Greece is fast becoming one of our most favoured pilgrimage destinations. Many of our groups are choosing to follow the path St Paul took, and the itineraries on this page reflect his journey. This year we offer the option of ending your pilgrimage with a relaxing yet fascinating cruise option stopping at various Greek islands, including Rhodes (site of St Paul’s Bay in Lindos), Patmos, (where St John the Divine wrote the Revelation), as well as a short visit to the amazing site of Ephesus, one of the Seven Churches of Asia in Turkey. All of this adds up to make Greece a truly excellent choice for your next pilgrimage.

Group Pilgrimage Tours

Choose from a selection of pilgrimage tour options shown below, or contact us to discuss a tailor-made itinerary to suit your own group's requirements.

Footsteps of St Paul - 8 Day Pilgrimage from only £785*pp

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Fly from the UK to Thessaloniki and transfer to your hotel. Free time depending on flight time. Overnight in Thessaloniki. Day 2 Travel to Philippi, the first city in Europe visited by Paul and the city where he and Silas were imprisoned. Visit the stream by the village of Lydia, where Lydia of Thyratira was baptized (the first recorded baptism in Europe). Visit the church of Philippi, before moving onward to Kavala (Neopolis, where Paul landed from Troy on his way to Philippi). Overnight in Thessaloniki. Day 3 Visit the St Demetrius Basilica, the largest church in Greece, and Agia Sophia. Drive to the highest point in the city, which is dominated by the walls of Theodosius. Start the journey to Kalambaka, through the beautiful countryside passing through Veria. Paul travelled from here to Athens via the coast. Overnight in Kalambaka. Day 4 Visit the extraordinary Meteora Monasteries perched high on the cliffs. Whilst here visit the monastery of Varlaam (with it's frescoes of the Last Judgement) and the convent of Agios Staphanos (with museum and church). Here we start our journey to Delphi, on the lower slopes of Parnassos. Overnight in Delphi. Day 5 Visit to the stadium, amphitheatre, Temple of Apollo and the museum. (People came from far and wide to consult the oracle at Delphi, hence the place now has a great religious and political influence as a result). In the afternoon, depart for Athens. Overnight in Athens. Day 6 Full day spent in Athens, visiting sites such as the Ancient Agora (Aeropagus — the site of Paul's sermon), and the Acropolis. Overnight in Athens. Day 7 Drive to Corinth, following the coast and crossing the Corinth canal which links the Aegean and Ionian seas. Continue on to visit Cenchreae, from where Paul departed for Ephesus. Overnight in Athens Day 8 Free time depending on flight time. Leave Athens for return flight to the UK.

¹ Subject to EU drivers' regulations.

Footsteps of St Paul - 10 Day Pilgrimage including cruise from only £1175*pp

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Fly from the UK to Thessaloniki and transfer to hotel. Free time depending on flight time. Overnight in Thessaloniki. Day 2 Travel to Philippi, the first city in Europe visited by Paul and the city where he and Silas were imprisoned. Visit the stream by the village of Lydia, where Lydia of Thyratira was baptized (the first recorded baptism in Europe). Visit the church of Philippi, before moving onward to Kavalla (Neopolis, where Paul landed from Troy on his way to Philippi). Overnight in Thessaloniki. Day 3 Visit the St Demetrius Basilica, the largest church in Greece, and Agia Sophia. Drive to the highest point in the city, which is dominated by the walls of Theodosius. Start the journey to Kalambaka, through the beautiful countryside passing through Veria. Paul travelled from here to Athens via the coast. Overnight in Kalambaka. Day 4 Visit the extraordinary Meteora Monasteries perched high on the cliffs. Whilst here visit the monastery of Varlaam (with it's frescoes of the Last Judgement) and the convent of Agios Staphanos (with museum and church). Here we start our journey to Delphi, on the lower slopes of Parnassos. Overnight in Delphi. Day 5 Visit to the stadium, amphitheatre, Temple of Apollo and the museum. (People came from far and wide to consult the oracle at Delphi, hence the place now has a great religious and political influence as a result). In the afternoon, depart for Athens. Overnight in Athens. Day 6 Morning spent in Athens, visiting sites such as Mars Hill (Aeropagus — the site of Paul's sermon). In the afternoon drive to Corinth, following the coast and crossing the Corinth canal which links the Aegean and Ionian seas. Continue to Cenchreae, from where Paul departed for Ephesus. Overnight in Athens. Day 7 After breakfast we transfer to port to board our 3-day cruise. We sail to Mykonos, where we find beautiful beaches and chic boutiques. Beneath its sophisticated surface, lies a quintessential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of the sunset over its picturesque harbour.  (There will be an opportunity for Mass/prayers on board the ship). Overnight on board ship. Day 8 After breakfast we arrive in Kusadesi and travel to Ephesus. St Paul lived here and today it is one of the most extensive and impressive archaeological sites in the world.  Much has been rebuilt and it is easy to visualize an active city as it would have been. There is an optional visit to the House of the Virgin Mary. We return to the cruise ship and sail to Patmos arriving mid afternoon. Patmos is the island known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelation of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island's highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury. Shore excursion on Patmos included. (There will be an opportunity for Mass/prayers close to the entrance of the Cave of St John and the Apostle in Patmos, or in Ephesus at the Marketplace, or in the Amphitheatre). Overnight on board ship. Day 9 After breakfast we arrive on the island of Santorini, which is the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. The town of Fira, with white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs accessible by cable-car or mule. The village of Oia is a "must", and inspiration to all artists with numerous art galleries and spectacular views. To the south is Akrotiri where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.  (There will be an opportunity for Mass/prayers on board the ship). Overnight on board ship. Day 10 After breakfast, we disembark and take our return flight from Athens to the UK.

¹ Subject to EU drivers' regulations.