Independent Eastern Mediterranean: Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt

Rating: Not yet rated       Read participant reviews Photos | Videos For information about this program please call (800) 454-5768, or enter your email address in the field below and we will contact you. - Return to previous page - Browse for programs by region - Try an advanced search If you are currently enrolled in this program, you can view the program details by logging in to your account. Voyage to some of the eastern Mediterranean Sea’s most intriguing ports, learning about their deep history and spiritual significance through expert-led field trips and your own independent discoveries. Begin on land in Athens, center of ancient philosophy and the birthplace of democracy. Then set sail on the Mediterranean, following the coast of the Fertile Crescent and pulling into port for stimulating shore excursions in Istanbul, Israel, Egypt and the Greek Isles. Highlights • Embark on a seven-night voyage through Mediterranean waters aboard the ocean liner Louis Cristal and learn from onboard lectures on the history of the region. • A shore excursion to the cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem illuminates sites that are of crucial significance in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. • Discover the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Crete, where you observe the workings of an olive oil farm.