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Suggested Programme for Individuals and Groups Religion

In the traces of Apostle Paul in Greece Saint Paul has contributed mainly to the diffusion of Christianity in its very beginning. Supported by his faith, he has walked thousands of kilometres to spread Jesus Christ’s word. We suggest to walk in the footsteps of Paul and listen to his message and as such discover his work. Following Paul’s trace is crossing region with a richness of 2500 years of history, of ancient Greece to the Roman empire, to the Byzantine empire to the Ottoman empire to end up in modern Greece. A journey of exceptional richness in many respects. You will visit:

� The ancient city of Philippus, where you will see the remains of the first Christian church in Europe. � The spring of Lydia, one of the first converted women to Christianity in Europe. � The city of Kavala, where Paul ended � Thessaloniki, the nymph of the Thermic Gulf, where you discover the remains of 2500 years of

history (the White Tower, the enclosure walls, the Arch of Galerius (350 AD) , the Rotonda, the ancient agora, the Saint Dimitris church)

� Vergina, the royal tombs of Philippus II of Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great � Veria, where Saint Paul preached � The Meteora and its centennial Orthodox monasteries dispersed on the hilltops of giant rocks � The archaeological site of Delphi and its famous Aurige � The picturesque village of Arachova and the monastery of Ossios-Loukas � Athens where we find Saint Paul (Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechteion, the temple of Athena, the

Propylees, the theatre of Dionyssus, the Odeon of Herodotus Atticus, the magnificent archaeological museum of the Acropolis)

� The archaeological site of Korinth where Saint Paul preached

Suggested Programme for Groups History

Discovering the Byzantine Thessaloniki – Istanbul During its nearly 1000 year existence, the Byzantine empire, repository for culture, sciences, ancient Greek and Roman techniques, has succeeded in creating an osmosis between its heritage and Christianity and has given birth to a brilliant civilisation of rare longevity, that has marked the European history and the Middle East. We recommend to retrieve the traces of cultural and architectural treasures of the Byzantine empire and to discover some of its past magnificence. At the borders of Eastern Europe, the two most important cities of the Byzantine empire allowed its visitors to trace back its entire history and to get access to its culture, thanks to its remains. Visiting Constantinople (Istanbul) in Turkey and Thessaloniki in Greece, is thus discovering an important and exceptional page in Eastern European history and retrieving decisive steps in the history of Christianity. You will visit: Thessaloniki 3 days:

� The White Tower � The city walls and the acropolis of the

city, the Eptapyrgion � The Saint Dimitris church, originated in the

4th Century � The Rotonda � The remains of the ancient agora � The church of the monastery of Vlatadon

that dates back to the 14th century � The remains of the palace of the Roman

emperor Galerius � The church of Saint Nicolas the Orphan,

that dates to the beginning of the 14th century

� Galerius Arch… Kavala 1 day:

� You will visit the remains of the ancient city of Philippus …

Istanbul (Constantinople) 4 days: � The Byzantine walls � Saint Sofia, the magnificent masterpiece

of Byzantine art � The hippodrome � The cisterns of emperor Justinius � The church of Saint Savior and its

admirable mosaics � The headquarters of the oecumenical

Orthodox patriarch � The palace of Dolmabahce…

Enrich your stay by discovering the Byzantines traditions that are still very alive today.

� Attend an Orthodox mass � Attend a concert of Byzantine chants � Visit workshops of Byzantine icon

painting � Taste the traditional Byzantine cuisine � Assistez à un concert de chants byzantins

Suggested Programme for Individuals and Groups Culture

Orthodox Easter in Thessaloniki Celebrate Easter in Greece with us, and relive the events related to Christ’s crucifixion and his resurrection through Orthodox liturgies in its churches full of history. It is living and discovering all of the customs related to this celebration and sharing the culinary traditional specialties linked to it. Experiencing Easter in Thessaloniki is also discovering a city actively present in Eastern European history for more than 2500 years. You will visit:

� The White Tower � The city walls and the acropolis of the city, the Eptapyrgion � The Saint Dimitris church, originated in the 4th Century � The Rotonda, originally a roman sanctuary, then a mosque and a church through history � The remains of the ancient agora � The remains of the palace of the Roman emperor Galerius � Galerius Arch…

You will have the opportunity to discover exceptional museums:

� The museum of Byzantine culture, that was elected the best European museum in 2005 � The archaeological museum

You will participate in liturgies during the Holy Week and celebrate the feast of Easter in churches full of history. You will experience the culinary traditions related to Easter.

Hotels Thessaloniki Greece Hotel Mandrino *** Location: City Center Web Site: www.mandrino.gr General Facilities: Bar, 24 hour reception Room Facilities: Nun smokers rooms, room service, Wifi (free)

Hotel Aegeon *** Location: City Center

Web Site: www.aegeon-hotel.gr General Facilities: Bar, Wi-Fi (free), Travel assistance, Car Rental, Safe box at the reception Room Facilities: TV, Pay-TV, Fridge, Air - conditioning, Hairdryer, Automatic call center

Hotel Egnatia *** Location: City Center Web Site: www.egnatia-hotel.gr General Facilities: Bar, Wifi (free), Laundry Service, Safe, Reception With Internet Desk Room Facilities: Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, Pay TV, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer

Hotel Philippion **** Location: City outskirts Web Site: www.philippion.gr General Facilities: Outdoor Swimming Pool, Poolside Piano – Restaurant and Café, meeting halls, dry cleaner, courier services… Room Facilities: balcony, bathtub, satellite TV, mini bar, air condition, hair dryer, wi-fi

Hotel Anatolia **** Location: City Center Web Site: www.anatoliahotels.gr General Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Safe, All senses Fitness & Health Club Room Facilities: Air conditioning, LCD Satelite TV, Wifi (free), Voice Mail, Mini Bar, Safe, Room Service

Zaliki Boutique Hotel **** Location: City Center Web Site: www.zalikihotel.gr General Facilities: Bar, 24 hour reception, Nun smokers rooms, Wifi (free), Laundry Services Room Facilities: Air Contion, Wifi (free), television, Hairdryer, Mini Bar, Room Safe

The Met Hotel ***** Location: City outskirts Web Site: www.themethotel.gr General Facilities: Underground parking, Shuttle Bus, Business Center, Pool (indoor/outdoor), Gym, Fitness Center, Bars & Restaurants Room Facilities: HD 32” Screen, Pay TV & Satellite TV, High Speed Internet Access, Safe, Mini Bar, Working Desk Mediterranean Palace Hotel ***** Location: City Center Web Site: www.mediterranean-palace.gr General Facilities: Café, Bar, Restaurant, Indoor pool and Gym, Underground Parking, Wifi (free) Pay TV, Room Safe, ADSL Internet Connection, Telephone in the Bathroom, Wake up Call

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