10 Days 7 Nights – St Paul's Missionary Journey In Turkey & Greece
Day 1
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Kota Kinabalu – Kuala Lumpur / MH2641 / 1455 – 1725 (Subject to change)
Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul / TK61 / 2335 – 0515 (Day 2)
Meals: Meals On Board
Day 2
Istanbul:
*Visit the Roman Hippodrome Square and the famous Blue Mosque, with six minaret and sparkling interior.
*Walk through Sophia – Hagia Sophia, from the Golden age of Byzantine, this was one of the most extraordinary large church in Christendom. The church has 107 columns and beautiful glass mosaic.
*Visit the Topkapi Palace before return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Istanbul – Thessaloniki: TK1893 1910 - 2030
Visit the Archaeological Museum and nearby museum of the Ancient Orient - two world class museums where artefacts from all over the Near East have been collected – including the famous Jerusalem Temple Inscription and the inscription from Hezekiah’s Tunnel (also from Jerusalem). We will have a leisure boat tour along the Bosphorus– seeing both Asian and European shores of Istanbul. We will have a great time shop at the Grand Covered Bazaar, the oldest and the largest covered market place in the world before transfer to airport for flight to Thessalonica, Greece. Welcome to Thessalonica, the second largest city in Greece. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. Check in and overnight Thessalonica. *Transfer to airport for flight to Thessaloniki, Greece.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Thessaloniki – Veria – Kalambaka (Meteora):
* See the White Tower, (the symbol of the city), the Church of St. Demetrios, Arch of Galerius, Rotunda,Upper City, Citadel, Byzantine Walls, Roman Agora.
* Continue to the mountain town of Veria. See the spot, Bema, Mosaic Wall,
*Drive to Kalambaka, the town nestling at the foot of Meteora.
*Over night at Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Kalambaka (Meteora) – Athens:
*Visit Meteora with its impressive scenery, visit 2 monasteries, suspended between earth and sky.
*Depart for Athens after lunch
*Overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Athens – Embarkation 3 Days Iconic Aegean Cruise
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Athens port of Piraeus for your embarkation on your 3 days Iconic Aegean Cruise. Cruise Schedule www.celestyalcruises.com
MYKONOS
At leisure on the Jet Set Cycladic island of Mykonos renowned for its striking windmills. Wander the maze of narrow alleys and an array of shops for bargains. In the evening, enjoy the live on-board entertainment or try your luck in the casino. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Kusadasi (Turkey) – Patmos:
*Kusadasi: Take the included tour Ancient Ephesus through the Ages – Hellenistic/Roman.See the Agora, the Odeon, the marble-paved main Street of Kouretes, the Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain, the Public Latrines, the Residences of the Patricians, the Prytaneum, the Temple of Hadrian.
* The Great Theatre, built in the 4th century B.C.,
* Patmos: TheHoly island where St. John wrote The Revelation, known as Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea. At leisure or to visit the Monastery and Grotto of St. John.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Day 8
Crete (Heraklion) – Santorini:
*Heraklion:At leisure at the capital of Crete island and the homeland of the Minoan civilization.
*Santorini:Formed by the eruption of the volcano in 1600 BC. Take the included tour Spectacular Oia village perched on the Caldera rim.Enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful sun set at the Caldera and the Volcano.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Day 9
Cruise Arrival Athens – Half Day Ancient Corinth:
* disembark. Meet at the Athens port of Piraeus and with an official English Speaking Guide proceed on your Half Day Corinth Tour
* visit Ancient Corinth. See the Bema, the Temple of Apollo,Visit Cenchreaes and see from where St. Paul departed on his journey,.
*Entrance to Acropolis view of Athens Academy, the University and the National Library. Stop at the Panathenaic Olympic stadium
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Half Day shopping- Departure:
* Half Day shopping at Gilfada shopping street
* Transfer to the Athens airport for your Flight back home.
Athens - Istanbul - TK 1844 / ATHIST / 2225 - 2355
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11
Istanbul – Kuala Lumpur / TK60 / 0130 – 1655
Kuala Lumpur – Kota Kinabalu / MH2606 / 1955 - 2235
Arrive Home with sweet memories.
