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Athens Full-Day Tour: Following Apostle Paul’s Journey – Acropolis, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora & St. Dionysius Church Visit

Embark on a historical journey starting from your hotel in Athens to the port of Faliro, where Apostle Paul set foot after his voyage from Thessaloniki. Experience the spiritual path of Christianity’s spread across the eastern Mediterranean. The tour includes a visit to the world-renowned Acropolis and Parthenon, sites rich in ancient Greek history and architecture.

Continue to Mars Hill (Areopagus), the significant location where Apostle Paul delivered his profound sermon, as recorded in Acts 17:22-31. Explore the Ancient Agora, a central spot in Apostle Paul’s time in Athens, where he engaged with Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, presenting Christianity as an alternative to paganism.

The tour concludes with a visit to the former cathedral church of Athens, dedicated to St. Dionysius the Areopagite, who was converted to Christianity by Apostle Paul during his Mars Hill sermon and became the first Bishop of Athens. After immersing yourself in these historical and religious landmarks, we will transfer you back to your hotel, completing this enlightening full-day tour.