Day 1
Departure from the United States
We depart on our overnight flight to Athens.
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In the Footsteps of Saint Paul
Embark on a spiritual odyssey as you explore the sacred landscapes of Greece on a Catholic pilgrimage. Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, visiting ancient Corinth, Thessaloniki, and the iconic Areopagus in Athens, where he preached the Gospel. Marvel at the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora, perched high above the cliffs, and reflect on the profound faith of those who built them. From the vibrant port of Kavala to the serene island of Patmos, where St. John received the visions of Revelation; every step is a journey through centuries of faith and tradition.
Upcoming departures to Greece and Turkey. Each group has its own host, dates, and itinerary — the route below is our standard.
By coach through the mainland, by air to Athens, then seven days at sea through the Aegean and back to Corinth.
Athens · Meteora · Berea · Thessaloniki · Philippi · Kavala · Corinth
Thessaloniki to Athens on the morning of Day 6
Lavrion · Mykonos · Ephesus · Patmos · Crete · Santorini
This is the route we run for groups in Greece and Turkey. Your group travels on its own dates, and the itinerary can be adjusted to fit the time you have and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.
Tell us the window you have in mind and we will build the itinerary around it — the time you have, and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.
These inclusions can be easily tailored to the individual needs of your group
Canterbury Pilgrimages has consistently delivered world-class pilgrimage experiences for my groups. They’re big enough to handle any problem that arises, and small enough to craft truly unique experiences. They make you feel like their only customer and biggest priority, and they do that for everyone. All at competitive prices, without sacrificing quality. I couldn’t recommend Canterbury more highly!
April through early June and mid-September through October are the most comfortable months, with warm days, mild evenings and thinner crowds at the sites. July and August are hot, and the archaeological sites offer very little shade. Winter is quiet and better priced, but some island services and cruise itineraries do not operate.
Moderate. Most days involve two to four hours on your feet, with walking on uneven ground, ancient stone, and steps at archaeological sites. Pilgrims who can manage a full day of sightseeing at their own pace do well. If anyone in your group has mobility limitations, tell us early and we will adapt the days around them.
Airfare unless we arrange it as part of your package, travel insurance, lunches, drinks beyond those served with included meals, personal expenses, and gratuities for your tour manager and driver. Passport and any visa fees are your own.
US citizens need a valid passport and do not currently require a visa for either country on a trip of this length. Turkey permits stays of up to 90 days on a tourist passport, and Greece is in the Schengen area. We recommend at least six months of validity beyond your return date, and make sure your passport has blank pages, because Turkish officials require space for entry and exit stamps. Europe’s ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to begin in late 2026. Pilgrims holding other passports should check with the Greek and Turkish consulates, and we will confirm current requirements with your group before departure.
Yes. Daily Mass is built into the itinerary, and we arrange times and locations in advance with each church and shrine. Your priest should travel with a celebret or letter of good standing from his bishop or superior. We handle the scheduling.
Most of our groups are between 20 and 50 pilgrims, and we can arrange smaller tours as well. We have also organized pilgrimages for groups as large as 2,500, so whatever size your group turns out to be, we can build for it.
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