DAY 2: SUNDAY 6th OCTOBER: ATHENS CITY TOUR – MARS’ HILL - AGORA  

In the morning, we climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis Hill and visit the famous Parthenon and  Erechtheion Temples. Then walk to nearby Mars' Hill (Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where Paul delivered his  soul-stirring sermon to the giants of philosophy, logic and learning and spoke about the inscription: “to  an unknown god”. We continue our tour with a walk around the Ancient Agora of Athens before the  panoramic sightseeing of the city highlights. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure in Plaka, the  oldest and most picturesque district of Athens.  

Dinner and Overnight in Athens

DAY 3: MONDAY 7th OCTOBER: ANCIENT CORINTH TOUR  

Today we depart for our morning tour out of Athens. Driving along the Saronic Gulf, we enjoy a quick  photo stop at the historic Corinth Canal. Continue to Corinth archaeological site (Acts 18:1-18) where  the Apostle Paul lived and worked, establishing a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his  epistles, now part of the New Testament. Here, we see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the  Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio’s Seat. The small local  archaeological museum is an absolute must! Return to Athens in the afternoon. Evening will be free to  explore the historical and modern center of the city.  

Dinner and Overnight in Athens

DAY 4: TUESDAY 8th OCTOBER: ATHENS – DELPHI – KALAMBAKA  

We start our drive to the archeological site of the oracle of Delphi, considered to be the center of the ancient world, whose influence extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. We visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians and the archaeological museum, containing many important ancient Greek sculptures, such as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Our journey  continues to Kalambaka, one of the most beautiful towns in Greece. Check into hotel in Kalambaka  for dinner and overnight. 

Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY 9th OCTOBER: METEORA MONASTERIES - BEREA – THESSALONICA  Morning visit to the spectacular Meteora monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage site built on the top  of huge gray boulders. These are veritable Byzantine monasteries, exhibiting superb icons and  manuscripts from the 14th century. After our visit, continue on to Berea (Acts 17:10-15) where the  apostle Paul arrived and according to his custom, went to the synagogue and discovered ‘to his  pleasant surprise’ that these Jews he had encountered in Thessalonica were "searching the scriptures".  We see the Byzantine mosaic in the monument commemorating his preaching (Acts 17:10-11).  Continue to Thessalonica in late afternoon for overnight stay.  

Dinner and Overnight in Thessalonika

DAY 6: THURSDAY 10th OCTOBER: PHILIPPI – KAVALA – THESSALONICA  On our way to Philippi, we drive by the Lion statue of Amphipolis (short stop for photos). We visit  Philippi, the biblical site where Paul established a strong church and sent his letter (Acts 16:9-33). We'll see the river area in Philippi where Lydia was baptized, the ancient Agora area where Paul cast the demon out, and a 5th and 6th century Basilica and the Theater. After the visit, we continue to Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11) where we enjoy a panoramic tour before returning  to Thessalonica for dinner and an overnight stay.  

Dinner and Overnight in Thessalonika

DAY 7: FRIDAY 11th OCTOBER: THESSALONICA – ATHENS  

Before our departure for Athens, we enjoy a city tour of Thessalonica (Acts 17:1) where Paul went immediately to the synagogue and for three Saturdays explained the prophecies of the Old  Testament to Jews and Greeks. According to the Book of the Acts, many Greeks and even many "Greek chief women" believed (Acts 17:1-4). We go to the upper Old City Walls, then drive along the Egnatian Way to see the Triumphal Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda. After the visit, journey back to  Athens, where we arrive in the evening for an overnight stay.  

Dinner and Overnight in Athens

DAY 8: SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER: ATHENS DEPARTURE  

After witnessing a unique visual and historical experience of the Old and New Testament sites in Greece, this Biblical journey in Greece has come to an end. You will be transferred to Athens  International Airport for your departure flight home.  

We hope you enjoyed your time in Greece with memories for a lifetime!