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id: 2975583f-df57-42a6-b9e4-16c29ca4eb79
slug: 2340942
voyage_code: Y777A
cruise_line: Holland America Line
ship: Rotterdam
departure_date: 
return_date: 
nights: 21
embarkation_port: Barcelona
disembarkation_port: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
starting_price_usd: 3759.0
bookable: true
last_updated: 2026-07-16T02:59:58Z
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# 21-Day Mediterranean & Greek Isles: Istanbul Overnight

> Holland America Line · Rotterdam · Oct 27 – Nov 17, 2027   (21 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line |
| **Ship** | Rotterdam |
| **Duration** | 21 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Barcelona |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| **Starting Price** | 3,759 USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | Y777A |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Barcelona
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architecture—Gaudí and Picasso both called it home—and lined with sunny white-sand beaches. Explore the Catalan capital's tourist attractions and historic neighborhoods, Modernisme and world-renowned art museums, galleries and local crafts shops—some of which are centuries old and stock traditional Catalan wares. After you see the sights, there are lively tapa...

### Day 2: Palma de Mallorca
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

Floating gemlike off Spain's Mediterranean Riviera, these islands offer you pearls, pottery and perfectly sublime sandy beaches. Visit Valldemosa, where George Sand and Frederic Chopin spent a romantic winter in 1838.



### Day 3: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 4: Marseille (Provence)
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM

Marseille, in the south of France, has more spice, grit and edge than the Provençal towns that surround it. A trade city since the time of ancient Greece, the port always seems to be on the brink of change, generating a certain energy that’s hard to find in the timeless and traditional countryside. In fact, sometimes it doesn't seem very French at all.

Thanks to a multicultural population, the culinary scene (with seafood dishes and Michelin-starred restaurants galore) goes beyond the classic...

### Day 5: Livorno (Florence)
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM

Access to the best of Tuscany: Florence, with its magnificent art and architecture and elegant shopping; Pisa's Leaning Tower; and ancient Lucca. Sample shore excursions: Tuscan Countryside & Wine Tasting; Florence & the Academia.


### Day 6: Civitavecchia (Rome)
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM

When you embark on a cruise to Rome with Holland America Line you experience its bustling modernism along with its rich history. You can walk in the footsteps of emperors, have coffee in Renaissance piazzas and see contemporary art all in one afternoon. Your sightseeing time in Rome begins at the nearby port of Civitavecchia, a seaside town with roots that stretch back to the Etruscan era. Take note of the Forte Michelangelo (both Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its design), and the lung...

### Day 7: Naples (Pompeii)
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM

Rising behind the wide curve of its bay with brooding Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Naples, Italy enjoys a magnificent natural setting. It is the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan, and arguably the most colorful and seductive of them all: Splendor and squalor live side by side in 21st-century Naples, and the mix is intoxicating.

 

Cruise to Naples, home to world-class museums and attractions. Naples has something for everyone - superb restaurants, eclec...

### Day 8: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 9: Kerkira (Corfu)
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Fortresses flank your entrance to this most beautiful of the Ionians. Lose yourself in the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes. Sample shore excursion: Achillion Palace & Private Villa.

### Day 10: Kotor
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays. First settled during the days of ancient Rome, the city today has a well preserved urban centre with a vibrant community. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site." 


### Day 11: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 12: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, modern performances are staged in the marble amphitheaters where Greek drama was born and millennia-old ...

### Day 13: Mykonos
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM

Informality rules on this sunny isle where pleasure-seekers from around the world come to play. Ramble along narrow streets past white-washed houses and blue-domed churches, bouganvillea-covered walls and thread-like, step-laden footpaths leading everywhere.


### Day 14: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 15: Istanbul
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Blurring the line between east and west, Istanbul stands at the crossroads of two continents. The city's architecture is rivalled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait. See the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Byzantine Church of St Sophia. Take time to wander through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Market and sample baklava and shish kebabs.



### Day 16: Istanbul
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM

Blurring the line between east and west, Istanbul stands at the crossroads of two continents. The city's architecture is rivalled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait. See the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Byzantine Church of St Sophia. Take time to wander through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Market and sample baklava and shish kebabs.



### Day 17: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 18: Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM

Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city’s role as a center of learning and culture.

Not far from Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, once stood, drawing pilgrims from around the Mediterranean. While it no longer stands, it is possible to walk...

### Day 19: Kos
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

### Day 20: Rhodes
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

Rhodes, set behind impregnable 14th-century walls, invites you to navigate through crooked streets to shop for sea sponges and visit the gorgeous Palace of the Grand Masters from where the Knights of St John set out on the Crusades. Tour to the village of Lindos and climb to the Acropolis. Look down and you'll see where St Paul landed, as well as the rocky peninsulas where many believe the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. This 110-foot-tall statue of Helios was destroyed by an earthquake, and its ...

### Day 21: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 22: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, modern performances are staged in the marble amphitheaters where Greek drama was born and millennia-old ...


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Inside | $3,759 |
| Ocean View | $4,359 |
| Balcony | $4,859 |
| Suite | $6,709 |

## Cabin Options

### Inside Cabins

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: I) — From $7,818
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Amenities
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soa...

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: L) — From $7,638
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Amenities
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soa...

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: K) — From $7,698
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Amenities
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soa...

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: J) — From $7,758
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Amenities
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soa...

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: N) — From $7,518
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Amenities
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soa...

### Outside Cabins

**Single Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: OO)
Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one queen-size Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head an array of modern amenities.

**Family Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: FB) — From $9,458
With accomodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and toi...

**Family Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: FA) — From $9,598
With accomodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and toi...

**Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: C) — From $9,178
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

**Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: F) — From $8,718
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

**Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: E) — From $8,898
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

**Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: D) — From $9,038
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

### Balcony Cabins

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VB) — From $11,538
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VC) — From $11,298
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VD) — From $11,058
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queensize bed, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.

Approximately 228–405 sq. ft. including verandah

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VF) — From $10,518
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VS) — From $12,258
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

**Partially Obstructed Verandah** (Code: VH) — From $9,718
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: V) — From $12,018
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The view is parti...

### Suite Cabins

**Vista Suite** (Code: A) — From $14,498
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.

**Neptune Suite** (Code: SB) — From $23,638
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani...

**Vista Suite** (Code: BC) — From $13,418
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.

**Pinnacle Suite** (Code: PS)
Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave, refrigerator and built-in bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream...

**Signature Suite** (Code: SS)
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a ...

**Aft - Vista Suite** (Code: AS) — From $15,038
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.

**Neptune Suite** (Code: SC) — From $22,018
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani...

**Signature Suite** (Code: SY) — From $18,318
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a ...

**Neptune Suite** (Code: SA)
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani...


## Ship Information

### Rotterdam

In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line's history, our third Pinnacle-class ship (and new flagship) will be named Rotterdam. This new addition to our fleet will fill your journey with a rhythm all its own, putting music front and center, creating the soundtrack to the discoveries you make every day. At the heart of it all is Music Walk: an exclusive collection of five venues featuring live music and electrifying performances from accomplished musicians, dancers and artists every night. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining experiences, enhanced staterooms and suites, the finest service at sea and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. The result is a ship that moves you — from the start of your first day to the end of each perfect night.

#### Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 |
| Crew | 580 |
| Gross Tonnage | 781.0 |
| Length | 975.0 ft |
| Total Cabins | 1,340 |

## Onboard Amenities

### Entertainment

- **Billboard Onboard**: 2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room ...
- **Casino Action**: Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack ...
- **B.B. King's Blues Club**: When you’re in the mood to move, it’s time for live music on your cruise. Direct from Beale Street in Memphis, B.B. King’s All-Star Band cooks up a ri...
- **Rolling Stone Lounge**: Dance to your favorite songs with one of the best bands at sea. From rock and pop to country and beyond, we provide the perfect playlist live, each an...
- **Movies On Board**: Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time...

### Other

- **Club Orange Program Benefits**: Join Club Orange to experience a new level of luxury, from priority check-in and disembarkation to premium dining amenities. Club Orange benefits incl...
- **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-...

### Technology

- **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e...
- **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e...

### Food and Drink

- **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ...
- **Tamarind**: Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions...
- **Rudi's Sel De Mer**: Sel de Mer is an intimate Mediterranean Bistro featuring the flavors of France, Spain and Greece with a focus on fresh fish and authentically prepared...
- **Gelato**: At “G” Gelato, you can indulge your sweet tooth with a classic European gelato (ice cream), made fresh on board each day by chefs trained at the Carpi...
- **Dive In**: Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toa...

### Recreational

- **Pickleball at Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al...
- **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a...

### Fitness

- **Fitness Center**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat...


## Ports of Call

### Barcelona
*Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015*

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architecture—Gaudí and Picasso both called it home—and lined with sunny white-sand beaches. Explore the Catalan capital's tourist attractions and historic neighborhoods, Modernisme and world-renowned art museums, galleries and local crafts shops—some of which ar...

### Palma de Mallorca
*Coordinates: 39.5695, 2.65002*

Floating gemlike off Spain's Mediterranean Riviera, these islands offer you pearls, pottery and perfectly sublime sandy beaches. Visit Valldemosa, where George Sand and Frederic Chopin spent a romantic winter in 1838.



### Marseille (Provence)
*Coordinates: 43.2976, 5.38104*

Marseille, in the south of France, has more spice, grit and edge than the Provençal towns that surround it. A trade city since the time of ancient Greece, the port always seems to be on the brink of change, generating a certain energy that’s hard to find in the timeless and traditional countryside. In fact, sometimes it doesn't seem very French at all.

Thanks to a multicultural population, the ...

### Livorno (Florence)
*Coordinates: 43.5485, 10.3106*

Access to the best of Tuscany: Florence, with its magnificent art and architecture and elegant shopping; Pisa's Leaning Tower; and ancient Lucca. Sample shore excursions: Tuscan Countryside & Wine Tasting; Florence & the Academia.


### Civitavecchia (Rome)
*Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757*

When you embark on a cruise to Rome with Holland America Line you experience its bustling modernism along with its rich history. You can walk in the footsteps of emperors, have coffee in Renaissance piazzas and see contemporary art all in one afternoon. Your sightseeing time in Rome begins at the nearby port of Civitavecchia, a seaside town with roots that stretch back to the Etruscan era. Take no...

### Naples (Pompeii)
*Coordinates: 40.84, 14.2529*

Rising behind the wide curve of its bay with brooding Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Naples, Italy enjoys a magnificent natural setting. It is the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan, and arguably the most colorful and seductive of them all: Splendor and squalor live side by side in 21st-century Naples, and the mix is intoxicating.

 

Cruise to Naples, home t...

### Kerkira (Corfu)
*Coordinates: 39.6178, 19.9196*

Fortresses flank your entrance to this most beautiful of the Ionians. Lose yourself in the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes. Sample shore excursion: Achillion Palace & Private Villa.

### Kotor
*Coordinates: 42.326, 18.6767*

Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays. First settled during the days of ancient Rome, the city today has a well preserved urban centre with a vibrant community. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site." 


### Piraeus (Athens), Greece
*Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166*

No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, mode...

### Mykonos
*Coordinates: 37.4415, 25.3667*

Informality rules on this sunny isle where pleasure-seekers from around the world come to play. Ramble along narrow streets past white-washed houses and blue-domed churches, bouganvillea-covered walls and thread-like, step-laden footpaths leading everywhere.


### Istanbul
*Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759*

Blurring the line between east and west, Istanbul stands at the crossroads of two continents. The city's architecture is rivalled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait. See the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Byzantine Church of St Sophia. Take time to wander through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Market and sample baklava and shish kebabs.



### Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
*Coordinates: 37.8587, 27.2594*

Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city’s role as a center of learning and culture.

Not far from Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, once stoo...

### Kos
*Coordinates: 36.7999, 27.1029*

### Rhodes
*Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718*

Rhodes, set behind impregnable 14th-century walls, invites you to navigate through crooked streets to shop for sea sponges and visit the gorgeous Palace of the Grand Masters from where the Knights of St John set out on the Crusades. Tour to the village of Lindos and climb to the Acropolis. Look down and you'll see where St Paul landed, as well as the rocky peninsulas where many believe the Colossu...


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