Greece & Turkey · May 14 to 23, 2027
Following in the Footsteps of Paul
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Choir Tour
10 days in Greece and Turkey with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff and Steve Strite. Reserve your place today with a deposit, or call us with any questions.
- From
- $8,135 per person, double room
- Duration
- 10 days May 14 to 23, 2027
- Stay
- Hotel & cruise 4 nights in Athens, 4 at sea
- Hosted by
- Pastor Bob Fetterhoff and Steve Strite
- Departs in
- days May 14, 2027
Your hosts
Group leader
Pastor Bob Fetterhoff
Walk the Bible
Host
Steve Strite
Senior Organist at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Greece & Turkey, May 14 to 23, 2027
10 days, day by day. Meals and the hotel for each night are listed at the end of each day.
Begins and ends in Athens
A four-night cruise on the Celestyal Discovery from Athens to Mykonos, Kusadasi for Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.
Athens, the Ancient Agora, the Acropolis and Mars Hill, Corinth and Cenchreae.
Four nights in Athens and four nights on board the ship.
- Day01
Friday, May 14
Depart the U.S.
We begin our journey today, departing on our overnight flight bound for Greece.
Meals in flight. Overnight in flight.
- Day02
Saturday, May 15
Arrive Athens
Arriving in Athens, we are met and transferred to our hotel in the city where Paul once reasoned with the philosophers and proclaimed the Gospel to the Greeks.
Dinner included. Overnight Athens. Electra Metropolis or similar.
- Day03
Sunday, May 16
Athens Panoramic Tour, Ancient Agora, Plaka
This morning we set out on a panoramic tour of Athens, taking in the landmarks of both the ancient and modern city. We then visit the Ancient Agora, the marketplace where Paul reasoned daily with those who happened to be there, and where his preaching first caught the attention of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers (Acts 17:17-18). We conclude with free time in the charming Plaka district.
Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Athens. Electra Metropolis or similar.
- Day04
Monday, May 17
Embark Cruise, Mykonos
We transfer to the port today to embark our cruise, setting sail into the Aegean Sea that Paul himself crossed on his missionary journeys. This evening we call at the picturesque island of Mykonos, with its whitewashed streets and windmills overlooking the sea. (No shore excursion included)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight cruising.
- Day05
Tuesday, May 18
Ephesus, Patmos
We dock in Kusadasi and travel inland to ancient Ephesus (shore excursion included), where Paul spent nearly three years teaching and to whose church his letter to the Ephesians was written. Among other things, we will see the theater where the Ephesians gathered in opposition to Paul and his message (Acts 19:23-41). This afternoon our ship calls at Patmos (shore excursion included), the rocky island where John received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:9-11).
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight cruising.
- Day06
Wednesday, May 19
Rhodes
We spend the day at Rhodes, the island Paul’s ship passed on his final voyage to Jerusalem (Acts 21:1). Its medieval Old Town, built by the Knights of St. John, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (No shore excursion included)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight cruising.
- Day07
Thursday, May 20
Crete, Santorini
This morning we call at Crete, where Paul left Titus to set in order what remained and to appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). This afternoon we arrive at Santorini, marveling at the caldera views from this dramatic volcanic island. (No shore excursions included)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight cruising.
- Day08
Friday, May 21
Disembark, Corinth, Cenchreae
We disembark this morning and travel to ancient Corinth, the bustling commercial city where Paul lived and ministered for eighteen months, and to whom he later wrote two of his most treasured epistles (Acts 18:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2). We walk among the ruins of the marketplace and the Bema, the very judgment seat before which Paul once stood (Acts 18:12-17). We continue to Cenchreae, the eastern port of Corinth, where Paul had his hair cut because of a vow before sailing for Syria (Acts 18:18), and home of Phoebe, the faithful servant of the church whom Paul commended to the Romans (Romans 16:1-2). We return this evening to Athens.
Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Athens. Electra Metropolis or similar.
- Day09
Saturday, May 22
Acropolis, Mars Hill, Acropolis Museum
Today we ascend the Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon, and then stand on Mars Hill, the Areopagus, where Paul stood before the philosophers of Athens and proclaimed the “unknown god” as the one true God (Acts 17:22-31). We conclude at the Acropolis Museum, home to the treasures recovered from the sacred rock above.
Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Athens. Electra Metropolis or similar.
- Day10
Sunday, May 23
Fly Home
Our journey in the footsteps of Paul comes to a close today as we transfer to the airport for our flight home, carrying with us the places and Scriptures that gave shape to the early Church.
Breakfast included if time allows.
What is included
- Round-trip economy-class airfareOne checked bag and one carry-on on all flights
- 5-star hotel accommodations, as per itinerary
- Breakfast and dinner daily while on land, as indicated in the itinerary
- 4-night cruise on the Celestyal Discovery in an outside cabin with picture windowFull board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks during meals, and entertainment and activities onboard per the ship’s schedule
- Two shore excursions on a shared basisAncient Ephesus and Patmos
- Christian Expedition tour director(s)/licensed guide(s)
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- All gratuities
- All airport and hotel taxes
- Audio listening devices wherever possible
- Luggage tags and name tags
- No card feesThere is no additional charge to pay by card.
- Opportunities for the choir to performChristian Expedition will seek to arrange two opportunities for the choir to perform in Greece, subject to confirmation.
Not included
- Drinks during meals other than while on the cruise
- Lunches other than while on the cruise
- Travel insuranceAvailable from Allianz through Christian Expedition at an additional cost
- Personal expenses, such as souvenirs
- The cost of meeting any travel or national entry requirementsIncluding but not limited to the cost of obtaining or renewing a passport and the cost of obtaining a visa or travel authorization if required
- Shore excursions on the cruise except Ephesus and Patmos
- Cable car fee from the Santorini port
- Greek Government Sustainable Development FeeCharged to your shipboard account on the cruise
- Anything not mentioned as included
Your hotel and cruise
Subject to change.
Electra Metropolis or similar
Athens, four nights
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, 105 57, Greece
Celestyal Discovery
Four nights at sea, Mykonos to Santorini
Outside cabin with picture window. Balcony cabins and suites can be reserved for an added cost (see pricing).
Price per person
Prices and availability are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking.
Single cabins on the cruise are limited by the cruise line, generally to about one cabin in ten. See the Celestyal Discovery and its cabins.
Payment schedule
Today
$450 due per person
$200 per person is non-refundable.
February 13, 2027
Remaining payment due
The initial deposit of $450 plus any charges imposed by our vendors is non-refundable. In the event of postponement, this still applies.
Group flights
- Miami (MIA)Included
- Other U.S. airportsOn request
- I plan to book my own flights−$1,400
Can I book my own flights?
You are always welcome to arrange your own flights. Arranging airfare on your own gives you the ability to spend personally-earned airline miles for your ticket, handpick your seats, upgrade directly with the airline, or deviate from the group in other ways.
What is group airfare?
We work with airlines on booking group airfare from anticipated departure airports. This allows us to get the best rates to fly you and the rest of the group to and from your destination. Group air contracts do not allow deviations, date changes, or upgrades, and in some cases issuing tickets at individual rates may be necessary.
Select your preferred departure airport during registration. If you don’t see your preferred airport listed, please select “send me a flight quote”. Departures from other U.S. airports may change the price.
Can I apply TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?
If you have booked airfare through us and would like to apply your Known Traveler Number (for TSA PreCheck) and/or your CBP PASSID (for Global Entry), you may provide it to us during registration. Forgot your KTN? Retrieve it here: https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/ktn-lookup
Can I use frequent flyer miles or airline vouchers?
We cannot book your airfare using earned frequent flyer miles or airline vouchers. However, if the airfare we book for you coincides with an airline you are a member of, we are happy to apply your frequent flyer # to your booking for any mile accrual (if applicable).
Can I upgrade my flights and/or depart earlier/return later than the group?
Absolutely. If you would like to arrive earlier/depart later than the group and/or upgrade your airfare, please contact us at hello@christianexpedition.com
When will I receive my flight schedule?
The group’s flight schedules will be provided to you digitally and in the mail 30 days before the expedition.
Reserve your place
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Choir Tour Following in the Footsteps of Paul, May 14 to 23, 2027. Reserve today with a deposit, or call us at (877) 234-3002 with any questions.