In the steps of the Apostle Paul and the 7th Christian Conference
Duration: 10 Days
Wednesday, June 18: THESSALONICA ARRIVAL
Arrival at Thessalonica International Airport “Macedonia”. Check-in, dinner & overnight at the hotel.
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Thursday, June 19: PHILIPPI - KAVALA - THESSALONICA
After having breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Philippi, where we make a quick stop for photos at the Lion
statue of Amphipolis. We continue to Philippi, the site where Apostle Paul came to preach the Word of God,
establishing an early Christian church. Of the many churches Paul founded, none was so close and dear to
him; he later dedicated his Philippian letter to this congregation (Acts 16:9-33).
We will see the river where Lydia was baptized, the ruins of a Prison where Paul and Sylas were kept, the
Agora, a 5th and 6th century Basilica, as well as a Theatre. After free time for lunch on your own, we
continue to Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11). We return to Thessalonica for dinner an
overnight at the Hotel.
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Friday, June 20: PELLA - BEREA - VERGINA - THESSALONICA
Today we drive to ancient Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Here, we will visit the excavation
site and museum, which displays sculptures, reliefs and mosaics of Classical and Hellenistic times. We
continue to Vergina (the ancient Aigai) which was the first capital of Macedonia. Here, we will visit the
tomb of King Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, which is one of most important tombs
ever discovered (by archaeologist Manolis Andronikos).
After free time for lunch on your own we have a stop at Berea, where Apostle Paul arrived according to his custom at the synagogue and to his pleasant surprise, he discovered that the Jews were “more noble” than those he had encountered in Thessalonica. There is a mosaic in the monument commemorating his preaching. According to the local tradition, it was at this place where he stood and delivered his sermons (Acts 17:10-11). We return to the hotel in Thessalonica for dinner an overnight at the Hotel.
After free time for lunch on your own we have a stop at Berea, where Apostle Paul arrived according to his custom at the synagogue and to his pleasant surprise, he discovered that the Jews were “more noble” than those he had encountered in Thessalonica. There is a mosaic in the monument commemorating his preaching. According to the local tradition, it was at this place where he stood and delivered his sermons (Acts 17:10-11). We return to the hotel in Thessalonica for dinner an overnight at the Hotel.
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Saturday, June 21: THESSALONICA
We start our morning with a panoramic city tour of Thessalonica, including a drive to the upper part of the
Old City Walls, which offers excellent views and photo opportunities. Continuing our tour, we visit St.
Demetrius’ Church with its early Byzantine mosaics. In Thessalonica Paul immediately went to the
synagogue where he explained the prophecies of the Old Testament to Jews and Greeks alike (Act 17:1) for
three Saturdays. According to the book of the Acts, many Greeks and even many “Greek chief women”
(Acts 17:1-4) believed the prophecies. Fly to Athens, upon arrival at Athens, check in at the hotel and
overnight.
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Sunday, June 22: CORINTH
Today we start with the sightseeing tour to Corinth. You will have stop at the Corinth Canal to arrive at
Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was in this Ancient megalopolis that the apostle Paul established a
thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles, now part of the New Testament.
Here we see all the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon,
the Bema and Gallio’s Seat. The small archaeological museum is an absolute must.
In the evening at 6:00 pm to join an English service in the Church of Christ (Chaldeias 59, Metro “Ellinikon”
where attended by people of many nationalities. Overnight at the hotel.
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Monday, June 23 – Thursday 26:
7th MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
Topic “HOW TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST”
Topic “HOW TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST”
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Thursday, June 26: ATHENS – ACROPOLIS
In the afternoon you start with the sightseeing tour of Athens (Acts 17:15). This includes a trip to Mars' Hill
(Areopagus) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon (Acts 17:22). Then we climb up to
the marble-capped Acropolis to see the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheum. Overnight at the hotel.
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Friday, June 27: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and group transfer to Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” for your departure
flight home
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Conference Schedule & Activities
Monday, June 23 | |
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1:00 p.m. | Departure from Athens, Greece |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | “The power of the Gospel of Christ” |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | “Reaching lost souls for Christ?” |
7:30 p.m. | Dinner
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Note: | Children’s classes Ages 4 – 18 |
Daily hours: | 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 24 | |
|---|---|
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
| Worship |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | “Sharing the Message of Jesus through the media” |
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | “Hearing and Practicing the Good News” |
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
| Free time |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Free time |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| “Preparation for preaching the Good news” |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
| “Opportunities to share the message” |
7:30 p.m.
| Dinner |
Wednesday, June 25 | |
|---|---|
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
| Worship |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | “Communicate the Gospel effectively” |
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | “Spiritual blessings as we peach” |
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
| Free time |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Free time |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| “God wants us all to be saved” |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
| “God has a plan for each of us” |
7:30 p.m.
| Dinner Farewell Party |
Thursday, June 26 | |
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8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
| Worship |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | “Jesus is Risen and we shall Rise again” |
10:30 – 11:30 a.m | “God is with you as you share the Gospel of Jesus Christ” |
12:00 p.m.
| Check out of the Hotel |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
2:30 p.m. | After lunch departure for Athens, Greece |
PACKAGE PRICES per person in euro for minimum 8 person:
PEOPLE | TRIPLE | DOUBLE | SINGLE |
|---|---|---|---|
From 20 person
| € 1390 | € 1430 | € 1790 |
8 -19 person | € 1750 | € 1800 | € 2180 |
Features included in above package rates:
- 3 Nights at 4-star hotel Capsis in Thessalonica or similar (Breakfast and dinner daily)
- 3 Nights at 4-star hotel Oasis in Glyfada, Athens or similar (Breakfast daily)
- 3 Nights’ accommodation for the conference at 4-star hotel Golden Coast in Marathon (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily)
- Hotel City tax for 9 nights
- Two Group arrival and two group departure transfers from/to airport
- Transportation by fully air-conditioned motorcoach as mentioned in the itinerary
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours with the services of professional local English-speaking government-licensed Bible-oriented guide as outlined in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to the archaeological and historical sites
- Water in the bus for 4 days (2 bottles of 0.5 l per person per day)
- Lunch for 19, 20, 21, 22 June
- Highway tolls
- Headsets for all your program
- Hotel service charges & local taxes
Not included in above package cost:
- All international and domestic (Thessalonica to Athens) air transportation flights
- All airport & security taxes
- Individual arrival and departure transfers
- All tips and gratuities to local tour guides, escorts, motor-coach drivers, hotel and restaurant staff
- Valid Passport for at least 6 months & visa fees (it is the responsibility of the passenger to have all necessary documentation in their possession before travelling). Consult the appropriate consulate(s) for information on passport requirements
- Travel & Medical Health insurance (obligatorily)
- All personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry service, food, beverages, etc.
- Baggage insurance
- Excess baggage
- Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included
PAYMENT POLICY
- Nonrefundable €500 deposit due latest 20/01/2025
- 35% of total cost due latest 30/03/2025
- Balance due latest 10/05/2025
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of participants’ cancellation, written notice must be received by ARISTOTLE TRAVEL LTD prior to the beginning of the trip in order to receive refunds. In case ARISTOTLE TRAVEL LTD is notified by participant wishing to cancel prior to the beginning of the trip, the following cancellation fees apply:
- Until March 30, 2025:
- In case of full cancellation, the only penalty is the €500 non-refundable deposit
- From March 31 until April 30:
- In case of cancellations 50% cancellation fees will apply
- From May 10 until arrival day:
- Full cancellation fees will apply
- Please note – should the cancellation of one participant change the room type any refunds will reflect the difference in the change of the room type.
- Please note that should the cancellation of a participant change the minimum number of paying participants the bracket price is subject to change to the lower bracket.
Terms & Conditions
- A rooming list with full Names of participants must be received no later than 45 days prior to the
arrival of the group along with information for any guests with special meal requirements/allergies.
The hotel reserves the right to release any space for which a rooming list is outstanding. - Changes: All prices, government fees, schedules, port of calls, hours of arrival and departure and
special programs are subject to change without notice.