Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Ports

• Ashdod, Israel
• Athens, Greece
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Kusadasi, Turkey
• Mykonos, Greece
• Rhodes, Greece
• Santorini, Greece
• Venice, Italy

Ashdod, Israel
From the port of Ashdod travel to Bethlehem, where Christ was born under a star or visit the holy sites of Jerusalem. See the site of Abraham's sacrifice, King David's triumph, Jesus' death and Mohammed's ascension to heaven. Revel in the spiritual emotions of this holy place.

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Athens, Greece
This bustling modern city is full of contrasts. Visit the Acropolis and the majestic Parthenon which rises above the city at its highest point. Stop at Syntagma Square for the changing of the guards and shop and dine in the Plaka district.

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Istanbul, Turkey
Watch closely as you approach Istanbul from the sea to view the graceful minarets of countless mosques and hear the Islamic call to prayer as it carries across the water. Learn of the culture and history of this fascinating city that spans two continents. Visit the Blue Mosque or the Topkapi Palace where 500 rooms contain a king's ransom in jewels from the Ottoman empire. Shop in the Grand Bazaar, which features 5,000 merchants with a variety of wares that is unparalleled in this region.

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Kusadasi, Turkey
Walk the streets of the ancient city of Ephesus. Visit the library, market, bathhouse and amphitheaters. See where St. Paul preached and where the Virgin Mary lived out her last years. Immerse yourself in the ancient history of what was once a major port city.

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Mykonos, Greece
Enjoy the sun drenched beaches that dot the coastline. The domed roofs of whitewashed churches and houses are as blue as the sky and as red as a fire engine, while windmills dot the horizon. The twisting streets hold wondrous shops and cafes surrounding the beautiful harbor.

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Rhodes, Greece

The fortress walls that surround the ancient city of Rhodes provide an imposing landmark from the harbor. Stroll the medieval streets and visit the Palace of the Grand Masters and see where the Knights of St. John lived during the Crusades. Venture down the coast to Lindos, an acropolis with a rich history of its own. Picture the Colossus of Rhodes standing tall at the harbor entrance before an earthquake toppled this 7th wonder of the world.

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Santorini, Greece
Ride a mule or take the cable car up the steep slope to wander through the cliff-top town of Fira with quaint cafes and shops. Explore Akrotiri and discover a recently unearthed Minoan town which was extinguished by a volcanic cataclysm in 1500 B.C.. Could this really be the site of the lost city of Atlantis? Enjoy an evening beverage at an open air cafe as the sun sets across the harbor, your ship and the small islands beyond. A picture suitable for framing!

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Venice, Italy
No matter how much you've heard, Venice exceeds all expectations. It is an exotic blend of East and West, of onion-domed cathedrals and priceless Renaissance art, interwoven with over 400 canals to produce one of the world's most fascinating cities. Slip through the narrow canals on a gondola, bathed in golden sunlight, or stroll the winding, magical streets.

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