Cairo, Egypt to Istanbul, Turkey - 4/22/11Isles of the Turquoise Coast: 15-night itinerary, April 22, 2011.
This spectacular 15-night voyage from Cairo to Istanbul transports you through 2,000 years of history, legend, faith, and myth. Visit Israel’s Mount of Olives, Wailing Wall, River Jordan, and Sea of Galilee. Discover the Tomb of the Kings, exquisite Roman mosaics, and the birthplace of Aphrodite in Paphos. Pass through Hadrian’s Gate, constructed in 130 A.D. Wonder at the Old Venetian Fortress and underwater archeological museum of Bodrum. Enjoy an exclusive concert in the Ephesus Grand Library. See the ancient monasteries of Nea Moni in Chios and Saint John the Divine in Patmos. Walk on the site of ancient Troy. And be amazed by Istanbul’s jaw-dropping Blue Mosque and Serpentine Column. You’ll learn, you’ll marvel, and you’ll wonder why it took you so long to see this amazing part of the world.
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01 | Cairo, Egypt April 22, 2011
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt, your gateway to Alexandria, and check into your included hotel on the banks of the Nile.
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02 | Alexandria April 23, 2011
Visit the site of the legendary Library of Alexandria and the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. See rock-hewn 2nd century Roman Catacombs. Set sail for Ashdod.
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03 | At Sea April 24, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Israel. | Day
04 | Ashdod, Israel April 25, 2011
Enjoy magnificent views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Wailing Wall. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus – walking through Gethsemane and on to his birth place in Bethlehem. | Day
05 | Haifa April 26, 2011
In the “Cradle of Christianity,” visit the excavations of Capharnaum (the hometown of Jesus in Cana), the Mount of Beatitudes, the River Jordan, and the Sea of Galilee. | Day
06 | Paphos, Cyprus April 27, 2011
Explore the birthplace and Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Tomb of the Kings, and a Roman villa featuring exquisite floor mosaics of ancient mythology. | Day
07 | Antalya, Turkey April 28, 2011
Pass through Hadrian’s Gate, visit the Antalya Regional Museum, and see the 13th century Yivli Minare Mosque, Karatay Medrese, and Kesik Minare. Wander the marina past charming cafes and shops. | Day
08 | Kas April 29, 2011
Highlights include Lycian ruins and cemeteries, the sunken ruins of Kekova Lagoon, and spectacular views of the Taurus Mountains.
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09 | Bodrum April 30, 2011
Visit the site of King Mausolus, Bodrum’s ancient mausoleum – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. See artifacts from some of the world’s oldest known shipwrecks at the Castle of St. John, home of the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
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10 | Kusadasi May 1, 2011
Travel by motorcoach to the ancient city of Ephesus for an exclusive event. Be greeted by modern-day Ephesians in traditional costume. Tour the site and then continue to the Celsus Library for an evening of Turkish hors d’oeuvres, and a private classical concert.
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11 | Samos, Greece May 2, 2011
Explore the town of Pythagoreion and enjoy a traditional Greek feast in the village square of Pagondas, accompanied by an orchestra and dance troupe performance.
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12 | Patmos May 3, 2011
Visit the Grotto of St. John, a 17th-century monastery built around the cave where St. John had the visions that led to the Book of Revelation. Enjoy a taste of ouzo and a Greek folklore show.
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13 | Chios May 4, 2011
Tour the Byzantine monastery of Nea Moni, renowned for spectacular mosaics plus the fortress town of Anavatos, a national monument.
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14 | Canakkale, Turkey May 5, 2011
Explore the setting of a war chronicled by Homer in The Iliad and The Odyssey. Visit the archaeological site believed to be the legendary city of Troy.
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15 | Istanbul, Turkey May 6, 2011
See Istanbul’s incredible treasures – including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Blue Mosque, the Sunken Palace, and the Basilica of Hagia Sophia. Witness the ceremony of the “Whirling Dervishes”.
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16 | Istanbul May 7, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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