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time this afternoon exploring as you wish. Join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight alive with Turkish delights. Meals BD


14. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Istanbul. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul to Ataturk Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B


14 DAYS FROM $7,790 PLUS AIRFARE (13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners)


BEGINS ATHENS


Get ready for a trip filled with images of exotic life that you won’t soon forget... from spices on display in Istanbul’s Spice Market to scenic beauty in Bodrum...


9.  CRUISE TO KUSADASI & DISCOVER EPHESUS Cast anchor in Kusadasi for an excursion to Ephesus, revealing important vestiges of an ancient Roman civilization. Visit the Selçuk Museum and take a walking tour of the ancient city, seeing the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan’s Fountain, the Arcadian Way and the two-tiered Library of Celsus. Have lunch in a village outside of Kusadasi before setting sail late today. Meals BLD


10.  DAY AT SEA - CRUISING THE AEGEAN SEA Spend a relaxing day at sea, where you are free to experience the many amenities and entertainment options aboard the ship. You are welcome to visit the open bridge to view firsthand the operations of your yacht-like ship! Meals BLD


11. DISEMBARK SHIP & ON TO ISTANBUL Disembark Le Levant in Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans and the seat of power for the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, where you will see the legendary “Harem.” Süleymaniye Mosque is a must-see site; discover its fascinating Mausoleums. Settle in at your hotel for three nights. Meals BLD


12. HAGIA SOPHIA & A BOSPHORUS CRUISE Guided sightseeing continues with a visit to the vast underground Basilica Cistern and one of the world’s true architectural gems, beautiful Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece. Tauck treats you to an afternoon cruise along the Bosphorus before time at leisure to explore the sights on your own. Meals BL


13. THE BLUE MOSQUE & THE COVERED BAZAAR This morning you’ll visit the Blue Mosque, named for the blue tiles that adorn the interior, and the Hippodrome, the center of Constantinople when it was the capital of the Byzantine empire. Stroll through the 4,000 shops in the Covered Bazaar and spend


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Northbound – Athens to Istanbul May 6, 20 Aug 31 Sep 14, 28


BEGINS ISTANBUL Southbound – Istanbul to Athens


May 13 Sep 7, 21 Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.


 Champlain Deck Double $7790


 La Pérouse Deck Double $8090


 Bougainville Deck Double $8590


 Champlain Deck Double $7990


 La Pérouse Deck Double $8290


 Bougainville Deck Double $8790


LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON May 6


Single $10,845 Single $11,145 Single $11,645 May 13 – September Single $11,045 Single $11,345 Single $11,845 Triple $7626 Triple $7926 Triple N/A


International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).


Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in General Information as well as private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner aboard ship, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for every 40 Tauck guests.


Travel South or North: Cruise operates south from Istanbul and north from Athens. Sightseeing is identical; go to www.tauck.com for southbound itinerary or ask at booking.


Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise and about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Product.


Note: Land portion of this cruise involves significant walking, as vehicle access to antiquities and ruins is often limited. Sightseeing in Athens, Istanbul, and the Greek Islands features ancient sites with many steps and uneven terrain, where walking is more difficult and vehicle access is often limited.


See page 147 for Le Levant deck plans and ship specifications. FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS


Night 1,2 Night 3


Hotel Grande Bretagne Amphitryon Hotel


Night 4-10 Aboard Le Levant


Athens, Greece Nafplion, Greece Aegean Sea


Night 11-13 Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey Triple $7426 Triple $7726 Triple N/A


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