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Pilgrimage to Greece

THESSALONIKI • ATHENS • CORINTH • EPHESUS CRETE • SANTORINI • MYKONOS • PATMOS

Eleven days in the footsteps of St Paul, from Mars Hill in Athens to the cave on Patmos where John received the Revelation.

The route follows the Apostle's own — Corinth, where he lived and preached for eighteen months; Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary; Thessaloniki, the church he wrote two letters to. Then the islands: Crete and the Church of St Titus, Santorini above its caldera, Mykonos, and Patmos, with Mass celebrated along the way.

Duration 11 Days

Places Visited

  • Athens
  • Corinth
  • Loutraki
  • Ephesus
  • Kusadasi
  • Thessaloniki
  • Heraklion
  • Santorini
  • Mykonos
  • Patmos

11 Days of Faith, History & The Journey

Day by Day

  1. Day 01

    USA TO ATHENS

    Depart from the USA on your overnight flight to Athens.

    USA TO ATHENS
  2. Day 02

    ATHENS

    Arrive in Athens. Visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Areopagus (Mars Hill) and celebrate Mass. Evening welcome dinner and overnight.

    ATHENS
  3. Day 03

    CORINTH

    Travel to Corinth. Visit the ancient ruins where St. Paul lived and preached for 18 months. Continue to the coastal city of Loutraki. Overnight.

    CORINTH
  4. Day 04

    EPHESUS

    Fly to Izmir. Visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities and where St. Paul preached (Acts 19). See the Library of Celsus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi.

    EPHESUS
  5. Day 05

    THESSALONIKI

    Fly to Thessaloniki. Visit the Church of St. Demetrius and other sites connected with St. Paul, who wrote two letters to this beloved Church. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

    THESSALONIKI
  6. Day 06

    CRETE (HERAKLION)

    Fly to Heraklion, Crete. Visit the Palace of Knossos and the Church of St. Titus. Celebrate Mass. Overnight in Heraklion.

    CRETE (HERAKLION)
  7. Day 07

    SANTORINI

    Ferry to Santorini. Visit Oia and Fira, perched on the cliffs above the caldera. Time for prayer, exploration and breathtaking views. Overnight in Santorini.

    SANTORINI
  8. Day 08

    MYKONOS

    Ferry to Mykonos. Enjoy the charm of the island, windmills, and beautiful beaches. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos.

    MYKONOS
  9. Day 09

    PATMOS

    Ferry to Patmos. Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse where St. John received the Book of Revelation. Celebrate Mass. Overnight in Patmos.

    PATMOS
  10. Day 10

    RETURN TO ATHENS

    Ferry or fly back to Athens. Free time for shopping or personal reflection. Farewell dinner and overnight.

    RETURN TO ATHENS
  11. Day 11

    ATHENS TO USA

    Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA with unforgettable memories and a renewed faith.

    ATHENS TO USA

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