Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international overnight flight

Arrive in Athens, Greece, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the port to board the Celebrity Infinity.

Like many ports in this part of the world, archaeological ruins dating back to antiquity are found everywhere. The island is also home to hundreds of gorges and over 1,500 land and sea caves, including Elefantos, noted for its striking white and red stalactites. Over the centuries, Chania was conquered by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians, and the Turks. The city remains laced with Ottoman architecture and historic Venetian mansions, many of which have been transformed into charming shops, inviting cafés, and boutique hotels. 
Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Enjoy a peaceful day at sea, taking advantage of the ship’s amenities and onboard activities.

Experience the authentic charm of Rhodes on foot. Begin your walking tour in the picturesque Old Town, exploring Agora and Collachium, where the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem once lived and worked. Marvel at historic churches, the Jewish Quarter, the Inns of the Knights, and the Palace of the Grand Masters. Tour the palace interior and stroll down the Street of the Knights, paved with marble and decorated with intricate mosaics. This walk through Rhodes will leave a lasting impression.

Visit Ephesus, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation and once a thriving port city with a population of 250,000. Explore its colonnaded streets, the Grand Agora, and the Library. Step into the past at the Ephesus Experience Museum for an immersive view of life in Paul’s time. See the Terrace Houses, also known as “the houses of the rich,” for a glimpse into ancient lifestyles. Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Conclude the visit with a local lunch and cultural presentation at a carpet factory.

Dock in Santorini, one of Greece’s most stunning islands. Admire whitewashed villages with blue-domed roofs perched on cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. The island rests on the rim of a volcano whose eruption 3,500 years ago likely contributed to the fall of the Minoan civilization. Explore on your own.
Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Arrive at the iconic island of Mykonos, where whitewashed buildings climb the hills and windmills dot the landscape. Discover the island at your leisure or join an optional excursion. 
Shore excursions are not included today and can be purchased directly from Celebrity.

Travel to Philippi, where Paul sought a place to pray and spoke to a group of women, including Lydia, a seller of purple, who became the first Christian baptized on European soil. Visit the baptismal site and a Roman crypt believed to have held Paul as a prisoner. Explore the agora, the basilica, and the ancient theater.

Explore Thessaloniki, the “Queen of the North,” where Paul was once accused of turning the world upside down (Acts 17:3–6). Named after Alexander the Great’s sister, the city flourished during the Byzantine era. Visit the Basilica of St. Demetrios, the Roman Agora, and the Arch of Galerius. Enjoy panoramic views from the Old City Ramparts, some dating back to Roman times.

Relax and enjoy your final day at sea, taking in the beauty of the Aegean and reflecting on your journey.

Disembark and begin your tour of ancient Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheum. Stand atop Mars Hill, where Paul preached about the “Unknown God.” Continue to Corinth, where Paul met Aquila and Priscilla and received a vision from the Lord. Visit the Archaeological Museum, the Marketplace, and the Temples. Stand at the Bema, where Paul was brought before Gallio. Walk through the ruins of this ancient city where the early church began.

Return enriched and inspired by the life of the Apostle Paul.