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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Nov 06, 2026 |
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The Footsteps of St. Paul with Optional Cruise Extension
The Footsteps of St. Paul with Optional Cruise Extension
Journey into the footsteps of St. Paul – travel to Thessaloniki, where Paul wrote his letter to the Thessalonians; Philippi , where he wrote the letter to the Philippians, Mars Hill, where he preached and Corinth where he lived and spoke to the Corinthians. This tour offers the experience of his spiritual legacy and the beauty of this historical area, it is trip you will never forget.
Tour Highlights
- Tour of Thessaloniki including the Roman Market and Byzantine churches.
- Visit the famous monasteries of Kalambaka perched atop soaring cliffs.
- Visit the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit Corinth where Paul preached to the Corinthians about Jesus Christ.
- Extend your stay with an optional Iconic Aegean Cruise.
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Tour Information
Included in Base Tour Price:
- Hotel accommodations
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Ground Transportation
- Sightseeing & entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout the tour.
- Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
Included in the Optional Cruise Price:
- 3 nights in the stateroom (outside cabin)
- 1 night post cruise accommodation in Athens in 4* hotel
- Port charges
- Full board meals on the cruise (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Unlimited free-pour sodas with meals in main restaurants (Thalassa & Taverna)
- Breakfast and dinner at a hotel in Athens
- Entertainment and daily activities onboard
- Port and airport transfers
- Shore excursions at PATMOS & KUSADASI
- Tipping and all gratuities
- Porterage at the port and hotel in Athens
Not Included in Base Tour Price:
- Optional Insurance
- Daily lunches
- Single Supplements
- Tipping
Not included in the Cruise Price:
- Single supplement – $1,300.00
- Outside cabin upgrade – $250.00 per person based on double occupancy
- Visits and entrances not mentioned in the program
- Other meals or drinks not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any other items not mentioned in “Rates include”
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Prices & Dates
Prices are based on double occupancy: all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
*NOTE (Applicable for dates of following months – March & November): According to the CELESTIAL CRUISE information, during the winter cruise the ship does not stop in Crete (Heraklion) and docks in Santorini from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. instead.
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Itinerary
DAY 1: NEW YORK/THESSALONIKI
We depart on an international overnight flight to Thessaloniki, Greece. Dinner and breakfast are served on board.
DAY 2: THESSALONIKI
Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we are greeted by our tour guide, and next board our deluxe motorcoach for a tour of the city and visit the Archaeological Museum of Vergina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. (D)
DAY 3: THESSALONIKI
Today we visit the beautiful town of Kavala and the site of ancient Philippi. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. (B/D)
DAY 4: THESSALONIKI/KALAMBAKA
We drive this morning to Veria (ancient Berea) and then to Kalambaka to visit the famous monasteries perched atop soaring cliffs. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. (B/D)
DAY 5: KALAMBAKA/ATHENS
After breakfast we travel through the mountainous Greek countryside to Delphi and then continue to Athens. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B/D)
DAY 6: ATHENS
This morning we visit the world-renowned Acropolis and then depart for Corinth with a brief stop at the Corinth Canal. We return to Athens in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B/D)
DAY 7: ATHENS
Today we have a full day at leisure to pursue personal interests. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B/D)
DAY 8: ATHENS/NEW YORK
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home arriving the same day. (B) And those taking the cruise transfer to Lavrio port to embark on a Greek Islands cruise.
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DAY 8: ATHENS/MYKONOS
Transfer to the port of Lavrio for embarkation on our cruise ship. Enjoy the many onboard activities or just relax while sailing to the Island of Mykonos with its jet-set atmosphere, whitewashed buildings, sidewalk cafes, 360 churches and chic boutiques. Mykonos is the home to the 16th century windmills, the most iconic landmarks on the island. Overnight on board. (L/D)
DAY 9: KUSADASI/PATMOS
This morning we arrive in Kusadasi, the site of one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” Ephesus. This city is where St. Paul worked on spreading the word of God,the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Roman Emperor Marcus Antonius visited, and the Virgin Mary and St. John spent their final days. We visitthe Ephesus Archeological Site and the House ofthe Virgin Mary. We continue to the island of Patmos where John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations. We join the excursion to the “Cave of the Apocalypse” and the Monastery of St. John the Divine. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 10 : CRETE/SANTORINI
We arrive in Heraklion in the morning. You can spend your time at leisure exploring the beautiful waterfront, visiting the Cretan countryside, or enjoying the excursion to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos (at additional cost). Our next stop is the charming island of Santorini. Here, you can take an optional excursion to visit the villages of Fira and Oia (at additional cost) or just relax and explore the island at your own pace. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 11 : ATHENS/NEW YORK
This morning we disembark in Lavrio port and transfer to the airport for our flight back home arriving the same day. (B)
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