RELIGION AND HERITAGE TOURS
Unique Religion and Heritage Private Tours
Private Tours Greece to Cultural, Religion, and Heritage Destinations of Greece. Private Tours in Athens, Corinth, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Veroia, and Kavala.
Religion and Heritage Tours. In the footsteps of Apostle Paul
These tours often focus on religious sites, landmarks, and traditions that have shaped the local community. During religion and heritage tours, you can visit iconic religious sites such as churches, temples, synagogues, and monasteries. These places of worship often showcase stunning architecture, intricate artwork, and sacred relics significant to the local community. Expert guides can explain the religious practices, rituals, and beliefs associated with each. In addition to holy sites, religion and heritage tours also encompass visits to historical landmarks, museums, and cultural centers. These places offer a glimpse into the past, showcasing the traditions, customs, and values passed down through generations. You will explore ancient ruins and archaeological sites or participate in traditional ceremonies or festivals. Whether you pilgrimage to a sacred site or explore the historical roots of a particular faith, these tours offer a unique and enriching travel experience. When planning a religion and heritage tour, it is essential to consider the local customs and etiquette associated with religious sites. Dress modestly, respect sacred spaces, and follow any guidelines or restrictions the spiritual community sets. Remember to approach these tours with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Religion and heritage tours offer a unique opportunity to explore various destinations' rich historical and cultural significance. One such tour could focus on the life and teachings of the Apostle Paul, taking you to significant locations in Greece following his footsteps. Starting in Athens, you can visit the iconic Acropolis, where Paul famously delivered his speech on the Areopagus to spread his message. Continuing to Corinth, you'll have the chance to see the ruins of the ancient agora, where Paul preached to the city's Jewish community from the Bema. Next, the tour could take you to Veroia, a city mentioned in the Bible where Paul preached and established a Christian community. You can visit the Church of the Resurrection, believed to be built on the synagogue site where Paul preached. Moving on to Kavala, you'll discover the ancient city of Neapolis, where Paul first set foot on European soil. You can explore the Roman Aqueduct and the Byzantine Castle, which offer breathtaking views of the city and the Aegean Sea. The tour could then take you to Philippi. In this essential Roman colony, Paul established one of his earliest Christian communities. At Philippi, you can visit the archaeological site and the remains of the ancient theater, the forum, and the prison where the Romans held Paul and Silas. Finally, the tour could conclude with a visit to the stunning monasteries of Meteora. These towering rock formations, on which many monasteries were built about 600 hundred years ago, offer a serene and spiritual atmosphere and incredible views. By embarking on religion and heritage tours focusing on the Apostle Paul, you'll deepen your understanding of his life and teachings and gain a greater appreciation for these remarkable destinations' historical and cultural significance.
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RELIGION & HERITAGE Tour TO ANCIENT CORINTH
/ HALF DAY 5-6 HOURS
HIGHLIGHTS
• Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth.
• Museum / Ancient Agora.
• Kechries Port.
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HALF DAY: ATHENS – CORINTH - ATHENS (5 -6 HOURS)
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel, and we'll start your private tour by moving west out of Athens and following the coastal road to Corinth.
The first stop will be the Isthmus of Corinth, where the Canal connecting the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf will be seen.
Very Impressive engineering at the end of the 19th century when the Canal was constructed, and it is 6,2 km long, 80 m high, and 25 m wide.
Periandros first attempted to open a canal there in the 6th century BC. Later, Roman Emperor Nero started the excavations again—an expensive project abandoned soon after his death.
From the 6th century BC, a paved road called Diolkos was built following the landscape between the two gulfs from side to side so they could pull the ships over the land, avoiding the dangerous and long way around the Peloponnese.
The next stop will be at the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth, where we will visit the Museum and the Ancient Agora.
At the Ancient Agora, we will see the Altar of the Apostle Paul, where he stood to address the Jews and residents of Ancient Corinth to convert them to Christianity.
On the way back to Athens, not far from Corinth, we'll visit the Ancient Port of Kechries, one of the two ports that used to serve the city and from which the Apostle Paul started his trip back to the Middle East.
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RELIGION & HERITAGE TOUR OF ATHENS AND ANCIENT CORINTH
/ FULL DAY 8-9 HOURS
HIGHLIGHTS
• Aeropagus (Mars Hill).
• Temple of Zeus.
• Parliament and the Presidential Guards.
• Panathenaikon Stadium.
• Academy / University of Athens / National Library.
• Ancient Agora / Plaka area.
• Isthmus of Corinth (Corinth Canal).
• Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth.
• Museum / Ancient Agora.
• Kechries Port
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FULL DAY: ATHENS - CORINTH - ATHENS (8 - 9 HOURS)
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel, and we'll start our Private Tour by visiting the Historical rock of the Acropolis, its unique architectural monuments dating back 25 centuries, and the greatest of all, the Parthenon.
Our next stop will be the Temple of Zeus and the Panathinaikon Stadium, where the first modern international Olympic games took place.
Then, we'll drive past a few historical New Classical buildings in the center of Athens to get an idea of how the city used to look a century ago. We'll spend time in the Plaka, an ancient commercial area at the foot of the Acropolis, where you can see Greek and Roman ruins and do some shopping. We will also visit the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora, the Greek marketplace where philosophers exchanged ideas.
After the Agora, we'll continue our Private Tour by moving west, out of Athens, following the coastal road to Corinth.
The next stop will be at the Isthmus of Corinth, where the Canal connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf.
Very Impressive engineering at the end of the 19th century when the Canal was constructed, and it is 6,2 km long, 80 m high, and 25 m wide.
Periandros first attempted to open a canal there in the 6th century BC. Later, Roman Emperor Nero started the excavations again—an expensive project abandoned soon after his death.
From the 6th century BC, a paved road called Diolkos was built following the landscape between the two gulfs from side to side so they could pull the ships over the land, avoiding the dangerous and long way around the Peloponnese.
The next stop will be at the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth, where we will visit the Museum and the Ancient Agora.
At the Ancient Agora, we will see the Altar of the Apostle Paul, where he stood to address the Jews and residents of Ancient Corinth to convert them to Christianity.
On the way back to Athens, not far from Corinth, we'll visit the Ancient Port of Kechries, one of the two ports that used to serve the city and from which the Apostle Paul started his trip back to the Middle East.
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Religion & Heritage: DELPHI - METEORA - VEROIA - THESSALONIKI - KAVALA / 5 DAYS PRIVATE TOUR
Highlights
• Archaeological Museum of Delphi.
• Village of Arachova.
• Meteora (Staying overnight).
• Monasteries of Meteora.
• Archaeological site of Vergina - Archaeological Museum.
• Veroia, the Altar of Saint Paul.
• Thessaloniki (Staying overnight).
• White Tower.
• Rotonda.
• Metropolis Church of Thessaloniki.
• Upper City and the Alter of Saint Paul.
• Nea Fokea (Saint Paul’s sanctification).
• Archaeological site of Philippi.
• Lydia’s Baptistery.
• Kavala (Staying overnight).
• Kavala, the Altar of Saint Paul.
• Amfipolis, Early Christian Churches (1st century AD).
• Thessaloniki (Staying overnight).
• Archaeological site of Dion - Archaeological Museum.
• Battlefield of Thermopylae / Statue of King Leonidas.
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DAY 1: ATHENS - DELPHI – ARACHOVA - METEORA
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel, and we'll start your private tour by moving north of Athens towards Delphi. The first stop will be the visit to the Archaeological site of Delphi, which includes the Temple of Apollo, the most famous Oracle of the Ancient World for more than 16 centuries, the Theater, the Stadium in which they hosted the athletic events of Pythia, the Holy fountain of Castalia and the Archaeological Museum. After you visit the site, you can have a traditional lunch at the village of Delphi, and later, we move towards the traditional village of Arachova for a quick stop before we move over the Holy mountain of Parnassus to wards Meteora, a place uniquely sculptured by nature. We stayed overnight in Kalambaka, which lies under the rocks.
DAY 2: METEORA – VERGINA – VEROIA - THESSALONIKI
The following day, after breakfast, we'll visit a couple of the monasteries built on top of the magnificent rocks, reaching up to 600 m. UNESCO has characterized the monasteries of Meteora as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage and included them in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1988. After this visit, you can have lunch in the town of Kalambaka, and later, we'll see behind us the rock of Meteora and will move north for your next visit to Aigai, the Archaeological site of Vergina, with the Palace and the Tomb of King Philippe. Then, we will be in Veroia with a short stop at the Altar of Saint Paul before we move towards Thessaloniki. Stay overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 3: THESSALONIKI – NEA FOKEA – PFILIPPI - KAVALA
The following day, we'll start with a small city tour in Thessaloniki before we move out of the city East to Nea Fokea at the Agiasma (a catacomb) of Saint Paul. We can have lunch there before continuing to the Archaeological site of Philippi and Lydia's Baptistery. After our visit, we'll move to the City of Kavala, where you will stay overnight.
DAY 4: KAVALA – AMPHIPOLI - THESSALONIKI
Before we leave Kavala the following day, we will visit the Altar of Saint Paul and the city's castle. On our way back to Thessaloniki, we'll stop at the archaeological site of Amphipolis and, later, go on a small city tour of Thessaloniki after you have lunch and check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 5: THESSALONIKI – DION – THERMOPYLAE - ATHENS
The following day, we will leave Thessaloniki, and our first visit will be to the Archaeological site of Dion and the Archaeological Museum that lies under the Mountain of Olympus. We'll live for Dion to move back to Athens with a short stop about halfway at the battlefield of Thermopylae and the monument of the Spartan King Leonidas, who fought with his 300 men and the 700 Thespians of Demophilos against hundreds of thousands of Persians and at the last stand all were killed. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Athens.
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