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Antalya
( From Istanbul )
Aspendos
Mediterranean Sea
Arrival / Departure
Optional Extension Cruise Route Motor Route
Air Route
Perga
Alanya
CYPRUS
Paphos Limassol
EGYPT
TURKEY
Mersin
Nicosia
Tarsus
Iskenderun Antioch
Harissa
Tripoli Byblos
Beirut Baalbek k LEBANON
Haifa
Tel Aviv
ISRAEL
SYRIA
Golan Heights
Sea of Galilee Caesarea
JORDAN
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
Pergamum ( From Istanbul )
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Izmir Ephesus
Aphrodisias
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Aegean Sea
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POST-TRIP EXTENSION
Tel Aviv WEST BANK
Jerusalem
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Pamukkale
Antalya
JORDAN
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Dead Sea
Masada
YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Pamukkale & Izmir : Turkey ’ s Natural Wonders & Treasures of Antiquity
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1095 Only $ 219 per night
DAY 7 • Iskenderun • Antioch Transfer to Antioch , and set out on a walking tour to discover historic relics . First , stop at the Hatay Archaeology Museum where you ’ ll witness the famous Antioch mosaics . Then , head to the Church of St . Peter , built between the 4th and 5th century .
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DAY 8 • Tripoli , Lebanon • Local Interaction Visit the people of a local community today for a memorable day of lively cultural interaction , including a shared home-cooked meal . Our ship sets sail for Tripoli , Lebanon , later today .
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DAY 9 • Jeita Grotto • Visit Beirut National Museum Visit the naturally occuring limestone caves of Jeita Grotto . Then , visit the Beirut National Museum , which features a collection of more than 100,000 artifacts from the prehistoric age to medieval times .
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DAY 10 • Jbeil & Byblos Castle • Discover Tripoli Visit the seaside town of Jbeil , otherwise known as Byblos . Arrive at Byblos Castle for a tour of the grounds led by your Trip Experience Leader . Then , depart for Jbeil Old City for free time to explore on your own . Later , take a discovery walk through Tripoli ’ s soulful streets and souks ( markets ).
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DAY 11 • Limassol , Cyprus • Halloumi making • Paphos Arrive in Limassol , where you ’ ll enjoy a walking tour of the historic Old Town . Then , try your hand
at making the local halloumi cheese before visiting the ancient site of Paphos to experience the Roman villas , ancient basilica , necropolis , and more .
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DAY 12 • Limassol • Nicosia • War of 1974 conversation Explore Nicosia , the capital of Cyprus . Later , a local will give us background on the distinct separation of cultures you witnessed today during an informative War of 1974 conversation .
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DAY 13 • Haifa , Israel • Sea of Galilee • Golan Heights Transfer to the Sea of Galilee , where you ’ ll drive and walk along the coastline . Then visit a kibbutz , a communal settlement , in Golan Heights . Later , transfer to Mount Bental for an unparalleled view of Golan Heights , a Syrian territory occupied by Israel .
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DAY 14 • Haifa • Home-Hosted Lunch
• Tel Aviv Disembark the ship and head to Caesarea National Park . The sprawling archaeological area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses a large Roman theater , the Reef Palace , and an extensive collection of artifacts excavated onsite . Later , arrive for your Home-Hosted Lunch at a local family ’ s house .
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DAY 15 • Tel Aviv • Jaffa • U . S . Embassy in Jerusalem conversation Drive to Jaffa , where you ’ ll embark on a 1-hour guided tour of this 4,000-year-old city . You ’ ll see
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popular sites , including the UNESCO designated “ White City ,” one of the world ’ s largest collection of Bauhaus style buildings . Tonight , a former Israeli diplomat will lead a conversation about the U . S . Embassy in Jerusalem .
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DAY 16 • Return to U . S . or begin posttrip extension Depart for the U . S . or begin the Holy Jerusalem & the Ancient Ruins of Masada post-trip extension .
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Holy Jerusalem & the Ancient Ruins of Masada
POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1395 Only $ 279 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip .
• Arrive early in Pamukkale before your pre-trip extension
• Spend more time in Antalya before your main trip
• Conclude your main trip with more time in Tel Aviv
• Remain in Jerusalem after your post-trip extension
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