Journeys of Paul Cruise

Meet up with us onboard the ship.

We drive on the new Egnatia road to see the famous stature of Amphipolis and make a photo stop at Kalambaki. Our primary destination for today is the ancient site of Philippi. We see the Forum Romanum and the ruins of the two early Christian Basilicas and the ancient Greek theatre. We learn of the Apostle Paul and the place he was imprisoned. Our journey takes us to the port city of Kavala. Here we have time for shopping, lunch and exploring on our own. We see the Roman aqueduct and the port of Kavala. We head back to our cruise ship for the night. Tour price covers both tours in Thessaloniki.

We visit the White Tower, the symbol of the city of Thessaloniki. Then we go to the Archaeological Museum and see the collection of Gold of Macedons along with many other important finds. On our way to St. Dimitrios Byzantine church, we pass the fairgrounds, university, citadel and city walls. We visit St. Dimitrios and admire the architecture and mosaics found in this Greek Orthodox church. We go to the Galerius Arch and the Rotonda Monument.

Today our tour takes us to one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, Ephesus. We tour the terrace houses that are part of the Ephesus site. We see the Odeon, the marble street where Paul held daily discussions, the Library of Celcus, the Temple of Hadrian and the great theater. We will spend several hours strolling through this site. Following this we board the bus for a quick photo stop at the Artemision or Temple of Artemis. We return to the port at Kusadasi and you have the option of remaining on land for shopping or boarding the ship and relaxing. Price: $103 per person when paying by check or ACH.

Attend lectures at sea.

Explore on your own. You might want to visit Paphos where the apostle Paul taught. Check out the Panagia Chysopolitissa Church. Explore the Paphos Odeon and the ruins of The Basilica of Panagia.

Attend lectures at sea.

We begin our day in Rhodes with a drive past the Mandraki Old Harbor, where according to tradition, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. We drive by the Northern point of the island where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet. We enjoy a panoramic drive and photo stop at the Anceient Acropolis of Rhodes. We drive to Lindos where we make a photo stop at St. Paul's bay, made famous by the Guns of Navarone movie. We spend time in the village of Lindos and have time on our own to hike to the Acropolis of Lindos, for an additional fee, to shop and to grab lunch. Following our visit to Lindos we drive along the coastal road of Faliraki. We arrive in Rhodes and go to the D'Amboise Gate which is the highest point of the medieval city. We follow our guide on a tour of some of the most important monuments of the old town, including: The Grand Master's Palace, the Street of the Knights, and the Ruins of Saint John Cathedral. We then return to our ship.

Due to a national holiday, we are unable to venture to the ancient ruins of the Knossos Palace. Many myths and legends surround this Minoan ruin including that of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur. Knossos was the Minoan capital and is believed to be the oldest city in Europe. It flourished during the Hellenistic period in 67 B.C. You can explore the city of Heraklion on your own. Herakalion is the current capital of Crete. The day is yours to enjoy as you see fit.

Today we explore the ancient city of Corinth. We see the ruins and imagine how things might have been when the Apostle Paul lived here. We gain insights as Don shares more about this incredible city. We enjoy lunch together just outside the ancient city. We see Acrocorinth and the ancient port of Kechries.

We begin the day in the heart of Athens where we visit Acropolis Hill including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike and more. We also see Mars Hill where Paul once preached. We have time on our own for lunch and shopping in Plaka. Plaka is a picturesque hillside village in the shadow of the Acropolis. The narrow cobblestone streets are lined with shops and cafes. We drive by other interesting sites such as the Academy of Science, Athens University and the National Library. We will go inside the Acropolis Museum and spend time taking in all of the artifacts collected there.

Disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.