We depart USA en route to ATHENS.

We arrive in Athens and are greeted by our Bes TouR representative. We board our motor coach and transfer to our hotel for dinner and the evening.(D)

We begin our city tour with perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture known, the Parthenon, the temple of Athena. We continue onto the famed archeological Museum and the Plaka Flea Market. The rest of the day is yours to explore the enchanting city.(B,D)

This morning we depart for the peninsula of Argolis, home of Corinth, the most wealthy and important city in the time of Paul. Here the Apostle worked with Aquila and Priscilla. The mostly Gentile Church he founded here caused him at least four letters to them. Paul’s trial by Gallio took place in the agora (Acts 18:12 -17). It is from Corinth, also, that Paul wrote to the Thessalonians. On our return, we visit the ruins of Cenchaeae, the harbor from which St. Paul sailed to Ephesus (Acts 18: 18). Later we will explore the historic sites of Mycenea and Epidaurus, containing the best preserved open air theatre in Greece. Our evening is in Athens. (B, D)

After breakfast, we proceed to the nearby marketpace (agora) where St. paul preached as we reflect on his mission in this city. the rest of the day is at your leisure. (B, D)

This morning we transfer to the port of Piraeus for our Greek Isle cruise. Our first stop of the day is the island of mykonos, A beautiful island of white washed houses and beautiful vistas. We are shuttled to the town followed by some time for shopping (B,L,D)

Arrival at KUSADASI in turkey and tour included to Ephesus, through paved street of marble, you can admire the masterpieces of ancient architecture, such as the Megnesia Gate and the Celso Library. Before arriving at the amphitheater in which St. Paul was imprisoned before his expulsion from the city. We will depart from the port of KUSADASI to PATMOS. Time to freely visit this quiet island known for being the place where St. John the Evangelist wrote the Apocalypse during his exile from Rome. The cave in which according to tradition lived the apostle, is today the Monastery of the Apocalypse. In the century the abbot Christodoulou founded the monastery of San Juan in one of the highest point of the island. In his museum there are some icons and manuscripts of inestimable value (B,L,D)

excursion to Patmos is optional

Following breakfast on board, we spend the entire day visiting the unforgettable beauty of the island and ancient city of Rhodes (tour to Lindos is included). According to the legend, the bronze colossus of Rhodes stood astride the harbor.

Even more wondrous are the forests of scented pines that stretch towards the skies that are as blue as the Aegean itself. In the middle of the city in a medieval town built by of Lindos is available. Lindos is a picturesque village of exquisite beauty of Lindos is available. Lindos is a picturesque village of exquisite beauty where you can also visit the impressive temple of Athena overlooking the harbor of St. Paul. Dinner and overnight on board cruise ship.

Breakfast at the boat, we will arrive at the port of Heraklion on the island of Crete the commercial port. We can tour the ruins of the palace of Knossos, discovered in 1899 by sir Arthur partly rebuilt, this majestic palace encloses the legendary labyrinth of the king Minos and is the cradle of the ancient Mycenaean civilization. Boarding and departure from Heraklion to santorni, arrival and time at your disposal to freely visit the most unique of the islands of all Greece with its whitewashed houses, its alleys, outdoor cafes and the beautiful shops of the city of Thira that is in the highest part of the city of Thira that is in the highest part of the same. You can go up to the city with a cable car or on the back of a donkey (B, L, D)

Excursion to Heraklion and Santorini are optional

This morning we arrive in the port of Piraeus and disembark from our cruise. We make our way to Delphi home to the Senctuary of Apollo. En route we will stop at the Ossios Lucas Monastery. In Delphi, we explore the fascinating archeological sates and museums. Tonight we lodge at Delphi (B, D)

This morning we drive via a, lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka and will visit the breathtaking Byzantine monasteries of Meteora. Tonight we lodge at Kalambaka (B, D)

Drive through Kozani to veria, then on to visit the tomb of Philip of Macedonia in vergina. Continue to Thessaloniki where you will see the Rotonda, Triumphal Arch of Galerious, and the seafront promenade with the White Tower. Depart for the ancient site of Veria (Beria of Acts 17), a modern shrine commemorating Paul‘s visit, and to Vergina, one of the most important sites in Northern Greece. Then proceed to Thessaloniki, known as Salonika in ancient times, for a panoramic visit. The New Testament books of Thessalonians are Paul’s correspondence with the people of this church. (B,D)

We devote ourselves today to Philippi named after king Philippi on the second missionary journey and Paul returned on his third (Acts 20:2-6). Following the Baptism of Lydia, the first Christian church in Europe was established here. we will visit the ruins of the area, including the site commemorating Lydia’s baptism and the place where St. Paul was imprisoned. We return to Thessaloniki for the evening. (B, D)

Today we dedicate our selves to Thessaloniki and St. Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. Paul established the first church here (Acts 17: 1-10). Ruins of an early Christian church are near the palace of Galerius. We examine in Paul’s letters to this community his unbounded determination to continue the Church. After visits to several churches and the Old Town, we return to our hotel to reflect on our day. (B, D)

We transfer to the airport of Thessaloniki to for our return flight to the USA(B)