Displaying 1 to 10 (of 13 tours) in Greece & Turkey Tours
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
8 days
Highlights:
Greece is a fascinating country with a long history and many traditions. This vacation features the major sights, starting in Athens with its Acropolis and lively Plaka district dotted with cafes and archaeological findings. Discover Meteora with its extraordinary monasteries built on rock formations; ancient Delphi, site of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Test the acoustics at the Epidauros Theater, and explore
...Mycenae, where Agamemnon's golden mask was found. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens for the conclusion of your Greek adventure. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
10 days
Highlights:
A unique Faith-Based vacation! Start your trip in Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, and enjoy a welcome dinner. Travel to Thessalonika for a guided sightseeing tour of this city, which was named after Alexander the Great's sister and figured prominently in the New Testament at which time this provincial capital was considered a world cultural center. On your way to Kalambaka, stop in Veria and visit the Bema of Apostle Paul, where P
...aul is said to have stood and preached the Gospel to the local community. In Meteora, visit Varlaam and St. Stephen's Monasteries. Situated atop vast rocks, the 14th-century monasteries compose one of the most breathtaking sites in the world.In Piraeus, board your 3-day Greece and Turkey cruise with visits to the islands of Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, and Crete. In Mykonos, you have time to wander through the narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas. You also stop at the tiny island of Patmos, the "Jerusalem of the Aegean," and the Turkish port of Kusadasi.Disembark in Piraeus and travel to Corinth to visit the excavations and then journey to Athens. In Athens, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour featuring visits to the Acropolis and Areopagus, where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the identity of "the Unknown God." This vacation, including the 3-night Greece and Turkey cruise, is a trip of a lifetime!No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
11 days
Highlights:
This vacation offers the best of Athens plus a 7-night cruise to Turkey and the Greek Isles. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Athens, where your guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Acropolis. Board your cruise ship and set sail on the Aegean Sea. Your first port is Santorini (weather permitting), then on to Crete, Rhodes, Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos, Mykonos, and Istanbul, Turkey. A good story starts with a good vacation. What story
... might you discover next? Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
12 days
Highlights:
Discover two vibrant Mediterranean countries on one exciting vacation. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing that visits the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Next, follow the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea to marvel at Pisa's Leaning Tower, then spend two nights in Tuscany with Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," and join the included walking tour of the historical center. In Verona, see Juliet's famous balcony; in Venice, enjoy a canal boat ri
...de to St. Mark's Square and marvel at the elaborate architecture. In Ancona, board an overnight ferry to Greece and visit Olympia, the impressive Mycenae archaeological site, and see the Corinth Canal. Conclude your journey with a stay in Athens, where the Acropolis is a highlight of the included sightseeing tour. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
12 days
Highlights:
From picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic ruins, this vacation is a classic. Spectacular ancient history unfolds in Athens, where you will visit the Acropolis, as well as in ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, and Delphi with a special visit to the Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a whole afternoon in the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit Varlaam Monastery, famous for its frescoes, an
...d St. Stephen's, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view. Next up: Thermopylae, site of the heroic battle of Leonidas' 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes' huge Persian army. Drive past Thebes and Marathon before returning to Athens. 3-night cruise extension: Athens/Piraeus - Mykonos - Kusadasi (Turkey) - Patmos - Heraklion on Crete, Santorini (weather permitting) - Athens/Piraeus.No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
13 days
Highlights:
A country of many contrasts, Turkey is a unique crossroads between Europe and Asia. Begin in Istanbul"a vibrant city of mosques, markets, peddlers, and historic buildings of Byzanteum Constantinople fame"and drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles. Visit the battle site of World War I, then ferry across to Asia Minor. Take time to visit the remains of Homer's legendary Troy, then motor through forested
...countryside to Kusadasi, famous for the Ephesus archaeological site. Continue through the "Greek Meander," the most fertile region in Turkey. Stop in Pamukkale with the ancient site of Hierapolis and spend the night in the Denizli area. By way of Konya, stop at the great 13th-century Agzikarahan Caravanserai, then to Goreme for an included visit to the amazing rock chapels carved by early Christians. Arrive in Turkey's capital of Ankara. From here, travel into the kingdom of Phrygia to Gordion. Visit King Midas' tomb before continuing to Bursa, famous for its great mosque, covered bazaar, and silk market. Return to Istanbul and be sure to catch the unforgettable sight of the Bosporus at dusk. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
15 days
Highlights:
Italy and Greece"two countries filled with ancient history and cultures, as well as beautiful scenery, sumptuous cuisine, and awe-inspiring sights. You've seen the Olympic games on TV"now's your chance to learn their history and see where they started in ancient Greece. You've heard about the romantic canals in Venice"now's your chance to ride a gondola through one. You've seen the pope speak from St. Peter's Square in Rome"now's your chance to s
...tand in it. You've seen pictures of the Leaning Tower of Pisa"now's your chance to take your own photo! On this tour, you'll spend time in Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Olympia, Delphi, and Athens. A trip highlight is in Delphi, where in ancient times pilgrims would travel from all over the Mediterranean to consult the famous Delphic oracle to have questions about their future answered. You'll explore the excavations and visit the Archaeological Museum. Also explore the ancient ruins in Rome, including the Roman Forum, dating back to the 7th century BC, and the Colosseum, completed in the 1st century AD. This is just a sampling of the fascinating places you'll visit on this trip to Italy and Greece. Just imagine the memories you'll create on this marvelous vacation.No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
15 days
Highlights:
See the best of Greece's ancient and modern mainland, then cruise to the beautiful islands of the Aegean and Kusadasi, Turkey. Spend the first two nights in Athens with guided sightseeing that includes the Acropolis and its museum as well as time at leisure. Cross the Corinth Canal and marvel at the perfect acoustics of the Epidauros Theater and at the fortress of Mycenae. Visit Sparta and see the monument to its king, Leonidas, then to Olympia,
...the legendary home of the Olympic Games. Cross the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge, and spend time in mythical Delphi. Marvel at the extraordinary rock-top Meteora monasteries before returning to Athens. Next, embark your cruise ship and set sail for Mykonos with its "Little Venice" district, then Kusadasi, a bazaar town and seaside resort known for the Ephesus archaeological site. In Patmos, stop by the 11th-century monastery, stroll through the charming old walled city and souvenir stalls in Rhodes, see Heraklion in Crete, and marvel at awe-inspiring volcanic Santorini, the "Black Pearl of the Aegean." Return to Athens for time at leisure, the ideal ending to your journey. Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
15 days
Highlights:
Greece is a fascinating country with a long history and many traditions. This vacation features the major sights, starting in Athens with its Acropolis and lively Plaka district dotted with cafes and archaeological findings. Discover Meteora with its extraordinary monasteries built on rock formations; ancient Delphi, site of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Test the acoustics at the Epidauros Theater, and explore
...Mycenae, where Agamemnon's golden mask was found. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens, then embark your cruise ship and sail to fabulous Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos; Ashdod, Israel; Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt; and Crete. Disembark and return to Athens for the final overnight of your Greek adventure! Read More
Cosmos [?]
Duration:
15 days
Highlights:
Greece is a fascinating country with a long history and many traditions. This vacation features the major sights, starting in Athens with its Acropolis and lively Plaka district dotted with cafes and archaeological findings. Discover Meteora with its extraordinary monasteries built on rock formations; ancient Delphi, site of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Test the acoustics at the Epidauros Theater, and explore
...Mycenae, where Agamemnon's golden mask was found. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens, then embark your cruise ship and sail to fabulous Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos; Ashdod, Israel; Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt; and Crete. Disembark and return to Athens for the final overnight of your Greek adventure! Read More