Arrival transfer Istanbul airport -> Istanbul hotel

Free time
 

Dinner

Overnight in Istanbul

After breakfast we will visit the Old City, starting with a panoramic tour to see the city walls and Ancient Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. Outside visit of Hagia Sophia (St. Sophia) temple.

We will continue with the famous Blue Mosque and take pictures in the plaza among the temples.

We will make a short stop where you can buy traditional Turkish Delights and Turkish Tea -- both of which make great gifts for friends and family!

After our stop we will head to the pier, to embark on a private motorboat for an exciting cruise on the Bosphorus. Bosphorus is a narrow strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Its shores offer an unparalleled view of Istanbul's beauty -- including old mansions and impressive fortresses. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided during the Bosphorus cruise.

After the cruise we will head to Bursa where we will stay the night.

Dinner
Overnight in Bursa

After breakfast we will make our way to the Church of Thyatira -- the fourth of the Seven Churches. After Thyatira we will visit the Ancient Sardis -- the fifth church and finally we will visit Philadelphia -- the sixth of the Seven Churches.

After the churches, we will continue to Pamukkale.

Dinner
Overnight in Pamukkale

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY (booked and paid on the spot and subject to weather conditions) - Early morning Balloon ride over Pamukkale.

After breakfast, we will visit Laodicea -- the seventh of the churches. 
 

We will also make a stop to admire the famous textiles of Pamukkale before driving to Hierapolis to see the thermal waters and then to the famous Cotton Castle -- a series of white terraces with mineral-rich springs, is a unique to behold!

Dinner
Overnight in Pamukkale

Following breakfast, we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus -- a Greek city famous for the Library of Celsius and Temple of Artemis.

We will also make a stop at a well known leather producer, as Turkey is famous for its leather production.

Free time in Kusadasi, to enjoy the sites, to go shopping and discover how a small fishing village has become a bustling seaside resort town.

Dinner
Overnight in Kusadasi

Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer hotel -> cruise port to embark on your cruise to Greece.
 

Our first Greek port is Patmos island, home of St. John who wrote the Book of Revelation. You can visit the Cave (Grotto) of the Apocalypse where St. John received the visions that he recorded in the Book or Revelation, and the famous Monastery founded in 1088 AD.

Full board is included in the cruise

Overnight in your cabin onboard the cruise ship

Today we will start of our morning in Heraklion, the capital of Crete island, which is one of the biggest in the Mediterranean. While you need a whole week in Crete to enjoy it properly, the main attraction in Heraklion is the ruins of the Palace of Knossos, home to King Minos -- famous for the Minotaur and the Minotaur's Labyrinth.
 

In the afternoon we will visit what is undoubtedly the most famous Greek Island -- Santorini -- with its volcanic vistas and breathtaking sunsets. While you may have seen photos of the blue and white churches against the sunset -- nothing can prepare you for seeing Santorini live!
 

Full board is included in the cruise

Overnight in your cabin onboard the cruise ship

In the morning we will disembark from the cruise, and head back to Athens
 

Tour of Athens with Acropolis / Pathenon, The Olympic Stadium (where the modern Olympics started), The Temple of Zeus, and the Areopagus Hill where St. Paul preached.

Lunch

Visit Corinth, with a stop at the breathtaking Corinth Canal. We will visit Ancient Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. We will also see the Temple of Apollo and the Ancient Agora (market).

Dinner

Overnight in Athens

Breakfast at your hotel

Free morning for shopping in Plaka (old city of Athens)

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight