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Greece 12 days tour
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The Biblical Experience – In the footsteps of Apostle Paul in Greece.
Attached are some of the popular options divided for comfort into a 12 days tour.
We can customize any tour to better suit you and would be happy to do so.
Destinations
Destinations
We will visit various cities & sites
Day 1: Athens, Yliki Lake Day 2: Kamena Vourla, Arachova, Delphi Day 3: Meteora, Kalambaka Day 4: Vergina, Veria, Thessaloniki, Day 5: Philippi, Kavala Day 6: Mt. Olympus, Larissa, Day 7: Mt. Metamorphosis - Athens, Day 8: Ancient Corinth, Day 9: Athens Day 10: Kusadasi (Turkey), Ephesus, Patmos (Greece) Day 11: Crete, Santorini Day 12: Athens
Hotels
Hotels
We collaborate exclusively with the finest hotels in Greece. Each establishment has been carefully selected to ensure an exceptional and memorable experience.
Travel
Travel
With a private tour guide
Our guides are highly experienced, they will capture your intellect and your imagination
Itinerary
The neighboring country to the east has been a friend to Israel for a very long time. We partnered with the best option in Greece, especially to make sure you can get the highest level of services there. Visit the world-famous historical sites in Athens, explore the ancient ruins of Olympia, spend a night in a traditional Greek village or gaze at the stunning landscapes from the mountain peaks.
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Day 1: Arrival ATHENS AIRPORT – KAMENA VOURLA Overnight
We land at Athens Airport and we drive across plains of Thebes (place of the famous Sphinx) to the Yliki Lake and Kamena Vourla.
Enjoy a sunset walk along the gulf of Kamena Vourla (from where St. Paul sailed to Athens). Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: KAMENA VOURLA – ARACHOVA – DELPHI – KAMENA VOURLA Overnight
Drive to Mt. Parnassus: visit the Holy Monastery of Jerusalem which architecture is inspired by the New Jerusalem (John 21:13).
Short nature walks in the cedars forest to a hermit’s cave, panoramic view of Valley of Boeotia. Drive to Arachova, the famous shepherd’s village and enjoy the panoramic view of the Ionian Sea.
Proceed to Delphi: visit the archeological museum: the Gallio inscription, on which the dating of the life of Paul is based (Acts 18:12), the Sphinx of Thebes, Temple of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom (the philosophical background of Paul, the Hellenized Jew).
Return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: KAMENA VOURLA – METEORA – KALAMBAKA Overnight
Drive to Meteora – one of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes with its six monasteries. Short nature walk in Agios Athanasios. Panoramic view of the ‘stone mushroom’ of Agia Triada.
Visit the western monasteries. St. Paul as the first Christian hermit.
Evening tour of the illuminated cliffs of Meteora. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: KALAMBAKA – VERGINA – VERIA – THESSALONIKI Overnight
Visit Vergina – the golden treasures of the ancient kings of Macedonia.
Veria: walk along the Barbouta river into the old Jewish quarter. Visit the ancient synagogue and see the Step where Paul spoke to the Verians (Acts 17).
Drive along the Aegean coast to Thessaloniki.
Visit the Jewish quarter: the Synagogue, the Ancient Jewish Bath House and the Modiano market (Acts 17, 1 Thessalonians 1).
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: THESSALONIKI – PHILIPPI – KAVALA – THESSALONIKI Overnight
Drive east to Philippi: visit Paul’s Jail (Acts 16), the Christian Basilica, the Greco-Roman round theatre.
Visit the Lydia baptismal site at Zigakti river (Acts 16:15). Next, we proceed to Kavala for a panoramic view of Port of Neapolis first place where Paul put his feet in Europe (Acts 16 7-11). A short walk along Via Egnatia, where Paul walked on his way to Thessaloniki.
Taverna night in Ladadika, night life of modern Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: THESSALONIKI – MT. OLYMPUS – LARISSA Overnight
Drive across the Macedonian rivers’ delta to Mt Olympus. Visit the panoramic village of Litochoro and proceed to Greece’s biggest nature reserve- Mt Olympus: nature walk near Stavros, enjoy panoramic views of Mytikas, traditional place of Palace of the Gods, visit Agios Dionysius – ancient monastery named after the first Athenian converted by Paul (Acts 17:34).
Departure for Larissa. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: LARISSA – MT. METAMORPHOSIS – ATHENS Overnight
Larissa: Visit the Ancient Roman Theatre, the Byzantine Acropolis.
Drive up to Mt. Metamorphosis and enjoy the panoramic view of the Gulf of Kamena Vourla. A short walk will bring us to the Monastery commemorating Jesus Transfiguration.
Visit the monastic garden and the church with the famous description of Jesus Transfiguration.
Departure for Athens. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: ATHENS – ANCIENT CORINTH – ATHENS Overnight
We begin with the Acropolis and Mars hill where Paul talked to the Athenians near the altar to the Unknown God (Acts 17) converting Dionysius and Damaris.
We drive along the city sites from the King’s Palace to the first Olympic Stadium and enjoy some free time at the Plaka Market. In the afternoon, we drive along the Saronic gulf to the Corinthian Canal.
We will visit ancient Corinth and the Roman sites associated with Paul’s ministry: the Agora, the Bema, Temple of Apollo, Gallio Seat.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: EMBARKATION – ATHENS (LAVRION PORT) – MYKONOS Overnight on board
After breakfast, we will have free leisure time. Then, we will depart for the Port of Lavrion.
Embarkation and a range of activities are available. Relax and soak up the glorious Mediterranean sun. Then, the ship will arrive in Mykonos.
The evening is ours to enjoy this beautiful iconic Cycladic Island. Evening sunset walk along the fishermen harbor.
Day 10: KUSADASI (TURKEY) – EPHESUS – PATMOS (GREECE) Overnight on board
Early in the morning, the ship arrives at the Port of Kusadasi. Our Ancient Ephesus Bus Tour is a journey through the golden ages which shaped a pivotal centre of commerce and spirituality. Built 3,000 years ago, Ephesus shaped the history of Greek, Turkish and Christian civilizations from its privileged location, chosen (according to legend) by the oracle of Delphi. A site of pilgrimage, due to its proximity to the Temple of Artemis (one of the 7 Wonders of the World) and the presence of major Christian figures (the apostles Paul and John and the Virgin Mary) within the city walls, Ephesus is currently one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
The splendour of its golden age is visible throughout its streets and exceptionally well-preserved ruins. As we explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will have the opportunity to breathe in the centuries of cultural effervescence, visible in the Ephesus Agora, Odeon, the Houses of the Patricians, the beautiful Temple of Hadrian and the astonishing Library of Celsus.
We will also have the opportunity to bargain and shop local merchandise such as carpets, leather goods, souvenirs etc. Return to the ship and we will sail for Patmos. Explore the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto of Revelation. Early evening return to the ship and sail for Crete.
Day 11: CRETE (GREECE) – SANTORINI (GREECE) Overnight on board
Early in the morning, the ship arrives at the Port of Heraklion. In Heraklion we will have the opportunity to participate in a marvelous optional excursion to Knossos and see the ruins of the Palace of King Minos.
In the afternoon marvel at the captivating views of this magnificent island as we will arrive in Santorini. We can participate in the optional tour to Oia and Thira, where we can experience a fantastic journey up the caldera by cable car or donkey or on foot.
Night cruise to Athens.
Day 12: DISEMBARKATION – ATHENS (LAVRION PORT) – ATHENS AIRPORT Departure
Early in the morning we will disembark from the Cruise Ship
and we will depart for the Athens Airport.
Return back with the best memories.
