Stones & Living Stones

Greece

May 1-14, 2026

Footsteps of Your Faith

based on Acts 16 to 19

Private invitation from Mitch & Windsor Yellen

12 Days in Greece

North - Philippi, Thessaloniki, Vergina

Central - Delphi, Meteora, Mt Olympus

South - Athens, Corinth, Thorikos

Mediterranean Sea - Boats, Beaches & Islands

Limited to 16 People

Dear Friends,

We once again have a special opportunity to travel together in a small group of friends on a custom trip to Greece in May 2026. Come with us!

  • Go overseas to explore, learn, go deeper in your faith, biblical literacy, gain insight and fellowship.

  • We will have tons of fun, experience amazing places, scenery, cuisine and culture.

  • Plus connect to today’s local people in one of the most lovely places on earth.

We will be walking in the footsteps of Paul and Silas, Lydia and their friends, as well as the powerful enemies they encountered (seen and unseen) on Paul’s famous 2nd journey that unexpectedly took him to Greece.

We will also get out onto the lovely blue Mediterranean Sea, explore and enjoy some refreshing time in the islands.

This will be our 2nd “Stones & Living Stones Trip” with Vance and Lauren Patterson. Vance is the Executive Director of Living Stones Today. We have known Vance and Lauren for over 10 years of serving, ministry and friendship.

Don’t miss it. Just say Yes!

Mitch & Windsor

See the Ancient Stones of Greece

You will see amazing and famous historical sites, plus places you have never heard of and get off the tourist trail!

Explore the ancient sites across Greece both from Christianity and remarkable empires and culture led by Greeks, Macedonians, Romans and more! Walk in the footsteps of Paul, Silas, Lydia, Timothy, Luke, Priscilla , Aquilla, Apollos and those who would become the multitude of faithful disciples as they contended for growing the Church, sharing the Gospel, giving Jesus all glory! Learn insights from the Scriptures as you stand in the actual places where the gospel penetrated into a pagan culture that was ready to hear about an incarnate God. See where the early gentile and Jewish people formed the Church, launched and struggled at Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens and Coriinth …and more! Stroll the winding streets and shops that sit below the Acropolis, the Parthenon and Mars Hill. Sit by the stream where Paul met Lydia and the world changed for her and us too. Stand where Paul and Silas were confronted, beaten and jailed. Look up at the mountain tops of powerful pagan cult temples connecting the not good unseen realm to the seen…Yet where the lowest and most despised people came down and followed Jesus as new creations. Enjoy the rare access we offer while exploring all the Biblical regions of Greece’s mountains, rural country side, cities and the beautiful Aegean Sea.

Meet the Living Stones of Greece

Create friendships, gain a better sense of today’s Christians and ministry awareness for this important region!

Meet, dine, pray and worship with local Christians (“Living Stones”) from different streams of Christian faith (Evangelical, Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Muslim Converts, etc.) Connect the dots of your own faith to the early Greek Church! Cross-paths with secular Greeks, “Heritage Christians”, Refugees and everyday people! Grasp that Greece is a major crossroads of cultures and people groups today - just as it was in the time of Paul and his missionary team. Learn about today’s Greek life, the ancient Greek church’s power, generational matters, economic and political issues that affect churches, ministries and meet amazingly effective ministries led by local followers of Jesus. Understand their reality, struggles, opportunities and personal stories.

In-Country Tour Cost:

$7,435 per person

airfare not included

May 1-14,2026 

    • Chartered Shuttle Transportation and Professional Drivers

    • Licensed Bilingual Guides and Bible Teachers

    • All Fees for Group Tours, Entrance, Events, Museums

    • Excellent Hotels (double occupancy)

    • Delicious Meals! Including drinks, wine, etc.

    • All Tips (guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurants, etc)

    • Living Stones Today Concierge Travel Services

    • All Local Agencies/Broker Fees

    • Pre Trip Meetings and Materials

    • Personal Living Stones Today (Teacher & Trip Leader)

    • Airfare to/from Greece is extra. You will buy and coordinate your air travel. We can help you with advise, etc.

    • Transportation to/and from airport in USA.

    • Meals while traveling to/from USA.

    • Elective upgrades with Airlines (seat, food/drinks, baggage, extra services)

    • Single Occupancy Rooms if available - at extra cost. Please let us know ASAP -if you require or desire a private room and we will relay the upcharge if available.

    • Personal (gifts, souvenirs, spending money and exchange fees, etc)

    • Personal /Elective Freetime activities, events, meals, taxis/uber, etc.

    • Travel Insurance (see more details in separate tab)

    • Immunizations, Special Admittance Requirements (Visas, etc), Paperwork or Process, Medical tests : if required by country.

  • Terms and Agreement:

    Pre-Trip Deposit and remaining balance and any follow up charges or after trip payments need to be paid on time and in full. Thank you.

    Refund Policy: Tour deposits and all following payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • We recommend each group and every traveler strongly consider obtaining additional travel and medical insurance via a reputable third-party provider to the level that meets their concerns, risk profile and realities.

    If you intend to have premium "Cancel for Any Reason" insurance coverage; Then please note that your travel insurance provider requires that this type of policy be obtained within a set amount of days soon after (usually 14 -21 days) submitting your first payment, buying airline tickets or making your deposit.

    Feel free to use our preferred vendors/contacts or to choose your own preferred travel insurance provider.

    Main thing is to be sure you have what you want and need.

  • Make sure your passport is current.

    Pray for the trip to be amazing, fun and deeply impactful for everyone going.

    Start walking and getting in shape,

    Read: Acts 15-20, Philippians 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians and Ephesians

    Group and Emergency Contacts will be posted once we have all our travel members signed up.

    Final Detailed Travel Itinerary, will be supplied and discussed at our final pre trip meeting and posted for your convenience.

    Balance of our time and places we visit will be flexible based on local realities, opportunities and access.

    Since 2013 we utilize our staff from Living Stones Today, local travel brokers and licensed guides, professional drivers.

    We love what we do…and have expertise, local knowledge, relationships and excellent vendors to design your custom tour. Thank you for traveling with us!

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INTEREST FORM. THANK YOU!

Space Limited to 16 people

What Next?

Key dates:

  1. Complete the short interest questionnaire on this webpage

  2. Sign up by August 1, 2025 with $500 deposit per person

  3. ASAP verify your passport is valid until 1/15/2027

  4. ASAP purchase your Airfare and appropriate Travelers Insurance

  5. Pay 1/2 of your balance by November 1, 2025

  6. Pay remaining balance by February 1, 2026

    Note:

  • Living Stones Today staff or designated specialists will be available to help with questions, planning/coordination or travel advice.

  • Payments - cash, check, ACH, wire to Living Stones Today, Inc.

  • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable at time payment is due…unless otherwise noted or agreed upon.

  • Before the trip please read or listen to: Acts 15-19, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians & 1 & 2 Corinthians

Joining us: Vance Patterson

Executive Director, Living Stones Today

Trip Leader, Guide & Teacher

vpatterson@me.com

Call me! M +1 (719) 641-1009

Since 2013… I have been Designing and leading unique custom small group educational travel for American Christians; Stewarding and carefully Sharing my deep local friendships, rare access and earned trust; Partnering and Serving local projects, ministries, Church and Christian business leaders across the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean Sea Region,

Home: Black Forest, Colorado Family: Married Lauren in 1990; three adult children (son Connor married to Grace; daughter Cicely married to John Michael; daughter Catherine) and five grandchildren.

Ministry & Business Leadership Background: Executive Director, Living Stones Today; Co-Founder of Origins Tours and Missional Tours; 18+ years on Young Life Staff: Senior Director - Texas Region and Africa/Middle East Division; Marketing Director - Colorado 15+ years in Oncology and Surgical Services Startups: Co-Founder & President, M&A Consultant - INnMED; Executive Consultant, Pietas Global; Former USA Business Development Director Healthtronics

See: LinkedIn

Degree: Education, Texas Christian University

Just say Yes!