MISSIONARY JOURNEY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL: GREECE, GREEK ISLAND CRUISE & EPHESUS, TURKEY(12 DAYS)
An inspiring journey to the actual places where Apostle Paul lived and preached God’s word! This amazing man, moved by the Holy Spirit preached the “Good News” to Jews and Gentiles.
Traveling along the major trade routes of the Roman Empire and visiting large thriving communities of Asia Minor and Greece his mission was accomplished; Christianity become the most widespread religion in the world.
Travel with our Bible-oriented guides down timeless roads, take time to pray and rejoice in the ancient biblical sites, visit thousand-year-old churches, and encounter a unique spiritual experience that will help you to better understand the miracle of Christianity.
Includes:
Land Tour
• Accommodations at First Class and European Traditional hotels
• Europe Airport Transfers, as per itinerary
• Professional Tour Director throughout tour
• Private Guided Sightseeing and Ruin Visits as indicated in itinerary
• Breakfast and Dinner Daily on TourGreek Island Cruise
• Seaview Stateroom- upgrades available
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board ship
• 3 Shore Excursions - Patmos, Ephesus and Crete
Price varies with date of travel and group size. Contact LT 1.844.777.1517 for info@luthertours.com for details.
Itineraries are custom-designed to meet the needs and desires for each individual group. Use this itinerary as is, or for inspiration to collborate with a LutherTours professional tour itineary planner to create a unique journey just for your group.
Itinerary
DAY 1:
Departure from USA for your overnight transatlantic flight to Athens, Greece.
DAY 2:
Athens
Arrive in Athens. Transfer to your hotel. Welcome Dinner and overnight in Athens. (D)
DAY 3:
Delphi/ Kalambaka
Guided sightseeing. Visit the center of the ancient world. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. (B/D)
DAY 4:
Meteora/ Thessaloniki
Full-day sightseeing UNESCO World Heritage Site, Byzantine Monastery from the Middle Ages. Continue on to Thessaloniki, location where Paul wrote two epistles. Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki. (B/D)
DAY 5:
Phillippi/ Kavala
Guided tour where Paul delivered his first sermon to Europe and the first Christian baptisms. Drive to Kavala, guided tour of the first European city to accept Christianity. Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki. (B/D)
DAY 6:
Veria/Athens
Veria, first evangelized by Paul and where he preached and created an important church for the Jews. Return to Athens for guided tour of the ancient Agora, Acropolis and Parthenon. Dinner and overnight Athens. (B/D)
DAY 7:
Greek Island Cruise/ Mykonos
Enjoy the day exploring this mountainous island with iconic Aegean Sea landmarks and pristine white sand beaches. (B/L/D)
DAY 8:
Greek Isand Cruise/ Ephesus/ Patmos
Guided tour of the Ancient city of Ephesus and the grand theater, the Tomb of Apostle John and Patmos the location where he wrote the Book of Revelation. Dinner and overnight on ship. (B/L/D)
DAY 9:
Rhodes
Individual exploration on the beautiful island and location of St. Paul Harbor commemorating the landing and teaching of Apostle Paul. Dinner and overnight on ship. (B/L/D)
DAY 10:
Crete/Santorini
Visit the island where Paul sailed as a prisnor on his way to Rome and the final chapter of his life. Then, time to relax on the sun-drenched island of Santorini. Dinner and overnight on ship. (B/L/D)
DAY 11:
Disembark Ship/ Corinth
Guided tour of the locations wher Paul preached- Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon and Bema. Group Farewell Dinner and overnight Athens. (B/D)
DAY 12:
End of Tour
Group motor coach transfer to the Athens airport for departure flight. (B)
QUESTIONS?
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