“A trip to Israel is worth ten years of Sunday School.” —Zola
Fall Tour Itinerary
2026: October 13–20
| 13–20 | (tentative dates) |
| Greece |
From Greece to Ephesus: Ancient Ruins and Apostolic Lands
| Day 1: Tue, October 13 | Athens | Arrive in Athens. Those arriving on our suggested flight will be met by our Greece guide & have an orientation tour of Athens with a visit to the Greek Bible College. Check in the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (D) Those arriving at different times will need to arrange individual transportation to the Athens hotel. |
| Day 2: Wed, October 14 | Delphi | After breakfast, we visit the Holy Monastery of Jerusalem at Mt. Parnassus, then drive to Arachova. Proceed to the museum at Delphi. Return to Athens for dinner and overnight stay. (B, D) |
| Day 3: Thu, October 15 | Corinth | After breakfast, we drive to Ancient Corinth to see the Bema of Gallio & the Erastus Inscription, visit a traditional olive oil mill for lunch and samples, then on to Cenchreae & the Isthmus of Corinth. Return to Athens for dinner & overnight stay. (B, L, D) |
| Day 4: Fri, October 16 Shabbat | Cruise | After breakfast we check out of hotel, travel to the port to embark the cruise ship and set sail for the Greek Island of Mykonos for a self-guided tour with your hosts after lunch onboard. Return to ship for dinner. (B, L, D) |
| Day 5: Sat, October 17 Shabbat | Cruise | Breakfast on ship, then a guided tour of Ephesus in Kusadasi (Turkey). Return to ship for lunch & sail to Patmos for a guided tour of the Monastery of St. John & the Grotto of Revelation, Return to ship for dinner & sail to Crete. (B, L, D) |
| Day 6: Sun, October 18 | Cruise | After breakfast, disembark for a guided tour of the Knossos excavations in Heraklion, Crete. Return to ship for lunch & sail to Santorini for a self-guided tour with your hosts. Return to ship for dinner. (B, L, D) |
| Day 7: Mon, October 19 | Athens | Ship arrives back at Athens. After breakfast, we disembark for a half-day guided tour of ancient ruins in Athens, including the Kallimarmaro, the Acropolis, Mars Hill, and Plaka. Check in to Athens hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (B, L, D) |
| Day 8: Tue, October 20 | Athens | After breakfast, check out of hotel, then there will be a group transport to the ATH airport for return flights home. Those departing at different times will need to arrange individual transportation. |