Price - $1245 USD
Itinerary
DAY 1 - ATHENS
Arrival in Athens and transfer with our English-speaking assistant to the hotel.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Athens.
DAY 2 - ATHENS - ACROPOLIS
Breakfast at the hotel and, at the indicated time, departure to visit
the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion. From the
Acropolis, you will be able to observe the Areopagus (Mars Hill),
where Saint Paul delivered his first discourse to the Athenians.
The first Athenian Christian, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, was
named in commemoration of this event.
In the evening, a walking tour of the most important sights in Plaka
and Monastiraki.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Athens.
DAY 3 - ATHENS - CORINTH - ATHENSDAY 3 - ATHENS - CORINTH - ATHENS
Breakfast at the hotel and, at the indicated time, departure to visit
the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion. From the
Acropolis, you will be able to observe the Areopagus (Mars Hill),
where Saint Paul delivered his first discourse to the Athenians.
The first Athenian Christian, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, was
named in commemoration of this event.
In the evening, a walking tour of the most important sights in Plaka
and Monastiraki.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Athens.
DAY 4 - ATHENS - DELPHI - METEORA
Breakfast and departure towards Delphi, where we will visit the
Delphi archaeological site, one of the most interesting in the world,
declared a World Heritage Site. Delphi is a natural enclave of
extraordinary beauty. It is the site of the famous Oracle of Delphi,
where the conical stone Omphalos (navel), which marked the
center of the world, was located. Delphi was a sacred precinct,
dedicated mainly to the god Apollo, and became the most
influential religious center of ancient Greece.
Departure towards Kalambaka. Free time for lunch in the area.
Arrival in Meteora, sunset tour of the monasteries, and transfer to
the hotel.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Kalambaka
DAY 5 - METEORA – VEROIA – THESSALONIKI
Breakfast and departure to visit the Meteora monasteries. Meteora
is one of the most special places in the world. The monasteries we will visit are built on these rocks.
After the visit, departure towards Veroia, where the Apostle Paul
arrived fleeing from Thessaloniki after being persecuted by the
Jews. Highlights include the ancient walls and its unique Byzantineera churches. Free lunch in the area.
In the afternoon/evening, arrival in Thessaloniki and panoramic
tour of the Byzantine and Early Christian city. Transfer to the hotel.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Thessaloniki.
DAY 6 - THESSALONIKI - PHILIPPI - THESSALONIKI
Breakfast and departure towards Kavala (formerly called Neapolis),
the place where Saint Paul, Timothy, and Silas disembarked on the
coast of Thrace.
We will visit Philippi, the site where Saint Paul lived, preached, and
was imprisoned, as well as the Baptistery of Lydia, where the first
baptism in European lands took place.
Free lunch in the area and return to the city in the afternoon.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Thessaloniki
DAY 7 - THESSALONIKI - ATHENS
Breakfast and, at the indicated time, departure back to Athens. Free lunch along the way.
Arrival in Athens and check-in at the hotel.
● Dinner and overnight stay in Athens
DAY 8 - ATHENS - AIRPORT
Breakfast and transfer to Athens Airport with our English-speaking assistant at the designated time.
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Included
❖ 4-night accommodation in Athens in 4* incl.
breakfast and dinner (HB)
❖ 1-night accommodation in Meteora in 4* incl.
breakfast and dinner (HB)
❖ 2-night accommodation in Thessaloniki in 4* incl.
breakfast and dinner (HB)
❖ Air-conditioned coach transfers throughout the
itinerary
❖ Official English-speaking guide throughout the
program for all guided tours
❖ Entrance fees as per itinerary
❖ 24 hours emergency phone
❖ V.A.T.
❖ Accommodation taxes per room per night
Not included
❖ International flights, tips, and gratuities
❖ Personal expenses
❖ Anything not mentioned in the above-mentioned
inclusions