Cradle of the Holy lands Turkey - Greece (15 Nights/16 Days)
Key Information
Tour Duration: 15 nights / 16 days
Days of Operation: Private Tour - Regular Tour
Destination's: Turkey - Greece
Hotel's Class: 5, 4, 3 Stars Hotel or Tourist Class
Season: All Years 2026
Scheduled / Operates on: Jan 1st 2026 - Dec 31st 2026. All years Biblical Tours Turkey
Domestic Flight Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
*Overnight Place:
2 nights Istanbul, 2 nights Izmir, 1 night Pamukkale, 2 nights
Kusadasi, 3 nights Board,
3 nights Athens, 1 night Delphi, 1 night Kalambaka.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Istanbul.
Arrive in Istanbul. Our transferman will be ready to meet you at
Istanbul Airport upon your
arrival.
After we meet you at the airport, you will be transfered to your
hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast &
Day 2: Istanbul.
We will spend an entire day visiting the highlights of
Istanbul.First a visit to Hagia Sophia where the mind rises sublime
to commune with God, feeling that He can not be far off. Also visit
to Hippodrome is the largest in the ancient world.Then the Blue
Mosque one of the architectural marvels of the world.
continue our tour at Underground Cistern. Visit Grand Bazaar; it was
built at the command of Fatih Mehmet shortly after the Conquest. It
contains 4399 shops, 2195 workshops, 497 stalls and 18 fountains.
After the tour, transfer back to the hotel, time at leisure. Stay
overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3: Istanbul - Izmir.
After breakfast visit to Topkapi Palace , As the administrative
center, for nearly 400 years, for the Ottoman Empire, which was one
of the greatest empires of the world, Topkapi Palace is certainly
the most important historical site to be visited in Istanbul. In
1461, less than ten years after the Conquest, Fatih Mehmet ordered
the construction of Topkapi Sarayi a palace that would be known as
Dar-s Saadet, the "House of Felicity". Topkapi Sarayi remained the
seat of the Ottoman Sultans until 1868, when Abdlmecit I moved to
the European-style Dolmabahce Palace farther up the Bosporus.
Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Izmir. Arrive in
Izmir and t
transfer
to your hotel.Stay overnight in Izmir.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4: Pergamon-Smyrna.
Early depart from hotel for Pergamon. Visit to the Asklepieion, one
of the major healing centres of antiqity, Acropol where the
monumental buildings or heroons donated by the kings of Pergamon
during the Hellenistic period. The Temple of Serapis, built for the
Egyptian Gods in the 2nd c. AD. and called as the Red Courtyard and
dedicated to St John. Depart for Izmir. We will visit
St. Polycarp Church at Izmir (Smyrna). Stay overnight in Izmir.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5: Thyatira - Sardis.
After breakfast drive to Thyatira whose remains include a temple and
large church. Visit Philadelphia with its famous church of
Philadelphia which was an important place for the spreading of the
Christian faith. Continue on to Sardes, the wealthy
capital of the ancient Lydian Empire and one of the most amazing
sites in Turkey. After our visits at Sardes, we will head t
o
Pamukkale, where we will spend this night. Stay overnight in
Pamukkale.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 6: Hierapolis - Leodicea.
After breakfast visit to the remains of the Ancient City of
Hierapolis and the travertens. Drive
to Laodicea which is mentioned in Revelations by St. John and in
ancient times was known as "The City of Compromise". After visiting
Laodicea, drive to Kusadasi. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 7: Ephesus.
We will spend an entire day visiting the spectacular city of
Ephesus. First we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary on top of
Mountain. A pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations.
Then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore
some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the
world. A definite must while in Turkey. Visit the
Basilica of St. John, and the museum. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8: Kusadasi - Patmos (Cruising).
Free time in the morning then you will be transferred to Kusadasi
port to embark on cruise.
Cruise
to the sacred island of Patmos, an island with an austere
physiognomy, where St John the Evangelist wrote the Apocalypse.
Overnight on board.
P.S. Shore Excursions on this day are not included in the
package rate.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 9: Rhodes ( Cruising ).
Arrive in the island of Rhodes, Known as the Flower Island , truly a
crossroad of civilizations where the Orient meets the Occident.
Visit the acropolis of Lindos and in the old city the Grand Master's
Palace and the Street of the Knights.
Overnight on board.
P.S. Shore Excursions on this day are not included in the
package rate.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 10: Heraklion - Santorini (Cruising).
Begin the day in Crete, the largest of the Greek islands; visit the
Minoan Palace of Knossos and the famous archeological museum of
Heraklion. 16.30 to 21.00 arrival Santorini, the most enchanting of
the Greek islands. Santorini offers a panoramic view; white washed
houses, narrow streets, open air cafes and glittering boutiques
cling to steep hills. Overnight on board.
P.S. Shore Excursions on this day are not included in the
package rate.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 11: Athens-Corinth .
Arrival in Pireaus Port; Athens. Transfer to our hotel. In the
afternoon, we will depart for a half day afternoon tour of Ancient
Corinth. The Canal of Corinth opened at the end of the 19th Century
to connect the Ionian with the Aegean sea. Ancient Corinth was a
great naval power and of strategic importance. At the same time it
became a cultural centre which you will see when visiting some of
the archaeological sites. Later, it was invaded by the Knights of
Malta and afterwards was passed on to the Venetians. We visit the
Temple of Apollo, the huge Ancient Agora, the Bema where St. Paul
preached as well as the Odeon. The Archaeological Museum of Corinth
contains objects found in prehistoric sites of the region. Overnight
at Athens.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 12: Athens city tour.
Depart from our hotel for a half day sightseeing tour of Athens.
Depart for Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit). Proceed to Panathinaiko
Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short
stop). Pass by the Prime's Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace,
(guarded by colourful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition
Hall), National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church,
Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman's House (Nomismatic
Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library,
Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church,
Acropolis (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon,
Erechtheion and Museum of the Acropolis ). Free time in the
afternoon. Overnight at Athens.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 13: Delphi.
After breakfast we depart from Athens for our Classical Greece Tour.
Drive to Delphi through Levadia and Arachova. Visit the
archaeological sites and the Museum. After visits, drive to the
hotel in Delphi. Check-in hotel. Overnight in
Delphi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 14: Lamia - Kalambaka.
After Breakfast at the hotel, check-out the hotel, drive through
Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka. After a lovely scenic
travel arrive Kalambaka, check-in hotel. Free time to Discover the
city. Overnight in Kalambaka.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 15: Meteora - Athens.
After breakfast, visit the breathtaking Meteora. After visiting the
sites, drive back to Athens through Thermopylae and Kamena Vourla.
We have stops at those cities to have short visits. Arrive Athens
early in the evening. Check-in our hotel, overnight at Athens.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 16: Fly Home.
Transfer to Athens Airport, the end of our services.
Meals: Breakfast.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour package includes:
- 7 Nights first class hotel accommodations in Turkey
- 3 Nights on board (Cruise), accommodations in standard ocean view
(porthole) cabin, breakfast.
- 5 Nights first class hotel accommodations in Greece/mainland.
- All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary.
- All admission fees to the visited sites.
- Exclusive services of English speaking tour guide thru the entire
package in Turkey and classical tour in Greece.
- 38 meals, 16 Breakfast.
- Private airport transfers on arrival and on departure.
- Private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned, non
smoking vehicles both in Turkey and Greece.
- Opportunity to see the ceramic/tile and carpet production centers
in Asia Minor.
- All Taxes and service fees.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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