Footsteps of Paul tours for small groups by Thessaloniki day trips. Get to know more on Saint Paul’s life and preaching at your own pace. Escape the crowds and get the most out of your pilgrimage tour in Northern Greece. Private & guided full day tours for up to 12 travelers. For more info on our Footsteps of Paul tours please contact us or call Michael +306976888113

Biblical Greece

The intertwinement of biblical Greece and early Christianity forms a profound narrative that continues to resonate through the ages. Pilgrimage tours to Greece provide an avenue for the faithful to immerse themselves in this narrative, experiencing firsthand the sacred geography that shaped the Christian ethos. In the footsteps of saints and scholars, pilgrims reminded that their faith is a living testament to a history that forever altered the course of humanity.

Saint Paul visited Greece on two of his missionary journeys, establishing some of the earliest Christian communities & churches in Europe. Biblical tours in Greece and early Christianity sites have gained popularity in recent years, as more and more travelers mainly from U.S.A express interest in exploring the true history and significance of Christianity in its early years. For more information on our Footsteps of Paul tours please contact us or simply call Michael at +306976888113

Nowadays pilgrimage tours to Northern Greece provide a unique blend of devotional practice and historical exploration. Our Footsteps of Paul tours are not merely tourist excursions but acts of faith that retrace the steps of the Apostles and Greek martyrs, seeking connection with the divine through the sanctity of ancient sites and monuments.

Our Thessaloniki private day trips can accommodate your small group in one of our minivans (max 6 guests), or Mercedes Sprinter minibus (max 12 guests). We may start your private tour from any location, including all Thessaloniki hotels or from Thessaloniki Port for our guests arriving via cruise ship. We also pick up from the SKG Thessaloniki International Airport or Airbnb Vacation Rental for a small fee.

Michael E. Nalbantis the SKG BUS founder and a Google maps local guide level 7 is both driver and tour guide for most of our Thessaloniki day trips. Licensed tour guides, especially for archaeological sites available upon request at an extra charge. Limited availability, no last minute bookings available. For more information on our Footsteps of Paul tours please contact us or simply call Michael at +306976888113

Footsteps of Paul

These Saint Paul related sites are worth visiting for a number of reasons. First, they offer a glimpse into the early history of Christianity and the role that Saint Paul played in spreading the gospel. Second, they are beautiful and inspiring places, with many of them offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Third, they are culturally significant and provide an opportunity to learn more about Greek history and culture. Whether you are a Christian pilgrim or simply interested in history and culture, these Saint Paul related sites in Northern Greece are definitely worth a visit. Below you may find our most popular Biblical Saint Paul tours from Thessaloniki:

Thessalonica biblical tour

Thessaloniki was another important city for Saint Paul’s missionary journey. He founded two churches here and wrote the two very first epistles to the Thessalonians. Today, visitors can see the Church of Agios Pavlos.(Saint Paul’s Cathedral), which built on the site where Saint Paul have preached. The church is home to a beautiful icon of Saint Paul and a relic of his tomb. Also within walking distance we may visit the Saint Paul chapel and the Holy Spring of Saint Paul. Moni Vlatadon or Vlatadon monastery is another Saint Paul related site and definitely a must visit.

The monastery is located on the upper part of the city, offering the best panoramic views of the city, Thermaikos gulf and mount Olympus. The church is worth visiting mainly because of Saint Paul’s legacy, for its beautiful frescoes and its stunning views of the surrounding area and Thermaikos Gulf.

Philippi biblical tour

Kavala

After Saint Paul received the vision of the Macedonian call in Troas Timothy, Silas, and Luke joined him, so they set sail to the region of Macedonia. Saint Paul first landed in Neapolis, a small seaside village located on a natural port thus well protected by severe south winds from Aegean Sea, all year round. From Neapolis, which now called Kavala, Saint Paul and his companions walked approximately 15km to Philippi. For more info on our biblical Philippi tour, please clicjk here

Philippi

Philippi was the first city in Europe where Saint Paul preached the gospel. He established the very first Christian church in Europe and wrote his Epistle to the Philippians. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient city, including the Agora, the Roman Theater, the Basilica of Saint Paul, and the Lydia Baptismal Site.

Berea biblical tour

Veria or Berea was the third important city for Saint Paul in Northern Greece. He preached there and converted many locals (both Greeks and Jews) to Christianity. Today, pilgrims may explore the ruins of the ancient city, including the Agora, the Bema of Saint Paul and the old Jewish Synagogue.

The Bema or Altar is a raised platform where Saint Paul believed to have preached. The Apostle of the Nations was warmly welcomed since his first visit and his preaching had a great impact on Greeks and the Jews. Saint Paul’s passage through Berea or Veria and the impact of his preaching, indicates the significance of this Macedonian town at the first steps of early Christianity.

For more information on our Footsteps of Paul tours please contact us or simply call Michael at +306976888113

SKG AIRPORT pickups & drop offs also available upon request.