Day 1 Arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon Thessaloniki city tour. St.Paul preached in Thessaloniki during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the city, the Triumphal Arch of Galerius where Via Egnatia, the road leading all the way to Rome begun, once a strategic gateway of the Roman Empire. Return to hotel overnight.

Day 2 Visit Philippi where St.Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of Christianity. Here he baptized a woman named Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. The Roman forum, completely excavated, dates from after St.Paul's time. Among the ruins located on the rocky ledge above the town's main road is the prison where St.Paul and Silas were incarcerated. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis, where St.Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 3 Depart for Meteora Monasteries. A stop will be made in the town of Veria where St Paul remained for several days on his missionary journey to Athens. It was here that St Paul founded the first Christian church in Europe and preached in the synagogue for three weeks. Free for lunch. Continue for Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka

Day 4 After breakfast visit the Monasteries of Meteora. Perched on top of huge rocks they seem to be suspended in mid-air. You will see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. After lunch depart for the Monastery of Koroni Karditas, situated in the South Pindos range of mountains, built in 1123. One of the famous secret schools was established here during the Turkish occupation from 1454 - 1821 where Christianity was preached. The entire interiors of the church are painted with icons of the school of Crete of 1587. The Holy remains of St. Seraphim, St. Trifon and the Apostle Simon the Zealot are found here. After the visit, depart for Kamena Vourla, stopping in Thermopiae for a short break. Arrival in Athens and free time for dinner. Overnight.

Day 5 After breakfast you will visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erectheum and Propylae. You shall also ascend Mars Hill, view the Agora (ancient market place where St Paul addressed the Athenians). You will also see the House of Parliament, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, Hadrian's Arch and the Pan Athenean Stadium. Return to your hotel and overnight.

Day 6 Early start for a visit to Corinth, one of the oldest and most famous ancient cities of Greece, situated one hour's drive away. The road from Athens will take you westward to the Corinth Canal. With a little luck you may be able to see a ship crossing the Canal. The first serious attempt to build a canal, was made by the Roman Emperor Nero but was never completed due to Nero's death a year after the planned project. The present day canal was built from 1881 to 1893 following closely the designs made by Nero's engineers. In Corinth a stop will be made at the spot where St. Paul lived and preached for two years
You will visit the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of first century shops, the agora where Paul's trial by Gallio took place. Corinth was one of the richest cities in antiquity and played a major role in all events that formulated history for many centuries. At the site you will visit the Ancient Agora one of the largest of its kind and the Temple of Apollo (6th c. BC). Return to Athens, dinner and overnight.

Day 7 In the morning you will celebrate Mass in the Catholic Cathedral situated in the center of the city. Rest of the day free.

Day 8 Morning free. Transfer in the afternoon to the airport for departure.