St Paul’s Footsteps in Greece | 5-Day Private Biblical Tour

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• Dates and duration
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• Places and pace
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• Pickup and final destination
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• Your group and luggage
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• Comfort and accessibility
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• Private vehicle and driver
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• Accommodation
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• Licensed tourist guiding
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• Tickets and reservations
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• Optional experiences
  Tell us about your Bible-study focus, faith tradition and any requested church or clergy visits. Religious arrangements require specific advance confirmation.
• Dining and other requests
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This is a suggested private itinerary. We confirm the final sequence, visit arrangements and overnight locations in your proposal.

Day 1: Biblical Athens and Ancient Corinth

Begin with the Areopagus area in Athens, associated with Paul’s address in Acts 17, then travel to Ancient Corinth to visit the archaeological site and Bema. A stop at the ancient port of Cenchreae can be included if time and access allow. Return for an overnight stay in Athens.

Day 2: North to Berea and Thessaloniki

Make the longer road journey north with planned breaks. Visit the Apostle Paul monument in Veria, ancient Berea, before continuing to Thessaloniki. The time in Berea is balanced with the driving required. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 3: Thessaloniki and Christian heritage

Explore Thessaloniki through its connection with Paul and its later Christian heritage. Visits can combine traditional Pauline sites, the old town and selected historic churches. A licensed guide can help distinguish biblical history, local tradition and the city’s later monuments. Overnight again in Thessaloniki.

Day 4: Philippi, Lydia and Kavala

Travel east towards Philippi, with an Amphipolis-area stop if it fits the agreed day. Explore the archaeological site of Philippi and visit the Lydia area associated with her baptism. Continue to Kavala, ancient Neapolis, for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Kavala and Thessaloniki drop-off

Spend time around Kavala’s harbour and the places commemorating Paul’s arrival at Neapolis, then return to the agreed drop-off in Thessaloniki. An airport connection must allow sufficient road travel and check-in time. Finish in Kavala or extend towards Athens if agreed in advance.

Suggested overnight plan: 1 night in Athens · 2 nights in Thessaloniki · 1 night in Kavala. Accommodation is confirmed separately in your proposal.

• Tailor the journey
  Add more time for Bible study or reflection, request a specialist licensed guide, reverse the route, add Meteora as a separate monastic experience, or extend the journey for an Athens return.
• Plan for the route
  Pauline locations include archaeological evidence and places preserved through religious tradition. Church visits depend on services and local access. Worship, clergy meetings, baptisms and other religious arrangements require specific advance confirmation. Dress respectfully and tell us about your group’s denominational or pastoral needs.
• Driver and licensed guiding
  Your driver manages the road journey and shares local insights. You visit archaeological sites and museums independently unless a licensed tourist guide has been arranged. Tell us which visits you would like guided.
• Walking and mobility
  Passengers must transfer to a vehicle seat. Wheelchair storage, boarding assistance and vehicle suitability require advance confirmation. Tell us about walking limitations, strollers and other mobility equipment before booking.
• Dates, pace and overnight stays
  The duration and overnight locations shown are suggestions. Opening hours, travel conditions and your interests may require changes. Daily driving hours and any additions are agreed in your proposal.
• Cancellation
  Athenaos tours and transfers have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Separately arranged accommodation, admissions and other third-party services follow the conditions stated in your proposal.

• Pickup and final destination
  The suggested journey begins in Athens and ends in Thessaloniki. Confirm your arrival and departure plans before booking. Starting in Thessaloniki, finishing in Kavala or returning to Athens can be designed as a different agreed route.
• Airport or port connections
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• Hotels and daily meetings
  Your driver meets you at the agreed hotel entrance or another accessible point. Each day’s departure time and meeting arrangements are confirmed for your itinerary.
• Details to send
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