DAY 1: Mon- En Route

Depart the U.S.A. on your flight to Greece.

DAY 2: Tue - Athens

Arrival to Athens airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 3: Wed - Athens

Full Day Athens city tour including a visit to tile Agora where Paul preached. Here Socrates thought and was forced to drink the deadly hemlock. On Mars Hill, Paul was brought before the council and delivered his great sermon. You also visit the ancient town of Acropolis to see the Parthenon, the theater of Dionyssos, the Temple of the Wingless Victory and other sights, which reflect the golden age of Greece. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 4: Thu - Corinth

Full Day Corinth tour. This morning visit ancient Corinth following closely the same route Paul took during his journey. Here you visit the marketplace where Paul preached to the Corinthians, visit the Temple of Apollo and the Corinth Museum. You return to Athens this afternoon to enjoy exploring the town on your own. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 5: Fri - Piraeus - Mykonos

You are transferred to Piraeus today, where you board your cruise ship. The first stop is picture perfect Mykonos, with its white houses, chapels and wind mills. You can take optional trip offered by Cruise Line or visit the island on your own. Overnight on board.

DAY 6: Sat - Rhodes

Today the ship docks in Rhodes, the island Paul visited during his third journey as he sailed toward Jerusalem. Tour the medieval city where the Crusaders gathered before sailing to the Holy Land, and the Knights of St. John built the magnificent town. Or take an optional tour to the majestic. Acropolis of Lindos and tile old town built by the Crusaders. Overnight on board.

DAY 7: Sun - Patmos - Kusadasi

Our first stop is the sacred island of Patmos, where John received the mystical Revelation, which forms the last book of the New Testament. The optional excursion takes you to the Grotto of the Revelation. And the 11¬century Monastery of St. John (which houses the original script of the Gospel). In the afternoon the ship arrives in the colorful Turkish port of Kusadasi, where you disembark. Meet at Kusadasi port and transfer to your hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 8: Mon - Ephesus

Full day Ephesus tour. Leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of the Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Proceed to Izmir after the tour. Overnight in Izmir.

DAY 9: Tue - Pergamon Istanbul

Full day Pergamon tour. Drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple of Dionysos, the Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John's church). After lunch, visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). Proceed to Izmir airport after the tour for your flight to Istanbul. Istanbul arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 10: Wed -Istanbul

Full day Classical Istanbul Tour. Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the Royal Topkapi Palace (home of the Ottoman Sultans), the Blue Mosque (unique with six minarets), the Roman Hippodrome Square and the St. Sophia Church which is considered one of the world' s greatest architectural marvels. Then visit the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4.000 tiny shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 11: Thu - Istanbul

Full day Bosphorus and Asia Tour. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. Cross to the Asian side to visit the Camlica Hill and tour the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans with its magnificent gardens. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 12: Fri- Istanbul Departure

Transfer to Istanbul airport for your departing flight. End of our services.

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