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Tour's Itinerary

• Day 1 Begin the Journey

  Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight. Onboard, meals will be served to you.

• Day 2 Arrival & Exploration in Mykonos

  Following breakfast, proceed to the Piraeus port, where you will board your 3-day cruise. Your first stop will be the Island of Mykonos, the most cosmopolitan of the Greek islands that attract visitors from all over the world. After docking, transfer to Hora, the capital of the island. Enjoy a walking tour that will take you on the narrow cobbled streets of the city. Pass by chic boutiques, elegant nightclubs, and white-washed houses to arrive in Alefkandra. This part of Mykonos, known as the "Venice of Mykonos", as homes have wooden balconies and are built on the sea. Historically, these homes were of the wealthy merchants and captains. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and overnight.

• Day 3 In the Footsteps of Paul and John

  Enjoy breakfast on board in the lively Turkish port of Kusadasi. We then transfer to the small village of Mt. Koressos. Visit the stone chapel situated upon the site, where the Virgin Mary spent her last days following the crucifixion of Christ. Following this visit, walk through the Magnesian Gate to the ancient Ephesus. Enjoy a walking tour that will take you through the most magnificent excavations in the world. Some of the sites include the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus. The last stop on the walking tour is the Great Theatre. The largest ancient theatre with a capacity of 25,000 people and is a site where Saint Paul preached. Follow the exact route that Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession via the Arcadian Way. This main street runs from the Great Theatre to the city harbor. On your transfer back to Kusadasi, have the opportunity to view the Basilica of Saint John. In the sixth century, Emperor Justinian erected this structure over the grave of the evangelist, John. Upon arrival in Kusadasi, enjoy free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship. The cruise journey continues to Patmos, where you will transfer to the village of Chora. While in this capital, visit the monastery of Saint John the Theologian. Visit the small museum, where you will view priceless ecclesiastical treasures such as books, manuscripts, mosaics, icons, textiles, vestments, and jewelry. Board the bus and transfer to the monastery. Visit the Grotto of the Apocalypse believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received his visions that he recorded in the Book of Revelation. The silver niches in the wall mark the pillow and ledge were used as a desk by the author. View the three-fold crack made by the voice of God, who emphasized the importance of honoring the Holy Trinity. Your day will culminate with a transfer to the port of Scala. While in this quaint and picturesque harbor, enjoy free time before returning to the ship.

• Day 4 Minoan Myths and Santorini Sunsets

  This morning awaken and transfer to the largest city on the island of Crete, Heraklion. While in this administrative capital, visit the ancient ruins of the Palace of Knossos discovered in 1899. The palace is currently partially reconstructed and believed to have been the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. Here is where Saint Paul met the owner/-and captain of the ship and was warned by him of continuing his journey to spread Christianity in Rome. Following this historical visit, embark by ship to the idyllic island of Santorini. Santorini is definitively the most breathtaking island of all of the Greek Islands. Upon arrival in Santorini, visit Thira with its iconic white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes, and glittering boutiques that cling to cliffs. This evening enjoy your last dinner and overnight on the cruise ship.

• Day 5 Rest & Reacclimate in the Capital

  Upon landing at Athens Airport, make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the arrival hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. Board the bus to transfer to your hotel. Enjoy some time to relax after check-in. Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Athens.

• Day 6 Oracle of Delphi & Journey to Meteora

  After your breakfast, you visit the center of the ancient world (navel) of the earth, Delphi. Its prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the site and the museum and continue to the breathtaking rocks of Meteora. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Kalambaka.

• Day 7 Monastic Heights and Macedonian Kings

  eleventh century, some monks settled within caves. However, as the Turkish occupation increased, the monks were forced to move their settlements higher upon the rocks until they were unreachable by any opposing enemy. These settlements became Monasteries by bringing building and lifting materials by ladders and baskets. Notorious for preserving the Hellenic religion as well as their academics and arts. During your visit, you will be able to view stunning Byzantine art, as well as the breathtaking scenery that surrounds the monastery. Traveling northward into Macedonia we visit King Phillip's (Alexander's father) tomb in Vergina, one of the most outstanding finds in all of Greece. A stop will be made in Berea to view the ancient synagogue where Paul spoke and the Bema surrounded by mosaics of Paul and the plaque of scripture regarding the "more noble" church. The New Testament books of I & II Thessalonians will come alive to us today as we arrive in the delightful harbor city of Thessalonica. En route to the hotel we will view the old city ramparts; the newly excavated Forum, St. George Church, an ancient Roman monument...

• Day 8 Following Paul’s Journey to Philippi

  After breakfast at your hotel, start the day with a drive to Philippi, a city visited by Paul (Acts 16:12–18). It was here that Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. The Apostle baptized a woman named Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. Also, view the Roman-era crypt thought to have served as a prison for Paul. See the famous Acropolis, the Market Place, Basilica, and the Theatre. Philippi is the site where Paul cast the spirit out of the fortune-telling woman. He and Silas were imprisoned, preached to the Philippians, and converted the jailer. Following the tour, board the bus for the coastal city of Kavala. Paul landed here with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis, was once named Christoupolis because of its Christian history. It is one of Greece’s most picturesque mainland ports with a white-domed Byzantine church on the pine-fringed Panagia peninsula. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.

• Day 9 From Macedonia Back to the Capital

  After breakfast we will explore Thessaloniki where Paul planted a church that would later receive two New Testament epistles. View the Rotunda, built as a mausoleum for Galerius, and see several churches that date back to the time of Paul. Return to Athens with dinner and overnight.

• Day 10 Paul’s Preaching in Athens & Corinth

  After breakfast, travel west along the scenic coast to Corinth. Stop briefly at the historic Corinth Canal. In Corinth, the most licentious city of the ancient world, Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla and received a vision from the Lord. The ruins of this important cultural center are fascinating as we walk along the stone path that the Apostle Paul walked. See the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Agora, the Bema, and the Erastus inscription. Return to Athens for a city tour. See the House of Parliament, the Presidential Palace, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Academy, the University, and the National Library. Then, visit the Acropolis to see the Propylaea, the Parthenon, and the Erectheum. Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill (Areopagus) will be highlighted. In the evening, enjoy dinner and overnight in Athens.

• Day 11 Farewell to Greece

  After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Athens airport for return flights home.

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