{"product_id":"footsteps-of-st-paul-turkey-greece","title":"In the Footsteps of St Paul: 12-Day Turkey \u0026 Greece Pilgrimage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul's missionary journeys crossed the Aegean repeatedly, and so does this pilgrimage. We follow him through Asia Minor - Perge, Pisidian Antioch, Ephesus - then across to Greece for Philippi, where he baptised Lydia; Thessaloniki and Berea, where they searched the scriptures daily; Corinth, where he wrote to the Romans; and Athens, where he stood on the Areopagus and preached to the philosophers. Twelve days, two countries, and the letters read in the cities that received them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e12 days \/ 11 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Athens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 24 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - full days with significant walking on archaeological sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e11 breakfasts, 9 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApril–June and September–October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerge and Aspendos, on Paul's first journey into Asia Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePisidian Antioch, where Paul preached his first recorded sermon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEphesus, and the theatre where the riot of the silversmiths broke out\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhilippi, the first church in Europe, and Lydia's baptismal stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThessaloniki's Roman forum and the Arch of Galerius\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBerea and the bema from which Paul addressed the synagogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAncient Corinth, its bema and the Acrocorinth above\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Areopagus in Athens, below the Acropolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA day at Delphi, to place the classical world Paul argued with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer and welcome dinner. Orientation to the journey ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Archaeology Museum. Evening flight south.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Antalya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Perge \u0026amp; Aspendos.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perge's colonnaded street and stadium, then the finest surviving Roman theatre in the Mediterranean at Aspendos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Antalya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Pisidian Antioch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive to Yalvac for Pisidian Antioch, reading Acts 13 in the ruins of the synagogue district.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Pamukkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Laodicea \u0026amp; Hierapolis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Laodicea and Hierapolis, then the travertine terraces of Pamukkale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Ephesus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full day at Ephesus with the Great Theatre, the Library of Celsus and the Basilica of St John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Fly to Athens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning at leisure, then fly Izmir–Athens. Evening walk in the Plaka.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Athens \u0026amp; the Areopagus.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora and the Areopagus, where Acts 17 is read on the rock itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Corinth \u0026amp; Cenchreae.\u003c\/strong\u003e Day trip via the Corinth Canal to ancient Corinth - the bema, the Temple of Apollo, the museum - and the port of Cenchreae.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Thessaloniki \u0026amp; Berea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly north. The Roman forum and Arch of Galerius in Thessaloniki, then Berea and the Bema of the Apostle Paul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Thessaloniki\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 11 - Philippi \u0026amp; Kavala.\u003c\/strong\u003e Philippi, the first European church, the traditional site of Lydia's baptism, and the harbour of Neapolis at Kavala. Return flight to Athens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 12 - Depart Athens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to Athens International in line with your flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights Istanbul–Antalya, Izmir–Athens and Athens–Thessaloniki–Athens\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCross-border arrangements between Turkey and Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-star centrally located hotels in both countries - old-city Istanbul, the Antalya seafront, Kusadasi, and walking distance from Syntagma in Athens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongregations, seminary groups and individual pilgrims. The pace is full but not punishing; there is a rest window most afternoons. Group leaders bringing 15+ travellers go free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo countries - is the border crossing complicated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, because we fly between them. You will need to check visa requirements for both Turkey and Greece for your nationality; we send a country-by-country briefing after booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much of the teaching is on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly all of it. Each location has a scheduled reading and reflection stop built into the timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we extend in Greece afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the islands are an easy add-on from Athens, and we can arrange three or four nights in Santorini or on the Peloponnese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. 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