You are personally invited to celebrate the
"Footsteps of the Apostle Paul Tour & Cruise"
22 April - 3 May 2025
with Pastor Grant Williams leading a 12-day transformative experience of
Bible study, Five-star vacation, and fellowship
Greece, Turkey, Rome, Greek Island Cruise
Mykonos, Santorini, Ephesus, Patmos, Athens, Thessaloniki, Corinth & more
Celebrate the Uplifting Words, Acts and Life of the man who delivered the Gospel to the World!
Next to Jesus himself, the Apostle Paul is the most important person in the New Testament
Paul's life essentially fills the Book of Acts.
He wrote 13 of the 21 letters that comprise the New Testament.
His four missionary journeys propelled the Gospel message of Jesus Christ onto the world stage in an unprecedented way and forever changed the history of western civilization.
As followers of Christ, we have all read about Paul's missionary journeys in the Book of Acts.
We have all read the letters that Paul wrote to the churches he founded on these journeys in places like Ephesus, Corinth, Philippi, and Thessalonica. We've read about Berea (Acts 17), whose Jewish people "examined the Scriptures everyday to see if what Paul said was true." We know about Paul's speech to the Greek philosophers on Mars Hill in Athens (Acts 17). We've read Paul's amazing letter to the church at Rome and know about Paul's visit to Rome to stand before Emperor Nero (Acts 28)
On this five-star tour, we will have the opportunity to visit all these places and see for ourselves where these great events in the Bible took place.
This tour is a re-tracing of the second and third missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul as described in the Book of Acts, chapters 16-21.
In addition, we will visit Rome where Paul ended his fourth missionary journey, was imprisoned, and eventually martyred at the site that is today the Church of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls.
We will also visit the island of Patmos where the Apostle John was exiled and where he received and wrote down the Book of the Revelation.
Here are some highlights of our tour:
Three days in the enchanting city of Rome, we’ll visit the place where Paul's body was buried after Emperor Nero beheaded him in 66 AD. In Rome, we will also visit the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, the Arch of Titus & much more.
Chance to see the very jail cell in Philippi where Paul & Silas were freed by God's miraculous intervention (Acts 16:26)
A visit to Mars Hill in Athens where Paul debated the Gospel message with the elite philosophers of the age (Acts 17:16)
An opportunity to see the very spot in Corinth where Paul stood before the Roman proconsul Gallio (Acts 18:12)
An unforgettable morning in the city of Ephesus, where we will walk on the very streets where Paul walked and go into the actual theater mentioned in Acts 19:29.
A three-night cruise in the beautiful Aegean Sea, including the breath-taking Islands of Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete, with a stop at Patmos to see the place where the Apostle John was exiled for his faith and where the Lord gave him the Book of Revelation.
We will be sharing devotional messages from the Bible at many of these places as well as at many other sites.
You will return from this tour with an understanding of Paul's life and ministry that is phenomenal.
You’ll also return with a deeper confidence in the trustworthiness of the Bible, because you’ll see for yourself all these places the New Testament mentions and you’ll discover that they are just as the Bible declares them to be.
We will cover essentially the entire Book of Acts after Paul crossed into Europe in Acts 16.
This tour is rich in biblical information and deep in spiritual challenge. It will forever change how you read the Book of Acts and Paul's New Testament letters.
Please compare our tour to similar tours offering similar levels of service and accommodations in the heart of every city, and I believe you will agree that this tour represents a great value.
I hope you'll pray about joining us for two wonderful weeks of watching the Bible come alive and allowing the Lord to speak to your heart.
Space is limited.
A refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on this trip of a lifetime.
From our experience, we cannot guarantee spots will be available for those waiting longer with sending their deposits and submitting their online registration form.
To Secure Your Spot on the Tour:
1) Make your $750 per person deposit:
or
Mail and make Check payable to
Williams Global Ministries
143 Cady Centre #172
Northville, MI 48167
and
2) Fill the online registration form: click here
For questions contact Grant Williams at:
grantmaxwilliams@gmail.com
See you soon!
God Bless,
Grant Williams - Founder - GW Ministries
Ezer Kalmovitcz – Director - Holyland Pilgrimage Tours
Bible Travel in Style
Testimonials
Kevin Michael Shaughnessy:
I have been on multiple trips with Holyland Pilgrimage Tours - and I can say that these trips were the best travel experiences of my life.
You won’t need to worry about anything when you travel with Ezer Kalmovitcz and HP-Tours. Once you book the tour, all you need to do is show up and let them take care of everything, which they do effortlessly. No matter what the country, the language, or the customs, Ezer interacts flawlessly with all the locals, providing his clients with an experience that is both fulfilling and relaxing.
International group tours can be a lot of work for the traveler and can burn you out. Not with HP-Tours. You’ll see more and experience more on a HPT tour than you will with any other tour company, but you’ll never feel hurried. Nor will you ever feel like you’ve missed out on anything. The trips are well thought out and the itineraries provide the most experiences for the given time-frame without wearing you down.
When you travel with Ezer and his excellent team of HP-Tours local guides, you’ll always be informed - and frequently entertained - as you see some of the most amazing sites on the planet from people who know them best. Not to mention, you’ll stay in hotels with the best accommodations and dining.
I hope to again travel with HP-Tours in the future and can wholeheartedly recommend them for the most educational, relaxing, and gratifying travel experience you can have.
Rebekah Gulyash :
I can not say enough good things about Holyland Pilgrimage Tours. I have been on 8+ tours with them through Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Turkey, and Italy and they have been life changing experiences for me.
The service they provide is personal and first class.
The guides are extremely knowledgeable and teach with their heart. They are passionate about the information they are sharing. History, culture, and archeology, are just a few of the topics the guides would cover at the sites we visited. I had so much fun and gained knowledge that I will carry for my whole lifetime.
The hotels are exquisite and the meals are delicious; you will feel like royalty traveling with HPT tours. They provide such hospitality and take care of each person on tour with them as if that person were the only one on the tour.
My first tour with HP-Tours was in 2001 and I have been going every few years ever since. I have shared with friends and family about HP-Tours, who have then gone as well, and they loved their experience too.
This is a family business, and you will feel like part of the family by the time your tour is over.
Jenna Shinholster:
Being with Ezer and Holyland Pilgrimage Tours is the ONLY way to see the holy lands!
Their enthusiasm and love for God is so contagious!
Thank you for your knowledge and for sharing such a beautiful personal story with us. I will carry this experience with me for a lifetime and hopefully be on one of your tours very soon.
I feel like a trip without you isn’t possible haha!
Thank you for making this experience absolute perfection and your hospitality 👍🏻
you made everyone feel so special!
Thank you and God Bless 🙏🏻
❤️ Jenna Shinholster
Winola Bush Swinks:
It was a life-changing experience for both, my husband and myself.
Holyland Pilgrimage Tours made the Bible come to life for us.
Their expertise and knowledge were overwhelming, bringing all the land to life. We will never forget this trip.
This was truly the trip of a lifetime! Thank you Ezer and your fantastic crew. Our bus driver was so kind and always had his hand out for me getting off the bus.
I thank you for that!
Detailed Tour Program
22 April 2025 - Tuesday – Depart USA to Athens, Greece.
23 April 2025 Wednesday – Our dive into the Bible begins! Welcome to Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, with beauty and history all around! Enjoy this lively city. Dinner and overnight at our five-star hotel in the best location in Athens - the NJV Athens Plaza.
24 April – After a great buffet breakfast, we head to ancient Corinth. This city was a major commercial crossroads in the time of the Apostle Paul and a city in which Paul spent a year and a half in ministry activity (Acts 18:11). We will see the Corinthian canal, which connects the Aegean and Adriatic Seas. In the 19th century, this canal was dug through the four-mile isthmus where Corinth sits and the canal is still used by ships today. We will then visit the ancient city of Corinth and see the very road that Paul walked on almost 2000 years ago when he entered the city. We will see the Bemah platform where Paul's case was dismissed by Roman proconsul Gallio (Acts 18:12). Time will be taken here for a devotional message by pastor Grant and musical worship. We will also visit the archaeological museum here at Corinth. We will then return to Athens to discover the beauty and history of this amazing city, often referred to as “the birthplace of Western civilization”. See the ancient Olympic stadium. Then we explore the Parthenon, considered by many to be the most perfect architectural building in existence today. It was constructed in 446BC on the highest point in ancient Athens, called the Acropolis, and was home to a giant statue of the goddess Athena, the patron goddess of the city of Athens. The apostle Paul no doubt walked on the Acropolis and saw the Parthenon during his visit to Athens in Acts 17 in the summer of 50AD. The idol worship carried out on the Acropolis certainly contributed to Paul’s consternation that “the city was full of idols.” (Acts 17:16). Mars Hill, where Paul debated the message of Christ with the philosophers of Athens (Acts 17:18ff), is immediately adjacent to the north slope of the Acropolis, just below the Parthenon itself. We will visit Mars Hill (the "Areopagus" of Acts 17:19) where Paul addressed the philosophers of ancient Athens. Time will be taken here, on holy ground, for a devotional message by pastor. After this incredible day, return to our five star hotel in Athens center for dinner & overnight.
25 April – After a hearty breakfast, we will head to the nearby port of Piraeus in Athens, where we will board our cruise ship. We sail at noon and head for our first stop at the beautiful Aegean Greek Island of Mykonos, at the stunning sunset hour. We will have the chance to get off the ship, explore this quaint and most famous and picturesque island, and choose to have dinner or gelato (or both!) Later return to our cruise ship for overnight.
26 April – After breakfast, we begin a day full of exciting events. First, we head to Ephesus and the unmatched archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was considered the third most significant city in the Roman Empire of Paul’s day and the capital city of the entire Eastern Roman Empire. Recognizing this, Paul dedicated over two years of his life to ministry in this city (Acts 19:10). The archaeological excavations here at Ephesus are perhaps the most incredible in all of the Middle East. One of the many discoveries that archaeologists have made here in Ephesus is the unearthing of the 25,000-seat theater the Bible tells us about in Acts 19:29. Pastor Grant will take the time here in this biblical ground for worship and a devotional word. We enjoy a guided walking tour of this impressive ancient city. After our awe-inspiring visit to ancient Ephesus, we return to the port area where you will have time for fine shopping. We then board our cruise ship for lunch. Upon our disembarking in the early afternoon, we find ourselves on the beautiful island of Patmos. It was here that the Apostle John was exiled (Rev 1:9) and that he received the Book of Revelation from the Lord Jesus Himself (Rev 1:19). We will go directly to the cave where Apostle John received the Revelation and wrote it down. We will visit the church that stands on this site overlooking the beautiful Aegean Sea, and be inspired as Pastor shares a message from the Book of Revelation here. We will then visit the monastery on the uppermost part of the island, which contains priceless icons and ancient artifacts, including an original painting of Jesus by the famous artist El Greco (Dominikos Theotokopoulos). When the church bells ring it's time for us to return to our cruise ship for dinner and overnight.
27 April- Free morning today. You can choose to disembark and spend the morning in Heraklion, the largest city on the island of Crete. Its archaeological museum holds the remains of the 3000-year-old Minoan civilization. The city was a stronghold for the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 961 AD until 1204 AD. The city has a charming mixture of architecture as well as wonderful outdoor markets, restaurants, and shopping. You will have all morning to explore and enjoy this quaint city. You can choose to join (not included) the cruise-operated shore excursion to the famous Minoan Palace of Knossos, or simply rest and relax on board with the spa treatments, pool, sundeck, gym, live music, and games. After returning to our ship for lunch, we set sail for the beautiful island of Santorini. First settled by the Phoenicians in 1200 BC, the island became part of Greece in 1821. The island is one of the most breathtaking in all of the Aegean and is full of cafes, shops, and restaurants. The sunset in Santorini is a beautiful sight you will cherish forever. Spend the afternoon & sunset hours here and then return to our cruise ship for our final night of cruising the Greek islands Aegean Sea.
28 April – After breakfast, we disembark back in Athens, and take a 45-minute flight north, to Thessaloniki. We first head for the ancient city of Philippi (Acts 16:12). This city was built by Philip of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, in 358 BC. Here Paul preached his first sermon in Europe and here the first believers in Europe were baptized. We will visit Lydia's Spring, the place where Paul led Lydia to Christ, making her the first person in Europe to ever give her life to Christ. Enjoy as we open with worship, and then Pastor Grant will share a devotional at this beautiful and significant spot. Then we will visit the archaeological excavations of the Roman city of Philippi from Paul's time. We will see the remains of the Agnation Way, the famous Roman road that connected Rome itself with Greece and the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. The Apostle Paul walked on these very stones almost 2000 years ago. We will also visit the actual jail where Paul and Silas were imprisoned (Acts 16:22ff). Time will be taken here at the ancient city of Philippi for a devotional message. Then we move on to the port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11), the spot where Paul first set foot on European soil. Following lunch here at the charming outdoor cafe, we’ll focus on Paul's obedience to God in coming to Europe in Acts 16. After a full day of spiritual challenge, we arrive at our five-star Medeternian Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki for a delicious dinner. Perfectly located next to the sea, this hotel will easily become one of your favorites.
29 April – After a hearty breakfast, we will spend our day visiting the capital city of northern Greece, the city of Thessaloniki (modern-day Thessaloniki). The ancient city on this same spot was home to some of Paul's most exciting ministry, resulting in a church that has two letters in the New Testament. We will see the triumphal arch of Galerius, built in 303 A.D. We will also view the archaeological site of the ancient city of Thessaloniki where we'll share a devotional based on the events of Acts 17. After an exciting morning in Thessaloniki, we will visit the ancient city of Berea (Acts 17:10ff). Here Paul found a community of Jewish people who were serious about Paul's message and who "examined the Scriptures to see if it was true". While we are here, we will be able to stand on the very marble synagogue steps where Paul stood and preached. Standing on these steps, a message from the Bible will be shared here about the attitude towards the Bible that these folks in Berea had and how that should change our lives. We will then return to Thessaloniki and enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean sunset. Dinner and overnight in our five-star Medeternian Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki.
30 April – This morning we fly to Rome. Arrive and enjoy free time in the magnificent city of Rome! This free time is for you to choose where and how you wish to enjoy the many beautiful landmarks of Rome: marvel at St. Peter's Square and the Vatican, relax on the Spanish Steps, or walk around the most romantic city in the world. Maybe you'd like to head to the famous Trevi Fountain and sing "Three Coins in the Fountain" or to one of the many wonderful piazzas, where you can sit at an outdoor cafe, eat wonderful Italian food, and watch as the city goes by. The evening is yours to spend as you like. Don't forget Gelato today! Those interested can join us on a fun walking tour around many of the above famous landmarks. Overnight at our Hotel in Rome.
1 May – After breakfast, we set out together with our expert local guide to explore the magnificent city of Rome. The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel are two of the most visited attractions in the world. However, we enjoy special skip-the-line access with our guide and start our group tour of the Vatican. We will marvel at the grand galleries, gardens, halls and artwork, and reach a crown jewel presented here: the Sistine Chapel. This masterpiece by Michelangelo, depicting various scenes from the Bible, is truly a masterpiece and a world wonder. We continue to the St. Peter Basilica and visit more breathtaking masterpieces and the place where Peter was buried. Then we rest in one of Rome’s piazzas and enjoy a fun lunch. Whatever you choose to have for lunch, don’t forget gelato! As we have been walking this week in the footsteps of the greatest disciple of Christ, we will crown our spiritual journey with transformational teaching at the place where the Apostle Paul's life and mission had ended: The church of St. Paul Outside the Walls. After this full and uplifting day, we return to our hotel in Rome for overnight. Your evening is free and there's no group dinner tonight. You can choose if to enjoy some of Rome's famous street food with local Italian Pizza and Gelato, or book in advance a fancy restaurant of your choice. It all works – you’re in Rome!
2 May - After breakfast we head out to visit the Arch of Titus, erected by the Roman general Titus to commemorate his victory over the Jewish people in the uprising of 66-70 AD. This victory by Titus culminated in the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD. The Arch of Titus depicts some of the spoils of war that Titus returned to Rome with, including the giant Menorah (seven-branched candlestick) as well as pieces of furniture and other implements that Titus took from the Jewish Temple. On this arch, we find the material culture and the historical records in agreement with the Biblical narrative. The archaeological evidence discovered here matches what we read in our bible, and is like a 2,000-year-old message in a bottle that reaffirms the trustworthiness of our holy book. We will share a devotional at this inspiring location. Proceed to visit the Roman Forum. We continue to the amazing Colosseum, where thousands of Christians were martyred for their faith in the centuries after Jesus' resurrection. We’ll explain the grand structure from above and then be able to actually go down onto the ground level of the Colosseum and walk where so many faithful believers in Jesus gave their lives rather than deny him. It will be an inspiring experience that you will never forget. We conclude this amazing day with a lively farewell group dinner. Overnight in Rome.
3 May 2025 – This morning our experience of a lifetime comes to its completion. Head to the airport to return home to the USA, carrying with us incredible memories of our journey in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul with new and old friends, an understanding of Paul's life & ministry that is phenomenal, and a deeper confidence in the trustworthiness of the Bible, after we've seen for ourself all these places the New Testament mentions and we discover that they are just as the Bible declares them to be. Arrive home in USA on the same date.
Tour Cost: $ 6,200
per person sharing a dbl room
Including 2 flights during the program in Europe, excluding your transatlantic flights.
Package Includes
- Signature Bible-Comes-Alive-Tour, Spiritually led by Pastor Grant Williams, and personally crafted by Ezer Kalmovitcz, Director of Holyland Pilgrimage Tours, including unforgettable daily worship at the holy sites.
- Expert officially licensed Christian Guides.
- Flight from Athens to Thesalonikki.
- Flight from Greece to Italy.
- Deluxe Panoramic Motorcoaches.
- 2 nights at the five-star Mediterranean Palace Hotel Thessaloniki. http://www.mediterranean-palace.gr/
- 2 nights at the five-star NJV Athens Plaza in the best location in Athens. http://www.njvathensplaza.gr/
- 3 nights at NH Roma Centro Hotel in Rome city center or similar.
- 3 nights Greek Island Cruise on board Celestial Cruises, Discovery ship, dlx outside cabins with window.
- Entertainment and daily activities on board.
- Shore excursions off cruise included in Patmos and Ephesus customed for our group
- Free time for visit, shop, explore, and sunsets in Santorini & Mykonos.
- All breakfasts throughout the whole tour in Greece and in Rome.
- All dinners four nights in Greece.
- Two dinners in Rome.
- Full Board all meals while on board our three-day Greek Island Cruise.
- Port charges and other gratuities on the cruise.
- VAT and city taxes.
- Accommodation tax and city tourism levies.
- Porterage service at all the hotels and the cruise.
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure - included.
Package Excludes Transatlantic flights; travel insurance, any personal expenses; drinks; one dinner in Rome; things not mentioned above as included.
Payments Due * 10 November 2024 – $750 Deposit. * 12 January 2025 – full payment.
Refunds
* Before 15 November 2024: 100% refund. * 16 Nov 2024 -12 January 2025: full refund minus $350.
* 12 Jan. - 12 Feb. 2025: 85% refund of the tour cost. 12 Feb-12 March: 70% refund of total tour cost. 12 March-12 April 2025: 50% refund of the total tour cost. After 12 April: no refunds.
The above dates are firm. We advise obtaining Travel Insurance.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend obtaining trvel insurance. We do not sell travel insurance. We recommend Travelex https://new.travelexinsurance.com/ and Allianz https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/
Most insurance providers prefer you obtain your insurance within 21 days of making your first tour payment.
Possible Upgrades and Supplements (contact us by email for availability if interested):
Single room supplement: $ 1,980.
Balcony Suite on cruise: 380 pp sharing (GOT FIVE, one secured already On The House for pastor GRANT).
Athenian Suite in Athens 2 nights: 380 pp sharing. Upgrade to Junior Suite in Thesalonikki: 230 pp sharing.
Upgrade to Junior Suite in Thessaloniki: 230 pp sharing.
The First Hotel overnight included in our tour package: 23-24 April 2025 in Athens NJV Plaza. Official check-in time is approx 3 pm. The optimal time to land at ATH airport to maximize your time is late morning to early afternoon. ( 3 Salaminos Street, Thessaloniki, Greece. Tel +30 231124 0400).
Arrival Transfers: Let us know your roundtrip flights information after you obtain your flights. We will then set an airport pick-up for you in Athens, and an airport transfer to get you to the airport in Rome.
The Last Hotel overnight included in our tour package: 2-3 May 2025 in Rome. The official check-out time is 11 am. The optimal time to depart from FCO airport to maximize your time is noon/afternoon on 3 May 2025.
Important - Transatlantic Flights: This tour excludes Trans-Atlantic flights. You book your transatlantic flights from USA to Athens, and back home to USA from Rome on your own. Choose what’s most convenient and cost-effective for you. See the next page with recommended flights currently still inexpensive with great arrival times.
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You want to arrive in Athens on 23 April 2025 by 3 pm to join in on the first group dinner per program.
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Book return flights to from Rome to USA on 3 May at any hour.
You are welcome to come a few days earlier to Athens or stay a few days later in Rome. Should you like any assistance or touring on additional days in land let us know and we can help you book reliable services.
Inside Europe flights: Your package price already includes two flights with the group tour. 28 April from Athens to Thessaloniki; and 31 April from Thessaloniki to Rome. HP-Tours is responsible for booking these flights. You do not book this on your own.
Looking forward to leading together in the amazing Footsteps of Apostle Paul,
For all detailed terms and conditions see the online registration form.
Space is Limited.
Secure Your Spot on the Tour:
1) Make your $750 per person deposit:
or
Mail and make Check payable to
Williams Global Ministries
143 Cady Centre #172
Northville, MI 48167
and
2) Fill out the online registration form: click here