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Travels of Paul Cruise

NEW Testament Studies!
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Travels of Paul Cruise

NEW Testament Studies! Greece, Turkey and Ancient Christianity 17 day tour - June 2, 2026
Glenn Rawson
Special Guest Educator

New Testament Cruise

This special CRUISE and tour, is a wonderful chance to enhance your studies of the New Testament with Glenn Rawson. If you have spent time studying the New Testament in your church or on your own – next year would be the perfect time to visit many of the sites mentioned in the New Testament. The tour also includes early Christian history in the areas you are visiting. Below is a small list of some of the highlights you will experience on Glenn Rawson’s Travel of Paul and the Apostles Cruise:

  • Athens: Paul taught on Mars Hill at the base of the Acropolis.
  • Corinth: Paul spent over a year in Corinth working, teaching and starting a church.
  • Thessaloniki: Paul with Silas and Timothy spent several months in Thessaloniki. 1 Thessalonian is Paul’s letter to the church in Thessaloniki.
  • Ephesus: Paul and John were involved in creating the church in Ephesus and other churches in the surrounding area.
  • Island of Crete: The apostle Paul also taught the gospel on the Island of Crete.
  • Rome: Paul was held in prison near the Forum of Rome, and it was here that Paul died a martyr for his faith.
    There are three other wonderful places we will visit that are not directly tied to the Bible:
  • Meteora: One of the highlights and our favorite area to visit in all of Greece. Meteora has ancient Monasteries built on top of sheer rock pinnacles.
  • The Island of Santorini: Our favorite and the most beautiful of all of Greeks Island.
  • Olympia, Greece: The birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient World – the Olympic Games.

 

Package Price Includes:

  • 8 Days 7 Nights on the Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas inside upgraded cabin.
  • $215.00 in ship port charges and fees.
  • $246.95 in ship taxes.
  • All land taxes.
  • Included Shore Excursions:
    • Ephesus, Turkey.
    • Island of Crete, Greece.
    • Olympia, Greece.
  • All booking fees and ticketing fees.
  • 8 Nights in 4-Star Deluxe Hotels
    • 3 Nights Deluxe Hotel Athens, Greece
    • 1 Nights Deluxe Hotel Thessaloniki, Greece
    • 1 Night Deluxe Hotel Meteora, Greece.
    • 3 Nights Deluxe Hotel Rome, Italy.
  • 1 flight: Athens to Thessaloniki.
  • 9 Days of Buses, Guides, Touring and entrance fees during the Land Tour:
    • Athens and Corinth, Greece.
    • Thessaloniki, Greece.
    • Meteora, Greece.
    • Rome, Italy.
  • All transfers, if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs after our Fun For Less group flight.
  • Special Guest Educator: Glenn Rawson.
  • Fun For Less Tours staff throughout the cruise, tour, and shore excursions.
  • Individual Headset receivers that allow you to hear every word spoken by our guides, staff, and educator, even when you step away from the group to take that important picture.
  • Airfare is not included in our package: We give you the OPTION to purchase our group airfare.

Package Price: $6,295*

*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy.
Does not include airfares, visas or tips.

This is a partial list, and subject to change as needed to accomplish everything we can in each area we visit. We will have local guides who will make sure we see the very best in the time we have.

Day 1: June 2: Fly to Athens
We depart our home and travel to Athens.

Day 2: June 3: Athens
Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel.  (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)

Day 3: June 4: Corinth
Today we will visit Corinth. Your tour will include a photo stop of the Corinth Canal. Then we will head back to Athens to do a city tour.

Day 4: June 5: Thessaloniki
This morning we will fly from Athens to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival, we will visit this ancient city. Paul came here on his second mission and preached in the synagogue. Thessaloniki had the main synagogue in this area at the time. We will overnight in Thessaloniki.

Day 5: June 6: Meteora
The day begins with a drive to Meteora.  Both today and tomorrow will be amazing days spent visiting the monasteries of Meteora. These monasteries are perched on high cliffs and are accessible by staircases that are cut into the rock formations. They were created to serve monks and nuns in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Day 6: June 7: Meteora – Athens
We will finish visiting Meteora before we drive to Athens to overnight.

Day 7: June 8: Athens
This morning we will tour Athens visiting the Acropolis and Mars Hill (where Paul taught). Mid-afternoon we will head to our cruise ship to check in.

Day 8: June 9: Mykonos, Greece
We will not be offering a tour in Mykonos.  You will have a free day to explore the beautiful island of Mykonos.  The best way to enjoy Mykonos is to simply wander the twisting narrow streets, visit local museums (there are several including a folklore museum, archaeological museum even a windmill museum), shop for local souvenirs, or take a cab to one of the local beaches.  If you are interested, the cruise line does offer excursions.

Day 9: June 10: Ephesus, Turkey
The ship is parked in Kusadasi, a fair distance from Ephesus.  Our shore excursion package will visit Ephesus and the surrounding area.

Day 10: June 11: Santorini, Greece
Not all islands are created equal.  Santorini is a ten on a scale of one to ten and is the most beautiful of the Greek Islands. This is a tendered port, which means that we will take tender boats from the ship to shore. Our excursion today will explore Santorini’s unique history as we walk narrow winding streets while admiring the traditional architecture. The tour starts with a visit to the village of Oia – pronounced “Eee-ah”. The village is approximately 500 feet above sea level. The beauty of Oia is unsurpassed. In fact, it is almost impossible to describe in words. Small white house’s terrace the hillside, interspersed by splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red. It is one of the most photographed places in Greece. It has inspired artists, poets and every visitor who visits Santorini. In Oia there are two types of dwellings, the cave houses dug into the volcanic rock on the Caldera cliffs, and the captain’s houses. The cave houses used to be the homes of ship crews, whereas the captain’s houses belonged to the affluent class of ship owners. After exploring this wonderful village, we will return to Fira where you will have time to shop and explore before taking a cable car back to the ship.

Day 11: June 12: Chania, Crete, Greece
Today our shore excursion includes stops at the Tombs of Venizelos, the ruins of Aptera, and a city tour of Chania.  If time permits, you will have time to shop and enjoy Chania on your own before returning to the ship.

Day 12: June 13: Olympia
Today we will visit Olympia, which is the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world- the Olympic Games.

Day 13: June 14: Fun Day at Sea
Today will be a free day to relax and enjoy your day at sea.

Day 14: June 15: Rome
This morning, we will say goodbye to our beautiful cruise ship and visit the magnificent Coliseum and Forum. Overnight in Rome.

Day 15: June 16: Rome
Today we will visit a separate country, Vatican City.  We will visit St. Peters Basilica (the largest church in the world), St. Peters Square, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel.

Day 16: June 17: Rome
Today we will visit the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, which has been made famous by many movies including “Three Coins in a Fountain”.

Day 17: June 18: Fly home
This morning, we will head to the airport for your flight back to the US and home.  (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)