Tour Itinerary: Overview
Tuesday, June 24*
Depart USA
Wednesday, June 25
Arrival Istanbul, Transfer to HoteL
Dinner and overnight: Istanbul – Armada Hotel
Thursday, June 26
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Spice Market
Evening flight to Konya - TK2038 18:50 – 20:10
Include Lunch
(No Dinner) Overnight: Konya – Dedeman Hotel
Friday, June 27
Visit Pisidian Antioch (Yalvaç), Konya Archaeological Museum
Dinner and overnight: Konya – Dedeman Hotel
Sabbath, June 28
Drive and visit ancient Lystra site, tour Perge
Dinner and overnight: Antayla – Hotel Adonis or similar Hotel
Include Lunch
Sunday, June 29
Drive/visit Heirapolis, Colossae, and Laodicea
Dinner and overnight: Pamukalle – Richmond Thermal
Monday, June 30
Visit Philadelpia, Sardis, and Thyatria
Dinner and overnight: Kusadasi – Charisma Deluxe
Tuesday, July 1
Visit Smyrna and Pergamum
Dinner and overnight: Kusadasi – Charisma Deluxe
Wednesday, July 2
Ephesus (Terrace Houses, Museum)
Dinner and overnight: Kusadasi – Charisma Deluxe
Thursday, July 3
Sail and visit Patmos
Private boat to Patmos
Visit Monastery and Cave
Lunch and Supper included
Blue Star Ferry 2 (July 4 – 00:15 – 8:25), Sleeper Cabin from Patmos to Piraeus
Depart 23:59 hrs – Arrive 8:10 hrs
Friday, July 4
Arrive Piraeus. City Driving Tour of Athens, Tour Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Aeropagus, Visit the ancient agora, and the Parthenon Museum.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel Titania
Sabbath, July 5
Drive from Athens to Thessaloniki. Visit Veria (Apostle Paul monument). On the way, view the famous Thermopylae Pass, the Valley of Tembi, the mountain Olympus and the Byzantine Castle of Platamonas.
Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki. The Excelsior Hotel or Makedonia Palace (or similar)
Include Lunch
Sunday, July 6
Follow the Via Egnatia and visit the area of Amphipolis, where the apostle Paul traveled, and ancient Philippi. See the Baptistery of Lydia near the river, where Paul baptized Lydia. Visit the ruins of the Forum of Philippi, the Christian Basilicas, “Prison of Paul” and the Theater. Drive to the beautiful port city of Kavala (Neapolis). See the apostle Paul monument, St. Nicholas Church, Ancient Roman Aqueduct.
Dinner and overnight Thessaloniki. The Excelsior Hotel or Makedonia Palace (or similar)
Monday, July 7
Visit the Basilicas of St. Demetrius and St. Sophia (Divine Wisdom), and Thessalonica Roman Forum. Continue to Vergina and visit Royal Macedonian Tombs.
Dinner and overnight Kalambaka: Dellas Boutique Hotel, Divani Meteora Hotel, Amalia Hotel Kalambaka (or similar)
Tuesday, July 8
Tour Agios Stefanos Monastery, the Great Meteoron and Varlaam Monasteries.
Dinner and overnight Kalambaka: Dellas Boutique Hotel, Divani Meteora Hotel, Amalia Hotel Kalambaka (or similar)
Wednesday, July 9
Drive to Delphi, walk on the Sacred Way. Visit the Delphi Museum, including the Gallio inscription.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel Titania
Thursday, July 10
Drive and visit Corinth Canal, Ancient Harbor of Cenchrae, Ancient Corinth and Mycenae.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel Titania
Friday July 11
Morning Free – Afternoon transfer to Airport:
Include Flight to Rome: Aegean 654 (16:25 – 17:30)
(No Dinner) and overnight: Hotel Palatino or Bettoja Hotel Massimo d’Azeglio (or similar near ancient Forum)
Sabbath, July 12
Drive and visit Pompeii (half day tour)
Pompei Tour (3 hrs – 1:00pm – 4:00 pm - include Villa Mysteries)
Lunch included
(No dinner) overnight: Hotel Palatino or Bettoja Hotel Massimo d’Azeglio
Sunday, July 13
Rome - Morning Tour: Colosseum andRoman Forum
Lunch included
Afternoon Tour: Mamertine Prison, Palatine Hill
Overnight: Hotel Palatino or Bettoja Hotel Massimo d’Azeglio
Monday, July 14
Rome - Morning Tour: Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica (Including the Sistine Chapel)
Lunch included
Afternoon Tour: Pantheon, Catacombs of San Callisto
Overnight: Hotel Palatino or Bettoja Hotel Massimo d’Azeglio
Tuesday, July 15
Return Flight to USA
Transfer to Airport
*Tour itinerary is subject to change as final details are verified and flights arranged.