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Greece Bible Tours ▶️ Favor ❱❱❱ Trips to Greece for Christians. Book your dream tour from USA to Greece today. 5*⭐️ Hotels. Religious tours Lifetime trips to Greece for Christians Embark on an awe-inspiring road trip through the heart of ancient Greece, where the Apostle Paul's teachings come to life in places like Athens, Corinth and other. Picture yourself strolling through the ruins of the ancient marketplace, the Bema, and the Temple of Apollo, gaining a deeper understanding of Paul's teachings. Athens, Corinth & 4-night cruise to the Greek islands and Ancient Ephesus APR – OCT 2024 8 days / 6 nights STARTING FROM $3630 BROWSE TOURS Slavik speaking guide Athens, Corinth & 4-night cruise to the Greek islands and Ancient Ephesus APR – OCT 2024 8 days / 6 nights STARTING FROM $3630 BROWSE TOURS Journeys of Paul in Greece 2024 APR 20 - APR 28, 2024 8 days / 6 nights STARTING FROM $3298 BROWSE TOURS 9 Day All Inclusive Greece & Italy Tour 2024 NOV 08 - NOV 16, 2024 9 days / 7 nights STARTING FROM $3999 BROWSE TOURS 8 Day All Inclusive Greece Tour 2024 NOV 04 - NOV 11, 2024 8 days / 6 nights STARTING FROM $3399 BROWSE TOURS Path of Paul Greece Tour & Cruise Special - November 2024 NOV 04 - NOV 11, 2024 8 days / 6 nights STARTING FROM $3399 BROWSE TOURS FOOTSTEPS OF APOSTLE PAUL - FAITH-BASED TRAVEL MAR 31 - APR 09, 2024 10 days / 8 nights STARTING FROM $3150 BROWSE TOURS 9 Day All Inclusive Greece & Italy Tour 2025 FEB 14 - FEB 22, 2025 9 days / 7 nights STARTING FROM $5299 BROWSE TOURS 12 Day All Inclusive Israel, Turkey, & Greece Tour 2025 FEB 04 - FEB 15, 2025 12 days / 10 nights STARTING FROM $5099 BROWSE TOURS 8 Day All Inclusive Greece Tour 2025 FEB 09 - FEB 16, 2025 8 days / 6 nights STARTING FROM $3499 BROWSE TOURS

Tours to Turkey from USA. Embark on a spiritual journey to the Seven Churches of Asia, visiting ancient biblical sites mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. This tour offers a deep connection to early Christian history and the early churches founded by the Apostle Paul. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and spiritual significance of these remarkable sites. Book your pilgrimage today! ITINERARY DATES & PRICING The Seven Churches of Asia Download Brochure April 5 - 13, 2025 + 1 206 304 2332 9 days / 7 nights PRICE / PERSON: 1699 $ Reserve now & Pay DEPARTURE DATE PRICE / PERSON APR 5 - APR 13, 2025 $1,699.00 DEPARTURE DATE OCT 4 - OCT 12, 2025 PRICE / PERSON $1,699.00 BOOK BOOK TRAVEL COST 1699 USD Land only FOR ONE PERSON Istanbul - Ephesus (Seljuk city) - Smyrna (Izmir city) - Pergam (Pergam city) - Philadelphia (Alashehir city) -Sardis (Salihli city) - Fiatiru (Akhisarcity) - Pamukkale - Laodikia (Eskihisar city) - Troy - Istanbul. All-inclusive PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES: Transportation services throughout the route. Group transfer from Istanbul airport, group transfer to Istanbul airport. 7 nights of accommodation in 4-5* hotels according to the excursion program. Meals per program – breakfasts and dinners (dinner on the first day, breakfast on the last day). Services of a English-speaking licensed guide throughout the route. Excursions as per the program. Entrance tickets according to the program. Boat trip on the Bosphorus. Not included in the cost: Airfare. Insurance. Visa processing. Personal expenses. Lunches, drinks during dinners. Tips for the guide, driver, hotel staff. BOOK Cost per person for double/twin room accommodation: $1699 USD + airfare Solo travelers may be accommodated in triple rooms. Single supplement fee: $ 600 Deposit of $500 – $100 of which are non-refundable administrative fees, not refundable under any circumstances except for group non-formation. Full payment – 60 days before the trip. Proposed Itinerary : DAY 1 Departure from the USA DAY 2 Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Excursion around Istanbul. Ai Sophia. Blue Mosque. Chora Monastery. Grand Bazaar (1 hour). Boat trip on the Bosphorus. Check-in to the hotel. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Excursion around Istanbul. Ai Sophia. Blue Mosque. Chora Monastery. Grand Bazaar (1 hour). Boat trip on the Bosphorus. Check-in to the hotel. Dinner. DAY 4 Early breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Visit to the ancient city of Troy. Continue our journey to Pergamon. Explore the Acropolis of Bergama (ancient Pergamon) and take the cable car. Admire the Basilica from the outside! "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things said he which has the sharp sword with two edges; I know your works, and where you dwell, even where Satan's seat is: and you hold fast my name, and have not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells" (Revelation 2:12-13). Pergamon, an ancient Greek city and one of the seven churches (referring to Christian communities in each city, not just buildings for worship). Explore the Archaeological Park (the Great Altar of Pergamon is in the Pergamon Museum). The altar's base remains on the Acropolis. It was dedicated to Zeus, referred to as the "Throne of Satan" by John of Patmos in the mentioned scripture. Visit the Red Church (the great temple of the Egyptian gods Isis, now known as the "Red Basilica," consisting of the main building and two round towers on a vast sacred site, in the first century AD – a Christian church in Pergamon, Acropolis (composed of upper and lower Acropolis and numerous buildings), and the sanctuary of Asclepius (where people with health problems could bathe in the waters of the sacred spring; many gifts and dedications were found on the site, such as small terracotta body parts, undoubtedly representing what was healed). Move to Ayvalik. Check-in at the hotel in the city of Ayvalik. Dinner. DAY 5 Early breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Today, we will begin with the ancient ruins in Izmir (Smyrna), rich in history and home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. " Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." (Rev. 3:20). Transfer to Seljuk. Ancient Ephesus. This morning, we will explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 1:11), which, for many years, was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire, second only to Rome. In Ephesus, we will visit its numerous historically rich landmarks, including the Temple of Artemis (Diana), the Trajan Fountain, the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, the Celsus Library, and the Grand Theater – which could accommodate 25,000 spectators (initially used for drama but later in Roman times for gladiator contests), where Paul preached and where the silversmiths' riot took place. We will stroll along the Arcadian Way, once traveled by Mark Antony and Cleopatra in procession. Next, we will visit the ancient ruins of Miletus, the hometown of the architect of Hagia Sophia (and inventor of the corbel arch) Isidore of Miletus. We'll then visit the Temple of the Apostle John the Theologian and the traditional burial site of the apostle. Transfer to Kusadasi and check-in at the Kusadasi hotel. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Free time in Kusadasi. Transfer to Pamukale. Check-in to spa hotel. Dinner. Rest. DAY 7 "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot: I would you were cold or hot. So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. ... As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent." (Rev. 3:15-16, 19). Today we will visit Laodicea one of the Seven Churches which was rebuked for being lukewarm. Archaeological excavations near Laodicea still testify to its past grandeur: relatively well-preserved stadium, gymnasium, and theaters. We will also stop at the ruins of Hierapolis (another famous site with hot springs), where Paul delivered the good news (Col. 4:13). We'll admire the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and visit Cleopatra's Pool – a remarkable place where, even in Roman times, the pools were frequented by wealthy and noble Romans who believed in the healing properties of the Pamukkale hot springs. Much later, it was confirmed that the water from the springs indeed has therapeutic benefits, treating circulatory diseases, arthritis, and skin conditions. And, of course, there's talk about the instant rejuvenation it offers. Dinner. Rest. DAY 8 Early breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. “and, What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea." (Rev. 1:11). Today, we will start by visiting the church in Philadelphia (Alasehir), another of the Seven Churches of Revelation, to see the ancient Christian church - remnants of a Byzantine basilica built with brick and 11th-century frescoes. Next is Sardis, an ancient city of triple significance: firstly, its military might; secondly, its location on a crucial highway leading from the interior to the Aegean coast; and thirdly, its possession of the wide and fertile Hermus Valley. Despite its importance, Sardis was rebuked by John (Rev. 3:1-6). In Sardis, we'll explore the massive Temple of Artemis, the white marble royal road, an impressive gymnasium, and a synagogue sponsored by Harvard and Cornell Universities in annual archaeological expeditions since 1958. These excavations revealed perhaps the most impressive synagogue in the Western Diaspora from ancient times, with over eighty Greek and seven Hebrew inscriptions, along with numerous mosaic floors. We'll then visit Thyatira and head to the city of Akhisar. Akhisar is mentioned in the Bible as Thyatira (Greek: Θυάτειρα) – one of the Churches in the Apocalypse. Accommodation in a hotel in Istanbul. Late dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Departure from Istanbul. «Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity» (1 Cor. 16:13-14) *The route, as well as the sequence of visiting places, may be changed due to quarantine restrictions, for safety reasons, or in connection with road repairs. Conditions for joining from other countries: • COVID-19 insurance – You must purchase it independently! • Transfer is included in the cost if the arrival time of your flights coincides with the group's departure. Transfer is not included in the cost if you need individual transfer – the cost is specified separately and depends on the arrival time. Visa costs for citizens of different countries: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/data/KONSOLOSLUK/vize-harc-miktarlari-en.pdf Entry conditions for citizens of different countries may vary, please verify before making reservations: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa Check entry conditions for Turkey with your country's border service, as there may be restrictions. Check visa requirements with us The number of places is limited! The group will take place at the enrollment of 20 people If you want to have this trip with your family or friends less than 20 people – contact us for quote *The trip will take place in case of a group of 20 people Reviews

8 Day All Inclusive Italy Tour.Tours to Italy from the USA.Favor Travel Tours ITINERARY DATES & PRICING 8 Day All Inclusive Italy Tour 2024 OCT 07 - OCT 14, 2024 8 days / 6 nights PRICE / PERSON: 4,199 $ BOOK DEPARTURE DATE PRICE / PERSON OCT 07 - OCT 14, 2024 $4,199.00 Tour Number: 241016MTI BOOK All-inclusive PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES: Handpicked Hotels Entrance Fees Guided Tours Gratuities & Tips Deluxe A/C Buses Portable Listening Devices Fuel Surcharges Buffet Breakfasts & Dinners International Airfare BOOK Download Brochure Day by Day ITINERARY DAY 1 MONDAY New York, Rome Tour members are welcomed this evening at JFK International Airport for our departing flight to Rome via Jumbo Jet arriving the next day. Meals served on board. DAY 2 TUESDAY Arrival, Pozzuoli Upon arrival at Fiumicino airport near Rome, we will be met by our escort and make our way to Pozzuoli (Putuoli) on Bay of Naples, where Paul first entered the mainland of the peninsula. We will pass by the ancient amphitheater and have an overview of the seaport of Pozzuoli and the ancient marketplace to recall a small touch of what Paul may have experienced when he arrived. We will check into our hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY Amalfi Coast, Naples, Pozzuoli After breakfast, we will begin our journey with a panoramic tour to Amalfi. The Amalfi Coast, connecting Sorrento with Amalfi, is widely considered Italy’s most scenic stretch of coastline, a of towering bluffs, pastel-hued villages such as Positano and Praiano terraced into hillsides, precipitous corniche roads, luxuriant gardens, and expansive vistas over turquoise waters and green-swathed mountains. Deemed by UNESCO “an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, with exceptional cultural and natural scenic values,” the coast was awarded a coveted spot on the World Heritage list in 1997. In the afternoon on our return we will have a panoramic view of the Bay of Naples where we will be able to observe its seaport and have breathtaking views of Mt. Vesuvius. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 4 THURSDAY Pompei, Minturno, Foro Appio After breakfast, we depart for Pompeii, where we will be joined by our local guide to have an archeological journey through the ancient city. Buried under a layer of ashes and pyroclastic flow by a sudden eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE, the city shows us Roman life frozen in time. It is through understanding the context of this ime period that we can understand Paul’s preaching. People who walked these streets were of the generation of the early apostles,t and Paul’s message had reached there long before the eruption. Paul walked many a Roman city that looked as Pompeii does, and the imagery of the Epistles to those cities is nowhere more easily pictured. We will visit houses, shops, temples, squares, streets and even some of the darker quarters of the city, such as the “Lupanare” (house of prostitutes) and the “Suburbane Thermae“ (with its graphic frescos). As we make our way north, we will rejoin the ancient Appian roadway traveled by Paul, stopping at the partially restored ruins of the Roman village of Minturno. A quiet site, the open plan of the site, together with the lack of other crowds will allow us to reflect on the implications of understanding the setting and people of these suburban areas to ministry of Paul and the Apostles. We continue on for our overnight in Foro Appio in the nearby “Mansio Hotel” A mansio was an official stopping place along a Roman road maintained by the central government for the use of officials and those on official business whilst travelling. In such a place, Paul could have hosted the early believers and drawn some encouragement. Our evening will include a unique experience with a dinner based on some ancient traditional Roman recipes. DAY 5 FRIDAY Foro Appio, Romanfora, Palatine, Colosseo, San Clemente, St. Prisca After a hearty breakfast, we will depart Foro Appio and make our way to the Eternal City. Following some of the high points of Roman history, we will address “how Romans told their story” in “Pompa Processions” and architecture like that of Emperor Trajan’s Column, a jewel of architecture and sculpture. We will begin our walking tour along the Via dei Fori Imperiali and observe the ruins of the Imperial center of Rome. Other important edifices, like the Forum of Trajan, the biggest and most splendid of markets of its time, became the forerunners of our modern malls and commercial complexes. They offered to the Roman citizen the full array of goods of the Roman world. We will view the Capitoline Hill, the former political and religious center of the town, which today is the seat of the Municipality of Rome. The stairway opens to the Piazza del Campidoglio, amagnificent result of a project by Michelangelo, built around a copy of the most famous equestrian statue world, that of the stoic Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Behind Piazza del Campidoglio a natural terrace will offer us the best panoramic view of the valley of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. From the Forum we can view the Palatine Hill. Here is the home of the mythical Remus and Romulus who is said to have founded the town in the year 753 BCE. We will view the Mammertime Prison and our visit to the Arch of Constantine, will remind us of the victory of the emperor over Maxentius in the 4th century CE that gave rise to the legalization and later adoption of Christianity. Our visit to the city center will end at the Colosseum, an everlasting symbol of the greatness of Rome and the stage for the historical fights of the gladiators where thousands of people and animals perished. After a break for lunch, we will visit the Basilica of San Clemente. Clement was an early Roman convert to Christ, and we will take this opportunity to talk about the people that were responding to the first wave of the Gospel in Rome. We will be reminded of the early companions of Paul, traveling to the Aventine Hill to the traditional home of Priscillla and Aquila, (based on a C5th CE document) now located below the Church of Santa Prisca. After our visit, we will make our way to our hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 6 SATURDAY Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Sights This morning we will be overwhelmed by the art and beauty found in our visit the Vatican Museums. Your guide will show you the Apartments of Julius II, splendidly decorated by Raphael and his assistants, and then the Sistine Chapel, where you will admire one of the highest masterpieces of art: the Genesis and the Last Judgment by Michelangelo, that have gained their original splendor after the latest restorations. Leaving the Sistine Chapel and going down the Royal Stairway, projected by Bernini, the guide will conduct you to the Basilica of St. Peter which gathers inside 2000 years of history and famous works of art such as the Pieta by Michelangelo. The visit ends at St Peter’s Square. This afternoon we enjoy some leisure time…. Have lunch at Trevi Fountain, walk on Condotti Street in the fashion district of Spanish Steps, visit Piazza Navona or the Panteon… Return to hotel to relax before a Farewell dinner. DAY 7 SUNDAY San Paola Alla Regola, Tres Tabernaes, Saint Paul's Outside the Walls With yesterday’s sketch of the Roman world and its imperial center in mind, we begin the day following the steps of St. Paul, recalling both his first and second visits to the city, as well as setting the execution in both geography and history. We will begin our visit the Insula di San Paolo alla Regola, an important possible place for Paul’s first visit and house arrest in about 62 CE. This place references the early belief that “Paul took a rented horreum” where he could likely invite, teach and comfort the small but growing Christian community. From this possible site of Paul’s outreach we will travel to the “Abbey of the Three Fountains” – the place of Paul’s martyrdom. We journey next to the Basilica of “St. Paul Outside the Walls” on the Via Ostiense, the resting place for the body of Paul. After recalling the work of the Apostle Paul, we will continue to the northern end of the ancient Via Appia, to visit the Catacombs of Santa Domitilla. Early Christian art and history are preserved below ground at these early burial and memorial places, with some markings suggesting celebration of the anniversaries of Christian martyrs (following similar Roman customs). We will board our bus and time allowing continue our Roman visit at Basilica of San John di Lateran, which became among the most important Christians Churches of Rome. When Constantine opened the Roman world to Christianity, his apparent conversion was symbolized by the donation of a significant family property for this Basilica. The important Lateran Baptistery reminds us of the many early converts to the faith, and the process of moving it from a rogue influence to a sponsored and ordered faith. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. DAY 8 MONDAY Rome, USA We will be taken to the airport for our flight home. We will cherish the memories of Paul the Apostles life that changed the course of man. Day by Day POST-TOUR: NORTHERN ITALY DAY 1 MONDAY Rome, Assisi, Florence This morning we will go through the Umbrian green hills covered in olive groves and vineyards to reach Assisi. Upon arrival in Assisi, meet your local guide and start an unforgettable walk through the narrow streets of the ancient town which sweeps the flanks of Monte Subasio. You will visit the Church of Santa Chiara, the site where St. Francis was born and then on to see the house where he spent the first years of his life. Then, near the ancient city walls, you will visit the Basilica of St Francis, which houses the tomb of the Saint. This afternoon we continue north to Florence. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 2 TUESDAY Florence, Accademia Gallery, Florence This morning discover the cradle of the Renaissance, where one breathes art in the medieval streets, in the craftsmen’s workshops, and in the Renaissance Palaces. the Duomo with the Medici Chapel, the Church of St. Lorenzo, Piazza della Signoria and the Basilica of Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Gothic art and the pantheon of famous Italians such as Michelangelo. Visit the Accademia Gallery, which hosts Michelangelo’s famous David. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore additional treasures of Florence and shop on your own. The outdoor Market of San Lorenzo boasts leather products, and the Ponte Vecchio, covered with goldsmiths’ shops since medieval times, is a must for Florence’s other specialty, gold jewel. Dinner and overnight in Florence. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY Florence, Venice Depart Florence after breakfast and drive through the scenic Tuscan countryside to the highway where we travel towards the north and reach Venice. Upon arrival, we transfer to central Venice by private motor-boat to tour the magnificent Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark’s, its marvelous Byzantine-style architecture studded with colored marbles and glittering gold mosaics and housing the tomb of the Evangelist Mark. Visit also the elaborate Doge’s Palace, the lavish home of the former Venetian rulers with its famous Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners crossed before being led to the dungeons. Enjoy some time at leisure for an optional gondola ride or for shopping. Transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 4 THURSDAY Venice, Verona, Milan, Stresa This morning we begin a long, but wonderful day as we head to Verona. The first glimpse of the city is love at first sight. “There is no world without Verona walls” pens William Shakespeare, who has lent Verona fame and immortality with his tale of two star-crossed lovers, Romeo Montecchi (Montagu) and Juliet Capuleti (Capulet). Reboard our bus and continue to Milan, Italy’s fashion and business capital. You’ll enjoy a panoramic tour, highlighted by the enormous gothic cathedral known as “Il Duomo” and perhaps the world’s premier opera house, the Teatro alla La Scala. Board your bus to reach your hotel located on the Maggiore Lake. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5 FRIDAY Stresa, Lake Maggiore Today we enjoy a relaxing day around Lake Maggiore which stretches all the way up into Switzerland. Like all of these prealpine lakes, it’s renowned for being gorgeous, and has attracted celebrity visitors from Napoleon to Ernest Hemingway, to Prince Charles and Lady Diana. We will board our private vessel as we tour around Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. Glide by lush lakeside gardens and towns, stopping to view Borromean Palace on Isola Bella. Return to the hotel where the afternoon will be free to relax, explore the area on your own, and to get ready for our early morning departure tomorrow. Dinner at the hotel. DAY 6 SATURDAY Stresa, Milan, USA Early morning transfer to the airport for our flight back home. We have walked where Paul and Peter ministered to the early church and to us as well. *The trip will take place in case of a group of 16 people * * The route, as well as the order of visiting places, may be changed due to quarantine restrictions, as well as for safety reasons or due to the weather, road repair work etc. Reviews

Tours to Greece from the USA.Favor Travel Tours.Paul's Journey aboard Celebrity Infinity ITINERARY DATES & PRICING Paul's Journey aboard Celebrity Infinity 2024 Sunday, March 3, 2024 13 days / 11 nights PRICE / PERSON: 3,399 $ request information about next DEPARTURE DATE PRICE / PERSON Tour Number: 240307MTISPECIAL MAR 08 - MAR 19, 2024 $5,599.00 SOLD OUT All-inclusive PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES: All Inclusive Pricing Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes Entrance and Program Fees International Airfare from NY Meals on Ship Port Charges Select Lunches Select Shore Excursions Cruise Overseas Transfers Administrative Fee request information about next For 11 nights, join us on Paul’s Journeys aboard Celebrity Infinity starting at $3399 on March 3, 2024. You will see Athens, Thessaloniki, St. George’s Basilica, the archaeological museum, the Basilicas of St. Sophia, St. Demetrios, the Galerius Arch, the Old City Ramparts, Philippi, the famous Acropolis, the marketplace, the Basilica, the theater, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, the Museum of Ephesus, the Phassouri citrus groves, Aphrodite, Pafos, the house of Dionysos, House of Aeon, St. Paul’s Pillar, Yeroskipou, St. Paraskevi, Rhode, Crete, Corinth, and more! Proposed Itinerary : DAY 1 Your journey of a lifetime begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight. DAY 2 You will arrive in Athens, Greece, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Port of Piraeus to board the Celebrity Infinity. DAY 3 Discover Thessaloniki, where Paul was accused of turning the world upside down with his preaching of Christ (Acts 17: 3-6). As you explore St. George’s Basilica, believed to be built over the synagogue where Paul preached, reflect on the two epistles the Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church here. Stroll through the archaeological museum and the beautiful basilicas of St. Sophia and St. Demetrios. St. Demetrios is dedicated to a distinguished Roman proconsul martyred for his Christian faith. Along the Via Egnatia stands the Galerius Arch, and you can look out over the second-largest city in Greece from the Old City Ramparts, some dating back to Roman times. DAY 4 Visit Philippi, where Paul, intending to find a place to pray by the riverside, spoke to women who had gathered there, among whom was Lydia, the seller of purple and whose heart the Lord opened to hear the words that he spoke. Lydia was the first Christian to be baptized on European soil. Visit the place where this event is remembered and see a crypt dating from the Roman period, which is thought to have served as a prison for the Apostle Paul. See the famous Acropolis, the marketplace, the basilica, and the theater. DAY 5 Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and was once a bustling port town graced with wide, colonnade-bordered streets and a population of 250,000. Although spectacular excavations have revealed much of the glory of ancient Ephesus, including the huge agora and library, much has been lost. The ancient world once declared the Temple of Artemis to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but today, only a single column remains to mark its site. View the terrace houses, also known as “the houses of the rich,” which give a true impression of the ancient lifestyle. Explore the Museum of Ephesus for an up-close look at ancient artifacts. You will have time to explore on your own and retrace some of the footsteps of Paul. DAY 6 At Sea DAY 7 Take the coastal route through the Phassouri citrus groves and vineyards to the ancient city-kingdom of Curium with its well-preserved mosaics in the house of Eustolios, its theatre and basilica. Continue to the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, where the goddess rose from the waves. In Paphos, visit the beautiful mosaics in the House of Dionysos and in the House of Aeon, which was recently excavated. These mosaics are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. See St. Paul’s Pillar, where, according to tradition, the Saint was tied and whipped by the Romans. Visit the fishing harbor near the medieval fort and wander around the harbor. On the way back, there will be a stop at Yeroskipou for a visit to the church of St. Paraskevi, a basilica surmounted by five domes forming a cross with beautiful mural paintings dated mainly to the 15th century. DAY 8 At Sea DAY 9 Get the real authentic Rhodes experience by exploring it on foot. Your walking tour will begin in the picturesque Old Town, where you will pass through and learn all about the agora and Collachium, where the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem lived and worked. Marvel at the stunning churches, exquisite Jewish quarter, the Inns of Knights, and the Palace of Grand Masters. You will then tour the palace interior and walk down the Street of Knights. Its path is paved with impressive marble and mosaics. Then, it’s on to the Hospital of Knights Museum, where you’ll learn all about the ins and outs of this majestic town. Afterward, stop for a refreshment in a local café. Exploring Rhodes on foot will inevitably leave a lasting impression on you. DAY 10 Whether you visit Heraklion, Crete, to admire the remains of the ancient civilization or simply to soak in the rays on some of the best beaches in Europe, the city is guaranteed to delight and amaze you. Don’t miss one of the most popular attractions of Crete: the 3000-year-old Palace of Knossos located south of Heraklion. The Palace of Knossos was the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization. Shore excursions today can be booked directly through Celebrity and are not included. DAY 11 The Apostle Paul met fellow tentmakers Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth and received a vision from the Lord saying, “I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city” (Acts 18:10). As Paul spoke, Crispus (chief ruler of the Synagogue) and many others believed and were baptized (Acts 18:8), establishing the church at Corinth to whom Paul later wrote his two epistles. Tour the city of Corinth and the Museum of Corinth. DAY 12 Enjoy the rich architectural splendor of the ancient city of Athens as your guide introduces you to the world-renowned Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheum. Stand on Mars Hill as the Apostle Paul did when he proclaimed, “I found an altar with the inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom, therefore, ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you” (Acts 17:23). As you stroll the agora (ancient marketplace and center of Athenian public life), recall that this was where the Apostle Paul preached “Jesus and the resurrection” to the skeptical Athenians. Enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own to shop, dine, or experience the Acropolis by night. Return to the ship at your leisure. DAY 13 Disembark the Celebrity Infinity and transfer to the airport to return home with a new understanding of the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry. Enhance Your Journey Istanbul Pre Tour- starting from $12 98 February 29 - March 4, 2024 | for $1,298* FEBRUARY 29 – DEPART THE USA Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight. MARCH 1 – ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL Arrive in Istanbul, Turkiye, where you will be met by our representative. Check into your hotel this evening and enjoy dinner and rest. MARCH 2 – ISTANBUL The bejeweled capital of Istanbul sits between two continents and is home to 450 mosques. You will visit the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets and sparkling interior. Walk through St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), which was the largest church in Christendom for 1000 years, built by Justinian (532-537 AD). The church has 107 columns, fossil embedded, white marble floors, and beautiful glass mosaics. Then, explore the Grand Bazaar, with over 4,000 shops selling everything from herbs to gold, before returning to your hotel this evening for dinner and rest. MARCH 3 – ISTANBUL Visit the Topkapi Palace and the home of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, thyme, and other exotic spices as you explore the Spice Bazaar. Conclude the day with a cruise on the Bosphorus River, after which, return to your hotel for dinner and rest. MARCH 4 – FLY TO ATHENS Bid farewell to Turkiye as you transfer to the Istanbul airport this morning for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Port of Piraeus to board the Celebrity Infinity. Rome Post tour- starting from $13 98 March 15 - 18, 2024 | for $1,398* MARCH 15 – DEPART ATHENS FOR ROME Disembark the Celebrity Infinity and transfer to Athens airport for your flight to Rome. Arrive in Rome, Italy, where you will be met by our representative and travel along the Appian Way. Step beneath the surface into the Catacombs of Callixtus, built along the Appian Way. Here, sixteen popes from the 2nd through 4th centuries were interred, though they have been removed to various churches over the centuries. Check into your hotel this evening and enjoy dinner and rest. MARCH 16 – VATICAN CITY & CHRISTIAN ROME Visit the Vatican and explore its museum. Marvel at the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica and stand in awe of Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Next, see the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The present structure stands over the place where Constantine built the first church, which is over Saint Paul’s grave. The church features a portrait of every pope who has served the church. Climb the graceful Spanish Steps and stop at the famous Trevi Fountain before returning to your hotel this evening for dinner and rest. MARCH 17 – ANCIENT ROME Discover the history woven throughout Rome with visits to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum, Circus Maximus, the Arch of Titus, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Arch of Constantine today. After touring, return to your hotel for dinner and rest. MARCH 18 – RETURN TO THE USA Bid farewell to Rome as you transfer to the Rome airport this morning for your return flight to the USA. *The trip will take place in case of a group of 16 people * * The route, as well as the order of visiting places, may be changed due to quarantine restrictions, as well as for safety reasons or due to the weather, road repair work etc. Reviews