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Greece with 3 night Cruise: In the Footsteps of St. Paul 11 daysPriced from $3,299.00 Per Person - 2008 DepartureVisit, Phillippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi, Athens, Corinth, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos & Ephesus
Day 1 - Depart USA to Greece Evening departure from your home town, for the overnight flight to Greece. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Day 2 - Arrive Thessaloniki, Greece. Connect flight to Thessaloniki. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax, meet your fellow pilgrims, dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. Day 3 - Phillippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki Visit Philippi where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. "And from there (He went) to Philippi, which is the leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman Colony. We remained in this city some days..." Acts 16:12-18 Here Paul baptized a certain woman named Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. The Roman forum, completely excavated, is from after Paul's time. Among the ruins, located on the rocky ledge above the town's main road is the prison where Paul and Silas were thrown. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. Day 4 - Thessaloniki, Meteora Thessaloniki city-tour. Paul preached in Thessaloniki during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the city, the triumphal Arch of Galerius starting at the Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of the Roman Empire. Depart for Kalambaka, Meteora Monasteries. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. Day 5 - Kalambaka - Delphi Visit Meteora Monasteries. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks, that seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Continue to Delphi. Day 6 - Delphi - Athens Visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world (navel) of the earth, whose 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 Phthios. Visit the site and the museum and continue to Athens.“ Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription “ to an unknown God”. What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you…”. Athens, is one of the most glorious cities in the world and the cradle of western civilization as we know it today. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. Day 7 - Athens - Excursion to Corinth We will visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae. For twenty five centuries, the panorama of this city is dominated by the rock of the Acropolis; we see the ruins of the Parthenon, the Erectheum and the Propylae. Afterwards, we will ascend Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about the one and only God. From here we have an excellent view of the ancient agora; former center of the Athenian public life. We continue for a drive through the city to see the House of Parliament on Syntagma Square, the evzones in their picturesque uniforms guarding the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also see the Library, the University, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympics of the modern era were held, the temple of the Olympian Zeus and Adrian’s Arch. This afternoon we continue our tour to Ancient Corinth. Here, under the shadow of the towering Acropolis, St. Paul preached and lived for two years. The vigorous and mostly Gentile Church he founded here in 50 AD caused him much grief and prompted him to write, at least, four letters to them. Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of the first century shops, the agora where Paul's trial by Gallio took place, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple of Apollo and the Bema. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight. Day 8 - Athens - Start 3-day Cruise (Luis Hellenic Cruise Lines ) Mykonos Our first port-of-call is Mykonos; the whitewashed streets and windmills of this Cycladic island will simply enchant you. Mykonos combines in a unique way the luxuriant and sophisticated lifestyle with the simple and yet charming life of a Cycladic Island. Free time to stroll the winding narrow streets full of boutiques, visit tiny chapels and take pictures of the famous windmills. Or perhaps, just sit by the waterfront and enjoy the beautiful sunset! Day 9 - Visit the Island of Rhodos The ship enters the port, which was once dominated by the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Tour to the old town of Rhodos. Take a tour within its high walls and through the narrow, winding streets. The castle of the Grand Master of the Knights and many other gothic places are still in remarkably good condition. Tour also to Lindos where we can see the Acropolis, an exquisite site with its beautiful Temple of Athena Lydia. St. Paul is believed to have landed here in a small gulf at one side of the cliff foot. Day 10 - Patmos - Kusadasi We begin our day arriving at Patmos, a Holy Island for the Christian religion. It was here that John wrote the Book of Revelations during his exile by the Roman State. Tour to the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto. Continue our journey, Kusadasi is a lively Turkish port and the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most impressive ruins of the Biblical world. This is where Paul spent two years during his ministry. During our excursion, we will visit the site of St. John’s Basilica, where tradition tells us the “disciple whom Jesus loved” is still buried. We will celebrate our Mass on this site, then on to spectacular ruins of the ancient world. Some Christian tradition also believe that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, lived here with St. John. We visit the House of Mary and it's famous well. Day 11 - Piraeus - Athens - USA* Today marks the end of our cruise and if you are returning from New York it's also the end of your trip. Continue to airport for return flights to the USA. *Additional night is included and required for NON East Coast Pilgrims * Depending on where in the US you will be departing from date of your return could be (*) Flights may not be available for departures in the afternoon to your final destination, in this case, it may be necessary to spend an additional night in Athens (accommodation in Athens will be included with transfers). Day 12 - Athens - USA |
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The important role that Greece has played in history is widely known; philosophy, the arts, medicine, democracy. But there is also a great page in the history of Christianity: early days of Christianity and the ministry of the Apostle Paul! This amazing man, moved by the Holy Spirit preached "good news" to Jews and Gentiles.