Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, we will be welcomed and checked-in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Athens (B D)

Our pilgrimage starts with a city tour around Athens. There we will visit the world renowned Acropolis, the Parthenon and Areopagus; where Paul delivered his famous talk on the identity of “the Unknown God.” The tour will continue onto visit the Olympic Stadium, the Agora, Parliament House, the Presidential Palace and will finally halt at Plaka.

Overnight stay in Athens (B D)

Today we will set out for an exciting tour to the historic city of Corinth, that inspired many of St Paul’s letters. We will explore the ruins of the church and see the pillars, and public worship place, where Paul preached. Later, we will travel to Mycenae to see the Lion’s Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon before returning to Athens.

Overnight stay in Athens (B D)

In the morning, we will transfer to Cruise Pier to board on a Cruise to begin our 3-night cruise to visit islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Crete, Santorini & the port of Kusadasi in Turkey. Later in the afternoon we will reach the Island of Mykonos and take some free time to walk around the town and observe one of the “Characteristic” Cycladic islands.

Overnight stay on board (B L D)

We will begin our journey to Ephesus to see the final residence of the Virgin Mary; where she spent her last years. We will then tour through ancient Ephesus, the second largest city in the Roman Empire, at one-time home to a quarter million people to see the old synagogue, the theater where St. Paul preached, and the Library of Celsus.  Later in the afternoon, we will board a Cruise to Patmos: a tiny, rocky island where St. John received the divine Revelation while on exile, which forms the last book of the New Testament. In Patmos we will have an excursion and visit the island capital Chora, the monastery of St John and finally the grotto of apocalypse.

Overnight stay on board (B L D)

Upon arrival at Heraklion, the capital of Crete, explore Heraklion or chose an optional tour in the Palace of Knossos; the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, considered to be Europe’s oldest city. After lunch, we will sail to Santorini, the most remarkable of the Greek islands. Take time on your own to explore Greece’s best-known island, the beautiful town of Fira, the amazing sunset or make an optional tour to Oia Village.

Overnight stay on board (B L D)

Today we will arrive at Athens port, disembark from the cruise boat, then we will proceed to Beotia to visit the monastery Hosios Loukas an UNESCO monument and a fine example of Byzantine architecture. Continue our journey to Thessaloniki for an overnight stay in the hotel.

Overnight stay in Thessaloniki (B D)

After breakfast, we will visit the places where St. Paul preached and founded a church. Later visit St. George’s Church and St. Demetrius Basilica, dedicated to a martyred Christian convert. With a panoramic tour of the city, we will see Byzantine fortications, Forum, and the Galerius Arch and visit the Museum of Byzantine culture.

Overnight stay in Thessaloniki (B D)

Today we will drive towards Philippi, where St Paul preached and baptized the first Christians in European soil. In Philippi you will see collection of artifacts and building which have been unearthed and restored, including Roman forum, agora of Philippi, the Prison of St Paul, tombstones, and an impressive Greek theatre. Later visit Kavala, the beautiful mainland port of Greece, ancient Neapolis where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke, and Timothy, first set foot in Europe.We will visit Amphipolis, see the Lion of Amphipolis, and imposing sculpture meters high, which originally stop on top of the tomb.

Overnight stay in Thessaloniki (B D)

Today we will drive towards Veria to visit the Bema of Apostle Paul, where he preached the gospel to the local community, and see the beautiful mosaic shrine commemorating St. Paul’s visit to the town after fleeing from Thessalonica. Continue to the archaological museum of Vergina to see the amazing underground tombs and treasures of King Phillip of Macedonia. Later in the afternoon, drive towards breathtaking Meteora.

Overnight stay in Kalambaka (B D)

This morning we will visit world famous Byzantine monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Rest of the day in leisure.

Overnight stay in Kalambaka (B D)

After early breakfast, we check out from the hotel and then transfer to Athens International Airport for our return flight to Australia. (B)