Following the footsteps of St.Paul in mainland

This tour features a Biblical journey inspired by the route of St. Paul in ancient Greece, including places where St.Paul passed his days preaching and unique sites of archaeological and religious interest, such as Mycenae and the famous Epidaurus Theater, and Meteora monasteries. Experience the mainland’s diverse and majestic natural environment, traditional villages, incredible landscapes, and vibrant cities.


Day 01 Athens 
On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by your private vehicle. Rest of the day at leisure.


Day 02 Athens
In the morning we will climb the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheum. Then, we go to nearby Mars' Hill (or Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon. Then we will explore the old agora (market place).

The remainder of the afternoon will be free for shopping and individual museum visits. Overnight stay in Athens


Day 03  Athens / Corinth / Nafplio
Leave Athens and drive south-west along the Saronic Gulf to visit the famous Corinthian canal where we will have a short photo stop.

From there we drive to Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was to this huge city that the apostle Paul came and worked. Here, we see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Erastus Inscription, the Bema and Gallio’s Seat, along with the small archaeological museum.

Then we proceed to visit the ruins of the port of Cenchreae (Acts 18:18; Rom 16:1).

Final destination is the nice coastal town of Nafplio for overnight.


Day 04 Epidaurus / Mycenae/ Olympia 
Today we will first visit ancient Epidaurus theater, famous for its acoustics and then move to the wealthy antiquity site of Mycenae to visit the Archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon.

Then we will depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnesus and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.


Day 05 Olympia / Delphi 
In the morning visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum. Drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and over the magnificent cable stayed bridge of Rio-Antirio.

Arrive in Delphi, overnight.


Day 06 Delphi / Kalambaka 
On the slopes of Mt. Parnassos, in a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty and majesty, lies the archaeological site of Delphi. We will visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, and the Museum that contains masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer, the famous athlete Aghias and the important Gallio Inscription.

After visits, depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of Meteora. Overnight in Kalambaka.


Day 07 Meteora / Veria / Vergina / Thessaloniki 
In the morning, we will visit one of the famous "hanging monastaries" of Meteora. Amidst striking scenery, perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.

Then drive to Berea (Acts 17) to see the mosaic monument commemorating Paul's preaching followed by a visit in Vergina and the magnificent presentation of the golden finds from the tomb of Phillip II—the father of Alexander the Great.

Our final destination is Thessaloniki for overnight.


Day 08  Philippi / Neapolis / Thessaloniki
Enjoy a picturesque drive to Kavala (in Greece; called "Neapolis" in the New Testament—where Paul landed in Europe; Acts 16:11). Then drive north to Phillipi via the ancient Via Egnatia, (parts of which are still visible today) which connected the East with Rome.  Visit the city of Philippi, where Paul established the first church in Europe. Here we see the river where Lydia and possibly the jailer were baptized and the ancient forum where Paul and Silas appeared before the magistrates.

Return back to Thessaloniki for overnight.


Day 09 Thessaloniki / Athens 
In the morning we will have a half day city tour of Thessaloniki including the city highlights. Then transfer to the airport for an internal flight to Athens.

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