“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
10 Day Footsteps of Paul - Land Only
Join our 11-day land-only tour and explore Greece as you follow the ministry of Paul!
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
Day 2 Arrive in Athens
Upon arrival in Athens, you are met by your guide and bus driver. Transfer to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Athens
Visit Athens, one of the most glorious cities in the world and the cradle of Western civilization as we know it today. See the ruins of the Parthenon, the Erectheum, and the Propylae. Following these sites, continue to Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about the one and only God. From here we have an excellent view of the ancient agora; the former center of the Athenian public life.
After some free time in Plaka, the old town of Athens, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Ancient Corinth
Drive to Corinth, and enjoy seeing the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf. There will be a short stop for pictures, and then we will continue to ancient Corinth. Upon arrival, view the bema where Paul stood before Gallio and preached. We pass by the Ancient Port of Lechaeum and the Port of Cenchrease before heading back to the hotel for dinner.
Day 5 Delphi
Travel to Delphi, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Walk the Sacred Way to see the Athenian Treasury, the Temple of Apollo, and the Theatre. Next, make a stop at the museum and explore its collection of ancient art.
Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
Day 6 Meteora
After breakfast, begin your trip to Meteora, known for its dramatic scenery. Visit the Meteora Monasteries, perched on massive rocks, dating back to the 14th century. The monasteries contain beautiful Byzantine art, including icons and manuscripts. Only four monasteries remain active today: Megalo Meteora, Moni Varlaam, Moni Aghias Triadas, and Moni Aghiou Stefanou.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Veria/ Thessaloniki
We continue to Veria, where we visit the monument dedicated to Paul and the Bema where he preached to the people. Then, visit the Commemorative Area and Synagogue before heading to Thessaloniki, the 'Queen of the North.' Founded by King Cassandros and named after Alexander the Great's sister, Thessaloniki flourished under the Byzantine Empire. The city tour includes Agia Sofia Church, built in the 8th century and modeled after the church in Istanbul, and St. Demetrios Church, known for its mosaics and frescoes. Visit the crypt of Aghios Demetrios, an archaeological site since 1918, and the monastery of Vlatadon, where Paul stayed.
Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 8 Kavala / Philippi
Visit the city of Kavala (ancient Neapolis), then continue to Philippi, a Roman garrison town and the chief city of Macedonia. It was here that Paul won his first European convert, Lydia. See the marketplace, where Paul and Silas were brought before the rulers, and the cistern, traditionally identified as the place where St. Paul was imprisoned. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 9 Vergina/ Athens
After breakfast, depart for Vergina, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, discovered in the 19th century. Key remains include the monumental palace, dating back to the 11th century B.C., and the royal tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Vergina is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Athens through the beautiful countryside of Northern and Central Greece.
Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Day 10 Return to the USA
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