Greek Orthodox Archdiocese plans pilgrimage to Athens, Constantinople and Tbilisi

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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) is organising a 14-day Pilgrimage Tour from 5 May to 18 May 2025, to Athens, Constantinople, and Tbilisi in Georgia.

The Pilgrimage, which will be led by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, will be conducted in collaboration with the travel agency Premium Holidays and will include the following itinerary: 

  • May 5: Departure from Australia with Qatar Airways
  • May 6 – 9: Stay in Athens. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit religious and archaeological sites, including the Holy Trinity Monastery– Saint Nektarios in Aegina, the Acropolis Museum, Cape Sounion, and more.
  • May 9 – 13: Stay in Constantinople. Pilgrims will visit the Ecumenical Patriarchate and receive the blessing of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Additionally, they will visit the Princes’ Islands, Halki Theological School, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar of Constantinople, and other sites.
  • May 13 – 17: Stay in Tbilisi. Pilgrims will explore Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia and visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Metekhi, Saint George, Sioni Cathedral, the Kakheti region in Eastern Georgia, the ancient city of Mtskheta, the village of Tsilkani, the Shio-Mgvime Monastery, and more.
  • May 17: Departure for Australia (Qatar Airways) or Greece (Aegean Airlines)

Participation Cost:

  • $8,900 per person (twin-room accommodation) for round-trip travel to and from Australia.
  • $6,500 per person (twin-room accommodation) for departures from Greece
  • $1,800 extra charge for single-room accommodation

The price includes: Airfares (from Australia – Athens – Turkey – Georgia); accommodation in 5-star hotels (Half-Board) in Athens and Georgia; Greek-speaking tour guide; air-conditioned coaches. Not included in the price are: Gratuities; Turkish visa; beverages with meals; travel insurance; and anything optional. 

For more details and registrations, interested individuals may contact: Premium Holidays (www.premiumholidays.com.au) either by phone: (02) 9241 3211 or email: info@premiumholidays.com.au

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