Journeys of Paul in Greece with Pastor Tim Roseberry | Oct. 4, 2027
Join Pastor Tim Roseberry for 9 nights aboard the Celebrity Infinity on the Journeys of Paul in Greece, starting at $5,998* from Grand Junction on October 4, 2027. You will see Istanbul (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar), Izmir, Pergamum (Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Library), Smyrna (Agora), Sardis (Temple of Artemis, Gymnasium, Synagogue), Aphrodisias, Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Laodicea, Miletus, Patmos (Monastery of St. John, Grotto of the Apocalypse), Kusadasi, Ephesus (Library, Agora, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John), Athens (Acropolis, Parthenon, Mars Hill), Corinth (Bema, Marketplace), Kavala (Philippi, Lydia’s Baptism Site, Theatre), Thessaloniki (St. Demetrios Basilica, Roman Agora, Galerius Arch), Rhodes (Old Town, Palace of the Grand Masters, Street of the Knights), Santorini, Mykonos, and much more.
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- International Airfare
- Meals on Ship
- Port Charges
- Overseas Transfers
- Administrative Fee
- Cruise Taxes
- Shore Excursions as listed on itinerary
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 October 4 – Depart the USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight.
Day 2 October 5 – Arrive in Athens
You will arrive in Athens, Greece, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Athens to check in.
Day 3 October 6 – Corinth, Greece
Tour the city of Corinth, where the apostle Paul met fellow tentmakers Aquila and Priscilla received a vision from the Lord saying, “I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city” (Acts 18: 10). As Paul spoke, Crispus (chief ruler of the synagogue) and many others believed and were baptized (Acts 18:8), establishing the church at Corinth to whom Paul later wrote his two epistles. Discover the archaeological museum, marketplace, and temples. As you walk among the ruins, stand on the Bema, where the apostle Paul stood before Gallio to face charges brought against him by the Jews. Return to Athens for dinner and an overnight. Corinth Marriage Covenant Renewal: Couples who wish to renew their wedding vows are invited to participate in a group vow renewal ceremony led by Pastor Tim.
Day 4 October 7 – Cruise Embarkation
Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning in Athens and then transfer to the port of Piraeus to board Celebrity Infinity.
Day 5 October 8 – Kavala, Greece
Visit Philippi, where Paul, intending to find a place to pray by the riverside, spoke to women who had gathered there, among whom was Lydia, the seller of purple, whose heart the Lord opened to hear the words that he spoke. Lydia was the first Christian to be baptized on European soil. Visit the site where this event is remembered and see a Roman-period crypt, thought to have served as a prison for the Apostle Paul. See the famous agora, the basilica, and the theater.
Day 6 October 9 – Thessaloniki, Greece
Discover Thessaloniki, the “Queen of the North,” where Paul was accused of turning the world upside down with his preaching of Christ (Acts 17: 3 -6). Built by King Cassandros and named after the sister of Alexander the Great, the city flourished under the Byzantine Empire. Stroll through the beautiful basilica of St. Demetrios, dedicated to a distinguished Roman proconsul martyred for his Christian faith. Look upon the Roman agora, center of political and public life, constructed in the 1st century AD. Along the Via Egnatia stands the Galerius Arch, where you can look out over the second-largest city in Greece from the Old City Ramparts, some dating back to Roman times.
Day 7 October 10 – At Sea
Enjoy a Sunday worship service together on board today.
Day 8 October 11 – Kusadasi, Turkey
Ephesus was one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and was once a bustling port town with wide, colonnade-bordered streets and a population of 250,000. Spectacular excavations in the last 110 years have revealed much of the glory of ancient Ephesus, including the huge agora and the library, but much has been lost. Explore the ancient site virtually at the Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will see life in Paul’s time. We will view the terrace houses, also known as “the houses of the rich,” which offer a true impression of ancient life. The ancient world once declared the Temple of Artemis one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but today only a single column remains to mark its site. After enjoying Ephesus, you will embark on another Turkish experience at the carpet factory for a local lunch and a presentation.
Day 9 October 12 – Rhodes, Greece
Get the real, authentic Rhodes experience by exploring it on foot. Your walking tour will begin in picturesque Old Town, where you will pass through and learn all about the Agora and Collachium, where the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem lived and worked. Marvel at the stunning churches, exquisite Jewish quarter, the Inns of the Knights, and the Palace of the Grand Masters. You will then tour the palace interior and walk down the Street of the Knights — its path paved with impressive marble and mosaics. Exploring Rhodes on foot will inevitably leave a lasting impression on you.
Day 10 October 13 – Santorini, Greece
Dock in Santorini today, one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands, where picturesque, whitewashed villages topped with brilliant blue domes stand in stark contrast to the sheer-drop cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. The island perches on the edges of a volcano whose eruption 3,500 years ago is thought to have led to the collapse of the Minoan civilization. Explore the island on your own or join one of the optional excursions available for purchase on board. Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.
Day 11 October 14 – At Sea
At Sea
Day 12 October 15 – Mykonos, Greece
Arrive today at the world-famous Greek island of Mykonos, where gleaming whitewashed buildings seem to climb atop each other to reach the azure sky. Admire its many hills dotted with iconic windmills. Explore the island on your own or join one of the optional excursions available for purchase on board. Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.
Day 13 October 16 – Athens, Greece
Disembark Celebrity Infinity this morning. Discover the rich architectural splendor of the ancient city of Athens as you explore the world-renowned Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheum. Stand on Mars Hill as the apostle Paul did when he proclaimed, “I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you”.
Day 14 October 17 – Return to the USA
Return to the USA
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September 27 – Depart from Home
Begin your pilgrimage as you board your international flight to Istanbul.
September 28 – Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive in Türkiye, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
September 29 – Istanbul / Izmir
Explore Istanbul, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Byzantine Cisterns. Experience the vibrant Grand Bazaar before flying to Izmir for dinner and an overnight stay.
September 30 – Pergamum & Smyrna
Visit Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, featuring the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and ancient library ruins. Continue to Smyrna (modern Izmir) to see the agora. Dinner and overnight stay in Izmir.
October 1 – Sardis & Aphrodisias
Travel to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches, known for its Temple of Artemis, gymnasium, and synagogue. Continue to Aphrodisias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered around the Temple of Aphrodite. Overnight stay in Pamukkale.
October 2 – Hierapolis, Laodicea & Miletus
Explore Hierapolis and its remarkable Roman ruins and thermal terraces of Pamukkale. Visit Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches, and continue to Miletus, where Paul met the Ephesian elders. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
October 3 – Patmos
Cruise to Patmos (weather permitting). Visit the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse, where Revelation was written. Return to Kusadasi for an overnight stay.
October 4 – Ephesus / Istanbul
Tour Ephesus, including the library, agora, and remains of the Temple of Artemis. Visit the Basilica of St. John and the Ephesus Museum. Fly to Istanbul for dinner and an overnight stay.
October 5 – Athens
Fly from Istanbul to Athens to join the remainder of your group for your continued journey.
Departure Dates
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Monday, October 4, 2027From $5998





