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Group Tour to Highlight the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Available Date: March 2026

Day 1-2: Athens & Corinth

• Begin your journey with a guided tour of ancient Athens. The Acropolis, House of Parliament and the Academie.

• Enjoy a full day private tour of the ancient city of Corinith. The Market Place, Temples and Archeological Museum.

• Depart Athens on a 5 Night cruise aboard the MSC Sinfonia.

Day 3-4: Athens & Ancient Ephesus

• Start the day in the port of Kusadasi, Turkey to begin your guided tour of ancient Ephesus.

• Explore centuries of history from classical Greece to the Roman Empire. The Temple of Artemis, The Library of Celsius.

• Learn the unique history of the Ephesians with their public bath houses, many fountains, terraced houses and theaters.

Day 5-6: Istanbul & Day at Sea

• Arrival in Istanbul. The city at the cross-roads of Europe and Asia.

• Discover the importance of this ancient city where the empires that ruled here left a significant influence.

• Taste and experience the local cuisine with a guided tour of the local fresh market.

• Enjoy a guided tour to discover the Bascilica of Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque.

• Explore the architecture of the region with a guided tour.

Day 7: Corfu

• Admire the elegant facades of Venetian architecture as you stroll along the cobblestone streets of Old Town.

• Discover the cultural heritage that reflects Venetian, French and British rule before it was reunited with Greece in 1864.

• A day of relaxation to discover the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George.

Day 8: Bari & Pompeii

• Arrive in Bari, Italy and disembark MSC Sinfonia.

• Travel through the scenic Italian countryside and enjoy the rich tapestry of the landscape to arrive in the city of Pompeii.

• Explore some of the most preserved ancient ruins in the world as you step back in time 2000 years to 79 AD.

• Discover the ancient port city of Pozzuoli where the Apostle Paul first stepped foot on Italian soil.

Day 9-11: Rome

• Begin the day with a guided tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Titus.

• Explore the incredible history of the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.

• Embark on a spiritual journey with a guided tour of Tre Fontane, the place of the martyrdom of the Apostle Paul.

• Marvel at Michelangelo’s frescos with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

• Embrace the quietude of the Catacombs of Rome to reflect on the resolute faith and courage of the early Christians.

Tour Includes:

• 4* Accommodation.

• Athens - 2 Nights.

• Rome - 3 Nights.

• Cruise - 5 Nights - MSC Sinfonia with a Double Outside Cabin.

• Entrance Tickets to Galleries, Monuments and Guided Tours.

• Private Transportation Throughout Tour with Airport Transfers.