St. Paul’s steps in Greece
One of the most important religious paths of interest in Greece are the "Steps of
Apostle Paul." Paul, although he didn’t belonged to the circle of 12 students of Christ,
is an important figure in the Christian religion. It spread like no other Christianity and
therefore
named
isapostolos
and
"Apostle".
As part of his travels for the spreading of Christianity, the Apostle Paul visited Greece,
preaching the Gospel and the teaching ministry of Jesus. The journey of the Apostle
Paul in Greece is a path that moves today not only the devout believer, and anyone
who loves history. The "Steps of Apostle Paul" passed by all parties and taught by the
Apostle is an ideal combination of pilgrimage and tour some of the most beautiful
places in Greece as Kavala, Samothraki, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Veria, Preveza ,
Corinth and Athens.
1st day Kavala:
Following in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in Greece, the
journey starts from Kavala. From the city that became a
world-renowned for the arrival of the democratic forces of
the Roman Empire in view of the historic battle of Philippi and
the arrival of the Apostle Paul, making Neapolis (modern
Kavala) first European city to accept Christianity. In the
Byzantine period also called Christoupolis, reason for the high
holy visitation of St Luke, Paul, Silas and Timothy.
At Philippi the Apostole Paul baptized the first Christians on
European soil. During
our visit in Kavala will
also visit the Arches,
the Castle of Kavala, the monastery of
Lazaristes. The vision that Apostole Paul had in
his sleep while in Troas was a tall, impressive
Macedon standing before him and asks him
"Come over to Macedonia and help us", is a
key point for the journey from then on and
launches huge, beautiful and the salvific
relationship with the Greeks. Return to hotel.
Overnight
Optional walk at Kavala’s Port.
2nd day Samothraki:
After
breakfast
depart
heading
to
Samothrace. According to tradition, when
Apostole Paul passed from Samothrace, he
arrived in harbor of ancient Constantinople,
today's Paliapoli. In commemoration of this,
later they built at that point aisled basilica,
construction of which have been used and
architectural pieces from buildings of
antiquity. Just outside Kamariotissa in
Paliapoli lie the ancient ruins and the
museum, drowned in the trees and oleanders. The site is unique and reminds Delphic
landscape. From here one can distinguish the imposing walls of the 6th century,
perched on the steep slopes of St George. A few kilometers farther (north) at the spa
or Therma smothered inside the plane trees, with its hot sulfur springs that were
already known from the Byzantine era. Very close to the Baths, in the dense
vegetation, is the "Piers Gria" rough area, with spectacular beauty, abundant water
and waterfalls.
Return at the hotel. Overnight
Optional walk in the capital of the island.
3rd day Thessaloniki:
After breakfast we depart for Thessaloniki. In Thessaloniki, and Philippi as quickly,
begin creating problems and causing riots
because of the activity of Paul. During the night
Paul and Silas were removed from Thessaloniki.
These are known for staying the Apostle Paul in
Thessalonica. According to the existing tradition,
they left hurriedly, chased by his countrymen,
climbed the walls in order to escape or from a
small secret door. During our stay in the city will
also visit the Rotunda, the Virgin Ahiropiitos,
Agios Dimitrios, Agia Sophia.
Check in at the hotel. Overnight
Optional walk at Ladadika area.
4th day Veria:
After breakfast departure for Veria. According
to the story chased from the Christians they
left for Veria, Paul with Silas. Marched for a
time at Egnatia Odos and close to Pella
followed a different path, crossing a green,
fertile and beautiful region. We will visit the
Panagia Sumela, the step of the Apostle Paul
in the Clock Square, the park's concerns and
the park of Saint Anargyri the Old Baths.
Return at the hotel. Overnight
Optional walk by the beach of Thessaloniki.
5th day Meteora:
After breakfast departure for Meteora. Meteora is a huge
cluster of dark rocks rising out of Kalambaka, near the first
heights of Pindus and Hasia. The monasteries of Meteora,
which are built on top of some rocks, are now the second
most important monastery complex in Greece after Mount
Athos. 6 monasteries are open to the public in Great
Meteor, the monastery Barlaam, Agios Stefanos, Agios
Nikolaos, Agia Triada, the monastery Rousanou.
Check in at the hotel. Overnight.
Optional walk in the town of Trikala.
6th day Preveza:
After breakfast departure with destination
to Preveza. Geographically, the city is
strategically located in the center of the
northwestern coast of Greece and is
known for its ancient Nicopolis, the river
Acheron and the necromancy. We will
visit three castles, the churches of St.
Nicholas and St. John, the chancel of the
church of Saint Charalambos, the frescoes
of the church of St. Athanasius, the Venetian clock, downtown, the Museum of
Religious
Art
in
religious
art
objects
and
worship.
Check in at the hotel. Overnight.
Optional walk in the town of Preveza.
7th day Korinthos:
After breakfast departure heading to Corinth. In
Corinth, Paul was associated with Aquila and
Priscilla, who were like him, and seems that
already knew something about Jesus. He lived
and worked with them every Saturday and
taught the Jews and Greeks. The Jews mostly not
persuaded that Jesus was the Messiah and
eventually Paul shook the dust from his clothes
and went to stay at home Titiou Ioustou, which
was convert and lived near the synagogue.
We will visit ancient Corinth and see the podium
of Apostle Paul. Pilgrimage memorial to Catholics and Orthodox, Ruins of Asklepios,
Acrocorinth, the famous castle of Corinth, Ancient temple of Apollon.
Check in at the hotel. Overnight.
Optional walk in the town of Korinthos.
8th day Athens:
After breakfast at hotel departure for
Athens. The Apostle Paul went to Athens
from Veria in year 51 to ship. Athens was
completely different from the splendid city
of classical times. The ship that brought the
Apostle arrived in Faliro. On the spot from
which St. Paul spoke to the Athenians
expressed the view that he developed his
teaching in the Body of the Supreme Court,
based on the fact that one of its members,
Dionysius the Areopagite, split his teaching.
We will visit the Parthenon, the Agora, the Areopagus.
The tour ends with a visit to the Acropolis Museum & the Archeological site of
Parthenonas.
Check in at the hotel. Overnight
Optional walk at Plaka area and in Monastiraki fleet market where stores are open till
21:00.
9th day
After breakfast depending on the departure time you can have some free time for
shopping in the centre of Athens.
Departure for the airport.
Price per person in a 4* hotel:
Periods
10-19
20-30 persons
persons
01/04- 31/05
1.080€
830€
01/06 – 30/06
1.180€
930€
01/07-31/08
1.300€
1.050€
01/09-31/10
1.080€
830€
Half board basis extra cost per person 176€
40-50 persons
729€
829€
930€
729€
Single
supplement
220€
320€
400€
220€
40-50
persons
545€
615€
680€
545€
Single
supplement
130€
148€
170€
130€
Price per person in a 3* hotel:
Single
10-19
20-30
supplement
persons
persons
01/04- 31/05
905€
655€
01/06 – 30/06
953€
705€
01/07-31/08
1.025€
790€
01/09-31/10
905€
655€
Half board basis extra cost per person 176€
Prices excludes official holidays
Price includes:
Transfers with luxury coaches as
Assistants at the airport upon arrival and departure
Accommodation in 4* or 3* hotels
Breakfast daily
Guide through the entire journey
Boat tickets for Samothraki
Price does not include:
Air ticket (approximately EGP 2.500 Cairo – Athens – Cairo)
Entrance fees whenever is needed
Anything that is not mentioned in the program
Entry Visa & Travel insurance
Note: the program can be adjusted depending on the group’s needs and the start
city. Please note that the travel agency has the right to change the proposed hotels
to others of the same category in case of overbooking.