revealing important vestiges of an ancient Roman civilization; in its heyday, marble lined the streets, fountains flowed, and an eternal flame burned upon a sacred altar. 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. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and a carpet demonstration in a village outside of Kusadasi before setting sail late this afternoon. Meals BLD
10. DAY SAILING ON THE AEGEAN Spend a relaxing day at sea, free to experience the many amenities and entertainment options aboard your yacht. Challenge a shipmate to a board game on deck, take a refreshing swim in the pool or indulge in a pampering massage or active fitness program. You are always welcome to visit the open bridge to view the ship’s operations! Meals BLD
11. DISEMBARK SHIP & ON TO ISTANBUL Bid your captain and crew adieu as you disembark in Istanbul and begin exploring this culturally diverse, historic city. Visit the Spice Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans and the seat of power for the Ottoman Empire for 400 years and see its legendary Harem. At Sehzade Külliyesi, you’ll tour the Ottoman mausoleum complex built as a memorial to the firstborn son of Süleyman the Magnificent in 1543. Settle into your city-center hotel for a three-night stay. Meals BLD
12. HAGIA SOPHIA & A BOSPHORUS CRUISE Guided sightseeing this morning includes a visit to the vast underground Basilica Cistern and one of the world’s true architectural gems – beautiful Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece. First constructed in 537 AD and destroyed, rebuilt and modified throughout the centuries, this cathedral reigned for almost 1,000 years as the largest Christian church in the world, later was converted to a mosque and is now a national museum. After lunch, take a cruise along the Bosphorus for a different perspective of city sights. 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, a kaleidoscope of colorful Turkish traditions, and spend time this afternoon exploring as you wish. Join us for a farewell dinner tonight alive with a whirlwind of Turkish delights. Meals BD
14. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Istanbul. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the InterContinental Istanbul to Ataturk Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
14 DAYS FROM $6,990 PLUS AIRFARE (13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners)
BEGINS ATHENS
Northbound – Athens to Istanbul May 14, 28 Jun 11 Jul 9 Aug 20 Sep 3, 17 Oct 1
Southbound – Istanbul to Athens May 21 Jun 4, 18 Jul 30 Sep 10, 24 Oct 8 Go to
www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON May – July 23, August 22 – October
Category B
Category BX – Deluxe Double $7790 Single $10,689 Category A
Double $7890 Single $10,789
July 24 – August 21 Category B
Category AX – Deluxe Double $8090 Single $10,989
Double $7590 Single $10,489 Triple$7382 Triple$7582 Triple$7682 Triple$7882
Double $6990 Single $9499 Triple$6392
Category BX – Deluxe Double $7190 Single $9699 Triple$6592 Category A
Double $7290 Single $9799 Triple$6692 Category AX – Deluxe Double $7490 Single $9999 Triple$6892
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 described in General Information as well as private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine and beer with dinner. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for every 40 Tauck guests.
Cultural
discoveries, onboard
and ashore, showcase local traditions, like Greek folk dancing...
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 is often limited. Sightseeing in Athens, Istanbul and the Greek Islands features ancient sites with many steps and uneven terrain, making walking more difficult.
See page 62 for Wind Star deck plans and specifications.
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
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