Journey with us
A Mediterranean pilgrimage to some of the earliest-known holy places.
PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Philippi – on the Via Egnatia, the Roman road from Rome to Byzantium; site of the first Church founded by St. Paul, where he baptized his co-minister Lydia
- Thessaloniki – another early Church founded by Paul; visit the Church of
Saint Demetrius, the Hagia Sophia, and Aristotelous Square - Kavala – the ancient port of Neapolis, where Paul first came to Europe
- Kalambaka – the historic hill-top Greek Orthodox monasteries of Meteora
- Delphi – the most important religious sanctuaries of ancient Greece, with
the most famous oracle of antiquity - Athens – visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Zeus,
Areopagus, and Agora - Aegean Cruise – a four-day cruise with visits to Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos,
Crete, and Santorini - Corinth – the ancient city where Paul lived for about two years; nearby is
Cenchreia, site of the Church of Phoebe - Plus much, much more!
We hope you will join us on this special journey.
Blessings on your travels,
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A cultural and spiritual journey
Come with us to rediscover the missions of St. Paul amidst the cultural milieux of Ancient Greece.
Pricing
Deposit: TBD/traveller
Airfare not included.
Cash/check discount available,
Please download the Brochure below for full pricing breakdown
Dates
Departure: 2025-04-15
Return: 2025-04-15
Registration Deadline: TBD
Please download the brochure below for the full itinerary breakdown.
Details
Pilgrimage planning, logistics and hospitality has been fully entrusted to Catholic Travel Centre, who has been serving pilgrimage groups for over 30 years.
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