October 25- November 7, 2026
GREECE:
FOLLOWING PAUL ON MISSION
WITH REFLECTING LIGHT MINISTRIES WOMEN’S TOUR
(Program #261001, Taught by Dr. Smith)
FULL TOUR PRICE: TBD
LAND ONLY PRICE: $4,699.00
Please note, this is a women-only tour!
✅ INCLUDED:
Accommodations: First-Class (4★) hotels with private bath, based on double occupancy
Meals: Daily buffet breakfast and dinner.
Sightseeing: Full program of sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
Guide: Licensed, English-speaking local guide throughout.
Entrance Fees: All included for sites listed in the program.
Tips for Group Services: All standard gratuities for hotels, restaurants, and drivers during group travel.
Taxes & Surcharges: All taxes and fuel surcharges in effect as of May 1, 2025.
Group Transportation: Motorcoach transfers and touring per itinerary.
Study Materials & Coordination: Assistance from CTSP staff before and during the journey.
Airfare (with Full Tour): Round-trip economy class airfare from the U.S. on regularly scheduled carriers.
Luggage: One checked bag (max 50 lbs), one carry-on, and one small personal item, per airline limits.
❌ NOT INCLUDED:
Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, or coffee with dinners.
Lunches: Not included unless specifically noted.
Tips for Personal Favors: Such as hotel room service or private assistance.
Optional Travel Insurance: Highly recommended but not sold by CTSP.
COVID-related Expenses: Any required testing or compliance costs.
Excess or Forwarded Baggage: Airline fees for overweight or additional luggage.
Private Transfers: Any transfers not operating with the main group.
Single Room Supplement: ~$1,150 per person (required if a roommate cannot be assigned). The exact price for the supplement will be available in the Tour Conditions when it becomes available.
Passport Fees & Visas: Costs associated with obtaining or renewing your travel documents.
Additional Taxes or Airline Surcharges: If imposed after May 1, 2025.
Extra Nights: Any overnights caused by airline schedule changes ($180 pp double / ~$320 single per night). The exact price for extra nights will be available in Tour Conditions when available.
Cancellations: Non-refundable deposits and applicable cancellation fees as listed in the Tour Conditions.
Itinerary:
Day One. Sunday, October 25, 2025: Departure Day.
Depart the US for SKG Airport in Thessaloniki, Greece. If you are able during the journey, look over your Greece Field notebook materials provided for you.
Overnight: In flight.
Day Two. Monday, October 26, 2025: Arrival Day.
Our hotel is about half an hour from the airport, and we’ll be met by our teacher and our local guide, along with our tour bus.
Dinner and overnight at hotel: Thessaloniki. (1 of 3) D.
Day Three. Tuesday, October 27, 2026: The Gospel’s Arrival.
After a good breakfast, we will drive eastward to the entry point of the Gospel into Europe at ancient Philippi and its nearby port at modern Kavalla (Neapolis of Acts 16:11). Our drive will give us time to introduce Paul, his life and his journeys, as well as probe important topics like “being a Greek in the first century.” Sites include: View of Apollonia, View of Amphipolis, visit to Kavalla and Philippi. When we return to Thessaloniki, our group will have dinner at our hotel.
Overnight: Thessaloniki. (2 of 3). B, D.
Day Four. Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Paul and the Thessalonians.
After the beating and jailing in Philippi, the perils of the Second Mission Journey continued in what is now modern Greece, as detailed in Acts 16-18. Paul’s visit in Thessalonica was interrupted by a crowd opposed to his teachings about salvation through Jesus alone. Jason (who scholars suggest may have been the cousin of Paul) was arrested in order to press Paul to leave the city after only a few weeks' stay. Today we will visit the archaeological remains of an ancient shopping district uncovered in the heart of the modern city, as well as some of the chief attractions of modern Thessaloniki, with a view toward the seven basic practices Paul pressed the early believers to emulate (1,2 Thessalonians). Sites include: Christian-Byzantine Museum, the ancient basilica Church of St. Demetrius, a walking tour in the city beginning at the Agora excavation, and a visit to the upper city.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Thessaloniki (3 of 3). B, D.
Day Five. Thursday, October 29, 2026: Paul’s Outreach to Macedonia.
We will depart early this morning, for there is much to see! No visit to Greece would be complete without some look at the contributions of King Philip and Alexander the Great in spreading Hellenism to the whole Mediterranean region. Today we will both be stunned by the beauty of the finds in some ancient tombs, and also visit a quiet cemetery with faces on the graves of people who may have met Paul, Silas, Timothy and Dr. Luke at Berea. On to Kalambaka, for some of the truly stunning vistas overlooking the monastic holy grounds of Meteora.
Overnight: Kalambaka area. (1 of 1) B, D.
Day Six. Friday, October 30, 2026: The Trek to Athens. Paul in Athens.
Departing Kalambaka, we have a drive to get to Athens. The Second Mission Journey was an emotional low point for Paul, so we will follow the story of his struggle to Athens. Arriving late morning in the city, we will visit some important sites from the “Golden Age” of Athens: Acropolis (with Parthenon and Erechtheion), a view of Herod Atticus Odeon and Theatre of Dionysius, Plaka and the Agora.
Overnight: Athens (1 of 3) B.
Day Seven. Saturday, October 31, 2026: Full Day Athens
Greeks of every class engaged the Gospel at the time of Paul and just after him under the ministry of the Pastoral leadership of Dionysius (led to Jesus by Paul). Today we will take time to look at Paul’s ministry here, focusing on those he reached with the Gospel. Sites include: Kereimakos and an exciting walk in the ancient Agora Paul was stirred in so long ago, as well as a close up look at the Haephestus Temple, the Stoa of Attalos and other excavated monuments in the ancient city. We will have some time for shopping, lunch in Plaka, and some free time in the afternoon to explore the Acropolis Museum, or the Archaeological Museum of Athens, as you choose.
Overnight: Athens (2 of 3) B.
Day Eight: Sunday, November 1, 2026. Paul in Corinth.
Paul both ministered in Corinth for eighteen months, and wrote several letters to them (two of which are included in the New Testament canon). Today we will journey out of Athens to encounter the place where Paul spent the second longest voluntary stay to build ministry partners (not including his incarcerations). Sites include: Elefsina (ancient Eleusis), Isthmia (time permitting), Corinth and nearby Cenchrea. Don’t miss another exciting night at a local restaurant of your choice!
Overnight: Athens (3 of 3) B.
Day Nine. Monday, November 2, 2026: AEGEAN CRUISE!
Fun at Mykonos! Depart from Athens (Lavrion) for our voyage to Mykonos. If you have never been there, this is a treat. It is a walkable island with shops, restaurants (taverna) and lovely views of the crystal blue Aegean Sea. We find it to be one of the truly relaxing islands of the region!
Overnight: Cruise Ship. (1 of 4) B,L,D.
Day Ten. Tuesday, November 3, 2026: The Apostle John at Ephesus and Patmos.
Today our ports of call include Kusadasi (near Ephesus) in Turkey and the island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. We’ve included a guided shore excursion with Celestyal to Ephesus — if you’ve never been, don’t miss it! The ancient city is filled with remarkable ruins from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, bringing the New Testament to life. We’ve also included a guided excursion on Patmos to the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where the Apostle John received the vision that became the final book of the New Testament. This visit offers an impactful opportunity to consider both the historical and spiritual setting of John’s writing.
Overnight: Cruise Ship (2 of 4) B,L,D
Day Eleven. Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Rhodos.
Our ship arrives in Rhodes today, and you’ll love exploring the charming old city located just a short walk from the harbor. This island once displayed the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the world. Today, the Latin Kingdom walls remind us of the knights of old. This is a really fun destination and the ship is there all day! (3 of 4) B,L,D.
Day Twelve. Thursday, November 5, 2026: Heraklion and Santorini.
The ship’s ports of call are Heraklion, Crete and the Island of Santorini. Heraklion SHOULD NOT BE MISSED! It is an archaeological treasure! As for Santorini, you HAVE to experience this place! Overnight: Cruise Ship. (4 of 4) B,L,D
Day Thirteen. Friday, November 6, 2026: Arrive (7:00 AM) in port back in Lavrion.
After departing the cruise ship we will enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the village of Lavrio before we head to Athens. Today we have a special departure day “relaxation and spa experience” (included). Take the remainder of the day to shop in Athens.
Overnight: Athens (1 of 1). B,D
Day Fourteen: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Return Day to USA.
Departure for the Athens airport for flight home arriving the same day back in the USA.
Note: Every effort will be made to complete the full itinerary. Yet, because conditions are often unpredictable in travel, we reserve the right to make changes during the tour.