The day has arrived and we depart from Houston (IAH) on an overnight journey to Greece.
Today we arrive in Greece at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG). Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our guide and/or driver, and we will make our way to our hotel. Overnight Thessaloniki. Imperial Plus Urban Smart or similar. D.
The Apostle Paul first made landfall on the European continent at Neapolis, which is today called Kavala. We will drive to Kavala, where we will see the port and a mural dedicated to Paul’s arrival. After leaving Neapolis, Paul went to Philippi where he baptized Lydia and was imprisoned until an earthquake broke his prison open. We too will traverse the Macedonian countryside to Philippi, where we will visit Lydia’s Spring, the agora, the site of the bema, and the prison where Paul was held.
When Paul left Thessalonica he went to Berea, where he preached to a receptive audience who searched the Scriptures to see if what he was saying was true. We will visit Berea (now called Veria), including a monument to Paul’s ministry to the Bereans. We will also visit Vergina, where we will see the tomb of the father of Alexander the Great – Philip II of Macedon. We will return to Thessaloniki (biblical Thessalonica), where Paul preached the Gospel until he caused a riot. We will enjoy a city tour. Overnight Thessaloniki. Imperial Plus Urban Smart or similar. B, D.
Today we will leave Thessaloniki. We will pass by Mount Olympus en route to the region of Meteora, where we will visit one or more of the Meteora Monasteries, which are perched high on rocky cliffs. Overnight Kalambaka or Delphi. Amalia or similar. B, D.
 Today we visit Delphi, an ancient site dedicated to the Greek god Apollo, and which was considered by the Greeks to be the “navel” of the world. First established in the 8th Century BC, Delphi was home to the Oracle of Delphi, who was consulted by the ancient Greeks for insight into the future. We see the Tholos, a circular building which would have been the first structure visitors saw when they entered Delphi, along with the Temple of Apollo, where the priestess Pythia uttered her prophecies. We will visit the site of the Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas faced off against the Persians under Xerxes. Overnight Athens. Royal Olympic or similar. B, D.
Today we will enjoy a full-day tour of Athens. Among other sites we will see Plato’s Academy, and enjoy the famous Plaka District. We will also visit Mars Hill, where Paul preached in Acts 17, and the Parthenon, Athens’ most iconic site. Overnight Athens. Royal Olympic or similar. B, D.
We will visit Corinth where we will see, among other thigns, the Fountain of Peirene, the bema of Gallio, and the pavement inscription mentioning Erastus. We will also visit Acrocorinth and Cenchreae, the ancient port of Corinth, where Paul had his hair cut off before leaving the city. Overnight Athens. Royal Olympic or similar. B, D
Today we have a free day to explore Athens at leisure. Your flight home may depart either late tonight or the following day. If the following day and an overnight is required, overnight Athens. Royal Olympic or similar. B, D.
Your flight home may depart the previous night or today. If today and time allows, breakfast is included today. Either way, later today we will arrive back in Houston (IAH).
