Footsteps of Apostle Paul - Faith-Based Travel

Footsteps of Apostle Paul - Faith-Based Travel

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Footsteps of Apostle Paul - Faith-Based Travel

10 Days

Visiting: Athens, Thessaloniki, Philippi, Varia, Meteora, Kalabaka, Mykonos, Kuşadası, Ephesus Ancient City, Patmos, Heraklion, Crete, Thera, Corinth

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

TP-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Activities:

Sightseeing

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$3640
$3170 (USD) Operator discount: -$381 Exclusive Tourhub Discount: -$90 -13%

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Tour Overview

“For we walk by faith, not by sight,” wrote the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians. On this religious tour of Greece and Turkey, you’ll stroll, skip, and sail by faith as you retrace the many missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul after he saw the light in Damascus. Both pilgrimage and picturesque journey, this land and cruise tour to mainland Greece, the Greek Isles, and Turkey leads you to many significant sites of the New Testament as well as some of the most magnificent sights of the Mediterranean. Scripture will take on new meaning as you visit the ancient communities where Paul established churches – and to whom he penned his epistles, including the Thessalonians, Philippians, Corinthians, and Ephesians. As you follow in the faithful footsteps of the Apostle Paul – with fantastic detours to Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini – you, too, will have much to write home about.

Places You'll See

Amalia Kalambaka

Zafolia

Grand Hotel Palace

Amalia Kalambaka

Zafolia

Grand Hotel Palace

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Athens,Greece

Location: Athens, Athens

Meals Included: Dinner

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Athens,Thessalonika

Location: Athens, Thessaloniki

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Depart Athens for a scenic drive to Thessalonika.
THESSALONIKA An orientation drive includes the White Tower and Aristotelous Square. Visit Ag. Dimitros Basilika.
314 mi / 503 km

Day 3: Thessalonika. Excursion To Philippi & Kavala

Location: Philippi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Drive past Amphipolis and Apollonia along the route of St. Paul.
PHILIPPI Visit Lydia’s Baptistery, the forum, ruins of the Basilicas, and the theatre.
KAVALA An orientation drive includes Neapolis of the Acts and St. Paul’s mosaic. Free time for lunch before returning to Thessalonika.
219 mi / 350 km

Day 4: Thessalonika,Veria,Meteora,Kalambaka

Location: Thessaloniki, Varia, Meteora, Kalabaka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


VERIA Visit the Bema of Apostle Paul.
METEORA Visit the Holy Monastery of Varlaam and the Holy Monastery of St. Stephen. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Kalambaka.
137 mi / 220 km

Day 5: Kalambaka,Athens

Location: Kalabaka, Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast


Drive past Trikala en route to Lamia, and past Thermopylae en route to Athens.
ATHENS Free time this evening.
230 mi / 370 km

Day 6: Athens (Embarkation),Mykonos

Location: Athens, Mykonos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


ATHENS Embark on your Mediterranean cruise through the Greek Islands and Turkey.
MYKONOS Free time this afternoon and evening.

Day 7: Cruising: Kusadasi,Turkey,Excursion To Ephesus,Patmos,Greece

Location: Kuşadası, Kuşadası, Ephesus Ancient City, Patmos, Patmos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

KUSADASI Take a guided visit to the Ephesus Archaeological site in the city where St. Paul wrote many “Letters to the Corinthians.” See the House of Mary, where the Blessed Mother spent her final days.
PATMOS Enjoy free time to explore the island.

Day 8: Cruising: Heraklion,Crete,Santorini

Location: Heraklion, Crete, Thera

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


HERAKLION Take a guided visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
SANTORINI Visit the island (weather permitting). Free time this afternoon.

Day 9: Athens (Disembarkation),Corinth,Athens

Location: Athens, Corinth, Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


ATHENS Disembark your cruise and take a scenic drive to the Corinth Canal with a photo stop.
CORINTH Enjoy a guided visit to the excavations, including Agora and St. Paul’s Bema, where the Christian missionary faced the Forum’s court.
ATHENS A guided sightseeing tour includes visits to the Areopagus and the Acropolis. Stop for a photo opportunity at the Panathenaic Stadium—site of the first Olympic Games. Enjoy free time before a farewell dinner at your hotel.
101 mi / 163 km

Day 10: Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

UNESCO Sites

Acropolis Athens|Ephesus|Meteora|Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika

Notes

CRUISE DETAILS
Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
Inside cabin (category IB) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet. Cabin upgrades are available at a supplement.
Full entertainment program on board.
Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.
Globus Host service throughout the cruise

NOTES
Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises.

Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 3 lunches, 8 dinners

Accommodation

Athens:Zafolia
Thessalonika:Grand Hotel Palace
Kalambaka:Amalia Kalambaka

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

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01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

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Sep 01, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024
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    Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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