12 days
Journey across
three continents
Faculty-led International Programs
about this tour
Discover four countries spanning three continents on your journey to Greece, Turkey, Israel
and Egypt. Begin in ancient Athens, and see historic landmarks like the famed Acropolis. Then, embark on a seven-night cruise where
you’ll explore magnificent Istanbul, see the breathtaking Pyramids at Giza, glide down the legendary Nile, and more.
Today, advancements in every sector take place on a global scale. Students who understand and contribute to the international dialogue
broaden their minds and gain a competitive edge in their fields. Traveling on an EF College Study Tour—an alternative to typical semester abroad programs—helps you truly make the most of your college education in just one to four weeks. Lectures and visits provide
crucial historical and cultural insight, rounding out academics with a fuller context and creating incredible memories along the way.
DAY 2: Hadrian’s Arch
DAY 3: Acropolis
DAY 3: Enjoying the Mediterranean sun
DAY 5: Istanbul
DAY 6: Mykonos
Journey across three continents
Istanbul
Cruise (7)
included On Tour:
Round-trip airfare
Local transportation
Hotel and cruise accommodations
Select meals
Full-time CST Tour Director
Sightseeing tours and visits to special attractions
Free time to study and explore
Mykonos
Athens (3)
Port Said
Alexandria
Cairo
Giza
DAY 8: Jerusalem
Day 1 Fly to Greece
Meet your group and travel on an overnight
flight to Athens.
Day 2 Athens
Arrive in Athens • Welcome to Athens,
the capital city of Greece and the cradle
of democracy. Depending on your arrival
time, you may have free time to settle
in and explore the city on your own. Your
professor may also use this time to focus on
coursework.
Explore Athens • Discover the ancient
city named for Athena, goddess of war and
wisdom. A walking tour of Athens will take
you by Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of
Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor
the most powerful of all Greek gods.
Day 3 Athens
Sightseeing tour of Athens • Your local
guide will lead you up to the Acropolis to
view the Parthenon, perhaps the world’s
greatest architectural feat and an enduring
symbol of Athenian democracy. See the
Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed
a gold statue of the goddess, her wings
clipped to prevent her from deserting the
city. Snap a picture of the Presidential
Guard in traditional costume, and then pass
the stadium that hosted the first modern
Olympics in 1896.
Day 4 Mediterranean cruise
Set sail • Set sail on a seven-night multicountry cruise.
Day 5 cruise • DOCK IN TURKEY
Istanbul • Dock in Istanbul, your first port of
call. Nestled between the Black Sea and the
Dardanelles, Istanbul is the world’s only city
spanning two continents, Europe and Asia.
Ashdod
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
12 days
Optional Excursion:
Mykonos Walking Tour
Optional excursions let you incorporate additional sites and attractions into your itinerary and make the
most of your time abroad.
Please note: Optional excursions are offered by
the cruise line.
For more information:
efcollegestudytours.com/JTCA
DAY 9: Sphinx
Highlights of Istanbul • A cruise-sponsored
guide will lead you through some of Istanbul’s
most exciting sites. As you wind through the
city’s ancient streets and past remnants of
the glorious Byzantine and Ottoman empires,
keep in mind that the city’s history dates
back to the 7th century B.C. Discover the
ancient Hippodrome, which once served
as the public center of Byzantium. Visit the
breathtaking Blue Mosque, built by Sultan
Ahmet and decorated with exquisite blue Iznik
tiles. Continue to the magnificent Topkapi
Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman
sultans.
Day 6 cruise • DOCK IN GREECE
Mykonos • Beautiful crystalline waters and
white sand beaches helped make Mykonos
one of the most popular Greek islands. Enjoy
free time to explore the island’s cobbled
streets or opt to join one of the shore
excursions offered by the cruise line.
Optional: Mykonos Walking Tour • Embark
on a walking tour of Mykonos, a picturesque
whitewashed villa bordering beautiful
aquamarine seascapes. As you explore this
cosmopolitan town, you’ll see why it has
attracted artists and intellectuals from around
the globe. (Please note: This tour is led by the
cruise line.)
Day 7 cruise • At sea
Free day aboard cruise ship • Spend the
day sailing at a leisurely pace on your way
to Israel. You can use the free time to enjoy
the ship’s onboard amenities, catch up on
coursework or relax with friends.
Day 8 cruise • DOCK IN ISRAEL
Ashdod • Your cruise docks in Ashdod,
a pleasant beach town on the sunny
Mediterranean coast.
DAY 10: Agios Nikolaos
Jerusalem and Bethlehem • On your way
to Jerusalem, stop at the Mount of Olives
will you will have time to snap pictures of
the breathtaking panorama. At the foot of
the mount, visit the Garden of Gethsemane
before stopping at the Roman Catholic
institution known as the Church of All
Nations. Then, stroll through Jerusalem’s Old
City, step past the sun-drenched golden walls
that once fortified the city. Tour key sites,
including the Western Wall, the Church
of the Holy Sepulcher, the Dome of the
Rock, al-Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing
Wall. Continue to Bethlehem. Here you’ll see
the Church of Nativity, birthplace of Jesus
and the oldest continually used church in the
world. (Please note: This tour is led by the
cruise line.)
Day 9 cruise • DOCK IN Egypt
Port Said • Dock in Port Said, located near
the Suez Canal.
Cairo, Pyramids of Giza and Nile River
cruise • Cairo, or “The City of a Thousand
Minarets,” is known for its spectacular
mosques and monuments. On your tour,
explore more than 5,000 years of history at
the National Archaeological Museum. Then,
experience Egypt from a different angle on
as you cruise down the Nile River. Aboard
your river cruise, enjoy a folklore presentation
and a belly dancing performance. After
lunch, view the Pyramids of Giza, one of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Narrow passageways lead to the king’s
chamber, deep in the heart of the six-millionton mausoleum—which still remains one of
the world’s largest architectural structures.
You’ll also see the beguiling 4,500-year-old
limestone Sphinx. Some believe that the
man-headed lion portrays the face of Pharaoh
Cheops himself. Stop at a Papyrus Institute
DAY 11: Cape Sounion
to learn about the ancient practice of papermaking. (Please note: This tour is led by the
cruise line.)
Day 10 cruise • DOCK IN Crete
Agios Nikolaos • Your cruise stops in Agios
Nikolaos, Crete. Ancient Greeks revered Crete
as the birthplace of Zeus, god of the gods.
Enjoy free time to explore this charming
town or opt to join an excursion offered by the
cruise line.
Day 11 cruise • ATHENS •
CAPE SOUNION
Disembark in Athens • Return to Athens
today and disembark from your cruise.
Cape Sounion • At the southern tip of
the Attica Peninsula, view one of the most
imposing sights in the ancient world. High
above the sparkling Aegean, the Temple of
Poseidon, one of Greece’s most evocative
ruins, dominates the landscape. 16 elegant
Doric pillars remain. From this lofty cliffside
location, you can see five Aegean islands on
a clear day.
Day 12 Depart for home
Today your tour director assists with your
early morning transfer to the airport, where
you’ll check in for your return flight home.
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What our travelers say
Barbara L.
Erin H.
Chelsea S.
Virgina m.
“The overall experience of the trip was
amazing, unforgettable. I went on the
tour not knowing many of the students
in my group, and came back with really
good friends and amazing memories.
With the guidance of the tour director,
I got to experience new culture without
feeling completely lost. I now know that
I can succeed and survive in a foreign
country.”
“I had such an amazing time, and I
learned so much. We saw so many
different sights. My experiences
enriched my understanding of another
culture, and created a realistic concept
of an entirely foreign culture I would
never have been exposed to
otherwise.”
“I can’t believe we had the opportunity
to see and do so many things for what
we paid. I traveled on my own soon
after my trip, and the flight alone cost
more than the entire tour—which
included meals, shows, tourist sites. I will never ever forget this experience.
You’d be crazy not to take a tour with
EF—they take great care of you.”
“Every student should go. I enjoyed
flying to a foreign country, getting
completely out of my comfort zone and
truly seeing what this world has to offer. We tried new food, spoke different
languages, and saw so many of the
best sights on our walking tours. I love
history, and being able to experience
what I’ve studied for years was so moving it left me speechless. If there is ever
an opportunity to go, take it!“
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