Journeys of Paul Cruise
Journeys of Paul Cruise
Join Steve Densley, Daniel Peterson and the Interpreter Foundation for the ultimate Journeys of Paul cruise. Enjoy the ancient ruins of Philippi. Stroll the streets of Ephesus and truly walk where Paul once walked. Explore the highlights of Thessaloniki. Travel to the old city of Heraklion. Visit the ancient city of Corinth and the Athenian Acropolis. Savor onboard evening shows, endless gourmet delights, and private lectures with our special trip hosts. Join Bountiful Travel and our adventurous LDS group as we create memories to last a lifetime! The New Testament will come to life as you journey through the Mediterranean.
A 1-night pre-cruise hotel & transfer is available. Price $230 per person, based on double occupancy.
1-night pre-cruise hotel & transfer
Pre-cruise Day 1 · ✈ Travel · Depart the U.S. on your flight to Athens (ATH).
Depart the U.S. on your flight to Athens (ATH).
Pre-cruise Day 2 : Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens and make your own way to our hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you desire.
Pre-cruise Day 3 : Transfer to Cruise Ship
Today we load our luggage on the bus and head to the Piraeus port and our cruise ship.
Main trip
Day 1 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
If you did not sign up with Bountiful Travel for the 1-night pre-cruise hotel and transfer, meet up with us onboard the ship.
Day 2 : At Sea
Dan and Steve present seminars at sea.
Day 3 : Thessaloniki, Greece
Our explorations today include many places the apostle Paul was known to have been as well as some traditional locations. Sites may include the Vlatadon Monastery, Church of St. Demetrius, and the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Actual tour description will appear here when it is available. Price: TBD
Day 4 : Thessaloniki, Greece
Today you have time on your own to explore anything you did not get to see yesterday. This could include the White Tower, the waterfront promenade or the Modiano and Kapani Markets.
Day 5 : Kavala, Greece
Our journey takes us to the ancient city of Philippi. Full tour description coming soon.
Day 6 : At Sea
Dan and Steve present seminars at sea.
Day 7 : Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
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 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. Tour Price: $180 per person
Day 8 : Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Explore a portion of Crete with us. We visit Heraklion and learn about the history of this historic city. We see Saint Titus Church and the Gortyna Archaeological Site. We see the Roman Odeon, the oldest law code in Europe. We enjoy a walking tour of Heraklion. Following our tour, we are on our own to continue seeing Heraklion or to return to the port. Tour Price $80 per person
Day 9 : Rhodes, Greece
Hop aboard our private coach and join us for a day of exploration and enlightenment. We drive to the ancient town of Lindos. We learn about Paul and his presence in the island of Rhodes. We can ascend the Acropolis of Lindos and explore the ancient Temple of Athena Lindia. It is worth it for the views alone. We have time on our own in the village of Lindos for lunch or shopping. We then visit Seven Springs and enjoy the walking paths, historic tunnel and refreshing lake. Our time ends all too soon and we head back to port of Lindos and our cruise ship. Tour Price: $100
Day 10 : At Sea
Dan and Steve present seminars at sea.
Day 11 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
We start our day in 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 take a one-hour scenic bus ride to visit ancient Corinth where Paul arrived in 51 AD. We enjoy lunch together. We take a look at the Corinth Canal before heading back to the port. Tour Price: $155 Lunch is included.
Day 12 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity Infinity
The Celebrity Infinity is a Millennium-class ship, recently refreshed in Celebrity's 'Revolution' program that reworked its cabins and public rooms. Dining includes the main restaurant, the casual Oceanview Café, and the Tuscan Grill steakhouse, with Café al Bacio for coffee and the Rendezvous Lounge and Martini Bar for the evening circuit. The Revolution work added the Rooftop Terrace, a top-deck gathering space with seating, a bar, and movie nights. There's also a full Spa and a main theater for the nightly shows. At roughly 2,100 guests, it's easy to keep our group together and get to know fellow travelers.
What's included
- Port charges
- Onboard meals
- Entertainment
- Seminars with hosts
Not included
- Shore excursions
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- ID / Passport
- Required; must be valid at least 6 months beyond cruise end date
- Tips & Gratuities
- Not included
- Physical Requirements
- Due to the nature of this tour you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace. You will walk 4-7 miles per day.
- Cancellation Policy
Land tour deposits are non-refundable. Cruise deposits are refundable with a $50 cancellation penalty. See terms and conditions for more information.
This trip follows our standard physical requirements and cancellation policies — see our Terms & Conditions. Anything specific to this trip is noted above and takes precedence.
Price per person: TBD — call 801-453-9444 for pricing details.
Reserve with a $450 deposit per person; final payment due 01/06/2027.
Optional experiences
Enhance your journey with these optional extensions. Your travel consultant will confirm pricing and help you add any of them.
 Pre-trip: 1-night pre-cruise hotel & transfer (1 night) | $230 |
Steve Densley
Steve Densley is an attorney and Executive Vice President of The Interpreter Foundation since 2015. He has led tours to Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Italy, Greece, New England, and the Caribbean. He is a certified travel agent, radio show host, award-winning photographer, and documentary film producer. He formerly served as Vice President of FAIR and received the John Taylor Defender of the Faith award. He produced FAIR's podcast which won the People's Choice Award for Best Podcast in Religion & Spirituality twice. He has published in Public Square Magazine, Utah Bar Journal, Journal of Law …
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Received a bachelor's degree in Greek and Philosophy from BYU and, after several years of study in Jerusalem and Cairo, earned his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA.
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