June 12 - 22, 2027
Greece
A Pilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of St. Paul with St. Joan of Arc
Join us on a pilgrimage In the Footsteps of St. Paul through Greece and the Greek Isles. Together, we'll celebrate Mass at many of the sacred places where St. Paul preached, pray at some of Christianity's most treasured sites, and grow in faith through fellowship and shared experiences. Whether traveling with friends or on your own, you'll return home with lasting friendships, cherished memories, and a renewed relationship with Christ.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• Nine nights’ accommodations
• Three nights in Thessaloniki in a four-star hotel
• Three nights in Athens in a four-star hotel
• Three nights aboard The Celestyal ship
• Meals
• Continental breakfast daily
• Four lunches
• Five dinners with wine, including a Welcome and Farewell Dinner
• Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Greece and specified sightseeing
• Local, Catholic tour manager while in Greece
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historic churches
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and drivers
ITINERARY
Day 1: Saturday, June 12 - Depart USA
Depart on independent overnight flights to Thessaloniki, Greece, to begin your pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul.
Day 2: Sunday, June 13 - Arrival in Thessaloniki
Arrive in Thessaloniki and transfer to your hotel. Celebrate an opening Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, then enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 3: Monday, June 14 - Philippi & Kavala
Travel to Philippi, where Paul first preached on European soil (Acts 16). Celebrate Mass at the riverside site of Lydia’s baptism, then explore the ruins of Philippi, including the forum and prison of Paul and Silas. Continue to Kavala, ancient Neapolis, Paul’s port of entry into Europe, and walk along the Via Egnatia where he and his companions first landed. Enjoy a group lunch before returning to Thessaloniki. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 4: Tuesday, June 15 - Berea | Thessaloniki
Visit Berea, where the people welcomed Paul’s preaching and searched the Scriptures daily (Acts 17:10–12). Celebrate Mass and return to Thessaloniki for an afternoon panoramic tour, including the White Tower, the Church of St. George, and the Basilica of St. Demetrius. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 5: Wednesday, June 16 - Flight to Athens
Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport for a short flight to Athens. Upon arrival, visit the Areopagus, where Paul addressed the philosophers (Acts 17), and the Acropolis. Celebrate Mass at St. Paul’s Church before checking into your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Day 6: Thursday, June 17 - Corinth Excursion
Travel to Corinth, where Paul lived and preached for eighteen months (Acts 18). Explore the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, and the Bema where Paul was judged. Celebrate Mass at the Church of the Holy Apostles and stop at the Corinth Canal before returning to Athens for dinner. Overnight in Athens.
Day 7: Friday, June 18 - Embarkation – Mykonos
Transfer to the port of Lavrion for a midday embarkation on your three-night Aegean cruise. Lunch is served onboard as the ship departs for Mykonos. In the evening, stroll through the town before reboarding the ship. Overnight onboard in Mykonos.
Day 8: Saturday, June 19 - Kusadasi (Ephesus) | Patmos
Arrive in Kusadasi and drive to Ephesus, where Paul spent more than two years preaching the Gospel (Acts 19). Celebrate Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary, then tour the Theater of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, and the Church of Mary, where the Council of Ephesus was held. In the afternoon, sail to Patmos and visit the Monastery of St. John the Theologian and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Sunday, June 20 - Heraklion (Crete) | Santorini
This morning dock in Heraklion, Crete, where Paul left Titus to organize the Church (Titus 1:5). In the afternoon, arrive in Santorini and admire its whitewashed chapels and blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Fira and enjoy free time before returning to the ship. Overnight onboard in Santorini.
Day 10: Monday, June 21 - Athens Disembarkation
Disembark in Lavrion and return to Athens. Celebrate Mass at St. Paul’s Church and spend the afternoon at leisure for reflection or shopping. Conclude the evening with a festive Farewell Dinner featuring live Greek music. Overnight in Athens.
Day 11: Tuesday, June 22 - Return Home
Transfer to Athens Airport for return flights to the USA, carrying home the graces of walking in the footsteps of St. Paul.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change.
PRICES STARTING AT
Interior Cabin $4,899*
• Single Supplement + $2,000
Exterior Cabin $5,399*
• Single Supplement + $2,00
Junior Balcony Suite $5,699*
• Single Supplement + $2,000
Balcony Cosmos Cabin $5,999*
• Single Supplement + $2,000
*Prices are per person, double occupancy. These prices reflect a $250 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before September 10, 2026 and a $160 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by cash/check.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Payment: $1,250 additional due on or before January 13, 2027
Final Payment: Balance due on or before March 14, 2027
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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