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 IN 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. See the legendary Harem. Tour Sehzade Külliyesi, the lavish mosque complex that the sultan Süleyman the Magnificent had built in 1543 as a memorial to his favorite son. 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 – 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. Eventually it became a mosque, and now serves as a national museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a cruise along the Bosphorus for a different perspective of city sights. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the sights as you wish. 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 surprising 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 $7,190 PLUS AIRFARE (13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners)
11 DAYS FROM $6,190 PLUS AIRFARE (10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
BEGINS ATHENS
Northbound – Athens to Istanbul May 3, 17 Jun 14 Sep 6, 20
Southbound – Istanbul to Athens May 24 Jun 7 Jul 5, 19 Aug 16 Sep 27 Oct 11 Go to
tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON May – June & August 23 – October Category B
Double $8290 Single $11,449 Triple$7952
Category BX – Deluxe Double $8490 Single $11,649 Triple$8152 Category A
Double $8590 Single $11,749 Triple N/A
Category AX – Deluxe Double $8790 Single $11,949 Triple N/A July 5 – 11 & August 9 – 22 Category B
Double $8090 Single $11,145 Triple N/A Category AX – Deluxe Double $8290 Single $11,345 Triple N/A
July 12 – August 8 Category B
Double $7190 Single $10,024 Triple$6887
Category BX – Deluxe Double $7390 Single $10,224 Triple$7087 Category A
Double $7490 Single $10,324 Triple N/A Category AX – Deluxe Double $7690 Single $10,524 Triple N/A
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the US (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 approximately every 40 Tauck guests. Ask at booking for complete 11-day pricing. Travel South or North: Cruise operates south from Istanbul and north from Athens. Sightseeing is identical; go to
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. See page 3 for activity and pace level details and page 86 for Wind Star deck plans and specifications.
11-day Treasures of the Aegean: Northbound – journey home from Istanbul day 11 following disembarkation. Southbound – embark day 4. Ask at booking for details & pricing.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1-3 HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE Night 4-10 ABOARD WIND STAR
Visit the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, where its minarets dominate the skyline Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825 Night 11-13 INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL
Athens, Greece Aegean Sea
Istanbul, Turkey
tauck.com 45 Double $7790 Single $10,845 Triple$7465
Category BX – Deluxe Double $7990 Single $11,045 Triple$7665 Category A
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