JeriCo Christian Journeys is excited to offer a beautiful pilgrimage to Greece with a quick stop in Turkey.  This combination of air, land and cruising will follow the Footsteps of St. Paul with the spiritual direction of Fr. Kevin Anderson! Please feel free to contact Maureen with any questions or feedback about the trip.

JeriCo Christian Journeys

424 Wood St N

Mora, MN 55051

Phone: 1-877-453-7426

E-mail: maureen@jericochristianjourneys.com

Website: www.jericochristianjourneys.com

Meet the group and depart from the MSP airport. Get excited for a fabulous trip!

Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and coach bus driver. Celebrate our arrival with Mass in the afternoon and enjoy Athens as time allows. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner.

After breakfast, we will explore Athens including visiting the Acropolis with the Parthenon, the Propylaea and the Erechtheum. From on top of Mars Hill where St. Paul preached, get a spectacular view of Athens. Also, see the House of the Parliament, Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Celebrate Mass.

Then enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this beautiful city. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Athens.

Enjoy breakfast, depart for Corinth where St. Paul lived and wrote many of his most well-known letters. Visit sites such as the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place and the Temples. See the ruins of the Church of Corinth where St. Paul taught. Celebrate Mass just as the Corinthians did centuries ago. Free time for lunch on your own and shopping in Corinth. Travel back to Athens for dinner and overnight.

Board the Celebrity Cruise Ship and depart Athens at 5:00 PM. Get settled in your home on the sea for the next 9 nights. Start to explore this 2170 passenger cruise ship and all it offers. Celebrate Mass. Dinner on board and enjoy the  nightly entertainment or the evening view.

Volos, Greece's newest port city, is located at the foot of Mount Pelion. This lively seafront destination offers you many things to discover—local cultural activities, museums, cafes, restaurants, and an exciting nightlife area. You will also enjoy its unique architecture, nearby lush mountain ranges, and golden beaches. Try "tsipouradika," a type of cozy fish tavern that serves “Tsipouro," the famous local grape-distilled spirit, and small plates of fresh seafood snacks. Walk the Centaur Path (where the mythical story creature was born), the Pelion Railway, the seafront Anavros Park, the Castle of Volos, Dimini Archaeological Site, and the Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos.

Celebrate Mass on board the ship. Docked in port from 9:00 AM—7:00 PM.

The second largest city in Greece where Paul wrote his letters to the Thessalonians. Pray at the Church of St. Paul and Vlatades Monastery. Thessaloniki has beauty, history, culture, and absolutely amazing views of the sea. View the historical White Tower built as part of the city’s fortification following the invasion of the Ottomans. Head to the top of it for sweeping views. Thessaloniki offers many opportunities

to stroll among Byzantine Art, 5th century churches, archeological sites, a 13th century bathhouse, archaeological museums, and contemporary art museums. 

Our group will enjoy a private excursion including Mass. Docked in port from 8:00 AM—6:00 PM.

On the northeastern coast of Greece, Kavala is where St. Paul first arrived in Greece to spread the Gospel. Here he baptized Lydia, the first European Christian woman. Kavala overlooks the Aegean Sea and is the main seaport of eastern Macedonia and will offer you a mix of history, culture, and architecture as well as diverse landscapes. Our group will enjoy a private excursion including Mass in Kavala. Docked in port from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

A relaxing day at sea to enjoy all the amenities on the cruise ship such as hanging out by the pool, treat yourself at the spa, sample the various eateries and entertainment on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination. Celebrate Mass on board.

This coastal town is where St. Paul spent several years in his ministry and is also the House of the Virgin Mary. Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage site with incredible ruins of an impressive city and historic sites. Sites such as the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the Celsus Library from 117 A.D. made up of towering columns highlighted by the statue of the goddess of wisdom. Our group will enjoy a private excursion including Mass. Docked in port from 7:00AM—8:00 PM.

Mykonos is known for its whitewashed villages sprinkled with blue and jade green. It's also famous for its sophisticated nightlife. The most popular island in the Cyclades is bustling with activity, awash in beautiful alleyways, and home to alluring sandy beaches. Celebrate Mass on board. Docked in port form 7:00 AM—6:00 PM.

On the island of Santorini, you’ll see a picturesque Greek landscape with whitewashed houses and classic blue roofs. Nearby windmills lie in a huge hollow formed by an erupting volcano. This is a dream for archeology enthusiasts with ancient tombs and the sanctuary of Apollo. Sample Santorini’s wines grown with grapes influenced by its volcanic past. The hilltop of Oia not only has the ancient Minoan site of Akrotiri, but treats you to stunning sunsets. Celebrate Mass on board. Docked in port from 7:00AM—10:00 PM.

A final day enjoying the water and cruise ship perks. Make sure to take advantage of the pool, the restaurants, and the fun activities offered by Celebrity throughout the day. Celebrate Mass on board.

Day 14—Mon, Oct 6: Arrive back in Athens at 5:00 AM. Have breakfast on the ship before departing. Celebrate Mass.

Depart for the US after having enjoyed the beauty of the Mediterranean area and have the New Testament come to life following the Footsteps of St. Paul.