Greece & Turkey with 3 Days Cruise Tour
Athens - Corinth - Piraeus - Rhodes -
Patmos - Ephesus - Istanbul
Tour Dates: Suggested between April - November
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
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