Footsteps of Paul in Greece
July 8-18, 2025 (11 days, 10 nights)
$6,249 per person*
Deposit: $898 per person**
Travel Protection: $699 per person***
Save $300 off listed price when booked before Jan. 3.
Final Payment Deadline: 3/6/2025
$6,249 per person*
Deposit: $898 per person**
Travel Protection: $699 per person***
Save $300 off listed price when booked before Jan. 3.
Final Payment Deadline: 3/6/2025
- **PASSPORT REQUIRED**
TOUR OVERVIEW
Experience the rich history and faith of early Christianity on this inspiring journey through Greece and Turkey, following in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul.
PICK UP LOCATIONS
Departure from Baton Rouge Airport
WHAT'S INCLUDED- Air from Baton Rouge
- Tour Guide
- Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfast Daily, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Sightseeing & Entrance Fees
- All taxes & tips, Including Guide & Driver
PRICING*
Double - $6,249 per person
Single - $7,249 per person- $898 per person required to reserve space, only refundable with purchase of travel protection. $300 off listed price when received before January 3, 2025.
- Cancel-for-any-reason travel protection is $699 per person and must be purchased at time of deposit.
- Make check payable to ZACHARY TRAVEL CENTER – 4257 Church St., Ste. 104, Zachary, LA 70791 - or register online at zacharytravel.com.
- All payments are non-refundable after the final payment date. Bank draft and credit card payment options are available. 3% surcharge on credit card payments
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Highlights
- Ephesus
- Isle of Patmos
- Crete
- Santorini
- Corinth
- Cenchreae
- Parthanon
- Acropolis
- Mars Hill
This tour may involve extensive walking at times, often on cobblestone streets or uneven terrains, and may require navigating stairs or steep inclines at historical sites - Day 1 - Tuesday, July 8 - Overnight Flight - Get ready to embark on a life-changing journey through the historic landscapes of Greece and Turkey as you follow in the footsteps of Paul, one of Christianity’s first missionaries.
Day 2 - Wednesday, July 9 - Athens, Greece - Today you arrive in Athens. This evening is yours to explore Greece’s vibrant capital city.
Day 3 - Thursday, July 10 - Athens - Corinth - Athens - This morning, travel to Corinth where Paul lived and preached for two years and also wrote 2 epistles. Explore ancient Corinth on a guided tour featuring the Agora, where Paul’s trial by Gallio took place, and the Bema, where Paul was brought before the tribunal, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. Back in Athens, see the hill of Areopagus (Mars Hill) – where Paul delivered his famous “Men of Athens” speech – and visit the incomparable Acropolis. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in the Plaka, Athens’ historic district nestled at the foot of the Acropolis. Celebrate the beginning of a marvelous trip while feasting on local cuisine in a traditional taverna while Greek entertainment creates a wonderful ambiance around you. (B, D)
Day 4 - Friday, July 11 - Athens - Piraeus (Embarkation) - Mykonos - Embark on a 3-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily while on board. The island of Mykonos is your first stop. This charming, mountainous island is known for the hundreds of tiny chapels, whitewashed buildings, and beautiful windmills that dot its landscape. Don’t miss Mykonos Town, following the mazes of narrow streets full of bustling activity. Enjoy free time to explore this island paradise. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Saturday, July 12 - Kusadasi, Turkey - Patmos, Greece - Explore the ruins of Ephesus, where Paul spent three years, and visit the House of Mary. In Patmos, tour the Monastery of John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where the Book of Revelation was written. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Sunday, July 13 - Heraklion (Crete)** - Santorini - Enjoy an excursion to the incredible open-air museum of the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Then, during free time in Crete’s largest city, enjoy a variety of museums, shopping, or do some people watching at a local café. Later, arrive on the island of Santorini, known as the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Enjoy time at leisure to independently explore this or purchase a ship excursion from the cruise line. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Monday, July 14 - Piraeus* - Disembark Cruise Ship - Kalambaka - After an early morning disembarkation, travel north. Pause at Thermopylae, famous for its heroic defense by Leonidas against the Persian army. This afternoon, visit an icon-painting workshop and discover the ancient traditions behind the sacred images used in Orthodox Byzantine devotional tradition. Overnight in Kalambaka. (B, D)
Day 8 - Tuesday, July 15 - Kalambaka - Meteora - Thessaloniki - Marvel at the hanging monasteries of Meteora (UNESCO). These dark, sandstone pinnacles rise abruptly from the plain of Thessaly, with 6 historic monasteries perched upon their peaks. Visit two amazing Meteora monasteries which are renowned for their intricate construction and exquisite Byzantine art. Your day ends in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. Founded in 315 B.C., Thessaloniki was an early center for Christianity. Paul visited and preached here during the winters of A.D. 49-50 and wrote 2 epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. (B, D)
Day 9 - Wednesday, July 16 - Thessaloniki - Kavala - Philippi - Thessaloniki - Travel to the coastal town of Kavala where Paul, accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot on European soil. In nearby Philippi, Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, planting the seeds of Christianity. Join a local expert for a guided tour of this historic town featuring the archaeological site and monuments spanning the Ancient Roman and Byzantine eras. See the dungeon where Paul was held prisoner and the site where he baptized Lydia, the first Christian in Europe. (B)
Day 10: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Thessaloniki - Athens - Proceed through the fertile Thessalian Valley and the plains of Central Greece to Athens, arriving in the late afternoon. This evening, celebrate the end of your experience during a farewell dinner at your hotel located close to the airport. (B, D)
Day 11: Friday, July 18 - Athens - Tour Ends - Return home inspired by the incredible, soothing landscapes and the words and deeds of Paul the Apostle.