In the Footsteps of St Paul trip to Greece

In the footsteps of Saint Paul 

An amazing pilgrimage trip in 

Greece

Day 1 Monday 

Day 2 Tuesday 

Day 3 Wednesday 

Day 4 Thursday 

Day 5 Friday 

Day 6 Saturday 

Day 7 Sunday 

Day 8 Monday 

In the footsteps of Saint Paul 

Daily Itinerary 

Thessaloniki 

Thessaloniki (visit Kavala) 

Thessaloniki 

Kalambaka (Meteora) 

Athens 


Athens [Visit Corinth & 

Epidaurus] 

Departure 

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Included in the tour 

• 3 overnights in Thessaloniki 

• 1 overnight in Kalambaka 

• 3 overnights in Athens 

• Breakfast and Dinner or Lunch daily 

(half board) 

• Guided Sightseeing 

✓ Phillipi 

✓ Amphipolis 

✓ Thessaloniki 

✓ Veria 

✓ Vergina 

✓ The Monasteries of Meteora 

✓ Athens Acropolis 

✓ Ancient Corinth 

✓Theatre of Epidaurus 

• Arrival transfer service to Thessaloniki 

hotel 

• Departure transfer service from 

Athens hotel to Athens International 

Airport 

• Trained & professional Tour Director 

throughout 

• All entrance fees 

• All local taxes 

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Day 1 

Welcome To Thessaloniki! 

You will be met, on arrival and transferred to your 

hotel. 

Discover vibrant Thessaloniki, a city at a unique 

crossroads of civilizations, where East meets 

West, and where cultures and religions have 

mixed for thousands of years. 

Take the afternoon to soak up the thriving culture 

of Greece's beloved Northern capital with its 

idyllic sea views, tree-lined streets and colorful 

bazaars. In the afternoon meet with your tour 

director for a briefing of the tour itinerary and the 

exciting week ahead. 

Tonight enjoy a lovely welcome dinner (included) 

and stay overnight in Thessaloniki. 

Tour Information 

Sightseeing (included) 

✓ Phillipi 

✓ Kavala 

✓ Amphipolis 

✓ Thessaloniki 

✓ Veria 

✓ Vergina 

✓ The Monasteries of Meteora 

✓ Athens 

✓ Ancient Corinth 

Dining inclusions for the trip 

✓ Breakfast and dinner or lunch daily. 

Accommodation 

✓ Hotels included in this trip are four 

star properties. 

Transfers of this trip 

✓ Our staff will be waiting for you at the 

airport to pick you up on arrival. 

✓ On the last day you will be transferred 

from your hotel to the Airport.

Day 2 

Thessaloniki To Kavala [ sightseeing ] 

Today your journey takes you to the biblical port city of Neapolis, 

now known as Kavala, where St. Paul first set foot in Europe in 45 

AD, Paul disembarked and began his mission in Greece. 

Following in his footsteps travel, just as St. Paul and his 

companions did, from Kavala to Philippi. 

Saint Paul founded the first Christian Church on European soil at 

Philippi in 49/50 AD. The establishment of the new religion and 

the city's proximity to Constantinople, the Roman Empire's new 

capital, brought new splendour. Three magnificent basilicas and 

the Octagon complex, the cathedral dedicated to Saint Paul, were 

erected in the city centre in the fourth-sixth centuries AD. 

St.Paul preached his first sermon and baptized the first Christians 

on European soil. Your licensed expert will guide you through the 

monumental ruins, including the site where Lydia was baptized 

and where St. Paul was imprisoned. You will visit the Acropolis, 

the theater and the remains of the first Christian Basilica. 

Continue your journey in chronological order, stopping in Ancient 

Amphipolis, before returning to beautiful Thessaloniki. 

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Tour Experiences 

Walk the narrow streets of 

Plaka and Monastiraki in 

Athens. 

See where St. Paul preached 

his sermon at the Hill of the 

Areopagus 

Visit Corinth where St.Paul 

lived for 18 months 

See the impressive Philippi 

Visit Veria and Amphipolis 

Enjoy the impressive sight of 

the Meteora, enter the 

monasteries perched on top 

of the huge rocks. 

Enjoy local meals selected for 

you to experience real Greek 

cuisine. 

Overnight Thessaloniki. 

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Day 3 

Thessaloniki [ sightseeing Thessaloniki ] 

The prolific words from Paul's letters to the Thessalonians will play 

through our minds as we are led through the very places where he 

lived, preached and wrote about. 

Starting from the upper city you will see the city from above! First 

stop is the trigonion tower. From this vantage point you will be able to 

have an overview of all the city. This overview will allow for a good 

understanding of the city layout and the main focal point structures. 

Walking along the northern walls, follow the downhill path towards 

the city. You have the opportunity to view and discuss with your guide 

the evolution of the city through the ages. 

Visit the church of Vlatadon, a beautiful monastery of the 14th 

century which now is open to public as a church. Walking towards 

the center of the city, next stop is a visit to the Rotunda, a Unesco 

world heritage site, which through the centuries has served as a 

temple, church, mosque. The Rotunda houses few early Christian 

mosaics and is a spectacular sight. Continue to the church of St. 

Demetrius, patron Saint of Thessaloniki, an early Christian basilica of 

the 5th a.D. with a crypt under the altar of the church which exist 

since the beginning of the city, 4th B.C. 

Walking towards the waterfront, you will pass the open air market 

and feel the vibe of this majestic city. Thessaloniki promenade 

waterfront is a favourite for the locals. Walk along the promenade 

with your guide and enjoy the slower pace of life that Thessaloniki 

offers.


Day 4 

Thessaloniki to Kalambaka 

[ sightseeing on route Veria / Vergina ] 

Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel before setting off, as Paul did, 

to the town of Veria. 

The Book of Acts Chapter 17:10 describes how the Apostle Paul 

left Thessaloniki and visited the nearby town of Berea (Veria).The 

town of Veroia has built a small park and altar to mark the 

traditional location the Apostle Paul spoke from during his visit. 

Continue to the nearby amazing sight of Vergina. See the burial 

site of the kings of Macedon, including the tomb of Philip II, 

father of Alexander the Great. A spectacular site of great 

historical significance and exquisitely presented. 

After an enlightening day, you will continue on to Kalambaka, 

home of the breathtaking Meteora Monasteries, for dinner and 

an overnight stay. 

Overnight Kastraki area


Day 5 

Kalambaka to Athens 

[ sightseeing Meteora ] 

When you awaken to see the awe-inspiring rock 

formations unfold before your eyes, you will easily 

understand why we call this place Meteora, which means 

“suspended in the heavens above.” Today you will climb 

above the charming mountain villages of Kastraki and 

Kalambaka to visit two of the six surviving Monasteries of 

Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the 

most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox 

monasteries in the world. 

Though Paul passed through Greece long before hermits 

began cave-dwelling here in the 9th century, one cannot 

deny that the message of his mission is alive and is 

exceptionally well-preserved here. 

See how the monks live today and enter some of the 

most captivating Byzantine basilicas in Greece. 

In the afternoon you will head south to the world-famous 

capital city of Athens for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 6 


[ sightseeing Athens/Acropolis/Areopagus] 

Today we will explore the fascinating city of Athens, a city 

whose deeply spiritual citizens have dedicated themselves 

to Gods for over 4,500 years, leaving behind countless 

places of worship to visit. We will begin our morning 

climbing up the rock of the Acropolis, while your 

experienced guide uncovers the stories behind the Temple 

of Athena Nike, the Erectheum, the Propylae, and perhaps 

the most perfect piece of architecture ever built, the 

majestic Parthenon. Afterward, you will ascend the 

Areopagus, Mars Hill, where Paul spoke to the Athenians 

who were gathered in the Ancient Agora below. Continue 

on to the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of the Zeus 

and Hadrian’s Arch. To follow we will see the National 

Gardens, the Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown 

Soldier in Syntagma Square, the University of Athens, and 

finally the National Library. 

Take a walk through the enchanting Plaka and pass by 

some of the city's most precious Byzantine churches 

afterward. The evening is at your leisure in lively Athens, 

until dinner at a lovely local restaurant.


Day 7 

Corinth and Epidaurus day trip from Athens 

After Athens, St.Paul went to Corinth. At the foothills of the 

Corinthian Acropolis, he lived, worked as a tent maker and taught 

the word of God for 18 months. You will visit the ruins of the ancient 

city, walking in the same paths that he walked thousands of years 

before while your guide reveals the ruins of the 6th century BC 

Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Peirene, the Agora where Paul's 

trial by Gallio took place and where the famous Bema stands. 

Afterward drive past (brief stop) the ancient port of Kechries, where 

Paul departed from for Ephesus. 

From Corinth you will continue on to the majestic site of Epidaurus. 

The site of Epidaurus, which is listed as a world heritage site by 

Unesco, is vast. With ruins of temples and ancient hospital buildings 

devoted to the healing gods; it is considered to be the birthplace of 

Asklepios. The site monuments, particularly the temple of Asklepios, 

the Tholos and the Theatre are considered some of 

the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture and date from the 4th 

century BC. For most travelers Epidaurus is known for the 

magnificent theater that still stands there – and is still used for plays 

and other performances. Walk the grounds leading up to the theater 

and there check the famous acoustics. The theater is considered a 

marvel of engineering as the acoustics are unrivaled even by today’s 

standards. 

Return to Athens for the special last evening of the tour; tonight 

enjoy a special highlight farewell dinner!


Day 8 

Farewell 

As your footsteps of St.Paul tour ends, say farewell to the 

vibrant city of Athens. Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel. 

Time at leisure until your flight. 

Depending on the time of your flight we shall arrange a 

transfer for you to the Athens airport. 

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OPTION TO EXTEND TOUR 

Note that the best way to fully experience the footsteps trip 

is to add on a short cruise (4 nights) which also visits the 

very important sights to Ephesus and the island of Patmos. 

( see the 4 day cruise for more information )

Footsteps of St.Paul 

Map of the tour 


Reviews of the tour 

I can't speak highly enough of our Footsteps of St Paul tour by Siva Travel! It was thoughtfully put together, included 

various other cultural experiences such as a visit to the breathtaking Meteora monasteries, and a boat trip to Mt 

Athos. Our lovely guide Dafni was OUTSTANDING. She met us at the airport with the driver, even though we had to 

arrive a day early, and was there on the last morning to see us before we were taken to the airport. The trip was 

brilliant, and she taught us so much about Greece as well as interpreting all the important historic sites both biblical 

and classical. Dafni was sensitive and respectful of the underlying spiritual nature of our tour, and had even prepared 

extracts from the appropriate passages in the Acts of the Apostles and the epistles of Paul for us to read out and 

ponder at particular sites. 

The tour was well paced, with a little free time sprinkled around, and it was a very small group which made it extremely 

comfortable and sociable in a laid back way. We never felt rushed, despite the amazing number of places we visited. 

Loved our evening walks (sometimes morning walks) with Dafni where she told us something about each city, and 

helped us to appreciate it just by walking through interesting, or historic areas - particularly the streets where people 

come to eat and socialize! 

All the hotels chosen were different, fabulous, and beautiful too, with great beds. The restaurants where we went out 

to eat each night were varied and a great experience all on their own. Marvelous to have breakfast and dinners 

included, and we could please ourselves for lunch, which was very agreeable, as sometimes we were still full from 

breakfast! Or we could sample local foods. Dafni's love of her work shines through, and her attention to detail is 

impressive. She was always calm, cheerful, patient, and so knowledgeable without being 'dictatorial', no matter how 

many questions we threw at her! And she was not only friendly, but great fun - we all did a lot of laughing. 

Thank you all so much for a truly wonderful experience all round, we can hardly believe this was only 8 days, it felt so 

special. :) xo 

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We had a wonderful holiday. 

It was well planned and Dafni our guide who accompanied us throughout the 8-day trip, gave us a real buzz for the 

times and travels of the apostle Paul. 

Dafni was outstanding, not only in her knowledge and skill of communicating, but also in her ability to be sensitive to 

our group’s desire to absorb the land Paul would have known and the impact of his teaching, that speaks to us in the 

New Testament. 

We felt very privileged to have had Dafni as our guide. As well as the focus on the apostle Paul, we appreciated the mix 

of histories too giving us a better understanding of the ancient Greek empire and the context of the times of Paul 

when Greece came under Roman control. Seeing the dramatic giant rocks of Meteora was a unique experience, and 

made a natural break in our journey south to Athens. 

Our thanks goes to Siva Travel’s thoughtful and well planned itinerary. Travel arrangements were excellent. 

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We enjoyed our time in Greece very much, experiencing lovely hotels and a variety of Greek fare in the restaurants 

booked for us for our evening meals. 

A very memorable and enjoyable tour. 

Footsteps of St Paul tour - what a fantastic experience! Dafni our guide was BRILLIANT, knowledgeable, patient, great 

company, and boy did she know her stuff! Very respectful and sensitive to the underlying spiritual nature of the tour, 

too - we can't speak of her highly enough. We loved that she had done her research not just on the site history but 

also that recorded in both the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles of Paul. 

Very well put together tour of key places where Paul preached, plus a few bonuses as well, such as the Meteora 

Monasteries, and a boat trip to Mt Athos - and several interesting churches - but not too many! It was good to have a 

lot of things explained about these churches, particularly the iconography. In general - fantastic interpretation of all the 

sites by Dafni, our beautiful guide, who helped us to understand so much about Greece in general, as well as the 

specifically Pauline historic places. 

EXCELLENT hotels, lovely restaurants for evening meals (included!) extremely well paced trip. The small group allowed 

for flexibility, and we would highly recommend it for someone who wants to follow Paul's footsteps without it 

becoming over churchified. The emphasis was on the work of the man, and we appreciated it. (And yes, we could drink 

the water in Greece out of the tap, it is better than what we have at home!) 

Thank you SO MUCH Siva Travel! xo

Footsteps of St. Greece 

Useful Information 

Walking 

This tour includes walking on uneven ground. The sights visited at parts 

include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Keep in mind that all ancient 

sites have unpaved paths. 

What to definitely pack 

• Comfortable walking shoes – non slip. 

• Casual clothing 

• A warm jacket 

• Hat and sunscreen 

Wi-Fi 

Most hotels, restaurants and cafes offer free Wi-Fi. 

Cell Phone coverage 

All of Greece has good cell phone reception. 

Languages 

Most of the Greeks speak English also (and those who do not will definitely 

make an effort to understand and help out) 

Currency 

The currency in Greece is the EURO 

Credit Cards 

Visa, Diners Club, American Express, Master Card are accepted at most 

shops and restaurants. Visa is probably the most widespread of all. 

Banks 

Major towns have banks, smaller towns have ATM. 


Greece 

Weather pattern for Athens 

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Notes on the presentation 

This presentation is indicative of the program on offer. 

Actual Inclusions, hotels and room categories are as per the costing of the program. 

Accommodation is confirmed at the time of firm go ahead and according to deposit plan. 

Operational timetable / and rotation of tour may differ according to final programming if this is 

deemed necessary for the better operation of the tour. 

Payments, deposits and actual inclusions are as per the costing sheet and any subsequent 

revisions of such. 

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of your trip are set up perfectly for you. 

Detailed information and great suggestions of what 

to do, what you must see and where you should 

definitely dine will be given to you. 

Tailored to your personal style of holiday. 

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In the Footsteps of St Paul trip to Greece

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