11th May 2026 to 15th May 2026 – Israel Tour

Day 1 – Arrival – Jaffa – Jerusalem
Mon, 11th May 2026
Arrive Israel – meet and greet at airport, then commence our pilgrimage in Jaffa (Acts 10:1-22 – Jonah 1-2) and Tel Aviv.
We continue to the Mount of Olives to take in the Panoramic vista of Jerusalem, walk down Palm Sunday Road to Gethsemane (Mt 26:36 – 46) and meet for prayer in the Garden. We follow to the Room of the Last Supper (Mk 14: 12-26) then to our hotel. Dinner & overnight Jerusalem, Prima Kings Hotel

Day 2 – Jerusalem Old City Day
Tue, 12th May 2026
We visit the Old City, to marvel at the history, religiosity and electric atmosphere of peoples of varied traditions, cultures and
beliefs. Includes Bethesda (Jn 5:2) via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall (Mt 24:15-16), Temple Mount
(Gen 22:1-19), and City of David (2 Kgs 20:20). Dinner & overnight Jerusalem

Day 3 – Bethlehem – Beer-Sheva – Nova
Wed, 13th May 2026
We start our day in Bethlehem, visit the Church of the Nativity, Jesus’ birthplace (Lk 2:2-14). We drive to Beer-Sheva, home of Abraham
(Gen 21, Gen 26:23–33), visit the Australian War Memorial commemorating the ANZAC’S Great Light Horse charge (Oct 31, 1917). Continue our drive to the Northern Western Negev to pay homage at the memorial site where the Nova Festival massacre took place on October 7th 2023. Return to Jerusalem for dinner & overnight.

Day 4 – Galilee
Thu, 14th May 2026
After breakfast, check out f rom our hotel in Jerusalem. Drive northern to the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Yigal Alon Museum at Kibbutz Ginosar to see the ‘Jesus’ boat. Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We visit the Pilgrim Shrines (Mount of Beatitudes Mt 5:1-12) and Primacy of Peter (Jn 21:15-17). Then to Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene and where Jesus taught. Here we will also experience the crossroads of Jewish and Christian history. Dinner & overnight at the Leonardo Tiberias Hotel.

Day 5 – Galilee – Caesarea – Tel Aviv – Departure
Fri, 15th May 2026
Following breakfast depart Galilee to Caesarea Maritima (Acts 23:34-35) where Paul was imprisoned, and Cornelius was
converted by Peter (B). Continue our drive to Ben Gurion airport to take our flight to join our tour in Greece.

15th May 2026 to 25th May 2026 – In the Footsteps of Paul

Day 1 – Arrival Athens
Fri, 15th May 2026
Upon arrival to Athens Airport, transfer to our hotel for check-in.
Free time in the city. Dinner and overnight stay at The Stanley Hotel. (D)

Day 2 – Athens – Athens
Sat, 16th May 2026
After breakfast we depart for Athens for a guided tour taking in all the historic and world-renowned sites, starting from Panathenaic Stadium known as Kallimarmaro. In antiquity was used for the celebration of Panathenaea in honour of Goddess Athena. Free time before departing to the Zappeion Hall, the Greek Parliament and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We continue along Panepistimiou Street and see the triad of neoclassical budlings: The Library, the Academy and the University. We visit the Acropolis with magnicent monuments such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Ancient Agora, the theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. We have the chance to walk around the Parthenon Monument built in the 5th Century (BC). Free time at the city center and the traditional settlement of Plaka. Situated in the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples. Hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewellery, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late. Overnight Athens. (B,D)

Day 3 – Athens – Corinth – Nafplion – Athens
Sun, 17th May 2026
Following breakfast, we depart for Ancient Corinth dating back to the Neolithic Period (5,000 – 3,000). Our first stop is the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow strip of land joining Central Greece with Peloponnese. Photographic opportunity, then continue to the archaeological site of Acro Corinth and Ancient Corinth. We visit one of the largest museums in Greece in terms of the wealth and quality of the findings (Acts 18: 1-17, Acts 19:22). Luther on 1 Corinthians. In this epistle St. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to be one in faith and love, and to see to it that they learn well the chief thing, namely, that Christ is our salvation, the thing over which all reason and wisdom stumbles. LSB. We will see the bema of Gallio and the Erastus inscription where Paul stood before Gallio to defend his faith. Afterwards, we visit Cenchreae (Acts 18:18) and stop for lunch at a traditional olive oil mill. We depart for Nafplion, one of the most scenic cities in the country and the first capital of Greek state during the period 1828 – 1833. We will have free time to explore the picturesque streets of the city. Return to our hotel in Athens. Overnight Athens. (B, L,D).

Day 4 – Athens- Meteora – Thessaloniki
Mon, 18th May 2026
Drive to Meteora – one of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes. Short walk of Agios Athanasios. Continue along the Aegean coast to Thessaloniki. Overnight Thessaloniki, Capsis Hotel (B,D)

Day 5 – Thessaloniki – Philippi – Kavala – Thessaloniki
Tue, 19th May 2026
Drive east to Philippi. Visit Paul’s Jail (Acts 16), the Christian Basilica, the Greco roman round theatre. Visit the Lydia Baptismal site at Zigakti River (Acts 16:15). Next, we proceed to Kavala for panoramic view of Port of Neapolis first place where Paul put his feet in Europe (Acts 16, 7-11). Return to Thessalonica for city tour taking in Saint Dimitrius, the White Tower and Upper Town area of Thessaloniki. Overnight Thessaloniki (B,D)

Day 6 – Thessaloniki – Veria – Vergina – Larissa
Wed, 20th May 2026
After breakfast, visit Veria, walk along the Barbouta River, to the old Jewish quarter. Visit the ancient synagogue and see where Paul spoke to the Verians (Acts 17). Visit Vergina – the golden treasures of the ancient kings of Macedonia. Drive across the Macedonian rivers’ delta to Mt Olympus. Nature walks near Stavros, enjoy panoramic views of Mytikas, traditional place of Palace of the Gods, visit Agios Dionysius – ancient monastery named after the first Athenian converted by Paul (Acts 17:34). Depart for Larissa. Overnight Larissa, Grecotel Imperial Larissa (B,D).

Day 7 – Larissa – Delphi – Athens
Thu, 21st May 2026
At Larissa, visit the Holy Monastery of Jerusalem (John 21:130. Take nature walk in the cedars forest to a hermit’s cave Boeotia.
Drive to Arachova a shepherd’s village adjacent to the Ionian Sea. Proceed to Delphi. Visit the archaeological museum (Acts 18:12), the sphinx of Thebes, Temple of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom (the philosophical backg round of Paul, the Hellenized Jew). Depart to Athens. Overnight Athens, The Stanley Hotel (B,D).

Day 8 – Athens – Piraeus Port – Cruise Embarkation-Mykonos
Fri, 2nd May 2026
After breakfast, we will depart for Piraeus Port, in order to embark on the cruise. Relax and soak up the glorious Mediterranean sun. Then, the ship will arrive in Mykonos. Famous for its whitewashed houses, windmills, and lively streets, Mykonos combines history, culture, and leisure. Enjoy free time to stroll through Little Venice, visit the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, or explore the local shops and waterfront tavernas. The evening is ours to enjoy this beautiful iconic Cycladic Island (B, L,D)

Day 9 – Santorini
Sat, 23rd May 2026
Early morning, we arrive in the volcanic island of Santorini, one of Greece’s most photographed destinations. Known for its stunning caldera views, white-washed homes, and blue-domed churches, Santorini offers a truly breathtaking experience. Early afternoon, we return to the ship and sail for Turkey.
Overnight on board (B, L, D)

Day 10 – Kusadasi (Turkey) – Ephesus – Patmos (Greece)
Sun, 24th May 2026
In the early morning, the ship arrives in Kusadasi, a bustling port city on Turkey’s western coast. We embark on our Ancient Ephesus Tour, visiting one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. After the tour, we return to the ship and sail toward Patmos, a sacred island inChristian tradition. In the afternoon, we arrive in Patmos, known for the Monastery of St . John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where John received the vision recorded in the Book of Revelation. Enjoy peaceful reflection time or explore the quaint hillside town of Chora. Overnight on board (B, L, D)

Day 11 – Piraeus – Cruise Disembarkation – Athens
Mon, 25th May 2026
Upon disembarkation, we will have free time in the center of Athens and then, we will depart for the Athens Airport. Return back with the best memories.(B)

6695* AUD – Australian Dollars

Incl 3 night Cruise

Single-room supplement $1790* AUD
Per person twin-share

Optional add on Holy Land $2215*  AUD
Per person twin-share
Single-room supplement $899* AUD

Tour Inclusions
• Meet and assist when travelling as a group
• Sightseeing and admission fees as per itinerary
• Specialist tour guides (English) – Whisper sets
• Accommodation quality hotels / cruise ship
• Ship Cruise – Aegean Sea 3 nights. Drinks with meals on ship (BLD)
• Meals indicated by (BD) or (BLD)
• Luxury air-conditioned motor coach
• Entrance fees – historical sites, Museums, Parks, boat ride on Galilee
• Taxes / tips for guides, coach drivers, ship personnel.
• Gift box – Greek local products

Tour Exclusions
• Flights
• Visas
• Meals and drinks not mentioned.
• Travel Insurance. Mandatory. If not choosing an option offered by
Olive Tree Travel, a copy of your policy is required.
• Individual airport transfers apart from the group
• Tipping for hotel porters
• Any other item not mentioned