Greece & Islands with Ephesus 12 Day Itinerary

After breakfast at the hotel we depart for our guided tour beginning with Kavala, the port where Paul first landed with Timothy and Silas. We then continue on to Philippi, where Paul was imprisoned. View the prison, the Market Place, Basilica and Theater. Also visit the Amphipolis, famous starting point of Alexander the Great on his mission to "conquer the world." Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki. (B,D)

Today you will visit the Archeological Museum, St. George Church, the Galerius Arch and the Basilica of St. Sophia and St. Dimetrius before continuing to Macedonia. This afternoon we visit Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the famous steps of Paul in Beria, where he preached. Continue to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight (B,D)

This morning we visit Meteora, where we will ascend huge granite rocks to view architectural wonders over 700 years old. Visit the monastery of Metamorphosis with its church and Museum containing priceless historic and religious treasures. Continue to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

We depart after breakfast for Apollo. We will see the Treasury, the Theater, the Archeological Museum and the first monument built in the ancient world to "One God." Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B,D)

Our tour today takes us to the Acropolis and the ruins of Parthenon, Mars Hill, the Agora and other ancient sites. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B,D)

Transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on our cruise ship. Enjoy the many shipboard activities or just relax while sailing to the Island of Mykonos with its jet-set atmosphere, whitewashed buildings, sidewalk cafes and chic shops. Here we will see the Archeological Museum and Temples. (B,L,D)

This morning we arrive at the island of Patmos and the Monastery of St. John the Divine, who received the Revelation here that forms the Last Book of the New Testament. Continue to .Kusadasi, Turkey site of one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," Ephesus. See Mary's House. (B,L,D)

This morning we arrive in Rhodes. This beautiful "Island of the Roses" has a rich and varied history. On a hill above the charming town of Lindos, rises an ancient Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. Below lays the Bay of St. Paul where the Apostle landed during his voyage. The OPTIONAL shore excursion takes you there. Itinerary could change with a stop at Crete & Santorini instead of Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Morning arrival into the port of Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and Depart for Corinth along St. Paul’s original journey. Walk the marketplace where St. Paul preached then visit the Archeological Museum and the Temples. Here Paul founded the first church consisting entirely of Gentiles. Return to Athens by way of the Corinth Canal and Cenchraeae harbor. Paul sailed from this site to Ephesus. Dinner and overnight in Athens. (B,D)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA arriving home the same day. (B)