We invite you to join us on a once in a lifetime trip to Greece. This is an opportunity to deepen your appreciation for the Scriptures, as we walk together through the very places where St. Paul preached and taught. As brothers and sisters in Christ at Risen Savior, this journey offers us a beautiful opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship.
Together, we will explore ancient cities, breathtaking landscapes, and scriptural sites — Philippi, Thessaloniki, Berea, Athens, Corinth, and more. Along the way, we’ll reflect on Paul’s missionary journeys, his bold witness, and the enduring message of Christ Crucified. We would be truly honored to have you with us as we deepen our faith, strengthen our friendships, and experience the beauty and history of Greece together.
If your heart is stirring for adventure, learning, and spiritual renewal, this trip is for you. Let’s walk where Paul walked. Warmly, Pastor Burgdorf
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B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
ITINERARY
Day 1 Depart USA to Athens, Greece
Day 2 Arrival Athens (D)
Upon arrival at Athens airport, you will collect your checked luggage, complete the immigrations and passport check, and be met by our tour escort who will be waiting for your group. The tour escort will accompany the group to the awaiting private motor coach for your transfer to Athens and accompany the group to the hotel for check-in. Along the way you will see some of the major historic sites and landmarks of Athens. After hotel check in you have time to refresh before meeting this evening for our welcome to Greece group dinner. Dinner and overnight Athens
Day 3 Athens (B, D)
After our full buffet breakfast, you will meet the group Professional Tour manager in the hotel lobby. Your tour manager will accompany the group throughout the land tour. Today your tour manager will lead the group through ancient Athens. Your visit begins at the Acropolis and the ruins of the Parthenon, a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, a massive place of worship, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. Next, we ascend the steps to the historic site of Mars Hill (the Areopagus) where Apostle Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about “the one and only God.” From here we have an excellent view of the Acropolis and the Agora of Athens. Afterwards, we will walk down the hill and stroll through the narrow streets of Anafiotika location of Hadrian’s Library built 131AD, providing the people of Athens with a public library and cultural center, passing the Ancient Agora, the former center of the Athenian public life and primary location where democracy, business and social events were conducted and view the Temple of Hephaestus dating from 450BC, remarkably this Doric peripheral temple remains largely intact. While driving through the city, view other notable iconic landmarks included the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greek Parliament (Old Royal Palace), National Library, the Panathenaic Stadium. Later this afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and overnight Athens
Day 4 Corinth (B, D)
After breakfast, begin your day with a drive along the coastal road to Corinth where Paul established a thriving church and wrote 2 of the epistles. Continue along we make a brief stop at the amazing Corinth Canal before continuing on to ancient Corinth. Here we visit the Corinth Museum along with the sites where Paul walked and preached, the Bema where “Paul gave his whole time to preaching the message...” (Act 18:5), the Temple of Apollo, the Asklepion, the Agora, and the Roman Odeon. Paul lived in Corinth for one and a half years (Act 18:11). The group returns to Athens. Dinner and overnight Athens
Day 5 4-Night Greek Island Cruise, Mykonos Island (B, L, D)
After breakfast our group will transfer to the port of Athens to board the ship for your Celestyal Cruises Discovery 4-night Iconic Greek Island Cruise. Visit http://americas.celestyalcruises.com/en
This afternoon, we leave our tour manager for the next 4-days, and embark on our Greek Island cruise. The first port of call, the mountainous island of Mykonos. Options to purchase a shore excursion at the onboard shore excursion desk, or enjoy a stroll along the seashore and shopping on your own. After your visit to the island, you will return to the ship for dinner and the evening entertainment. The Celestyal ship offers a variety of dining experiences and evening entertainment. For more casual dining visit the buffet dining room. This evening the ship cruises to the next port of call. Overnight ship
Day 6 Ephesus, Turkey and Patmos, (B, L, D)
Today we visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Our group shore excursion explores the ancient ruins of Ephesus, whose inhabitants were the recipients of Apostle Paul’s famous epistle (Acts 18:19-26). Return to the ship early afternoon to continue the cruise to Patmos.
In Patmos, the group shore excursion includes a visit to the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation during his exile (Rev. 1:9-11). Overnight ship
2- Free Group Shore Excursions for those who register by September 01, 2026. $227 Value. After September 01, 2026 contact LT to purchase the group shore excursions.
For additional Celestyal Cruise Shore Excursion options available to purchase onboard visit https://booking.celestyal.com/touchb2c/#/shorex-route
Day 7 Rhodes (B, L, D)
Cruising today takes you to the unique island of Rhodes. Options to purchase a shore excursion at the onboard shore excursion desk. Visit the location where Paul stopped before (Acts 21: 1) his trial and imprisonment. Or, you may enjoy the island at your leisure, shop in the marketplace or sunbathing at the beach. Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight ship
Day 8 Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (B, L, D)
Today you visit the island of Crete where Paul arrived as a prisoner on his way to Rome and the final chapter of his life. Paul revisited the island of Crete before his death, placing Titus in charge of the church he founded. Options to purchase a shore excursion at the onboard shore excursion desk. Everyone will return to the ship for the afternoon cruise to the famous volcanic and picturesque island of Santorini, an island in the Cyclades, arriving at 4:30PM-9:30PM. This later arrival, on this very popular island, provides for your visit after the crowds once the larger cruise ships depart. You may disembark the ship to explore the island on your own, or purchase an optional shore excursion onboard at the shore excursion desk. Everyone returns to the ship for dinner before the ship sets sail to Athens. Disembarkation directions provide by Celestyal Cruises today. Overnight ship
Day 9 Disembark Ship, Delphi, (B, D)
After breakfast, the group will disembark the ship. You will meet your Professional Tour Manager after collecting your luggage on the dock, in the ground transportation area. Your tour manager will escort the group to our private motorcoach for your departure to visit to ancient city of Delphi, the center of the ancient world and location of the Temple of Apollo. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of this ancient temple. We visit the archeological site and museum. Overnight Kalambaka
Day 10 Meteora, Veria, Thessaloniki (B, D)
After breakfast we will visit the spectacular Meteora Monasteries, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and official holy place for Greece since 1995. A mountainous region of stunning scenery. Here you will view hundred-year-old Byzantine monasteries perched on the huge cliffs first built in the 14th century by monks seeking isolation and salvation. From the early Christian times, the cliffs of Meteora were regarded as a perfect place to achieve absolute isolation. A place for people to find peace and harmony and to support mankind’s eternal struggle for spiritual ascension.
Afterwards, we continue our drive north to Thessaloniki passing through the amazing nature of the country, for a brief stop in the ancient city of Berea, known today as Veria (Act 17:10), the town evangelized by Paul, where he preached to the Jewish community and created an important Church. We visit the ancient synagogue to view the beautiful mosaic monument commemorating his preaching (Acts 17:11). Completing our day in Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, early center for Christianity, and location where Paul visited and preached the Gospel. It was here Paul where he wrote two epistles (Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians) during his missionary journey of 49-50A.D. Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki
Day 11 Philippi, Kavala (B, D)
Today we visit the town of Philippi, named after Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. In Philippi, Paul had saved the servant women of evil spirit “In the name of Jesus Christ I order you to come out of her…”(Act 16:18) and as result, he and Silas were thrown into jail, “After a severe beating they were thrown into jail…” (Acts 16:23). We’ll visit the serene location along the river where Lydia had been the first to be baptized “One of those who heard us was Lydia. After she and the people of her house had been baptized…” (Act 16:14-15). Next, we visit the modern city of
of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, for a relaxing stroll along the sea port where “Paul had arrived from Troas through Samothrace” (Act 16:11). We visit the St. Nicolas church, with its unique mosaic and time for shopping before our group gathers for our farewell dinner. Afterwards we return to Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki
Day 12 Group Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport (B)
The group will transfer early morning from the hotel to Thessaloniki airport for flight departure.
Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL - MODERATE ACTIVE TRAVELER, APPROX. WALKING 2-3 MILES DAILY
Most sightseeing tours are walking tours and many of the historic sites you will visit date back hundreds to thousands of years and may not provide elevators and ramps for physically challenged travelers. This active journey requires walking ten thousand steps (approx. 3 miles daily) often on uneven surfaces, cobblestones, and some stairs. If you or you will be traveling with someone who has special needs -use a wheelchair, walker, and hearing or visually impaired please contact LutherTours.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR 6-NIGHT GREECE LAND TOUR
• Professional Tour Guide throughout the journey sharing nuances of the unique environments and making history come to life. Their knowledge in Christian and Biblical history will ensure you have an exceptional journey of discovery and enlightenment.
• Private Motor Coach throughout the Land Tour
• Group Airport Transfers in Greece with purchase of group flight arrangements
• 6-Nights 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
• Hotel Taxes
• Breakfast and Dinner Daily including Welcome Dinner in Athens and Farewell Dinner
• UNESCO World Heritage Natural and Cultural Sites
• Private Guided Museum and Archeological Site tour
• Life Enriching Activities- Spiritual and Cultural Experiences Daily
• Time for Reflection and Worship in Sacred Places
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR 4-NIGHT GREEK ISLAND CRUISE
Celestyal Cruises http://americas.celestyalcruises.com/en
• 4-Night Celestyal Cruises, aboard the Discovery
Private Bathroom with shower
Choose of Interior Cabins, Sea View Cabins and Deluxe Balcony
https://celestyal.com/us/our-ships/celestyal-discovery
• Cruise Port Charges and Taxes
• Restaurant Choices, Casual Lounge and Bar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily
including Drinks with Meals
• 2 Group Shore Excursions- 1 each Patmos ($98 Value) and Ephesus ($129 Value) FREE for travelers who register by September 01, 2026.
• Fitness Center
• Pool and Hot-Tub
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Ship Gratuities
PRIVATE GROUP TOUR ~ A WORLD OF EXPLORATION AWAITS YOU!
Custom-designed itinerary offering a journey of discovery and enlightenment. Spiritual guidance and daily devotions provided by Pastor Burgdorf. Tour hosted by Sandy Knoernschild.
• Professional Tour Manager with expertise in Christian history
• Historical Christian Landmarks
• Immersive Archeological Site Experiences
• Shore Excursions lead by Local Expert Guides
• Unique Cultural Experiences
• 24/7 Emergency Telephone Service throughout the journey
TOUR AND CRUISE PRICES ARE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
INCLUDING CATEGORY IB INTERIOR CRUISE CABIN (NO VIEW)
25+Travelers $4,095 1- Double or 2 Lower Twin Beds
20+Travelers $4,195 1- Double or 2 Lower Twin Beds
Single Occupancy Add $1,995
Triple and Quad Occupancy contact LutherTours for prices.
Above price includes 2 FREE Group Shore Excursions Patmos ($98 Value) And Ephesus ($129 Value)
For Travelers Who Register by September 01, 2026.
CELESTYAL CRUISE CABIN UPGRADES
CATEGORY XA SEAVIEW CABIN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Add $275 per person- 1- Double or 2 lower Twin Beds
Single Occupancy Add $2,475
Triple and Quad Occupancy contact LutherTours for prices.
CATEGORY XB SEAVIEW CABIN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Add $400 per person - 1- Double or 2 lower Twin Beds
Single Occupancy Add $2,675
Triple and Quad Occupancy contact LutherTours for prices.
BALCONY CABIN SLIDING GLASS DOOR, TABLE AND CHAIR ON BALCONY
Double Occupancy Add $775 per person, 1- Double or 2 Twin Beds
Single Occupancy Add $3,325
FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS ADVISED 11-MONTHS PRIOR TO TRAVEL DATES
Group Airfare from Kansas City, MO is additional to the above prices. Minimum of 10 traveling together to/from Kansas City, MO required. Group Airport Transfers in Greece included with group flights.
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities for Professional Tour Manager, Local Guides, Motorcoach Driver. Gratuities for Greek Island Cruise Shore Excursion Guides.
Passport application fee. Visa fee if required, check with LT for requirements. Meals not listed, personal items such as internet charges, telephone calls, travel insurance, flight arrangements any item not listed under “What’s Included” shown above.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
All travelers must travel with a passport valid for at least 6-months beyond your return travel date. Non-US passport holders contact LT for credentials required to travel. Additional credentials to travel due to any new requirements will be advised as announced.
Prices subject to currency fluctuation. Itinerary may be subject to change.
Please be aware of the LutherTours complete Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions of Travel and Cancellation policy, a copy is included with each individual tour confirmation, available by contacting our office directly, or online at www.LUTHERTOURS.com and click CONTACT US to view details.
Penalties up to 100% apply.
TRIP INSURANCE- CANCELLATION, INTERRUPTION AND BAGGAGE
Are You Prepared? Trip Insurance is available with many companies. Consider a USI Vacation Insure travel policy.
Visit https://my.travelinsure.com/luthertours for benefits, cost, restrictions and coverage details. To purchase a Cancel For Any Reason policy (C.F.A.R.) and to take advantage of the pre-existing conditions waiver, you must purchase your travel insurance within 14 days of your deposit payment. Otherwise, purchase your travel insurance any time prior to submitting your final payment. Limitations apply.
PAYMENTS
Deposit $350 per person along with completed online Tour Registration. Deposit is nonrefundable. Click the link below to register.
Next Payment $1,000 per person due by January 15, 2027. Payment is nonrefundable. (Reminder will be sent.)
Final Payment Due by July 01, 2027 (Reminder will be sent.)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation, regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. To offset these costs the following fees will apply, non-recoverable
expenses of our suppliers will be charged, plus these per person charges:
Initial Deposit ………………. …..…..…...… $350
Second Payment ……………………….….. $1,000
From July 01, 2027 …………………… up to 100% may apply.
Please refer to our complete cancellation and change policy shown in the LT Booking Agreement at www.LUTHERTOURS.com and click Contact to view the policy or contact our office 1.844.777.1517 and a copy will be mailed or emailed to you.
TOUR GRATUITY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PER PERSON
Tour Gratuity Suggestions for the Land Tour
Tour Manager, Coach Driver @ 5Euro per person per day provided at the end of the tour
Local Tour Guides @ 3Euro per person provided after site or museum visits
Hotel Housekeeping @ 2Euro per night left in room upon departure
Cruise Gratuities Suggestions for Celestyal Cruise
Cruise Shore Excursion Tour Guides @ 5Euro per person provided at the end of the shore excursion
Gratuities for the 4-Night Cruise are included
QUESTIONS? CONTACT LUTHERTOURS 1.844.777.1517 or info@luthertours.com
Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions of Travel
We highly recommend that you read the LutherTours Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions of Travel which includes the trip cancellation and change policy. Up to 100% cancellation fee will apply. To view click hereor call 1.844.777.1517 to request a copy.
LT and its partners reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary. Prices subject to change due to currency fluctuation.
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