The day has arrived, and we depart from Las Vegas (LAS) on our overnight air journey to Greece.

We arrive in Thessaloniki (SKG), where we will be greeted by our guide and/or driver. We will make our way to the hotel, and whatever remains of the day will be spent at leisure. Overnight Thessaloniki. Holiday Inn or similar. D.

This morning we drive to Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul first set foot on European soil. We will see the port and a mural dedicated to his arrival. We continue to Philippi, where Paul preached, baptized Lydia, and where he and Silas were imprisoned. We see the ruins of the forum, the theater, the prison, and the baptismal site along the river. Overnight Thessaloniki. Holiday Inn or similar. B, D.

We explore Thessaloniki, which is biblical Thessalonica – where Paul came after leaving Philippi. We will will visit the Lower Town, seeing the harbor and the White Tower (exterior views), and the Upper Town, seeing the traditional House of Jason. We drive to Veria (Berea), where Paul preached to an audience that searched the Scriptures to see if what he was saying was true. We return to Thessaloniki and fly to Athens. Overnight Athens. Athens Avenue or similar. B, D.

We board our cruise ship and set sail on the Aegean. Our first stop is Mykonos, where we stroll through the narrow streets, enjoy the seaside atmosphere, and see the famous windmills (shore excursion not included). Overnight aboard ship. B, L, D.

We arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey, and visit Ephesus, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. We walk through its ancient streets, visit the theater where the city’s citizens rallied against Paul, and see the Library of Celsus. In the afternoon we sail to Patmos, where we visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St. John. Overnight aboard ship. B, L, D.

Today we stop first on Crete, where Paul left Titus to establish the church (shore excursion not included). We then continue to Santorini, with its stunning whitewashed houses perched on cliffs overlooking the caldera (shore excursion not included; the city of Fira can be accessed on foot or by cable car for a fee). Overnight aboard ship. B, L, D.

We disembark our ship in Athens. In the morning we tour the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, and visit Mars Hill where Paul addressed the Athenians. We also see the Ancient Agora and other highlights. The afternoon is free to enjoy Athens at leisure. Overnight Athens. Athens Avenue or similar. B, D.

We travel to Corinth, where Paul lived for an extended period of time and preached to the Corinthians. We see the ruins of the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, and the Bema where Paul stood trial. We also visit the port of Cenchreae where Paul had his hair cut off because of a vow, and ascend to Acrocorinth for panoramic views. Overnight Athens. Athens Avenue or similar. B, D.

This morning we make our way to the airport in Athens (ATH) and begin our journey home. Later today we will arrive back in Las Vegas.