Journeys of Paul Cruise
Join Dave Hadlock 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 $TBD per person, based on double occupancy.
1-night pre-cruise hotel & transfer
Pre-cruise Day 1WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19✈ Travel
Depart the U.S. on your flight to Athens (ATH).
Depart the U.S. on your flight to Athens (ATH).
Pre-cruise Day 2THURSDAY, APRIL 20
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 3FRIDAY, APRIL 21
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 1FRIDAY, APRIL 21
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 2SATURDAY, APRIL 22
At Sea
Dave Hadlock presents seminars at sea.
Day 3SUNDAY, APRIL 23
Thessaloniki, Greece
Discover the rich history of Thessaloniki on a fascinating shore excursion through the city’s most significant landmarks.
Visit the tranquil Vlatadon Monastery, explore the Roman Agora and Ancient Forum, and admire the impressive Church of St. Demetrius, dedicated to the city’s patron saint. Stroll along historic Via Egnatia before continuing to the magnificent Arch of Galerius and Rotunda, remarkable reminders of Thessaloniki’s Roman past.
Conclude your tour at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, home to an exceptional collection showcasing the region’s ancient heritage. You can opt to remain in town or be delivered to our cruise ship
Day 4MONDAY, APRIL 24
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 5TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Kavala, Greece
Kavala is one of the principal seaports of Macedonia.
Today we start off heading inland to the ancient city of Philippi. Philippi is known for many things, but our purpose is to visit the place where the Apostle Paul was known to have visited. Although the site suffered a major earthquake in ancient times, we can still imagine what it might have been like when Paul preached here.
Following our time in Philippi, we will return to Kavala. In Kavala, we will see the Kamares, the arched aqueduct and other interesting sites. Those who wish may choose to remain in Kavala for a time and walk back to the port. The others will remain on the bus and head back to the port
Day 6WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
At Sea
Dave Hadlock presents seminars at sea.
Day 7THURSDAY, APRIL 27
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 Celsus, 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
Day 8FRIDAY, APRIL 28
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 the port in Rhodes and our cruise ship
Day 9SATURDAY, APRIL 29
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
Day 10SUNDAY, APRIL 30
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. Tonight the ship stays overnight in Piraeus
Day 11MONDAY, MAY 1
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Disembark the ship in Piraeus this morning.
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 to and from the tour
- 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
Deposits are refundable prior to the final payment date, less a $50 cancellation fee, unless otherwise noted as non-refundable. After final payment, all payments are non-refundable — see our Terms & Conditions for the full deposit and cancellation policy.
- Airfare
Guests are responsible for arranging their own airfare to the tour’s starting destination and home from its ending destination. Airfare is not included in the trip price.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Inside · Double occupancy | Starting at $2,092.16 |
| Call for triple and quad pricing. | |
| Balcony · Double occupancy | Starting at $3,135.16 |
| Call for triple and quad pricing. | |
| Concierge class balcony · Double occupancy | Starting at $3,165.16 |
| Call for triple and quad pricing. | |
| Window · Double occupancy | Starting at $2,183.16 |
| Call for triple and quad pricing. | |
Reserve with a $450 deposit per person; final payment due 01/14/2028.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
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) | On request |
Dave Hadlock
Dave has spent more than 20 years leading tours to religious and historical sites. Before founding Bountiful Travel, he worked as a guide for several LDS tour operators, developing a reputation for thoughtful teaching, deep scriptural insight, and a relaxed, engaging style. His passion for teaching began during his time as a missionary. His academic background includes graduate work toward a Master's degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, with an emphasis in Biblical Hebrew. He has led more than 100 tour groups to Israel and other locations over the past two decades. When he's not teaching or…
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