september 11-22, 2023
Footsteps of the apostle paul
.Day 1
Monday, September 11—Depart U.S.A
Depart from the major U.S. airport of your choice. Main cabin flight accommodations are in included in the tour cost. To up-grade seating, please contact E.D.I.
.Day 2
Tuesday, September 12—Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Athens! At 6:00pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, then enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel to celebrate the start of your upcoming spiritual journey.
.Day 3
Wednesday, September 13—Thessalonica
Head north to Thessalonica this morning for guided sightseeing. Named after Alexander the Great’s sister, it figures prominently in the New Testament. It was the center of Apostle Paul’s activi-ties in northern Greece—where he preached and founded a church to whom he wrote his two Thessalonian epistles.
.Day 4
Thursday, September 14—Philippi & Kavala
Today we’ll travel along Paul’s route via Amphipolis, a wealthy city in ancient Macedonia, where a large number of Christian churches were built in the 5th and 6th centuries. Next, travel to Philippi, a busy Roman colony with an impressive library and theater. It was here that Paul preached and established the first church in Europe, and to whom he wrote his Philippians epistle while imprisoned in Rome, in which he expressed great fondness for that community. Continue to Kavala, ancient port of Nea-polis.
.Day 5
Friday, September 15—Berea & Kalambaka
This morning, stop in Veria (called Berea in the New Testament),
where Paul and Silas were sent by friends after being accused of treason in Thessalonika. Visit the BEMA OF APOSTLE PAUL, where he preached the gospel to the local community, then con-tinue to Kalambaka, home to the awe-inspiring Meteora monas-teries
.Day 6
Saturday, September 16—Meteora & Athens
A real highlight is in store today. Situated atop soaring cliffs and rock faces, the Meteora monasteries create one of the most in-spirational sites in the world. Visit the HOLY MONASTERY OF VARLAAM, the second-largest of the monasteries, and the HOLY MONASTERY OF ST. STEPHEN, which was bombed by the Nazis during WWII but later was reconstructed by nuns. Here, you will be introduced to the many historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens for an overnight.
.Day 7
Sunday, September 17—Begin Greek Isles Cruise
Awaken refreshed this morning and ready to begin your 3-night CRUISE around the Greek Isles and Turkey. Head first to moun-tainous Mykonos with its iconic windmills and brilliant white-washed houses. Wander through the narrow winding streets, do a little shopping, or sit in a café to people-watch.
.Day 8
Sunday, September 17—Begin Greek Isles Cruise
Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi for an included excursion to the EPHESUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, the former capital of the Ro-man province of Asia. Walk in the footsteps of Apostle Paul, who lived and preached here, and meditate on what life must have been like for the early Ephesian Christians in this pagan society. Also, see the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. Continue your cruise to the island of Patmos, the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” and visit the MONAS-
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 9
Tuesday, September 19—Crete
Today, we will visit Crete, where Paul visited on his 4th mission-ary journey while a prisoner headed to Rome. He revisited it after his first imprisonment and later wrote back to Titus who pastored there. The afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santo-rini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” An optional shore excursion is available to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most glorious panoramic views.
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 10
Wednesday, September 20—Corinth & Athens
We will Disembark from the cruise and travel to Corinth to visit where Paul worked for 18 months and where he met his faithful friends Aquila and Priscilla. Learn about this ancient city-state and its early church community, which was the recipient of Paul’s two Corinthians epistles. Return to Athens for sightseeing that visits the ACROPOLIS with the Parthenon and AREOPAGUS, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of the “Unknown God.” Tonight, join your traveling companions for a final evening of fellowship and celebration at a farewell dinner at your hotel.
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 11
Thursday, September 21—Return to U.S.A.
Our journey ends with breakfast this morning. Transfer to the airport and departure to U.S.A.
Visit editravel.tours for Terms & Conditions,
Registration, and Payment instructions.
$5,300 provides airfare (main cabin accommodations) from a
major U.S. airport and double occupancy.
$1,300 single room supplement.
Contact EDI Travel to upgrade flight accommodations.
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 2
Tuesday, September 12—Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Athens! At 6:00pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, then enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel to celebrate the start of your upcoming spiritual journey.
.Day 4
Thursday, September 14—Philippi & Kavala
Today we’ll travel along Paul’s route via Amphipolis, a wealthy city in ancient Macedonia, where a large number of Christian churches were built in the 5th and 6th centuries. Next, travel to Philippi, a busy Roman colony with an impressive library and theater. It was here that Paul preached and established the first church in Europe, and to whom he wrote his Philippians epistle while imprisoned in Rome, in which he expressed great fondness for that community. Continue to Kavala, ancient port of Nea-polis.
.Day 6
Saturday, September 16—Meteora & Athens
A real highlight is in store today. Situated atop soaring cliffs and rock faces, the Meteora monasteries create one of the most in-spirational sites in the world. Visit the HOLY MONASTERY OF VARLAAM, the second-largest of the monasteries, and the HOLY MONASTERY OF ST. STEPHEN, which was bombed by the Nazis during WWII but later was reconstructed by nuns. Here, you will be introduced to the many historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens for an overnight.
.Day 8
Sunday, September 17—Begin Greek Isles Cruise
Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi for an included excursion to the EPHESUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, the former capital of the Ro-man province of Asia. Walk in the footsteps of Apostle Paul, who lived and preached here, and meditate on what life must have been like for the early Ephesian Christians in this pagan society. Also, see the House of Mary, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days. Continue your cruise to the island of Patmos, the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” and visit the MONAS-
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 10
Wednesday, September 20—Corinth & Athens
We will Disembark from the cruise and travel to Corinth to visit where Paul worked for 18 months and where he met his faithful friends Aquila and Priscilla. Learn about this ancient city-state and its early church community, which was the recipient of Paul’s two Corinthians epistles. Return to Athens for sightseeing that visits the ACROPOLIS with the Parthenon and AREOPAGUS, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of the “Unknown God.” Tonight, join your traveling companions for a final evening of fellowship and celebration at a farewell dinner at your hotel.
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 1
Monday, September 11—Depart U.S.A
Depart from the major U.S. airport of your choice. Main cabin flight accommodations are in included in the tour cost. To up-grade seating, please contact E.D.I.
.Day 3
Wednesday, September 13—Thessalonica
Head north to Thessalonica this morning for guided sightseeing. Named after Alexander the Great’s sister, it figures prominently in the New Testament. It was the center of Apostle Paul’s activi-ties in northern Greece—where he preached and founded a church to whom he wrote his two Thessalonian epistles.
.Day 5
Friday, September 15—Berea & Kalambaka
This morning, stop in Veria (called Berea in the New Testament),
where Paul and Silas were sent by friends after being accused of treason in Thessalonika. Visit the BEMA OF APOSTLE PAUL, where he preached the gospel to the local community, then con-tinue to Kalambaka, home to the awe-inspiring Meteora monas-teries
.Day 7
Sunday, September 17—Begin Greek Isles Cruise
Awaken refreshed this morning and ready to begin your 3-night CRUISE around the Greek Isles and Turkey. Head first to moun-tainous Mykonos with its iconic windmills and brilliant white-washed houses. Wander through the narrow winding streets, do a little shopping, or sit in a café to people-watch.
.Day 9
Tuesday, September 19—Crete
Today, we will visit Crete, where Paul visited on his 4th mission-ary journey while a prisoner headed to Rome. He revisited it after his first imprisonment and later wrote back to Titus who pastored there. The afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santo-rini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” An optional shore excursion is available to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most glorious panoramic views.
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
.Day 11
Thursday, September 21—Return to U.S.A.
Our journey ends with breakfast this morning. Transfer to the airport and departure to U.S.A.
Visit editravel.tours for Terms & Conditions,
Registration, and Payment instructions.
$5,300 provides airfare (main cabin accommodations) from a
major U.S. airport and double occupancy.
$1,300 single room supplement.
Contact EDI Travel to upgrade flight accommodations.
TERY OF ST. JOHN and the CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE, where John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of the Revelation during his exile.
