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On this marvelous vacation, follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul and start your tour in Athens with a welcome dinner. Then, travel to Thessalonika for a guided sightseeing tour of this city, named after Alexander the Great's sister, and an excursion along the ancient route of Apostle Paul to Amphipolis, ancient Philippi, and Kavala, ancient port of Neapolis. Via Veria and an overnight stay in Kalambaka, arrive in Meteoa. Here, enjoy a highlight visit to the Varlaam and St. Stephen's Monasteries. Situated atop vast rocks, the 14th-century monasteries compose one of the most breathtaking sites in the world. ... more
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