religious tourism

  Religious tourism is a growing slice of the touristic industry. It’s a kind of tourism that can either strengthen personal faith or help discover new cultures and traditions. Religious tourism creates awareness of the importance of preservation of holy...

Six hundred Greek-American and American pilgrims will sail this autumn in Apostle Paul’s footsteps setting out from Lavrio, with intermediate stops in Patmos, Kousadasi, Istanbul, Kavala and Thessaloniki. The details of this pilgrimage voyage are being examined by a private...

Crete counts on the influx of tourists from Russia, while is significantly investing in religious tourism. On May 18, a mission of the Region of Crete is going to Moscow to participate in an exhibition. The Region of Crete has high expectations...

Religious tourism is one of the oldest forms of travelling and Greece has inspired travellers, whether for religious purposes or mere self-exploring, throughout the years with its rich tradition in religious sites. From the well-preserved Byzantine era churches to...