Our Cruise

Walk in the Footsteps of Paul

On the trip we will spend three days cruising to Turkey and to a few important Greek Islands where we will visit places where the Apostle Paul, Apostle John, Titus, and other first century Christians walked and spread the Gospel. The scriptures will come alive as you see and experience the sites of Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, Corinth, Aeropagus Hill, and much more. We will also have the opportunity to stop for quick visits to Mykonos and Island, Santorini Island.

Our Conference

After we will disembark from the cruise we will take an excursion to the Ancient city of Corinth before we make our way to the Golden Coast Hotel in Marathon, Greece to attend a three day Mediterranean Christian Conference with other Christians from over 13+ different countries. We are expecting one 250 to attend. The conference is hosted by the Glyfada Church of Christ.

About Our Team

Dino studied at Abilene Christian University and received three degrees. BA in business administration and BA in Bible in 1976 and MA in Bible and Religion in 1984.

At ACU he met and married his wife Debbie and they returned to Greece for mission work. They have three married children and seven grandchildren.

Dino led Christian Biblical tours to Greece, the Holy Lands in Israel, Jordan, Egypt and many other countries. He lectured on theology, archaeology, and family relations at Christian Conferences, Lectureships and Seminars in Greece, Cyprus, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, Russia, Germany, Czech Republic as well as in the United States.

He helped Harding University launch HUG an extension program in the city of Athens, which is now a strong and viable program. He preaches and teaches regularly at the Glyfada church of Christ in Athens and does a great amount of good work.

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Our Itinerary

DAY 1: THURSDAY 20 JUNE: ATHENS - ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR

Arrival in Athens, the birthplace of Western Civilization and a vibrant city! Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Athens. Climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis, the sacred rock of Athens and citadel of the city in antiquity. We become time travelers by visiting the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Then, we go to the nearby Mars' Hill (Areopagus) to read Acts 17:22 where Paul gave his famous speech to the Athenian philosophers (Acts 17:18-34) and spoke about “an unknown god”. From here, we view the ancient Agora of Athens On our way to the hotel we enjoy a panoramic sightseeing drive viewing the highlights of modern Athens: we pass by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Parliament House, the Academy, the University of Athens, the National Library, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and much more. Check-in to the hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the city of Athens.

Overnight: Hotel in Athens

DAY 2: FRIDAY 21 JUNE: ATHENS- LAVRIO EMBARKATION ON 3-DAY CRUISE-MYKONOS

Morning transfer to the port of Lavrio to embark on your 3-day cruise and sail to Mykonos at 13:00. Lunch onboard. Arrive at 18:00 pm in Mykonos and enjoy your evening at leisure walking and exploring the pebbled streets of the cosmopolitan Chora and have a coffee in “Little Venice”. Sail for Kusadasi, Turkey at 23:00.

Overnight: Cruise ship

Meals: Breakfast (at hotel), Lunch & Dinner on board cruise ship.

DAY 3: SATURDAY 22 JUNE, KUSADASI, TURKEY – PATMOS, GREECE

At 07:00 our cruise-ship docks at Kusadasi in Turkey, the starting point for our included excursion to visit the ancient city of Ephesus, where the Apostle Paul preached and lived for three years (Acts 18:19-21). Free time for souvenir shopping in Kusadasi before we set sail at 13:00 for Patmos, Greece. Lunch onboard. At 16:30 arrival in Patmos (disembarkation by tender-boats, sea & weather permitting). It is here that the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation (Rev 1:9). Our included excursion takes us to visit St. John’s Monastery and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Sail to Heraklion, Crete at 21:30.

Overnight: Cruise ship

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board cruise ship.

DAY 4: SUNDAY 23 JUNE, HERAKLION, CRETE - SANTORINI, GREECE

At 07:00 am arrival in Heraklion Crete (Acts 27:7-13). Enjoy an optional excursion to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first European civilization and the legendary home of the Minotaur (half bull and half man). At 12:00 noon, sail to Santorini. Lunch onboard. Arrive at 16:30 pm. (Disembarkation by tender-boats, sea & weather permitting). Our included excursion takes us to visit the beautiful and picturesque village of Oia where you can see the famous blue domed churches. Enjoy some free time for taking photos, browsing, shopping and enjoying the breathtaking view of the caldera before returning to the ship. Sail for Piraeus at 21:30.

Overnight: Cruise ship

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board cruise ship.

DAY 5: MONDAY 24 JUNE, LAVRIO (ATHENS), GREECE & CORINTH FULL DAY TOUR

Early morning arrival at the port of Lavrio. Disembark after breakfast and board our coach for our excursion out of Athens, which takes us by the Saronic Gulf, where in 480 BC the course of history was changed! The small Grecian fleet managed to defeat the enormously powerful armada of the Persians. From here, we arrive at ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18) via the historic Corinthian Canal. It was to this megalopolis where the Apostle Paul came and worked, establishing a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles, now part of the New Testament. Here, we see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio’s Seat. The small archaeological museum here is an absolute must! Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Athens via Cenchrea, an ancient port where Apostle Paul departed to Ephesus. Transfer to Golden Coast Hotel in Marathon for check-in.

Overnight: Golden Coast Hotel Marathon

Meals: Breakfast (on cruise ship), lunch in Corinth and Dinner at Hotel

DAY 6-9: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 25-28 JUNE

6 MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE with the topic “CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS”

Overnight: 3 nights at Golden Coast Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 10: SATURDAY 29

Bus transfer to Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” for your departure flight. After witnessing a unique visual and historical experience of the Old and New Testament sites in Greece, this Biblical journey in Greece has come to an end. We hope the memories of Greece will bring you back again!

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

Price Per Person

Package rates include:

• Accommodation at below hotels or similar with daily buffet breakfast:
• 1 overnight in Athens at Amalia 4* hotel (or similar)
  
• 5 overnights in Marathon at Golden Coast 4* hotel
  
• Hotel City tax: €4 per room/per night at 4* hotels.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinners at the Golden Coast hotel
• All land transportation and tours as outlined in the itinerary by motor coach including air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
• Sightseeing tours and activities with the services of local government licensed, English speaking, Biblical focused guide
• All entrance fees to the archaeological, historical sites and museums as outlined in the itinerary.
• All bus transfers upon arrival and departure from airport & port with English speaking assistant.
• Whisper head sets
• Lunch in Corinth
• All VAT & local service charges
• Drivers Porterage
• 3/Day Cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, based on a standard outside (XA) cabin category, with private facilities (shower/bathtub, washbasin, toilet), on full board basis aboard ship beginning with lunch on embarkation day and including breakfast on the day of disembarkation; with entertainment, free use of shipboard facilities and services of cruise staff.
• Port charges, security and other services (gratuities)
• Full board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
• 3 Shore excursions: Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini
• Tips to Cruise Ship staff
• Entertainment and daily activities on board
• English speaking escort during the transfers and onboard the 3 Day Cruise

Not included:

• International air tickets.
• All personal expenses
• Supplement for lunches during the land tour
• Meals, drinks and beverages not mentioned above.
• Travel & Medical Health insurance with covid-19 coverage, PCR/RAPID test expenses etc.
• Porterage at hotels, port and airport
• Any other shore excursions
• Tips and gratuities to local drivers, guides, escorts, hotel & restaurant staff during the land tours and during the shore excursions
• Valid Passport for at least 6 months & visa fees (it is the responsibility of the passenger to have all necessary documentation in their possession before travelling). Consult the appropriate consulate(s) for information on their passport requirements.
• Baggage insurance & excess baggage.
• Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included.