Pilgrimage Routes to Santiago de Compostela
After the scales fell from Saul's eyes and he became Paul his only passion was sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. He understood that the message of God's unconditional love was not just for Jewish people like him, but for everyone! So he followed God's leading to far away places and diverse cultures to let them know how Divinely loved they truly were. I want to invite you to join me in following Paul's footsteps through Türkiye and Greece. We will stand in places where he delivered sermons. We will meet people who are direct spiritual descendants of these early churches. Most importantly, we will open our hearts to what God has to say to us and how God can transform our lives. I hope that you will make the investment of time and finances in this once in a lifetime spiritual pilgrimage. Let's do this together! ************************************** DETAILS: Trip departs on October 22, 2025 and returns on November 2, 2025 PRICING: $4,890.00 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited! Single room supplement - $990.00 Land only price: $3,740 (If you are booking your own flight, you will receive a flight credit of -$1150) PAYMENT PLAN: $300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before June 24, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
*** DETAILS: Trip departs on September 24, 2025 and returns on October 5, 2025 PRICING: $3,690.00 per person based on double occupancy - (small group- space is limited) Single room supplement - $890 PAYMENT PLAN: $300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before May 20, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 REGISTRATION FORM Hotels: • Madrid: H10 Puerta de Alcala or Preciados or Catalonia El Retiro 4* (1 night) • Sarria: Hotel Roma or Duerming Villa de Sarria (1 night) • Portomarin: Pousada de Portomarin (1 night) • Palas de Rei: Estrela do Camino (1 night) • Melide: Lux Melide (1 night) • Arzua: Hotel Arzua (2 nights) • Arca o Pino: Hotel Bello (1 night) • Santiago de Compostela: Oca Puerta del Camino 4* (2 nights)
Exploring The Church, Past, Present and Future... This pilgrimage heads to central Italy to explore the facets of history and faith while also seeing the present culture in food, olives, and wine of Tuscany. We believe travel changes us. We believe that the fastest path to understanding other cultures and people is through the persona experience of travel. It is our hope that this experience changes how you see the world and thus how you live in it. - Rev. Jay Gamelin ******************* DETAILS: The trip departs on October 7, 2025, and returns on October 17, 2025 PRICING: $3,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - (Space is limited!) Single room supplement - $890 Land-only $3,790.00 $300 per person with registration to secure space (Space is limited, Small Group Tour) Balance due on or before June 15, 2025 Venice Excursion: Oct 17-19 $690 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mailed to 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download Registration Form FLIGHTS : When booking your own flights, we recommend arranging to fly into Rome (FCO) and out of Rome (FCO) Hotels : ROMA: 3 nights at Hotel Carpegna Palace 4* www.carpegnapalace.it TUSCANY: 5 nights at Relais Borgo San Luigi 4* https://www.borgosanluigi.it FRASCATI: 1 night at Hotel Villa Grazioli 4* www.villa-grazioli.it VENICE/Mestre: 2 nights at Hotel NH Laguna Palace 4* (This hotel might change based on the numbr of people who will be going to Venice)
Journey with Pastor Jeff Whillock and people of Bethlehem Lutheran Church as we walk where Paul walked and sail where he sailed. Our pilgrimage begins in Thessaloniki, where Paul’s first letters were sent. We’ll gather at Philippi where Lydia heard the Good News and was the first person baptized in Europe, and there we’ll renew our baptisms. We’ll visit historic Greek Orthodox monasteries in breathtaking Meteora. We’ll go to Olympia where the ancient Olympics were held. In Athens we’ll go to Mars Hill where Paul shared the good news of Jesus and the resurrection, as well as the Acropolis and the Panathenaic Stadium. We’ll sail to Ephesus, where Paul spent much time, and the island of Patmos where tradition holds John received the vision recorded in Revelation, as well as Santorini, Crete and Corinth. This journey together in faith will be filled with connections with God and early followers of Jesus, amazing history, spectacular scenery, and of course fun companions. DETAILS: Trip departs on April 25, 2025 and returns on May 6, 2025 Departure Airport: Sioux Falls, SD PRICING: $4,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 Land only $3,590.00 (if booking your own flights) - $1200 (airfare credit) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before January 30, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: UA5492 25APR FSD-DEN 2:05PM 2:39PM LH 447 25APR DEN-FRA 5:50PM 11:40AM+1 LH1286 26APR FRA-SKG 2:30PM 5:55PM LH1757 06MAY ATH-MUC 6:00AM 7:40AM LH 480 06MAY MUC-DEN 11:50AM 2:20PM UA 645 06MAY DEN-FSD 5:25PM 7:51PM * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
You are invited to join faculty and students from Wartburg Theological Seminary in a pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey to visit sacred spaces of biblical significance and to encounter countries and people of rich and diverse cultural traditions today. Visit places where the Apostle Paul traveled as part of his ministry journeys. See and experience aspects of Orthodox Christianity in Greece and Islam in Turkey. Our group's mixture of students, alumni, and friends will make for an experience of seminary life on the road in two of the most fascinating countries in the world. Please contact the group leader Professor Troy Troftgruben if you have any questions regarding the tour ttroftgruben@wartburgseminary.edu DETAILS: The tour departs on January 7, 2025, and returns on January 18, 2025 Departure Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD) (Other cities are available) PRICING: $3,990 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited Single room supplement: $890 Land only (if booking your own flights) - $2,990 Download the Registration Form PAYMENT PLAN: $300 per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before November 1, 2024 FLIGHT SCHEDULE: TK 006 07JAN ORD - IST 830P 405P 08 JAN TK1893 08JAN IST - SKG 840P 900P 08 JAN TK 005 18JAN IST - ORD 320P 610P 18 JAN * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "Not Your Average Bus Tour" to Italy! Explore the captivating history and stunning landscapes of Venice, Florence, and Rome. Dive into the artistic heritage of Florence, Take a gondola ride through Venice’s enchanting canals, and uncover the ancient marvels of Rome. This unique journey offers more than just sightseeing—it’s a cultural immersion featuring cooking classes, visits to renowned wineries and wine tasting, and vibrant local food and art scenes. Join us for an unforgettable experience in these iconic Italian cities! DETAILS: The trip departs on June 10, 2025, and returns on June 20, 2025 PRICING: $3,290.00 per person based on double occupancy - (Space is limited! Small Group) Single room supplement - $880 Land-only for $3,290 (If you book your flights) $500 per person with registration to secure space (Space is limited, Small Group Tour) Balance due on or before February 10, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mailed to 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 FLIGHTS : This Tour does not include airfare, You can arrange your flight or we can arrange that for you. We recommend arranging to fly into Venice (VCE) and out of Rome (FCO) — choose "multicity" on flight-booking websites or the Airline App.
DETAILS: Trip departs on October 15, 2024 and returns on October 26, 2024 Departure Airport: Bismarck, ND (other cities are available) PRICING: $4,590.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 Land Only (if booking your own flights) - $1250 (airfare credit) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before July 17, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Join your church family and others as Covenant Presbyterian Church travels in the footsteps of Paul! We will retrace the journeys of Paul, cruising the Mediterranean and following the earliest proclamations of our faith in Jesus. This will be a true journey of faith, exploring the scriptures before and during our travels. As we understand more about the way that Paul proclaimed the gospel of Jesus in his time, we learn more about how to proclaim our faith today. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel these roads with your ministerial team! DETAILS: Trip departs on September 18, 2024 and returns on 29, 2024 PRICING: $5,290.00 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited! Single room supplement - $990.00 Land only price: $3,990 (If you are booking your own flight) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before May 21, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: LH 429 18SEP CLTMUC 630P 910A 19SEP LH 101 19SEP MUCFRA 1000A 1100A 19SEP LH 1300 19SEP FRAIST 100P 500P 19SEP LH 1757 29SEP ATHMUC 600A 735A 29SEP LH 428 29SEP MUCCLT 1240P 410P 29SEP * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Join Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth and the people of Eastern North Dakota Synod as we walk where Paul walked. See the ruins of the Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth. Renew your baptism at the river where Lydia, the first Gentile Woman was baptized by Paul. We will climb Mars Hill where Paul defended the faith as he overlooked the Roman city of Athens. Then we will board a boat to see the island of Patmos where the book of Revelation was written. While we are there, of course, we will see a few of the other Greek Islands to reflect and absorb all we have seen and done. This pilgrimage will shape how the church was formed and help us cast a vision of what Jesus is doing in our church now. DETAILS: Trip departs on October 15, 2024 and returns on October 26, 2024 Departure Airport: Fargo, ND or Minneapolis, MN (Other cities are available) PRICING: $4,590.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 (if booking your own flights) - $1250 (airfare credit) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before July 17, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
I’m delighted to invite members and friends of Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis to travel with me to Greece and Turkey to walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and other leaders of the early church. The stories of the New Testament will come alive for us in new ways as we renew our baptismal promises in the very location of Lydia’s baptism, as we stand atop Mars Hill in the shadow of the Acropolis where Paul preached to the city of Athens, as we visit the Island of Patmos where John wrote the book of Revelation. Paul wrote letters to the Corinthians – we’ll visit Corinth, where the extensive ruins indicate the importance of this city. He wrote a letter to the Ephesians – we’ll visit the ancient and sprawling city of Ephesus, with its breathtaking Celsus library. Paul wrote letters to the Thessalonians and the Philippians – we’ll visit Thessaloniki and Philippi, where Paul and Silas were thrown into prison. And because we’re there already and because context matters, we’ll learn about the oracle of Delphi, we’ll visit the monasteries balanced impossibly atop the towering cliffs of Meteora, we’ll travel by sea to the islands of Crete and Mykonos and Rhodes and Santorini. We’ll draw on our understanding of Greek mythology as we stand in the ruins of massive stone arenas and alongside temples built by Greek gods. We’ll visit the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of modern times. We’ll do wine tastings and olive oil tastings; we’ll learn about how icons are made. We’ll eat more feta cheese than we ever thought possible. We’ll learn more about ourselves, more about one another, and more about our own relationships to scripture. It's going to be a good time. I hope you can join us! In festive anticipation, Pastor Andrea Roske-Metcalfe *** DETAILS: Trip departs on October 14, 2025, and returns on October 25, 2025 Departure Airport: Minneapolis, MN (other cities are available) PRICING: $4,890.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 Land Only (if booking your own flights) - $1250 (airfare credit) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space $2500 due March 1, 2025 Balance due on or before July 15, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registration Form Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 FLIGHT SCHEDULE: Flight information will be posted 6 months before departure * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Saul was a faithful Jewish Pharisee who felt called to keep people true to the Jewish faith and seek out those who were blaspheming the name of God. He was present at the stoning of Stephen and prided himself on how he fought to stay true to the laws of God. But one day he had an encounter with the Risen Christ that changed him and still influences Christianity over 2,000 years later. Join Pastor Erin as we walk where Paul walked. See the ruins of the Philippi, Ephesus and Corinth. Renew your baptism at the river where Lydia, the first Gentile Woman was baptized by Paul. We will climb Mars Hill where Paul defended the faith as he overlooked the Roman city of Athens. Then we will board a boat to see the island of Patmos where the book of Revelation was written. While we are there, of course we will see a few of the other Greek Islands to reflect and absorb all we have seen and done. This pilgrimage will shape how the church was formed and help us cast a vision of what Jesus is doing in our church now. DETAILS: Trip departs on October 1, 2024and returns on October 12, 2024 Departure Airport: Phoenix, AZ PRICING: $4,990.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 Land only (if booking your own flights) - $1250 (airfare credit ) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before July 3, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: UA 2375 01 OCT PHX-DEN 9:51A 12:38P 01OCT LH 447 01 OCT DEN-FRA 5:35P 11:10A 02OCT LH 1556 02 OCT FRA-SKG 2:25P 5:45P 02OCT LH 1757 12 OCT ATH-MUC 6:00A 7:35A 12OCT LH 436 12 OCT MUC-ORD 9:25A 12:15P 12OCT UA 1338 12 OCT ORD-PHX 4:05P 5:55P 12OCT Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades have a slightly different itinerary from the group tickets. Please email us for more information. * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
DETAILS: Trip departs on October 1, 2024, and returns on October 12, 2024 Departure Airport: Washington Dulles (IAD) (Price might be defrent based on the departure airport) PRICING: $4,490.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 Land only (if booking your own flights) - $1250.00 (airfare credit ) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before July 10, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: TK 008 01OCT IAD - IST 950P 305P 02OCT TK1893 02OCT IST - SKG 655P 815P 02OCT TK1842 12OCT ATH - IST 355A 525A 12OCT TK 187 12OCT IST - IAD 1050A 245P 12OCT * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Join Rev. Dan Overbo and the people of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer as we walk where Paul walked. See the ruins of the Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth. Renew your baptism at the river where Lydia, the first Gentile Woman was baptized by Paul. We will climb Mars Hill where Paul defended the faith as he overlooked the Roman city of Athens. Then we will board a boat to see the island of Patmos where the book of Revelation was written. While we are there, of course we will see a few of the other Greek Islands to reflect and absorb all we have seen and done. This pilgrimage will shape how the church was formed and help us cast a vision of what Jesus is doing in our church now. DETAILS: Trip departs on March 18, 2025 and returns on March 29, 2025 Departure Airport: Minneapolis, MN (MSP) (Other cities are available) PRICING: $4,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement: $890 Land-Only cost: $3,540.00 if booking your own flights (-$1250 airfare credit) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before November 15, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: DL1006 17MAR FSD-MSP 10:58A 12:08P DL 160 17MAR MSP-AMS 4:30P 6:50A 18MAR DL7508 18MAR AMS-SKG 9:00A 12:50P DL9436 29MAR ATH-AMS 6:00A 8:35A DL 163 29MAR AMS-MSP 12:30P 3:45P DL5477 29MAR MSP-FSD 6:00P 7:05P * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Join Rev. Jonathan Bull and the people of St. Paul Lutheran Church as we walk where Paul walked. See the ruins of the Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth. Renew your baptism at the river where Lydia, the first Gentile Woman was baptized by Paul. We will climb Mars Hill where Paul defended the faith as he overlooked the Roman city of Athens. Then we will board a ship to see the island of Patmos where the book of Revelation was written. While we are there, of course, we will see a few of the other Greek Islands to reflect and absorb all we have seen and done. This pilgrimage will shape how the church was formed and help us cast a vision of what Jesus is doing in our church now. DETAILS: Trip departs on June 17, 2025, and returns on June 28, 2025 Departure Airport: Columbus, OH (Other cities are available) PRICING: $4,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 (if booking your own flights) - $1250 (airfare credit ) PAYMENT PLAN: $500.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before February 15, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Join Rev. Rev. Fritz Wiese the people of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church as we walk where Paul walked. See the ruins of the Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth. Renew your baptism at the river where Lydia, the first Gentile Woman was baptized by Paul. We will climb Mars Hill where Paul defended the faith as he overlooked the Roman city of Athens. Then we will board a boat to see the island of Patmos where the book of Revelation was written. While we are there, of course, we will see a few of the other Greek Islands to reflect and absorb all we have seen and done. This pilgrimage will shape how the church was formed and help us cast a vision of what Jesus is doing in our church now. DETAILS: Trip departs on June 3, 2025, and returns on June 14, 2025 Departure Airport: Atlanta, GA PRICING: $4,790.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $950 Land only $3,730 (If you Book your Own Flight) Balance due on or before February 20, 2025 REGISTRATION: Registration Form Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 FLIGHT SCHEDULE: TK 032 03JUN ATL-IST 9:45P 3:45P +1 TK1893 04JUN IST-SKG 6:55P 8:15P TK1844 14JUN ATH-IST 10:30A 12:05P TK 031 14JUN IST-ATL 2:50P 7:50P * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
Join Rev. Adam Butler and the people of the Trinity Lutheran Church - Long Lake as we walk where Paul walked. See the ruins of the Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth. Renew your baptism at the river where Lydia, the first Gentile Woman was baptized by Paul. We will climb Mars Hill where Paul defended the faith as he overlooked the Roman city of Athens. Then we will board a boat to see the island of Patmos where the book of Revelation was written. While we are there, of course, we will see a few of the other Greek Islands to reflect and absorb all we have seen and done. This pilgrimage will shape how the church was formed and help us cast a vision of what Jesus is doing in our church now. DETAILS: Trip departs on April 22, 2025 and returns on May 3, 2025 Departure Airport: Minneapolis, MN (MSP) (Other cities are available) PRICING: $4,690.00 per person based on double occupancy - book now as space is limited! Single room supplement - $890 Land Only: $3,440.00 if booking your own flights (-$1250 airfare credit) PAYMENT PLAN: $300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before December 15, 2024 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a 4% platform fee applies) Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $500.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form FLIGHT SCHEDULE: UA 576 22APR MSP-ORD 11:32AM - 12:51PM LH 437 22APR ORD-MUC 3:35PM - 7:20AM LH1774 23APR MUC-SKG 9:05AM - 12:05PM LH1285 03MAY ATH-FRA 6:55AM 9:00AM LH 402 03MAY FRA-EWR 1:20PM 3:40PM UA 776 03MAY EWR-MSP 8:48PM 10:58PM * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
DETAILS: Trip departs on April 22, 2025 and returns on May 5, 2025 Departure Airport: Atlanta, GA (ATL) ************************************************************************************ PRICING: $4,890 per person based on double occupancy - space is limited Land arrangements only: $3,740 (if you wish to book your own flight) Single room supplement: $850 Deposit: $300 per person with registration to secure space Balance due on or before December 31, 2024 Register by mail? Please enclose a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person, made payable to: Elias Tours. Mail to: Elias Tours; 4941 Chalden Ln NE; Marietta, GA. 30066 REGISTRATION: Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card. Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mail to: 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066 Download the Registration Form Flight information: This Turkish Airways itinerary is included in the Package Price: TK 132 22APR ATL-IST 3:00P 7:00A TK1759 23APR IST-LIS 12:20P 3:30P TK1830 05MAY CDG-IST 7:20A 12:05P TK 31 05MAY IST-ATL 2:45P 7:50P For an additional $450 per person, we can book this Delta/Air France itinerary for you: AF 35 22APR ATL-CDG 11:30P 2:00P 23APR AF1194 23APR CDG-LIS 4:20P 5:55P DL 85 05MAY CDG-ATL 3:40P 7:40P PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EMAIL (eliastoursllc@gmail.com) or PHONE (470-455-6373) IF YOU WISH TO BOOK THE DELTA/AIR FRANCE ITINERARY. If you wish to book your own flights, please select the "Land Only" add-on in your application. You will receive a $1,150.00 airfare credit on your final invoice. Please send us your flight info as soon as you receive it, so that we may advise you on airport transport. * Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website. If you would like to register by mail, trip brochures/applications are available at the church. Or Contact Stephanie Holden | sholden@st-ann.org | 470-785-2468
I love the personal touch you get with Elias Tours. Elias and his team are always available and will do anything to exceed your expectations for a pilgrimage. I have worked with Elias to make the trips happen, and am already planning a fourth. As a pastor, I trust Elias Tours with my own congregational groups. They handle all the details so that I can provide the best care for my group, and work with the amazing guides that Elias arranges to allow an experience that leaves people with an unforgettable experience. You will never see the Biblical stories the same again!
Elias is very attentive and his company feels like a start-up on the one hand (meaning he is personally very involved) but it also feels seasoned because of his family’s long experience. Dr. Dale, Tour Leader.
The pilgrimage of a lifetime! This has been the most incredible and spiritual uplifting trip/pilgrimage of my pastoral ministry. There are so many people to thank including Elias Tours. Elias is a mastermind in travel detail and getting the best accommodations, food, and guides from the original trip cost. Thank you, Elias.
“We had an unforgettable trip to the Holy Land with my group! Everything went as planned with a couple of welcomed surprises. We saw all the holy sites but what made this special was all the local contacts Elias Tours has with others. So not only did we see the sights, we experienced them with local people with personal stories and connections that I imagine other tours would not be able to offer. All of this personal service with no hidden cost makes this an experience, I would highly recommend Elias Tours. I want to go again!”
I HIGHLY recommend Elias Tours to anyone interested in seeing the Holy Land. It is far more than just the tourist stops. Very well planned and organized. You'll experience the culture and land from various perspectives. It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Knowledgeable and professional on our tour of the Holy Land last November. He had insights that only someone who grew up in the area would have and we were able to experience many things that your average Holy Land tour would not even begin to explore. Highly recommend Elias Tours.
There are many tour agency’s in the Holy Lands, however there are only a few like Elias Tours. Elias made you feel like family in his hometown of Bethlehem each time he introduced you to some locals . He received our questions with a genuine spirit. He offered faithful responses rich in history and saturated with hard spiritual truths. I was impressed by his authentic approach that revealed the holy sites with respect and honor, alongside the realities of division and oppression. As a pastor, I highly recommend using Elias Tours for your church to explore the holy lands. My only regret from the trip was that I could not stay longer, especially on the Sea of Galilee.
Elias Tours lends a unique perspective with deep insight into the history and dynamics of the area and its diverse population. Highly recommend choosing Elias Tours for your Holy Land trip.
This tour was the best trip I've ever taken. It was well organized and planned. Truly, a trip of a lifetime.
Elias Tours provided a unique and transformational time for our group, loved it!
I have been all over the world and this was definitely one of the best trips I have ever taken.
We did a tour with Elias Tours and it was incredible! Seeing the Biblical sites where Paul started churches brought the book of Acts to life. Elias Tours handles all the details and included many exclusive experiences. If you are looking for an Israel or Steps of Paul tour I would highly recommend Elias Tours.
At Elias Tours, it's more than just a tour; it's an unforgettable experience. We don't simply just offer tours; we provide opportunities for life-changing moments and the chance to create lasting memories with loved ones and communities. That's the essence of our passion and teamwork - crafting remarkable experiences that people will treasure forever. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entrusts us with their stories!
Born and raised in the Holy Land, I have been impacted by tourism all my life. As a 20th-century child of Bethlehem, I have seen the good and bad sides of tourism. With three generations of family tradition, our customized journeys are carefully designed to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are a trusted resource for curating packages for a wide range of groups such as congregations, seminaries, and synods.
You'll not only see what God did thousands of years ago, but you will be a part of what God is doing in the Land today.
From start to finish, we will work one-on-one with you, fashioning itinerary sites and customizing experiences that will be a perfect fit for your group.
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