Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and head to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like - wander around the city if you're up for it, or just relax at the hotel and settle in after your travels.
- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Athens, 08:00 - 09:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens at leisure
- Day 2
Athens to Thermopylae to Thessaloniki
After breakfast, you're driving to Thermopylae to see the statue of Leonidas from the Battle of the 300. From there, continue on to Thessaloniki and check into your hotel. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit the Vlatades Monastery of St. Paul, an important religious site connected to Apostle Paul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae
- Visit Vlatades Monastery of St. Paul
Landmarks Statue of Leonidas Vlatades Monastery of St. Paul 
- Day 3
Thessaloniki to Nea Fokea to Kavala
Following breakfast, head to Nea Fokea to check out the Agiasma of St. Paul, which includes an underground passage where the Apostle took refuge, and you'll see the crypt where he was held. After that, move on to Kavala and walk through the ancient ruins of Philippi, exploring the forum, market, basilica, and theatre where Paul gave his first sermon in Europe and baptized the earliest Christians.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Agiasma of St. Paul underground passage in Nea Fokea
- Visit crypt where Paul was imprisoned
- Explore ruins of ancient Philippi (forum, market, basilica, theatre)
- Visit Baptismal site where Lydia was baptized
Optional Activities
- Local tour guide in Philippi (optional)
Landmarks Agiasma of St. Paul Philippi Archaeological Site Baptismal Site of Lydia 
- Day 4
Kavala to Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos Cruise to Thessaloniki
Travel to Ouranoupolis this morning to board a ferry that circles Mount Athos, known as the Virgin Mary's garden. An English-speaking guide will explain the seven monasteries you'll see from the boat. You return to Thessaloniki by afternoon, leaving the rest of the day open for whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry cruise to Mount Athos with views of seven monasteries
- Tour leader commentary during Mount Athos cruise
Landmarks Mount Athos - Day 5
Thessaloniki to Veria to Meteora
Start with a private guide showing you Thessaloniki's major Christian sites like the Rotonda, St. Demetrius Basilica, Acheiropoietos, the old city wall, White Tower, and the Arch of Galerius. Then you're heading to Veria to visit the Church of Apostle Paul and see Paul's Podium along with other cultural sites. By evening, you'll reach Meteora to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Thessaloniki churches including Rotonda, St. Demetrius Basilica, Acheiropoietos
- Visit White Tower and Arch of Galerius in Thessaloniki
- Visit Church of Apostle Paul in Veria
- Explore Apostle Paul's Podium in Veria
- Licensed guide in Thessaloniki
Optional Activities
- Local tour guide in Veria (optional)
Landmarks Rotonda St. Demetrius Basilica Acheiropoietos White Tower Arch of Galerius Church of Apostle Paul Apostle Paul's Podium 
- Day 6
Meteora to Kalambaka to Athens
You'll explore the rock tower monasteries of Meteora, starting with the Great Meteoron Monastery of Varlaam sitting on a 1,224-foot cliff. Next comes the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, which is the largest and oldest monastery here. Before heading back to Athens, grab a traditional Greek lunch in the village of Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Meteoron Monastery of Varlaam
- Visit Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro
- Traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka
Landmarks Great Meteoron Monastery of Varlaam Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro Kalambaka 
- Day 7
Athens to Corinth to Athens
You're following Apostle Paul's route through Athens. This includes visiting the Ancient Agora where Paul discussed Jesus' resurrection, climbing the Acropolis to see the Parthenon and Erechtheion, and standing at Mars Hill where he delivered his well-known sermon. Later you'll see the Corinth Canal and explore biblical sites in Corinth like the synagogue and Titus Justus' home, finishing at Kechrias Port.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Ancient Agora with Christian context
- Visit Acropolis, Parthenon, and Erechtheion
- Visit Mars Hill (Areopagus) where Paul preached
- View Corinth Canal
- Visit Corinth biblical sites (synagogue, home of Titus Justus)
- Visit Kechrias Port
- Licensed guide in Athens and Corinth
Landmarks Ancient Agora Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Mars Hill (Areopagus) Corinth Canal Corinth Archaeological Site Kechrias Port 
- Day 8
Departure from Athens
Your driver will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Athens airport, timed to match whenever your flight departs.
- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Our driver will drop you of at your hotel in Athens, 17:00 - 19:00)
