Footsteps of Paul A CCO Trip Tentative Itinerary: April 28- May 6 Trip cost to be determined (estimated ~$4,900)
Day 1- Arrive Thessaloniki (afternoon) Drive to Kavala
Day 2- Phillippi, Kavala
Today we discover the historic town of Phillippi with archaeological sites and monuments from Ancient, Roman and Byzantine eras. We will visit the tribunal where Paul was beaten, the prison where Paul and Silas were held, and the Baptistery of St Lydia, the church on the stream where Paul baptized Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe.
We return to Kavala, (Neapolis) which is one of Greece's most picturesque mainland port. Paul arrived at this port when landing in Greece. We can see a modern mosaic depicting Paul's vision and arrival at Neapolis. Footsteps of Paul A CCO Trip Tentative Itinerary: April 28- May 6 Trip cost to be determined (estimated ~$4,900)
Day 3- Thessaloniki
Today we travel to Thessaloniki to visit the 5th-century Church of Agios Dimitrios, a church renowned for mosaics and frescoes and St. George's Basilica, thought to be built over the synagogue where Paul preached; Highlights of the town includes the old city ramparts, the White Tower overlooking the harbor, and the Arch of Galerius that rises over the Via Egnatia, the church of St. Demetrius, dedicated to a Roman military officer who was martyred for his faith in Christ by Emperor Galerius.
Our day will include a visit a traditional winery for late lunch
Day 4- Thessaloniki, Berea, Vergina
Outside of Thessaloniki, we will visit the famous Gerovassiliou winery and its museum before traveling to Berea, where Paul preached on his first missionary journey. We also visit the nearby town of Vergina and the tomb of Philippi II, father of Alexander the Great.
We end the day by heading to the hills for dinner at a Naoussa winery.
Footsteps of Paul A CCO Trip Tentative Itinerary: April 28- May 6 Trip cost to be determined (estimated ~$4,900)
Day 5- Meterora
We leave Veria and we travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meterora to visit the historic monasteries breathtakingly perched on top of the cliffs. We continue to Delphi for the evening.
Day 6- Delphi
Today we discover the rich history of Delphi with its temple, museum and the Sanctuary of Apollo. In the afternoon, we travel to Corinth for the night. On our way to Corinth, we’ll see the isthmus with two major ports which controlled the flow of goods in ancient times. Footsteps of Paul A CCO Trip Tentative Itinerary: April 28- May 6 Trip cost to be determined (estimated ~$4,900)
Day 7- Corinth
This morning we will discover Old Corinth and its highlights including the Archaeological Museum, the Forum, the Temples and the Bema, where the Jews of Corinth accused Paul before Gallio. We then head up into the mountains to visit Skouras Winery for a late lunch. We finish our day by traveling onto Athens
Day 8- Athens
Our day will be filled with exploring the historical treasures of Athens. Among the sites to see in Athens are the hill of Areopagus (Mars Hill), the Acropolis, the Proplylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, The Parthenon- the most famous surviving building of Ancient Greece, the Dionysus Theater, House of Parliament, and the ancient Agora (marketplace).
Footsteps of Paul A CCO Trip Tentative Itinerary: April 28- May 6 Trip cost to be determined (estimated ~$4,900)
Day 9- Fly home from Athens