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You are invited to join us in a truly unique experience: Scripture Union International, in partnership with SU Greece, will be hosting our inaugural Biblical Tour 'In the Footsteps of Paul', in Greece, October 2026.
Just imagine standing in Thessaloniki, Corinth, Philiipi and Athens where the apostle Paul actually stood, and hearing the words of the Bible in those very places whilst being led by an experienced Scripture Union tour guide!
When: Monday 19th - Sunday 25th October 2026
Cost: €1,295 Euros per person (excluding airfares)
Program:
Day 1: Arrival at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, you’ll be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel. There, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your guide and the other people on the tour.
Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 2: Kavala and Philippi
Our first stop will be at Kavala (ancient Neapolis) to view the city and talk about the arrival of Paul and the start of his second Missionary Journey.
At Philippi we will visit the Archaeological Site (the Roman Forum, the Theatre, the ‘prison’ of Paul, the Basilicas and the Octagonon). Walk on the ancient Via Egnatia. Visit the ‘River of Lydia’ - a possible location of the ‘Jewish prayer’, where Paul met Lydia.
Time for worship. After lunch break, we return to Thessaloniki, with a short stop at the ‘Lion of Amphipolis’.
Dinner and overnight at Thessaloniki.
Day 3: Thessaloniki, Veria, Vergina and Kalambaka
Morning city tour of Thessaloniki. We'll see the Rotonda and Gallerius Arch, the White Tower, the Fortifications and the Upper Town. We'll visit the Roman Forum and (optional) the church of St. Demetrius.
Continue to Veria (Berea). See the Jewish Section and the 17th c. Synagogue. See the ‘Altar of Paul’ - a traditional monument with beautiful frescoes.
Then, we drive to Vergina (the ancient Aiges, first capital of the Macedonians). We'll visit the Museum, which is actually the covered tombs of Philipp II, and the ‘young prince’, father and son of Alexander the Great, respectively.
We continue to Kalambaka, for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Meteora and Athens
In the morning, we willl drive around Meteora, the impressive rocky formations on the top of which Christian monasteries were built during the Byzantine period (14-16th c. AD) and we will visit one of the surviving monasteries.
After lunch, we will continue to Athens.
Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Day 5: Athens
City tour (Parliament, University, Hellenic Academy, National Library, Olympic Stadium, National Gallery, Historical Museum, Temple of Zeus).
Visit the Acropolis and Mars Hill. View the Ancient Agora. Walk to Plaka (the old historical part of the city). Free time for lunch, exploring and buying souvenirs.
Dinner and overnight in Athens
Day 6: Corinth
Stop at the Corinth Canal. Visit Ancient Diolkos, the Archaeological site and the Museum. Corinth is the most authentic Biblical site in Greece. We'll walk in the Roman Forum and see the actual ‘Bema’ (Judgement Seat), the Temple of Apollo, the Lechaion Road). Also, the ‘Erastus Inscription’ near the Theatre.
On the way back to Athens, we will stop at Cenchrea - the Eastern Port of Corinth, from which Paul left for Ephesus, before returning to Athens for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Departure
You will be transferred to Athens airport, or make your own way onwards, or join the optional 5-day cruise.
Optional cruise:
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October 2026
Calling at: Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi and Patmos
(at additional cost, estimated €745 Euros per person)
More details available on request by emailing [email protected]
What's included:
✓ 6 nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels
✓ All breakfasts & evening meals
✓ All ground-based transfers
✓ English speaking professional SU tour guide
✓ Basic travel insurance
✓ All entrance fees
✓ All local taxes (except tourist tax)
What to expect:
The tour itself will be arranged and delivered on our behalf by Sirios Travel, a specialist provider of guided tours since 1988. Although similar to other Greek Biblical Tours that are available, this tour has been tailored specifically to Scripture Union and will be delivered in a uniquely Scripture Union manner! Each day will start with a short Bible reflection and the tour guides - as well as being very experienced professionals – are all part of SU Greece and can expound Biblical texts in profoundly contextual ways. There will be a short presentation about Scripture Union International, giving you the opportunity to hear about our work around the world, and of course, there will be the typical SU style of having fun with other like-minded people!
Please be aware that whilst the tour itself will not be too arduous, there will be times when it will be hot and the ground uneven. However, Sirios Travel is a highly experienced provider of ‘medical care & silver+ tourism’, so they can arrange suitable care and attention where this may be required.
Who will be the guides?
On this tour, your professional tour guide will be Voula Kalapoda. Voula has many years experience as a professional tour guide in and around Greece and you will find her to be exceptionally well informed and very engaging.
Your host will be Glenn Coombs who has worked with SU Australia movements for nearly 40 years. He is also a member of the SU International Team where his focus is to assist SU movements around the world to improve their Sustainability.
We are also delighted to have Dr Sylvia Collinson joining to lead us in the daily Bible devotion. Sylvia is a previous New Testament lecturer from Morling Theological college in Sydney, and a long-time supporter of Scripture Union.
Who can come:
The tour is ideal for adults, couples, small groups etc. Although children are welcome, the tour might not be ideally suited for them, especially not younger children.
How can I join the tour?
Booking and payment options will open 31st October 2025, but in the meantime if you would like to reserve a place you can complete our expression of interest form and we will notify you once the booking process opens.