On Paul footsteps APR 2026
with Pastor Sam Fisher
Package Overview
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Starting Location
Thessaloniki
Group Size
40 people
Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Best Time to Visit
April – October
Price
from $5,450 person
What’s Included
✓ 9 nights accommodation in selected hotels and cruise ship
✓ Daily breakfast and selected dinners
✓ Professional English-speaking biblical guide throughout
✓ All entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
✓ Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
✓ Airport transfers in Greece
✓ Three-night Greek island cruise accommodation
✓ Airline tickets from DFW to SKG // ATH to DFW
What’s Not Included
✗ Travel insurance (highly recommended)
✗ Lunches (except where specified)
✗ Personal expenses and shopping
✗ Gratuities for guide and drivers
✗ Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
✗ Cruise ship gratuities and onboard expenses
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from DFW aiport
- Flight overnight to Thessaloniki
Meals of flight: dinner and breakfast
Day 2: Arrive in Thessaloniki
- Meet and greet with the local guide and transfer to hotel.
- A panoramic
tour of the city will be provided on the way to hotel. - Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Thessaloniki- Philippi
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Begin the day traveling near the port of Kavala, where Paul landed with his disciples,
Timothy and Silas -
See a Byzantine castle, the Roman Aqueduct, and the ruins of an acropolis.
- Main stops in Philippi, where Paul preached his first evangelical sermon and sowed the seeds of Christianity. Among the ruins is the prison into which Paul and Silas were thrown, down the riverbank to the site of Lydia’s baptism, the first baptism on European soil.
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Return to Thessaloniki, where Paul planted a church that would later receive two New Testament
epistles. Visit one of the most beautiful basilicas in the city, St. Demetrius. Dinner and
overnight in Thessaloniki.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: ThessaIoniki-Metheora – Sparta-Athens
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Take in the striking monasteries of Meteora that seem to hang in
the air, crowning the summits of these pinnacles with their wooden galleries and
corniced rooftops. -
A special treat awaits with
a visit to one of these timeless monasteries to see the exquisite specimens of Byzantine
art on display. - Stop at the mountain pass of Thermopylae, the location where the Greeks victoriously fought for their freedom during the Greco-Persian wars in 480 BC. See the statue of Leonidas, king of the Greek city-state Sparta.
- Continue to Athens for dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Athens – Corinth
- Early morning arrival in Athens to begin the day’s excursion. Proceed to Corinth through
the Bay of Salamis and the Saronic Gulf. This city was home to the apostle Paul for over a
year and inspired two of his most familiar letters. - Spend time at the Corinthian Canal,then tour the ruins of this ancient city.
- Return to Athens with a free afternoon in Monastiraki market and be with a local christian church. Dinner and overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast, Special Treat, Dinner
Day 6: Embark for 3 days cruise – Mykonos
- Begin the day with a drive to the Port of Lavrio and step aboard The Discovery to start a
3-day Greek Islands cruise. - Spend the afternoon exploring the Island of Mykonos,
world-renowned for its lovely windmills, small cobblestone streets, and countryside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Cruise to Kusadasi – Patmos
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Step off the ship at Kusadasi and into nearby Ephesus, Turkey, Asia Minor’s greatest archeological site. This Greek and Roman city has been remarkably preserved
- Step where Paul walked. Gaze at the Temple of Artemis (Diana),
the Temple of Hadrian, and The Celsus Library. Marvel at the massive theater where Paul
was opposed for speaking boldly about Christ. - Discovery to the island of Patmos, built on a mass of volcanic rock. The island marks
the site where the apostle John was exiled. Visit the Monastery of St. John and the cave
where he received the vision he recorded in the book of Revelation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 Cruise Crete -Santorini
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Arrive in Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands and the cradle of the Ancient Minoan Civilization. This island is where the Apostle Paul spent time as he was being transported to Rome as a prisoner and where Titus remained to help the churches.
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Take a leisure walk
through Heraklion, the capital of Crete, and enjoy the shopping and local culture -
Board The Discovery for an afternoon cruise to the famous island of Santorini, formed by the
half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera
Meals: Breakfast, Special Treat, Dinner
Day 9: Explore Athens –
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Early morning arrival in Athens and we will disembark in the port of Lavrio. Return to
Athens to view the world-renowned Acropolis and marvel at the ancient glory of the
Parthenon, built 2400 years ago. - Gather at Mars Hill, where Paul addressed the
intellectual men of the most informed city of the time, pleading for the cause of
Christianity. - The afternoon after check in to hotel we will provide optional trip to the beach ( spend and relax) or shopping time
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Depart Athens for Home
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Breakfast
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Transfer to the airport of Athens ATH for departure flight back to US city of departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Key Highlights
Historic Biblical Sites
Visit ancient Corinth where Paul lived and taught for 18 months, explore Thessalonica’s synagogue and agora where Paul preached, and walk through Philippi where Paul baptized Lydia and was imprisoned.
Paul's Missionary Journey
Follow the apostle’s footsteps through Greece and the Greek islands, visiting the exact locations where he established early Christian communities and spread the Gospel throughout the Mediterranean.
Ancient Archaeological Wonders
Explore the iconic Acropolis in Athens, discover the cave of Revelation on Patmos island, and visit well-preserved Roman forums, Byzantine castles, and ancient aqueducts across multiple historic sites.
Cultural Immersion Experience
Enjoy a three-night Greek island cruise visiting Mykonos and Rhodes, experience traditional Greek monasteries in Meteora, and discover vibrant local markets while learning about Greece’s rich Christian heritage.
Important Information
Cancellation Policy:
- Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
- 50% refund 15-29 days before departure
- No refund within 14 days of departure
Travel Requirements:
- Valid passport required
- No visa required for Australian citizens (stays under 90 days)
- Travel insurance strongly recommended
Weather Considerations:
- Blue Grotto visits weather dependent
- Alternative indoor activities provided if needed
- Spring and autumn offer ideal temperatures
Group Size:
- Minimum 40 people, maximum 50
- Solo travellers can join scheduled departures
- Private group arrangements available on request
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- Secure deposit of $500 per person to confirm booking
- Balance due 45 days before departure
- Payment plans available
- All major credit cards accepted
Next Available Departures:
- Octomber 2026
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