Life with Jesus is about the journey.

As women we spend our lives loving others and caring for their needs. If we are not careful, before we know it, we will lose touch with the greatest possible mission field — our own hearts.

Ministry doesn’t begin and end in the Church pew on Sunday; it should be a way of life and church planting should be a natural outpouring of our heart. On your journey you will be guided in discovering the Father’s voice for yourself and you will find the joy in praying for the locals as you build friendships that will last a lifetime.

Each day will begin in prayer. We’ll spend our mornings asking the Lord to guide us to those who might need us to cross their path.  We will spend our days praying over the communities we come in contact with, and in the evening we will gather to debrief and celebrate all that the Father has done in us and for us.

You will be forever changed by seeing the hand of God move on a daily basis with you and your new sisters!

Our trip to Naxos and Santorini is a journey about slowing down, intentionally engaging in conversation and taking each moment with reflection and purpose.  We will island hop between two of the most beautiful Greek Islands, Naxos and Santorini in one trip. You will discover the best of these absolute gems on foot. 

The Cyclades is a group of around 220 islands scattered in the Aegean Sea to the South East of the Greek mainland. Rugged sun kissed pieces of earth scattered in the turquoise waters of the Aegean. Sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, scented olive groves and bright white villages. The Cyclades are the Greek Islands of your dreams. 

Experience discipleship using the ancient tradition of pilgrimage, building relationships along the way.  Get outside of your limits and walk a path where thousands have walked before. Gather with women and talk about what real community and life looks like. What does it mean to be a woman in today’s society and actively seek the Lord?

During this journey, you will learn to find your strength in God and to focus on true discipleship in community.

Your group will explore the beautiful Greek Islands of Naxos and Santorini. You will walk through ancient olive groves, along cobbled paths, past a Venetian fortress, explore an ancient quarry, and even climb the mythical Mount Zas. Around every turn will be views of the turquoise Aegean Sea. 

Each night we will be staying at a local hotel, in the morning we will gather, pray and  transfer to a different portion of the island to explore by foot. Upon arrival back to the hotel, there will be time to explore, rest, debrief our day and find the perfect dinner spot.  

The itinerary…

• DAY 1: Arrive Santorini. Ferry to Naxos – Arrival at Santorini Airport, where a private transfer will take you to the port of Santorini. The ferry for Naxos leaves at 15:30 and takes two hours. You will arrive in Naxos at 17:30 and the hotel shuttle will take you to your hotel.

• DAY 2: Chalki to Melanes: 3 or 5 hours – After breakfasttake a bus or taxi to Chalki, located in the center of the Tragea plain. Today you walk through the olive groves and rich vegetation of this fertile hinterland of Naxos. Some of the olive trees are over a thousand years old!

  Historical sites also feature as you walk on cobbled paths via the Venetian Fortress Ano Kastro to an ancient marble quarry. Here you will find a 10m high statue of an unfinished Kouros from the 6th century BC!

• DAY 3: Walk to Mt. Zas: 3, 5 or 7 hours – Today’s walk is an absolute cracker! Your walk startsfrom Filoti at the foot of Mount Zas, which is reached by a short bus or taxi ride. From Filoti you begin your ascent to the summit of the legendary Mount Zas. You will pass the cave in which, according to the legend, Zeus, the father of all the gods, was nursed by an eagle.

  The climb to the summit is rewarded with exceptional views in every direction. Following your descent there are several options to extend your walk via Apiranthos and Mt. Fanari to Filoti.

• DAY 4: Ferry from Naxos to Santorini: 1 to 2 hours – After a relaxing morning perhaps by the pool, on the beach or visiting the castle in Naxos town you catch the ferry to Santorini at about noon.Atwo hour ferry brings you to the most famous of the Cyclades, Santorini. Entering the flooded caldera of Santorini on the ferry is an unforgettable experience. Thesteepcoloured cliffs crowned by whitewashed villages surround you and you will be filled with anticipation of the delights that lie ahead.

  The archipelago of Santorini is essentially all that remains of a giant volcanic eruption that occurred 3600 years ago and is thought to have ended the Minoan Civilization. Or could it be the source of the legend of Atlantis?

• DAY 5: Perissa to Akrotiri: 6 hours – A short transfer after breakfast will take you to Perissa. From here you climb via an old path to an exposed saddle. This is one of the very few points that predates the devastating volcanic explosion.

  Your walk continues to Ancient Thira: the capital of the island in Ancient and Roman times. It enjoys the most fantastic location.  You then descend via an old path to the quiet interior of the island walking through vineyards, and picture perfect villages until you reach the black beach which takes you back to Akrotiri village and a refreshing plunge in the pool.

• DAY 6: Fira to Oia: 3 hours – Start your day with a short hop by bus to Fira, the iconic whitewashed town perched high on the cliffs, which is the capital of Santorini. Take your time to wander through the narrow alleys, hidden squares and quiet corners of this beautiful town, which teases you with glimpses of the blue blue sea at almost every turn. History buffs will enjoy the museum of prehistoric Thira and the Archaeological Museum, whilst others may prefer to just take a little longer over lunch. After lunch you are in for a treat as you tackle the famous walk from Fira to Oia. This walk will blow you away with fabulous views of the lagoon and the spectacular cliffs with their massive drops. From Oia you will be picked up transferred back to your hotel.

• DAY 7: Circular walk from Akrotiri: 2 or 5 hours – Your last day in Santorini and still so much to do. Enjoy a wonderful circular walk from Akrotiri to the lighthouse and the red beach, visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri: the Greek Pompeii or perhaps just have a relaxing day by the pool.

  Walk: 2 or 5 hours

• DAY 8: Depart Santorini

All women must be 21 or older at time of trip.*

Only Breakfast Included

Air fare not included