In most of the world we’re coming up to Easter, the most important religious festival in the Christian calendar. Actually that’s not the case here in Greece as the Orthodox church still uses the Julian Calendar – Greek Easter is at the start of May this year. But it seems a good time to tell you about the new religious tour we’ve added to our portfolio of Greek travel experiences.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL

Of the 12 disciples of Jesus who became apostles St. Paul is one of the most important. Following the crucifixion and resurrection Paul travelled extensively around the shores and through the islands of the Eastern Mediterranean spreading the Gospel and establishing at least 14 churches during his journeys. He appears in the book of ‘Acts’ in the New Testament but is particularly famous for his ‘Epistles’ or ‘letters’, which are normally appended at the end of the Bible.

NO SMALL MATTER

In theological terms the Saint’s teachings are known as ‘Pauline doctrine’. Interestingly the word or name Pauline comes from an old French word meaning ‘small’. But Paul’s journeys were no small matter and he ticked off some notable cities on his visits – many of which we include in our new religious tour ‘In the Wake and Footsteps of St. Paul’. We needed to use both ‘wake’ and ‘footsteps’ as part of his journeys were on foot and part by boat.

ATHENS, THESSALONIKI, CORINTH, EPHESUS, AND MORE

The trip we have curated is a religious ‘tour de force’. Paul is known to have lived and preached in major Greek cities of his time. He is particularly know for his relationship with Corinth which, in antiquity, was Greece’s second most populous community. He later wrote two famous Epistles to the Christians there. However he also spent time and preached in Thessaloniki, Athens and Ephesus.

OTHER SIGHTS AND SITES ALONG THE WAY

In following Paul we pass close to other religious wonders which are simply too good to miss. So we naturally stop off at Meteora and see the monasteries and visit Delphi to hear about more ancient Gods. The optional cruise section of the tour, which takes you to Ephesus, includes a visit to the religious delight that is Patmos. The cruise itinerary also calls at Santorini, Mykonos, and Heraklion on Crete.

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IT’S THE RACE ON EVERY MARATHON RUNNER’S BUCKET LIST – DON’T MISS OUT

The Athens Marathon is a world classic, run largely along the route taken by the Greek soldier Pheippides when racing to announce victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE. It’s one of the toughest courses in the world, climbing over 332m (over 1,000 feet).  As one of the most spectacular events of its kind in the world it has rightly become a ‘must-do’ challenge for every serious runner. There are also 5km and 10km road races

MAKE THE EARLY RUNNING

he 2023 events were a complete sell out and we fully expect 2024 to be the same. Race registrations open next month in April 2024 but the Athens Marathon Experience can be so much more than just a road-race. we recommend a package of 6 days duration that includes:

A special guided Historic City Discovery Run
A visit to Marathon to see the museum 
A guided tour along the race route with an experienced running coach
A ‘day-after’ wind-down cruise to three beautiful local islands
A guided city tour to see the Acropolis and Parthenon

3 star and 4 star accommodation is available, located near the city centre within easy reach of the tavernas and restaurants of the famous Plaka neighbourhood.

MAKE A DATE WITH THE ATHENS MARATHON – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10th 2024

The 2024 running takes place on November 10th so now is the time to start applying for race places. Mail your client database as you almost certainly have some keen runners on there, and runners always have running buddies.

Group registrations and entries are available for 10 people upward. Why not reach out to your local running clubs and offer to put a package together – it might introduce a whole new range of clients to your business. 

YOUR INBOUND AGENT FOR ALL THINGS GREEK

For more information about our wide range of holidays & trips in Greece get in touch with our experienced team on our contact us page.

Or by calling +(30) 21620 20021.