Footsteps of Apostle Paul - Faith Based Travel
Religion and history combine and take the spotlight on this incredibly meaningful Footsteps of Apostle Paul - Faith Based Travel tour. This vacation transports you to monasteries in Meteora, St. Paul’s mosaic in Kavala, Thessalonika's Aristotelous Square and Ag. Dimitros Basilika, Ephesus and the House of Mary in Kusadasi, the Minoan Palace of Knossos and other spectacular sights. You'll also enjoy time to spend as you choose in various locations throughout this spiritual journey.
10 Days • fr. $3,675
Tour Includes
- RETRACE the many missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul after he saw the light in Damascus
- VISIT the ancient communities where Paul established churches
- SEE the White Tower and Aristotelous Square in Thessalonika
- VISIT Ag. Dimitros Basilika
- WITNESS Amphipolis and Apollonia along the route of St. Paul
- GUIDED SIGHTSEEING in Kavala includes Neapolis of the Acts and St. Paul’s mosaic
- TOUR in Philippi, Lydia’s Baptistery, the forum and ruins of the Basilicas and the theatre
- EXPLORE Bema of Apostle Paul in Veria
- VISIT Meteora's Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Holy Monastery of St. Stephen
- DRIVE past Trikala en route to Lamia, and past Thermopylae en route to Athens
- CRUISE to Mykonos and Turkey
- GUIDED TOUR to the Ephesus Archaeological site
- SEE the House of Mary
- GUIDED VISIT to the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion
- EXPLORE Santorini (weather permitting)
- GUIDED VISIT to the excavations in Corinth includes Agora and St. Paul’s Bema
- GUIDED SIGHTSEEING includes visit to the Areopagus and the Acropolis
- Each Globus faith-based vacation is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted vacation, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
- Headsets throughout the tour
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Crowne Plaza Athens in Athens, Greece (3 nights)
- Grand Hotel Palace in Thessalonika, Greece (2 nights)
- Cruise on Celestyal Olympia (3 nights)
- Grand Meteora in Kalambaka, Greece (1 night)
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Day 2
ATHENS–THESSALONIKA Location Information Description
Thessaloniki, Greece
Scenic drive to Thessalonika. Orientation drive includes the White Tower and Aristotelous Square. Visit Ag. Dimitros Basilika.
Breakfast, Dinner
Grand Hotel Palace
Day 3
THESSALONIKA. EXCURSION TO PHILIPPI & KAVALA Location Information Description
Philippi, Greece
Drive past Amphipolis and Apollonia along the route of St. Paul. In Philippi Visit Lydia’s Baptistery. Visit the forum and ruins of the Basilicas and the theatre.
Location Information Description
Kavala, Greece
Orientation drive in Kavala includes Neapolis of the Acts and St. Paul’s mosaic. Free time for lunch before returning to Thessalonika.
Breakfast, Dinner
Grand Hotel Palace
Day 4
THESSALONIKA–VERIA–METEORA–KALAMBAKA Location Information Description
METEORA, Greece
In Veria visit the Bema of Apostle Paul. Visit Meteora's Holy Monastery of Varlaam and the Holy Monastery of St. Stephen.
Location Information Description
Kalambaka, Greece
Scenic drive en route to Kalambaka.
Breakfast, Dinner
Grand Meteora
Day 5
KALAMBAKA–ATHENS Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Drive past Trikala en route to Lamia, and past Thermopylae en route to Athens. Use your free time this evening to explore Athens. You may choose to purchase an optional experience such as a 4-course dinner and Greek entertainment in Plaka (Athens’ oldest village).
Breakfast
Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Day 6
ATHENS–PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS Location Information Description
Mykonos, Greece
Transfer to Piraeus to board your cruise. Cruise to Mykonos where you'll have free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship
Day 7
CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–EXCURSION TO EPHESUS–PATMOS, GREECE Location Information Description
Kusadasi, Turkey
Guided visit to the Ephesus Archaeological site. See the House of Mary.
Location Information Description
Patmos Island, Greece
Free time to explore Patmos as you wish.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship
Day 8
CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI Location Information Description
Heraklion, Greece
Guided visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion.
Location Information Description
Crete, Greece
Visit to Santorini island (weather permitting). Free time this afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship
Day 9
PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–CORINTH–ATHENS Location Information Description
Corinth, Greece
Scenic drive to Corinth Canal with photo stop. Guided visit to the Corinth excavations includes Agora and St. Paul’s Bema.
Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Guided sightseeing in Athens includes visit to the Areopagus and the Acropolis. Photo stop at Panathenaic stadium. Free time before a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Day 10
Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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