Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight.

Overnight Arrival at the Thessaloniki Airport. Transfer to our hotel for check-in and dinner. (D)

After breakfast, we start with the landmarks of the city: the Walls of the Byzantine Acropolis, the Roman Arch of Galerius, and the Rotonda. We visit two of the city’s oldest and most admired Christian churches, the Basilicas of St. Demetrius and St. Sophia. Later, we will visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. In the evening, we will have free time to explore the city. Return to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will follow the route of the Via Egnatia and visit, like Paul and his companions, the area of Amphipolis to see the famous funerary Lion of Amphipolis. Then we travel to Philippi. Here, we visit the Baptistery of Lydia near the river, where Paul baptized her. Lydia was Paul’s first convert on European soil, followed by the jailer. Also, we visit the ruins of the Forum of Philippi, the Christian Basilicas, the “Prison of Paul,” and the ancient theater. Then we drive to (Neapolis), Paul’s first step in bringing the Gospel to present-day Europe. At this picturesque port, we view the Byzantine Castle and the Roman Aqueduct. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will start our day by visiting the Byzantine Archaeological Museum. This renowned museum showcases an impressive collection of artifacts, including exquisite mosaics, intricate frescoes, and stunning icons that highlight the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Byzantine Empire. We continue with a boat ride in Thermaikos Gulf to relax and enjoy the serenity of the waters. We will have a short drive from Thessaloniki to Mountain Hortiatis in the evening. We will enjoy hiking in this beautiful mountain, which offers lush forests, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic views of the city and of the Thermaikos Gulf. Depart for Kalambaka for dinner and your overnight stay.. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we see the world-famous Byzantine monasteries perched on summits of gray rock peaks of varied and beautiful shapes. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the cliffside caves and then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, which were later transformed into monasteries. We will visit two of the six monasteries. Afterward, continue to Delphi for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will depart for the Archaeological Site of Delphi and learn how the city was considered the “Center of the World” in ancient Greece and is today one of Greece’s most famous archaeological sites. We will walk around the evocative ruins with our guide and see famous monuments like the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. The second stop is Delphi Museum, with its spectacular exhibits, including the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinous, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, created to commemorate a victory during the 476 BC, a depiction of the Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. Depart for Athens. We will have a short stop to see the architectural marvel of Boeotia. This UNESCO World Heritage site, nestled in the picturesque Greek countryside, is a stunning example of Byzantine art and architecture. Renowned for its intricate mosaics, beautiful frescoes, and impressive domes, the Osios Loukas Church offers visitors a serene and inspiring atmosphere. Late in the evening, check in to your hotel in Athens for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will depart for a guided tour starting from the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro. In antiquity, it was used to celebrate the Panathenaea festival in honor of the goddess Athena. You will have free time to take photos. Then, board the coach to depart to see the Zappeion Hall, the Greek Parliament, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the symbolic monument erected in memory of the soldiers who died for their country. Then, along Panepistimiou Street, one of the most central streets of Athens, we will see the triad of neoclassical buildings: the Library, the Academy, and the University. The next most important visit is the Acropolis, with magnificent monuments such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum, the Propylaea, the Ancient Agora, the Theatre of Dionysus, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. We will have the chance to walk around the Parthenon monument built in the 5th century BC by the architects Ictinus and Kallikrates. We will also visit Mars Hill, known as the Aeropagus, where the Apostle Paul delivered his famous speech to the Athenians. Afterward, we will visit the Acropolis Museum, which houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from the Acropolis, including the Parthenon sculptures, intricate friezes, and ancient statues. In the evening, we will visit Lycabettus Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Athens. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will depart for Peloponnese. Our first stop will be the Isthmus of Corinth. It is a narrow strip of land 6 kilometers long, joining Central Greece with Peloponnese. We will have free time to take photos. Then, we begin with Ancient Corinth, an important city-state in Ancient Greece that dates back from the Neolithic Period (5.000-3.000). We will visit one of the largest museums in Greece regarding the wealth and quality of the findings (Acts 18:1-18, 19:22). We will see the bema of Gallio and the Erastus inscription. Also, we will visit Acro Corinth and Cenchreae (Acts 18:18) and have lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Athens for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, transfer to the Athens Airport for your return flight. (B)