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First Steps with St Paul

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Tour leader: The Revd Dr Peter Walker

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The essential St Paul — a concentrated introduction to the Apostle’s Greece, from Philippi to Corinth in a single rewarding week.

This eight-day pilgrimage visits the essential places of St Paul’s story in Greece. Beginning where he first set foot in Europe at Neapolis, we visit Philippi and Lydia’s stream, the Roman city of Thessalonica, and Berea — before travelling south to Corinth, the city whose church drew from Paul some of his most searching writing, and ending with a day of reflection in Athens, where Paul preached to the philosophers.

Led by the Revd Dr Peter Walker, teaching opens the Scriptures simply and vividly at the sites themselves — a Renewal of Baptismal Vows by Lydia’s stream, Holy Communion amid the ruins of Corinth, and reflection on the Areopagus where Paul preached to Athens. With just three hotel bases across the week, there is time to settle, reflect and pray at each place.

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Itinerary

  1. Arrival in Greece

    We fly from London to Thessaloniki, where we are met by our English-speaking local guide and transfer by coach to the harbour city of Kavala. Flight times permitting, we gather this evening for dinner at our hotel, on the threshold of Paul’s first steps onto European soil.

  2. Philippi & the Via Egnatia

    After morning teaching on Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (Acts 16–17), we visit Lydia’s Baptistery — with time for reflection or a Renewal of Baptismal Vows — then the great site of Philippi. In the afternoon we walk the ancient Via Egnatia down into Kavala, biblical Neapolis (Acts 16:11), pausing at the harbour and the mural of St Paul. Dinner at our hotel in Kavala.

  3. Thessalonica

    We drive to Thessaloniki, pausing at the Lion of Amphipolis, and explore the Roman Forum and the Church of St Demetrius. A panorama from the upper city and a short tour take in the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda and the White Tower, with an optional museum visit, before we continue to Veria. Dinner at our hotel.

  4. Berea & Edessa

    A morning lecture precedes a walking tour of Veria — ancient Berea (Acts 17), where Paul found ‘noble’ hearers — visiting the Bema and synagogue. We then drive to Edessa for its celebrated waterfalls and the bridge of the old Via Egnatia, returning to Veria after an early dinner at a restaurant near the falls.

  5. South to Corinth

    A full day’s scenic coach journey carries us south through the heart of Greece, with teaching en route on the letters associated with Paul’s ministry in this period — 1 Thessalonians and 1 Corinthians. We pause at the dramatic Corinth Canal before reaching our beach-front hotel near ancient Corinth, where we have dinner and reflect on our final days — as evening falls, the Saronic Gulf glimmers just beyond the terrace, the same waters Paul once sailed.

  6. Corinth & Cenchrea

    We spend the morning at ancient Corinth, including the Erastus pavement, with time and space for Holy Communion. In the afternoon we visit Cenchrea, the harbour from which Paul sailed (Acts 18:18), with an optional short walk nearby. Dinner at our hotel.

  7. A Day of Reflection

    Our morning is given to teaching and shared reflection on Paul’s masterpiece, the Letter to the Romans, written from Corinth in the winter of AD 57. The afternoon is free for rest, with optional excursions to Acrocorinth, Isthmia or a local hike. Farewell dinner at our hotel.

  8. Athens & Home

    An early start brings us to Athens to ascend the Acropolis and stand on the Areopagus (Mars Hill, Acts 17), where Paul addressed the Athenian philosophers, with views over the city and the ancient Agora. After free time in the Plaka (time permitting), we transfer for our evening flight home to London.

Essential Information

This tour includes:

  • Return flights London–Thessaloniki, returning from Athens
  • 7 nights’ accommodation throughout Greece
  • A copy of Revd Dr Peter Walker’s In the Steps of Saint Paul
  • Full-time English-speaking local guide
  • Teaching & reflection by the Revd Dr Peter Walker
  • Individual headsets
  • All entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Coaching transfers throughout
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (as per itinerary)
  • Gratuities included, disbursed locally

Flights from regional airports can be arranged at a supplement subject to availability, you can also book this tour without flights. For more information please ask for details.

A £500 per person non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation. After which, an instalment payment amounting to 50% of the total cost of your trip is due 26 weeks prior to departure with the final balance due twelve weeks prior to departure.

Special requests
Any special requirements, such as dietary needs, mobility requests, and any other requests should be noted at the time of booking.

Final travel documents
These will be emailed to you two weeks before departure.

Travel insurance
Travel insurance is essential. We require all travellers to have adequate cancellation and medical coverage for their journey. We are partnered with Holiday Extras who offer a comprehensive policy as well as yearly policies that also cover short UK overnight stays.

Mobility
Many of our tours and excursions are designed for those who are able to travel independently, or with the support of a companion who can assist during the trip. We recommend that participants feel comfortable with physical activity and are able to manage longer travel days, which may include early starts and extended periods on the road. We encourage you to consider your personal health and comfort when planning your adventure, and we’re happy to help if you have any specific concerns or questions about the suitability of a tour for your needs.

Practical information

About McCabe Pilgrimages
McCabe has been arranging journeys of faith, culture and spirituality for over 40 years with an unwavering focus on attention to detail and service. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and aspirations of Christian travellers, McCabe strive to make every trip a memorable and meaningful experience.

McCabe Travel Ltd. trades as McCabe Pilgrimages. McCabe Travel Ltd. is registered in England and Wales. Registered No. 2125334. VAT No: 318527355. Registered office address: McCabe Travel, The Square, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4EB.

The McCabe Educational Trust
The McCabe Educational Trust is an independent registered charity which was set up in 1991 to support Christian communities. To date the Trust has distributed more than £4 million in grants. McCabe Pilgrimages supports the Trust directly by contributing to the administrative and running
costs, thus ensuring all pilgrim donations are able to go directly to the important projects supported by the MET. In 2026 McCabe Pilgrimages will
once again invite all pilgrims to make a voluntary donation of £20. In addition, McCabe will also donate £20 for every pilgrim who travels with us - regardless of whether they choose to donate - effectively doubling the impact when you do. This scheme is voluntary and confidential with nobody put under any pressure to participate.

Financial and quality assurances
All monies paid are fully protected through McCabe’s membership of the ABTOT bonding scheme. In addition, McCabe are also members of the Association of Independent Tour Operators and abide by the Association’s code of conduct.

Health advice
Please carry an adequate supply of essential medication in your hand luggage in case your checked luggage is lost.

Holiday insurance
Ensuring that your holidays are appropriately protected is one of our main priorities. That’s why we have partnered with Holiday Extras so you can get a travel insurance quote to protect you before and whilst you are travelling. Holiday Extras Cover Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and has been independently rated 5-stars by Defaqto. For more information or to obtain a quote, please go to their website at www.holidayextras.com/travel-insurance or call them on 0800 083 3551 to speak to a friendly advisor.

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