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Greece & Turkey · 11 Days
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.
Places Visited
- Athens
- Corinth
- Loutraki
- Ephesus
- Kusadasi
- Thessaloniki
- Heraklion
- Santorini
- Mykonos
- Patmos
11 Days of Faith, History & The Journey
Day by Day
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Day 01
USA TO ATHENS
Depart from the USA on your overnight flight to Athens.
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Day 02
ATHENS
Arrive in Athens. Visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Areopagus (Mars Hill) and celebrate Mass. Evening welcome dinner and overnight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day 06
CRETE (HERAKLION)
Fly to Heraklion, Crete. Visit the Palace of Knossos and the Church of St. Titus. Celebrate Mass. Overnight in Heraklion.
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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.
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Day 08
MYKONOS
Ferry to Mykonos. Enjoy the charm of the island, windmills, and beautiful beaches. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos.
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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.
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Day 10
RETURN TO ATHENS
Ferry or fly back to Athens. Free time for shopping or personal reflection. Farewell dinner and overnight.
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Day 11
ATHENS TO USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA with unforgettable memories and a renewed faith.