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STEPS
OF PAUL A
STEPS OF
PAUL B
PAUL IN GREECE A
PAUL IN GREECE B
IN ATHENS, CORINTH, ROME
IN GREECE & ROME
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6
nights/7 days
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Day 1 - Arrival
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| Arrival Athens and take connecting flight to
Thessaloniki, dinner and o/n |
Day 2 - Philippi,
Kavala, Thessaloniki
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| Visit Philippi where Paul delivered his first
sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. Here Paul baptized
a "certain woman named LydiaŞ the first Christian convert in Europe.
The Roman forum, completely excavated, is from after Paul's time. Among
the ruins, located on the rocky ledge above the town's main road is the
prison where Paul and Silas were thrown. Continue into the modern port
city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke
and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Dinner and overnight in
Thessaloniki. |
Day 3 -
Thessaloniki / Meteora
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| Thessaloniki city tour. Paul preached in
Thessaloniki during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote two epistles to
the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the city, the triumphal
Arch of Galerius staddling the Via Egnatia, once a strategic artery of
the Roman Empire. Depart for Meteora Monasteries. Dinner and overnight
in Kalambaka. |
Day 4 - Meteora /
Delphi
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| Visit Meteora Monasteries, among striking
scenery, perched on top of huge rocks, which seem to be suspended in
mid-air, stand ageless monasteries, where you can see exquisite
specimens of Byzantine art. Continue to Delphi, dinner and overnight |
Day 5 - Delphi /
Athens
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| Visit Delphi, the center of the Ancient world -
the "omphalos" (navel) of the earth - whose prestige extended far
beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount
Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the
ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit and continue to Athens
for dinner and overnight. |
Day 6 - Corinth /
Athens
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We will visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of
the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae. We shall also ascend Mars Hill,
view the Agora (ancient market place where Paul spoke to the ancient
Athenians). We will also see the House of Parliament, the tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, Hadrian's Arch and the
Panathenaic Stadium.
We continue our tour to Ancient Corinth. Here under the shadow of the
towering Acropolis, St. Paul preached and lived for two years. The
vigorous and mostly Gentile Church he founded here in 50 AD caused him
much grief and prompted him to write at least four letters to them.
Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and
Priscilla. See the remains of first century shops, the agora where
Paul's trial by Gallio took place, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple of
Apollo and the Bema. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight. |
Day 7 - departure
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| Transfer to the airport for your departure
flight. |
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