Each Region
▶ Gather in front of the ticket counter at the designated airline terminal and check in
▶ Departure to Istanbul, Turkey
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Istanbul ⊃
▶ Arrive in Istanbul and meet with the local guide
▶ After dinner, check in to the hotel
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Istanbul ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, meet with the guide
→ Visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest traditional market in Türkiye
→ Hagia Sophia (exterior view), a magnificent monument where Greek Orthodoxy and Islam coexist
→ Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), renowned for its continuous architectural harmony
→ Hippodrome of Constantinople, the ancient stadium of Byzantine chariot races
→ Topkapı Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans during the empire’s golden era
▶ Dinner and overnight at the hotel
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Istanbul ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, transfer to the airport
▶ Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri / Airfare Included
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Cappadocia ⊃
▶ Upon arrival in Kayseri, transfer to Cappadocia
→ Visit Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring remarkable rock-cut monasteries
→ Stop at Göreme Panorama to admire the vast landscape of unique rock formations
→ Explore Uchisar Castle, famous for its pigeon houses carved into the rock and used by early Christians
→ Visit Pasabag (Monks Valley), known for its iconic mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys
→ Visit Avanos Pottery Village
▶ Dinner and overnight at the hotel
▷ Optional Tour: Safari Tour to enjoy the breathtaking UNESCO-listed landscapes (€90 per person)
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Cappadocia ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, meet with the guide
▷ Optional Tour: Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride (€320 per person)
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Side ⊃
▶ Transfer to Antalya, the largest resort city on the Mediterranean coast
→ Visit Karaalioglu Park and Yivli Minare, the symbol of Antalya
→ Explore Hadrian's Gate, built in honor of Emperor Hadrian’s visit, and the historic Old Town (Kaleiçi)
▶ Dinner and overnight at the hotel
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Antalya ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, meet with the guide
▶ Karaalioğlu Park, Yivli Minare (the iconic symbol of Antalya), and Hadrian's Gate (built to commemorate Roman Emperor Hadrian’s visit)
▷ Optional Tour: Mediterranean Boat Cruise in Antalya (€60 per person)
▶ Visit the Mediterranean coastline
▷ Optional Tour: Cable Car ride offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Olympos (€90 per person)
▶ Transfer to Pamukkale, known as the “Cotton Castle”
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Pamukkale ⊃
▶ Visit Hierapolis and the travertine terraces with natural thermal pools
▶ Dinner and overnight at the hotel
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Pamukkale ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, transfer to the ancient city of Ephesus
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Ephesus ⊃
▶ Upon arrival in Ephesus, begin sightseeing
→ Visit the magnificent Library of Celsus, one of the most beautiful structures of the ancient city
→ Explore the Great Theatre, a Roman amphitheater with a seating capacity of 25,000
→ Pilgrimage visit to House of the Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John
▶ After sightseeing, transfer to Ayvalık
• Ephesus – Ayvalık: approximately 3 hours
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Ayvalık ⊃
▶ Dinner and overnight at the hotel
⊂ Türkiye (Turkey) – Ayvalık ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, meet with the guide
▶ View the famous Trojan Horse used in the movie Troy
▶ Cross the Ipsala border into Greece and proceed to Kavala
⊂ Greece – Kavala ⊃
▶ Upon arrival in Kavala, visit Neapolis, Philippi, and the Baptistery of Saint Lydia
▶ Dinner and overnight at the hotel
⊂ Greece - Thessaloniki ⊃
▶ Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a meeting with the tour guide
▶ Pilgrimage to Thessaloniki, a historic city where Apostle Paul first preached—a vibrant, modern destination where living history breathes
• Thessaloniki to Meteora: Approx. 3 hours travel time
⊂ Greece - Meteora ⊃
▶ Transfer to Meteora, which literally means "suspended in the air," and go on a pilgrimage to the majestic cliffside monasteries
▶ Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
▶ Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to Corinth, the missionary ground of Apostle Paul
⊂ Greece - Corinth ⊃
▶ Arrival in Corinth, followed by sightseeing of major attractions
▶ Pilgrimage to the St. Paul’s Memorial Church, the Corinth Canal, and the ruins of Ancient Corinth
⊂ Greece - Athens ⊃
▶ Sightseeing of ancient Roman ruins, the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Panathenaic Stadium (the venue of the first modern Olympic Games)
▶ Visit the Prison of Socrates (the ancient philosopher) and Syntagma Square
▶ Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
⊂ Greece – Santorini ⊃
▶ After hotel breakfast, enjoy a private tour of Santorini
▶ Free time to explore the island before transferring to the airport
▶ Flight from Santorini to Athens / Airfare not Included (U$350)
⊂ Greece – Athens ⊃
▶ Upon arrival in Athens, check in at the hotel
⊂ Greece – Athens ⊃
▶ After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.
▶ Tour concludes at the airport; guests depart.
