“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
Footsteps of Paul in Greece with Bishop Jonathan Holston
Tour Dates: Aug 3, 2024 – Aug 13, 2024
See the ministry of Paul the Apostle firsthand and take a relaxing cruise of the Aegean Sea on this all-inclusive tour!
What’s Included
- Airfare from group departure city
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
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Relax and rest on your flight from the USA.
Day 2 Arrive in Athens
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We arrive in Athens and check into the hotel. Enjoy a free day and dinner at the hotel. Rest and enjoy the city!
Day 3 Cruising Mykonos
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• Board cruise ship
• Sail to Mykonos
• Experience the island of Mykonos
• Return to the ship for dinner and evening activities
Day 4 Ephesus/ Patmos
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• Dock in Turkey
• Enjoy a tour of Ephesus
• Visit the Isle of Patmos
• See the Monastery of St. John
Day 5 Rhodes
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• Sail to Rhodes
• Experience the island of Rhodes
• Return to ship for dinner
Day 6 Crete/Santorini
• Visit the island of Crete
• Visit the island of Santorini
• Return to ship for dinner
Day 7 Kavala
• Disembark from the cruise ship and transfer to Athens airport
• Fly to Kavala
• Visit Philippi and Kavala
• Dinner and overnight in Kavala
Day 8 Thessalonica
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• Follow the massive battlement Byzantine wall to the citadel
• Arrive in the harbor city of Thessalonica
• Continue to Kalambaka (Meteora) for dinner
Day 9 Meteora
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• Visit Berea
• See King Phillip’s tomb in Verginia
• View the Byzantine monasteries
• Travel southward past Thermopylae
• Overnight in Athens
Day 10 Return to USA
Relax and reflect on your flight home.
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill