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19-night An Extended Journey Into Cyclades Splendour And Romantic Coastal Finery
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
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800 Shipboard Credit per couple*
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Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
TREASURES OF ISTANBUL
Full-Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your full- day of private sightseeing.
Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. You will take a short walk to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.
Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty.
** St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting.
Lunch recommended in an old Ottoman House. You can taste delicious Turkish cuisine in a lovely setting.
Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. .
Last, you will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc
At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- Welcome package
- VAT tax
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Recommended lunch
Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
BYZANTINE HIGHLIGHTS
Half-Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half day Byzantine Highlights tour.
First, your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire.
Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty.
** St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting.
Then, you will visit the Underground Cistern, a fiant reservoir built by Justinian in the 6th century to bring water to the city to be used in the palaces. It is 70 meters wide and 140 meters long, with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water. It has 336 beautiful columns that support the cistern, two of which are carved with the head of Medusa on the plinth.
Last, you continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other.
At the end your morning experience at 1:00pm, you will return to the port and embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- Welcome Package
- VAT taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
CULTURAL ISTANBUL
Private Full-Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private full- day sightseeing.
First, you will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque. Built by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan on the order of Sultan Suleiman I (Suleiman the Magnificent), the Suleymaniye Mosque dominates the third hill of old Istanbul, and is strikingly graceful and less ornate than many other imperial mosques, thus lending itself to meditation and quiet reflection.
Next, you will visit the St. Saviour in Chora Mosque After St. Sophia Mosque, St.Saviour Chora Mosque is the most important Byzantine Church converted to a mosque in the city. It was built in the 11th century AD. The walls are decorated with breathtaking 14th century AD frescoes and mosaics. The mosaics relate to the life story of Virgin Mary and the life of Christ.
Lunch recommended at Hamdi Restaurant serving traditional Turkish Kebaps.
Then, you will discover the Egyptian Bazaar; the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices and herbs.
You will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc.
Visit the 16th Century palace of the Sultan’s Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa, which today houses the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. The museum contains what many consider to be the finest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world. The museum is well laid out and contains more rare examples of ceramics, Koran cases, calligraphy, textiles, metalwork and illuminated manuscripts. Its antique carpet exhibit is renowned; the carpets, kilims and prayer rugs form one of the richest and oldest collections in the world.
At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Air- conditioned luxury VIP vehicle with a professional driver
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Bottled water provided on the vehicles.
- Welcome package
- VAT taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
- Recommended lunch
Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
OTTOMAN COLLECTION
Half - Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for a half - day Ottoman Collection tour.
Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.
Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire.
Last, you will continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc
At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver
- Welcome Package
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- VAT taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours
Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours
The private tour program will start with the Roman Hippodrome that was a colossal stadium housing horse races around which the socio-political life of the Roman capital was centered. In its great days, it was 1575 feet long, 384 feet wide and held 100,000 spectators. It was the site of chariot racing, gladiator fights, circuses, inaugurations and triumphal parades.
The tour will continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque- the masterpiece of 17th century Ottoman Architecture, famous for its unique hand made original Iznik Tiles impressing the guests with their rich dominant blue colors and oriental patterns. They have become collectors’ items today, auctioned at celebrated houses like the Sotheby’s.
Next visit will be to the Topkapi Palace and its Imperial Treasury Section that was the center of Ottoman Empire’s Government Seat ruling most of the Middle East and the Eastern Europe from this palace for 500 years.
Lunch will be served at a recommended local/select restaurants close to the sites.
In the afternoon, visit the World famous Hagia Sophia (The Church of Divine Wisdom), one of the extraordinary masterpieces in the history of World architecture. When a previous church on this site was burned during the Nikka Revolt in 532, Justinian ordered his architect, Isidorus, to build a structure worthy of his empire. Hagia Sophia was completed in only five years and was dedicated on Christmas Day of 537. The building inspired countless generations by its innovations in weight support and construction techniques and what a dome it was: the popular belief was that ‘the dome was suspended from Heaven by an invisible golden chain’. In reality it was work of men, but a worldly simulator of the Heavens
Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, more dazzling than any other oriental bazaar, built in 1461 and in service ever since. It contains 3,500 shops employing more than 20,000 people all under one roof. Everything imaginable in the world is for sale here, glittering gold and silver jewelry, antique tiles, leather, and souvenirs. Just seeing and experiencing this fascinating bazaar is a memorable experience.
At the end of today’s private tour, the guests will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
- Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
- St. Sophia is closed on Mondays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and official holidays.
Highlights:
- Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture
- The tour covers the main highlights of the city
Tour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours
An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
First visit of the day is to the Galata Tower which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. While sipping your Turkish coffee there, you will be amazed at the spectacular view of the Golden Horn and the old buildings located on its shores depicting how Istanbul looked hundreds years ago.
The private tour will continue with a visit to the Neve Shalom and the oldest Synagogue in Istanbul- the Ahrida Synagogue, built around 1470 by Jewish immigrants from Macedonia.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sites.
The guests will be then taken to the Jewish Museum of Turkey. There is evidence that this building as a former synagogue existed in 1671. However the actual building was re-erected over its original foundations presumably in the early 19th Century. Zulfaris Synagogue has opened its doors as the Jewish museum in 2001. Continue to visit the Balat section, where the Star of David appears.
At the end of the day,a private lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the cruise pier.
Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Sunday
* Neve Shalon Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum) is closed on Saturdays.
* Please forward us a copy of your guests’ passport page with the photo, as required by the Chief Rabbi of Istanbul, to obtain His official approval for the synagogue visits in Turkey.
Added Value:
*Great introduction to Istanbul's Jewish history and culture *The tour covers the main highlights of the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul Tour Duration : 7 hoursTour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, a licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours
An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for departure by chauffeur driven a/c deluxe minivan, to start your private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Today’s private tour will start with a visit to the Istanbul Modern Museum of Art, situated at the shores of the Bosphorus. Istanbul Modern Museum of Art exhibits Turkey’s art heritage, and creates a platform for Turkish peoples’ creativity, dynamism, cultural identity and universal values.
A drive along the scenic Bosphorus Avenue will take you to the Family Villa of the Sabanci’s, the Internationally successful Turkish industrialist, now housing Mr. Sabanci’s lifetime collection of rare art pieces and celebrated paintings by Int’l and local masters, displayed in his former Family Home, recently donated to his Foundation as a Private Museum.
Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurant by the shores of the Bosphorus (at your own discretion and cost).
After lunch, you will visit Private Museum of Lady Sadberk, donated to the nation by art-loving wife of Vehbi Koc, another leading industrialist. The beautiful, late-Ottoman wooden mansion contains a fabulous collection of Turkish arts and crafts, including jewelry, silverware, and Iznik ceramics of the classic period.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise pier by 4 pm.
Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Istanbul Modern Museum is closed on Mondays.
• Sabanci: Museum is closed on Mondays.
• Lady Sadberk Han Museum is closed on Wednesdays.
Added Value:
Tour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours
An English speaking officially licensed lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Today’s tour will start with a visit to the Dolmabahce Palace- the largest and the finest example of Ottoman Baroque Architecture, a monument to the Ottomans’ westernization process in the 19th century. The Ottoman response to the overwhelming changes in the post-renaissance world was rapid westernization, initiated in the imperial lifestyle at first that gave way to the creation of a series of baroque-style European-fashion palaces on the shores of the Bosphorus.
You will then board a private boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus against the majestic skyline of Istanbul. Your private boat will cruise along the romantic Bosphorus visiting both the Europe Side and the Asia Side of Istanbul by the shores of local fishing villages, en route when it is possible to take memorable photos of the fascinating environments including the 15th century Rumelihisar? Fortress, the Summer Palaces of Lady Ottoman Sultans, and the historical Wooden Houses (Yalis) of famous Turkish families. The cruise ends on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurants in Kanlica Village by the Bosphorus.
After lunch, you will proceed to the top of the Grand Camlica Hill, where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the European side of Istanbul.
Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans in late 19th and early 20th century.
After this visit, a scenic drive on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus will take you to the Kanlica Village where you will have a taste of the famous “local yogurt” and “apple tea” in a local café by the Bosphorus.
At the end of the day, the lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.
Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
Added Value:
Tour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours
Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours
Your English speaking private guide will meet you at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for a private full day sightseeing tour of Sinan the architect’s Istanbul buildings.
The private tour will start with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque. It was designed by famous “Sinan the Architect” for Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha. Rustem Pasha Mosque is famous for its exquisite Iznik tiles, set in beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the walls and columns.
Continue to Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, which is the most important of all the imperial mosques in Istanbul. Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife are both buried here and the mosque is considered the most beautiful of the city’s Imperial mosques. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, and is erected on the crest of a hill. The mosque is conspicuous by its great size, and has four minarets – one in each corner of the courtyard. The interior is also spectacular; the mihrab (prayer niche facing Mecca) and the mimber (pulpit) are finely carved in white marble, and there are magnificent stained glass windows.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sights (at your own discretion and cost).
In the afternoon, you will visit the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque located in the Edirnekapi neighborhood near the Byzantine city walls. Located on the peak of the Sixth Hill near the highest point of the city, the mosque is a prominent landmark in Istanbul. The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was designed by "Sinan the Architect" for the favorite daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah.
Last visit of the day will be to the Sehzade Mosque which was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman in memory of his eldest son by Hürrem, Prince Mehmet, who died the age of 21. It was the first major commission by the Imperial Architect Sinan and was completed in 1548. It is considered by architectural historians as Sinan's first masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.
Added Value:
*Great introduction to Sinan the Architect's masterpieces *The tour covers the masterpieces of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul Tour Duration : 7 hoursTour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours
Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Cruise on Bosphorus
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- Spice Bazaar
First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration.
You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
Next, you will see the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which is among the city's architectural gems. This is the first example of the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan building a mosque to an octagonal plan. Beautifully proportioned and the interior is covered in some of the most exquisite Iznik tiles ever produced. The tiles, made at the height of Iznik's supremacy, have a good deal of the famous red color that was the envy of other tile makers (blue, yellow, white and green were easy colors to produce, but red was extraordinarily difficult.
You will explore the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). It was constructed in the 17th Century as a part of the New Mosque complex. This oriental market is the best place to buy Turkish delight, exotic spices, herbs, Turkish coffee and tea.
Before you will be transferred back to the port, your guide will take you to the backstreets of the Spice Bazaar to taste a traditional Ottoman drink: Boza (fermented millet) at the famous Vefa Bozacisi.
At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Istanbul Half Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 4 hours
Istanbul Half Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration.
You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours
Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Galata Quarter
- Ahrida Synagogue
- Jewish Museum
- Grand Bazaar
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Your private tour will start with a visit to the old Galata Quarter, a Jewish quarter for centuries. Visit to the Galata Tower, which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. A medieval stone tower in the heart of Pera quarter just to the north of the Golden Horn. One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and affords a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul and its environs. You will enjoy the spectacular view of the city.
Next visit will be to the Ottoman Baroque style Ahrida Synagogue originally built in the 15th century and is the earliest synagogue in Istanbul. The original 20-foot long oak bimah (teva), shaped either like Noah’s Ark or, like the Ottoman ship which brought the Sephardim to freedom from Spain to Turkey, can still be seen.
Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Jewish Museum of Turkey, which is housed in the former Zulfaris Synagogue, aims to “collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Turkish Jews.” It captures 700 years of amiable relations between Jews and Turks, beginning in 1326 with the Ottoman conquest of Bursa. The building itself dates from the early 19th century, although there is evidence of a Synagogue in the same spot in the 17th century. The Synagogue functioned as a place of worship for over a century, and was reopened as the Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews (Jewish Museum of Turkey) in 2001.The Museum contains various exhibits relating to Jewish history in Istanbul and is fitted with information panels, maps and some touch screen information booths.
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon (not available on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Roman Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk
- Blue Mosque
- Haghia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica Cistern
- Grand Bazaar
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van.
You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”.
Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive.
Proceed to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition.
You will continue to the Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern), which is the most unusual structure in the city. This was a vital part of defense system of the city as a big water reservoir, which can hold 18 million gallons of water.
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
Before you are transferred back to your hotel or the cruise pier, you will visit the best baklava factory to taste this awesome dessert.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Roman Hippodrome
- Egyptian Obelisk
- Blue Mosque
- Haghia Sophia –OR– Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van.
You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”.
*Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive.
OR
*Next visit will be to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition.
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
* You have the option to choose Topkapi Palace or St. Sophia
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)
Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)
You will transfer to pier to embark your private yacht for an exciting cruise on the Bosphorus, the narrow strait of water separating the Asian and European continents and the lifeblood of Istanbul. Passing along the shores of the Bosphorus you will view magnificent palaces, restored Ottoman villas, impressive fortresses and the waterside residences of Istanbul’s elite. Enjoy soft drinks tea and coffee on the motor yacht and see a different perspective of Istanbul, described by a Byzantine visitor in the 12th century as “the city of the world’s desire”. Cruise takes approximately 1½hours.
Then, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The merchants are selling everything from antiques, home wares, books, copper ware, ceramics, gold and inexpensive souvenirs. Venture into the hidden courtyards or hans, lookout for marble fountains and ornate kiosks. Streets are named according to the trades and the most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar.
At the end of your experience, approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Inclusions:
- 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.
- Bosphorus cruise on a private yacht for 1½ hours.
- Bottled water provided through the tour.
- Welcome Package.
- VAT taxes.
Exclusions:
- Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
- At the discretion of the guests
- Personal expenses of the guests
Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit
Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit
First you will embark on a culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will stop at one of the most famous spice shops and taste the different spices that you will use during your class. After your culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will transfer to a local neighbourhood for a street market tour with our local chef.
You will enjoy the workshop for your cooking experience. You will cook some traditional Turkish food with a professional chef. You will have lunch with the food you prepared and have a chance to taste what you have cooked with local wine. Put your chef hats on and get cooking! Learn authentic recipes from local experts & chefs on a one of a kind private cooking class in Istanbul.
At the end of your experience, you will return to the port .
Inclusions:
- Private Cooking Class experience.
- A deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
- Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.
- Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program
- Bottled water provided throughout the tour.
- Welcome Package.
- VAT taxes.
- Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
- At the discretion of the guests
- Personal expenses of the guests
Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour)
You will visit the Egyptian Bazaar, the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices, herbs, nuts, Turkish apricots and cavier. Around the bazaar , you can also find the cheese shops, fruits and vegetables.
After your experience, you can have a break at one of the Turkish tea shops in the bazaar area and enjoy a Turkish or herbal tea.
At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port.
Afternoon at leisure.
Inclusions:
- 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Licensed professional guide in English language.
- Services of Sea Song Tour’s English speaking, officially licensed guide throughout the tour program.
- Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.
- Bottled water provided through the tour.
- Welcome Package.
- VAT taxes.
- Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
- At the discretion of the guests
- Personal expenses of the guests
Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours
Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours
An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at Istanbul cruise pier at 8 am and you will be driven to Edirne (approx. 3 hours), known formerly as Adrianople and was the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Edirne is situated in Thrace, in westernmost Turkey on the border of Greece and is known for the Selimiye Mosque, built in the 16th century by the famous architect Sinan. The mosque's main structure comprises 18 small domes dominated by a huge central dome on 8 columns with 3 balconied minarets on 4 sides.
The tour will include visits to Selimiye & Complex (Vakiflar), Turkish - Islamic Works Museum The works are exhibited in the room numbered 14 in Dar - ül Tedris Madrasa in the courtyard of Selimiye Mosque with the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museums, In the hand works part, there is a village kitchen, Carpet, Kilim and Rush Mat weaving looms are located and other incredible mosques such as the Yildirim Mosque, Uc Serefeli Mosque and the Beyazit II Mosque.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant close to the sights, at your own cost.
There are also impressive caravanserais such as the Rustem Pasha and the lively restored Arasta and Bedesten bazaars. You may also see some beautiful Ottoman bridges in Edirne and around the area, such as Uzunkopru, which was also built by the architect Sinan. In the evening You will be transferred back to your cruise ship around 7 pm.
Added Value:
*Great introduction to the former Ottoman capital city of Edirne *The tour covers the main highlights of the city Tour Duration : 10-11 hoursTour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)
Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)
At Your Leisure Option: Please see below for details on this option.
You decide where to go and what to see.
Included:
- Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Gratuities to guide and driver**
Excluded:
- Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Items of personal nature
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.
Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul
Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul
Highlights:
- Hippodrome Square
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica of Saint Sophia
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Byzantine Heritage Tour
Istanbul: Byzantine Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- Basilica of Saint Sophia
- Sunken Cisterns
- Spice Market
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Essentially Ottoman
Highlights:
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Legendary Temples
Highlights:
- Blue Mosque
- Basilica of St. Sophia
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- Balat Neigborhood
- Ahrida Synagogue
- Galata District & Tower
- Neve Shalom Synagogue
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Armenian Heritage Tour
Istanbul: Armenian Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- The Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul
- Beyoglu (Pera) District
- St. Trinity (Sourp Yerrortutyuon) and Holy Resurrection Armenian Chapel
- Holy Resurrection Armenian Church
- Bezciyan Armenian School
- Visiting the Grand Bazaar to meet famed Armenian merchants and artisans like Nick Merdenyan
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Greek Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- Blacharnea Palace
- Balat District
- Greek Patriachate
- Church of St. Mary of the Mongols
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Celebration of Ottoman Architecture & Sinan The Great
Istanbul: Celebration of Ottoman Architecture & Sinan The Great
Highlights:
- Suleymaniye Kulliyesi
- Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Kulliyesi
- Ibrahim Pasha Palace (Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts)
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Modern Art & Design Day
Istanbul: Modern Art & Design Day
Highlights:
- Pera Museum
- Kazim Tashkent Art Gallery
- Istanbul Modern
- Bebek Evin Art Gallery
- Arnavutkoy Art Gallery
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Fabled Palaces of the Orient
Istanbul: Fabled Palaces of the Orient
Highlights:
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
TREASURES OF ISTANBUL
Full-Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your full- day of private sightseeing.
Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. You will take a short walk to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.
Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty.
** St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting.
Lunch recommended in an old Ottoman House. You can taste delicious Turkish cuisine in a lovely setting.
Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. .
Last, you will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc
At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- Welcome package
- VAT tax
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Recommended lunch
Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
BYZANTINE HIGHLIGHTS
Half-Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half day Byzantine Highlights tour.
First, your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire.
Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty.
** St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting.
Then, you will visit the Underground Cistern, a fiant reservoir built by Justinian in the 6th century to bring water to the city to be used in the palaces. It is 70 meters wide and 140 meters long, with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water. It has 336 beautiful columns that support the cistern, two of which are carved with the head of Medusa on the plinth.
Last, you continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other.
At the end your morning experience at 1:00pm, you will return to the port and embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- Welcome Package
- VAT taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
CULTURAL ISTANBUL
Private Full-Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private full- day sightseeing.
First, you will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque. Built by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan on the order of Sultan Suleiman I (Suleiman the Magnificent), the Suleymaniye Mosque dominates the third hill of old Istanbul, and is strikingly graceful and less ornate than many other imperial mosques, thus lending itself to meditation and quiet reflection.
Next, you will visit the St. Saviour in Chora Mosque After St. Sophia Mosque, St.Saviour Chora Mosque is the most important Byzantine Church converted to a mosque in the city. It was built in the 11th century AD. The walls are decorated with breathtaking 14th century AD frescoes and mosaics. The mosaics relate to the life story of Virgin Mary and the life of Christ.
Lunch recommended at Hamdi Restaurant serving traditional Turkish Kebaps.
Then, you will discover the Egyptian Bazaar; the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices and herbs.
You will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc.
Visit the 16th Century palace of the Sultan’s Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa, which today houses the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. The museum contains what many consider to be the finest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world. The museum is well laid out and contains more rare examples of ceramics, Koran cases, calligraphy, textiles, metalwork and illuminated manuscripts. Its antique carpet exhibit is renowned; the carpets, kilims and prayer rugs form one of the richest and oldest collections in the world.
At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Air- conditioned luxury VIP vehicle with a professional driver
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Bottled water provided on the vehicles.
- Welcome package
- VAT taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
- Recommended lunch
Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour)
PORT: ISTANBUL
OTTOMAN COLLECTION
Half - Day Tour
Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for a half - day Ottoman Collection tour.
Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.
Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire.
Last, you will continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc
At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Includes:
- 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver
- Welcome Package
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- VAT taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours
Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours
The private tour program will start with the Roman Hippodrome that was a colossal stadium housing horse races around which the socio-political life of the Roman capital was centered. In its great days, it was 1575 feet long, 384 feet wide and held 100,000 spectators. It was the site of chariot racing, gladiator fights, circuses, inaugurations and triumphal parades.
The tour will continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque- the masterpiece of 17th century Ottoman Architecture, famous for its unique hand made original Iznik Tiles impressing the guests with their rich dominant blue colors and oriental patterns. They have become collectors’ items today, auctioned at celebrated houses like the Sotheby’s.
Next visit will be to the Topkapi Palace and its Imperial Treasury Section that was the center of Ottoman Empire’s Government Seat ruling most of the Middle East and the Eastern Europe from this palace for 500 years.
Lunch will be served at a recommended local/select restaurants close to the sites.
In the afternoon, visit the World famous Hagia Sophia (The Church of Divine Wisdom), one of the extraordinary masterpieces in the history of World architecture. When a previous church on this site was burned during the Nikka Revolt in 532, Justinian ordered his architect, Isidorus, to build a structure worthy of his empire. Hagia Sophia was completed in only five years and was dedicated on Christmas Day of 537. The building inspired countless generations by its innovations in weight support and construction techniques and what a dome it was: the popular belief was that ‘the dome was suspended from Heaven by an invisible golden chain’. In reality it was work of men, but a worldly simulator of the Heavens
Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, more dazzling than any other oriental bazaar, built in 1461 and in service ever since. It contains 3,500 shops employing more than 20,000 people all under one roof. Everything imaginable in the world is for sale here, glittering gold and silver jewelry, antique tiles, leather, and souvenirs. Just seeing and experiencing this fascinating bazaar is a memorable experience.
At the end of today’s private tour, the guests will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
- Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
- St. Sophia is closed on Mondays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and official holidays.
Highlights:
- Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture
- The tour covers the main highlights of the city
Tour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours
An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
First visit of the day is to the Galata Tower which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. While sipping your Turkish coffee there, you will be amazed at the spectacular view of the Golden Horn and the old buildings located on its shores depicting how Istanbul looked hundreds years ago.
The private tour will continue with a visit to the Neve Shalom and the oldest Synagogue in Istanbul- the Ahrida Synagogue, built around 1470 by Jewish immigrants from Macedonia.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sites.
The guests will be then taken to the Jewish Museum of Turkey. There is evidence that this building as a former synagogue existed in 1671. However the actual building was re-erected over its original foundations presumably in the early 19th Century. Zulfaris Synagogue has opened its doors as the Jewish museum in 2001. Continue to visit the Balat section, where the Star of David appears.
At the end of the day,a private lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the cruise pier.
Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Sunday
* Neve Shalon Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum) is closed on Saturdays.
* Please forward us a copy of your guests’ passport page with the photo, as required by the Chief Rabbi of Istanbul, to obtain His official approval for the synagogue visits in Turkey.
Added Value:
*Great introduction to Istanbul's Jewish history and culture *The tour covers the main highlights of the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul Tour Duration : 7 hoursTour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, a licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours
An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for departure by chauffeur driven a/c deluxe minivan, to start your private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Today’s private tour will start with a visit to the Istanbul Modern Museum of Art, situated at the shores of the Bosphorus. Istanbul Modern Museum of Art exhibits Turkey’s art heritage, and creates a platform for Turkish peoples’ creativity, dynamism, cultural identity and universal values.
A drive along the scenic Bosphorus Avenue will take you to the Family Villa of the Sabanci’s, the Internationally successful Turkish industrialist, now housing Mr. Sabanci’s lifetime collection of rare art pieces and celebrated paintings by Int’l and local masters, displayed in his former Family Home, recently donated to his Foundation as a Private Museum.
Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurant by the shores of the Bosphorus (at your own discretion and cost).
After lunch, you will visit Private Museum of Lady Sadberk, donated to the nation by art-loving wife of Vehbi Koc, another leading industrialist. The beautiful, late-Ottoman wooden mansion contains a fabulous collection of Turkish arts and crafts, including jewelry, silverware, and Iznik ceramics of the classic period.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise pier by 4 pm.
Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Istanbul Modern Museum is closed on Mondays.
• Sabanci: Museum is closed on Mondays.
• Lady Sadberk Han Museum is closed on Wednesdays.
Added Value:
Tour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours
An English speaking officially licensed lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Today’s tour will start with a visit to the Dolmabahce Palace- the largest and the finest example of Ottoman Baroque Architecture, a monument to the Ottomans’ westernization process in the 19th century. The Ottoman response to the overwhelming changes in the post-renaissance world was rapid westernization, initiated in the imperial lifestyle at first that gave way to the creation of a series of baroque-style European-fashion palaces on the shores of the Bosphorus.
You will then board a private boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus against the majestic skyline of Istanbul. Your private boat will cruise along the romantic Bosphorus visiting both the Europe Side and the Asia Side of Istanbul by the shores of local fishing villages, en route when it is possible to take memorable photos of the fascinating environments including the 15th century Rumelihisar? Fortress, the Summer Palaces of Lady Ottoman Sultans, and the historical Wooden Houses (Yalis) of famous Turkish families. The cruise ends on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurants in Kanlica Village by the Bosphorus.
After lunch, you will proceed to the top of the Grand Camlica Hill, where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the European side of Istanbul.
Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans in late 19th and early 20th century.
After this visit, a scenic drive on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus will take you to the Kanlica Village where you will have a taste of the famous “local yogurt” and “apple tea” in a local café by the Bosphorus.
At the end of the day, the lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.
Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
Added Value:
Tour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours
Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours
Your English speaking private guide will meet you at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for a private full day sightseeing tour of Sinan the architect’s Istanbul buildings.
The private tour will start with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque. It was designed by famous “Sinan the Architect” for Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha. Rustem Pasha Mosque is famous for its exquisite Iznik tiles, set in beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the walls and columns.
Continue to Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, which is the most important of all the imperial mosques in Istanbul. Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife are both buried here and the mosque is considered the most beautiful of the city’s Imperial mosques. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, and is erected on the crest of a hill. The mosque is conspicuous by its great size, and has four minarets – one in each corner of the courtyard. The interior is also spectacular; the mihrab (prayer niche facing Mecca) and the mimber (pulpit) are finely carved in white marble, and there are magnificent stained glass windows.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sights (at your own discretion and cost).
In the afternoon, you will visit the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque located in the Edirnekapi neighborhood near the Byzantine city walls. Located on the peak of the Sixth Hill near the highest point of the city, the mosque is a prominent landmark in Istanbul. The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was designed by "Sinan the Architect" for the favorite daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah.
Last visit of the day will be to the Sehzade Mosque which was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman in memory of his eldest son by Hürrem, Prince Mehmet, who died the age of 21. It was the first major commission by the Imperial Architect Sinan and was completed in 1548. It is considered by architectural historians as Sinan's first masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.
Added Value:
*Great introduction to Sinan the Architect's masterpieces *The tour covers the masterpieces of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul Tour Duration : 7 hoursTour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours
Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Cruise on Bosphorus
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- Spice Bazaar
First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration.
You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
Next, you will see the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which is among the city's architectural gems. This is the first example of the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan building a mosque to an octagonal plan. Beautifully proportioned and the interior is covered in some of the most exquisite Iznik tiles ever produced. The tiles, made at the height of Iznik's supremacy, have a good deal of the famous red color that was the envy of other tile makers (blue, yellow, white and green were easy colors to produce, but red was extraordinarily difficult.
You will explore the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). It was constructed in the 17th Century as a part of the New Mosque complex. This oriental market is the best place to buy Turkish delight, exotic spices, herbs, Turkish coffee and tea.
Before you will be transferred back to the port, your guide will take you to the backstreets of the Spice Bazaar to taste a traditional Ottoman drink: Boza (fermented millet) at the famous Vefa Bozacisi.
At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Istanbul Half Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 4 hours
Istanbul Half Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration.
You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours
Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Galata Quarter
- Ahrida Synagogue
- Jewish Museum
- Grand Bazaar
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Your private tour will start with a visit to the old Galata Quarter, a Jewish quarter for centuries. Visit to the Galata Tower, which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. A medieval stone tower in the heart of Pera quarter just to the north of the Golden Horn. One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and affords a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul and its environs. You will enjoy the spectacular view of the city.
Next visit will be to the Ottoman Baroque style Ahrida Synagogue originally built in the 15th century and is the earliest synagogue in Istanbul. The original 20-foot long oak bimah (teva), shaped either like Noah’s Ark or, like the Ottoman ship which brought the Sephardim to freedom from Spain to Turkey, can still be seen.
Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Jewish Museum of Turkey, which is housed in the former Zulfaris Synagogue, aims to “collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Turkish Jews.” It captures 700 years of amiable relations between Jews and Turks, beginning in 1326 with the Ottoman conquest of Bursa. The building itself dates from the early 19th century, although there is evidence of a Synagogue in the same spot in the 17th century. The Synagogue functioned as a place of worship for over a century, and was reopened as the Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews (Jewish Museum of Turkey) in 2001.The Museum contains various exhibits relating to Jewish history in Istanbul and is fitted with information panels, maps and some touch screen information booths.
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon (not available on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Roman Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk
- Blue Mosque
- Haghia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica Cistern
- Grand Bazaar
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van.
You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”.
Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive.
Proceed to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition.
You will continue to the Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern), which is the most unusual structure in the city. This was a vital part of defense system of the city as a big water reservoir, which can hold 18 million gallons of water.
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
Before you are transferred back to your hotel or the cruise pier, you will visit the best baklava factory to taste this awesome dessert.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Roman Hippodrome
- Egyptian Obelisk
- Blue Mosque
- Haghia Sophia –OR– Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van.
You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”.
*Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive.
OR
*Next visit will be to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition.
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
* You have the option to choose Topkapi Palace or St. Sophia
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Officially licensed, private guide
- Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
- Bottled water
- Welcome package
- Applicable taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)
Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)
You will transfer to pier to embark your private yacht for an exciting cruise on the Bosphorus, the narrow strait of water separating the Asian and European continents and the lifeblood of Istanbul. Passing along the shores of the Bosphorus you will view magnificent palaces, restored Ottoman villas, impressive fortresses and the waterside residences of Istanbul’s elite. Enjoy soft drinks tea and coffee on the motor yacht and see a different perspective of Istanbul, described by a Byzantine visitor in the 12th century as “the city of the world’s desire”. Cruise takes approximately 1½hours.
Then, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The merchants are selling everything from antiques, home wares, books, copper ware, ceramics, gold and inexpensive souvenirs. Venture into the hidden courtyards or hans, lookout for marble fountains and ornate kiosks. Streets are named according to the trades and the most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar.
At the end of your experience, approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
Inclusions:
- 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.
- Bosphorus cruise on a private yacht for 1½ hours.
- Bottled water provided through the tour.
- Welcome Package.
- VAT taxes.
Exclusions:
- Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
- At the discretion of the guests
- Personal expenses of the guests
Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit
Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit
First you will embark on a culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will stop at one of the most famous spice shops and taste the different spices that you will use during your class. After your culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will transfer to a local neighbourhood for a street market tour with our local chef.
You will enjoy the workshop for your cooking experience. You will cook some traditional Turkish food with a professional chef. You will have lunch with the food you prepared and have a chance to taste what you have cooked with local wine. Put your chef hats on and get cooking! Learn authentic recipes from local experts & chefs on a one of a kind private cooking class in Istanbul.
At the end of your experience, you will return to the port .
Inclusions:
- Private Cooking Class experience.
- A deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
- Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.
- Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program
- Bottled water provided throughout the tour.
- Welcome Package.
- VAT taxes.
- Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
- At the discretion of the guests
- Personal expenses of the guests
Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour)
Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour)
You will visit the Egyptian Bazaar, the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices, herbs, nuts, Turkish apricots and cavier. Around the bazaar , you can also find the cheese shops, fruits and vegetables.
After your experience, you can have a break at one of the Turkish tea shops in the bazaar area and enjoy a Turkish or herbal tea.
At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port.
Afternoon at leisure.
Inclusions:
- 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Licensed professional guide in English language.
- Services of Sea Song Tour’s English speaking, officially licensed guide throughout the tour program.
- Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.
- Bottled water provided through the tour.
- Welcome Package.
- VAT taxes.
- Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
- At the discretion of the guests
- Personal expenses of the guests
Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours
Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours
An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at Istanbul cruise pier at 8 am and you will be driven to Edirne (approx. 3 hours), known formerly as Adrianople and was the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Edirne is situated in Thrace, in westernmost Turkey on the border of Greece and is known for the Selimiye Mosque, built in the 16th century by the famous architect Sinan. The mosque's main structure comprises 18 small domes dominated by a huge central dome on 8 columns with 3 balconied minarets on 4 sides.
The tour will include visits to Selimiye & Complex (Vakiflar), Turkish - Islamic Works Museum The works are exhibited in the room numbered 14 in Dar - ül Tedris Madrasa in the courtyard of Selimiye Mosque with the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museums, In the hand works part, there is a village kitchen, Carpet, Kilim and Rush Mat weaving looms are located and other incredible mosques such as the Yildirim Mosque, Uc Serefeli Mosque and the Beyazit II Mosque.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant close to the sights, at your own cost.
There are also impressive caravanserais such as the Rustem Pasha and the lively restored Arasta and Bedesten bazaars. You may also see some beautiful Ottoman bridges in Edirne and around the area, such as Uzunkopru, which was also built by the architect Sinan. In the evening You will be transferred back to your cruise ship around 7 pm.
Added Value:
*Great introduction to the former Ottoman capital city of Edirne *The tour covers the main highlights of the city Tour Duration : 10-11 hoursTour can operate: Starting mornings
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums
Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses
Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)
Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)
At Your Leisure Option: Please see below for details on this option.
You decide where to go and what to see.
Included:
- Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Gratuities to guide and driver**
Excluded:
- Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Items of personal nature
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.
Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul
Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul
Highlights:
- Hippodrome Square
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica of Saint Sophia
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Byzantine Heritage Tour
Istanbul: Byzantine Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- Basilica of Saint Sophia
- Sunken Cisterns
- Spice Market
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Essentially Ottoman
Highlights:
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Legendary Temples
Highlights:
- Blue Mosque
- Basilica of St. Sophia
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- Balat Neigborhood
- Ahrida Synagogue
- Galata District & Tower
- Neve Shalom Synagogue
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Armenian Heritage Tour
Istanbul: Armenian Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- The Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul
- Beyoglu (Pera) District
- St. Trinity (Sourp Yerrortutyuon) and Holy Resurrection Armenian Chapel
- Holy Resurrection Armenian Church
- Bezciyan Armenian School
- Visiting the Grand Bazaar to meet famed Armenian merchants and artisans like Nick Merdenyan
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Greek Heritage Tour
Highlights:
- Blacharnea Palace
- Balat District
- Greek Patriachate
- Church of St. Mary of the Mongols
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Celebration of Ottoman Architecture & Sinan The Great
Istanbul: Celebration of Ottoman Architecture & Sinan The Great
Highlights:
- Suleymaniye Kulliyesi
- Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Kulliyesi
- Ibrahim Pasha Palace (Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts)
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Half day (morning or afternoon)
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Modern Art & Design Day
Istanbul: Modern Art & Design Day
Highlights:
- Pera Museum
- Kazim Tashkent Art Gallery
- Istanbul Modern
- Bebek Evin Art Gallery
- Arnavutkoy Art Gallery
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Istanbul: Fabled Palaces of the Orient
Istanbul: Fabled Palaces of the Orient
Highlights:
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar and Nuru Osmaniye District
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day
Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO
Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals and beverages
- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
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Mykonos Island Tour - Half Day Tour
Mykonos Island Tour - Half Day Tour
Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer will be provided back to the ship.
During this tour you will see and visit the most interesting places of the island. First destination is the beach of Saint Ioannis with the picturesque little church. At this quaint little church you will be able to see the interior of a typical Greek Church (more than four hundred on the island).
Following the route past Ornos beach, San Stefano beach, and Tourlos harbour continuing to the distant beaches of Kalafatis and Santa Anna. Later on you will have the opportunity to visit the village of Ano Mera, which is well known for the monastery Panagia Tourliani and the typical little square surrounded by traditional Greek taverns. After visiting the monastery and enjoying the magnificent views, we shall return to Mykonos town.
Starting from the Yacht club at old port you will stroll around the narrow alleys of Mykonos, visiting Manto Mavrogenous square, the unique church of Parapaportiani, the lovely Little Venice, the magnificent Windmills. The numerous souvenir shops, the cafes at the waterfront were you can see the pelicans being fed from people, create a unique atmosphere that no one can forget. Colours such as blue and white remind that the island has remained untouched throughout the years. Free time at the end is recommended.
Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to the port of Mykonos.
Mykonos: Stunning Mykonos - 4 hours
Mykonos: Stunning Mykonos - 4 hours
Mykonos town is best known for its whitewashed buildings and today you have an introductory tour through its labyrinth of cobbled streets. Meet your driver and guide at the port before seeing the iconic windmills and the area known as Little Venice, where coloured balconies adorn the white facades and hang above the lapping waves. If of interest, you may like to visit the Maritime Museum, which exhibits ship models from the early Minoan period until the 20th century. Alternatively, you could explore the many jewellery shops and boutiques. Finish your tour with a visit to a traditional local bakery before your private transfer back to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Explore the whitewashed houses and beaches of Mykonos and discover seafaring heritage dating back to pre-Minoan times at the Maritime Museum
- Admire the island's iconic windmills and taste the delicacies at a local bakery
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 4 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
Delos island tour approx 4 hours
Delos island tour approx 4 hours
Delos, once a Sacred Island, is the legendary birthplace of the Sun God Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. Its religious significance coupled with a good harbour and strategic location on the Aegean trade routes enabled Delos to flourish for 500 years. Today, the only remaining inhabitants are its treasured ruins and their caretakers.
Visit the marbled streets of the Agora and Sacred Way, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the theatre, the Sanctuary of the Foreign Gods and the Sacred Mount Cynthus. View the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter with its harbours, water houses and luxurious villas, including the Houses of Cleopatra, the Dolphin, the Masks and the House of Dionyssos. Marvel at the spectacular Avenue of the Lions, where five proud Naxian marble beasts from the 7th Century BC crouch, vigilant guardians of the Sacred Lake, which stands dry today. A small museum on the island displays artefacts from the site.
Tips: Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes, there is a lot of walking over cobbled paths. Carry a cold bottle of water with you on hot days, wear lots of sunscreen and preferably a hat, as there is no shade on the island
Inclusions: Licensed English-speaking guide / Round trip transfers in Sedan taxi/ Deluxe A/C minibus /Round trip ferry tickets to Delos Island / Entrance fees to indicated sites /Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities / Personal expenses /anything not mentioned above /
Mykonos full day cruise approx 9 hours
Mykonos full day cruise approx 9 hours
ITINERARY: South Coast of Mykonos – Dragonisi
We depart from Platys Gialos Port and sail at low speed to view the VIP beach of Psarou from a different perspective. We continue our trip towards Ornos Beach and end up at the last southwestern beach of Mykonos, known as Glyfadi. Then we speed up and sail past the famous southern beaches of Mykonos (Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari, Elia, KaloLivadi, Agia Anna, Kalafatis, Lia, and Fragia) and head off towards an isolated island called Dragonisi, reachable only by private yacht. There we stop off to enjoy a swim at a uniquely beautiful beach. Snorkelling gear is provided for those who are interested in exploring the beautiful underwater environment. On our way back we stop off at Agrari Beach for more swimming and snorkelling in the blue sea or water sports for the more athletic. Our trip ends at the port of Platys Gialos. One of the major advantages of this itinerary is that it is not affected by weather conditions as the yacht sails close to the coast.
Included:
An 8 to 9 hours cruise at Mykonos Island/ The fuel consumption for the aforementioned itinerary (1,5 cruising hours)/ a captain/ a multilingual crew member/ a bottle of wine per 4 persons/ Water & a fruit salad/ Snorkeling equipment is provided on board,
Not Included: Lunch, return transfer from port to hotel , any services not mentioned
Mykonos Island Tour - Half Day Tour
Mykonos Island Tour - Half Day Tour
Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer will be provided back to the ship.
During this tour you will see and visit the most interesting places of the island. First destination is the beach of Saint Ioannis with the picturesque little church. At this quaint little church you will be able to see the interior of a typical Greek Church (more than four hundred on the island).
Following the route past Ornos beach, San Stefano beach, and Tourlos harbour continuing to the distant beaches of Kalafatis and Santa Anna. Later on you will have the opportunity to visit the village of Ano Mera, which is well known for the monastery Panagia Tourliani and the typical little square surrounded by traditional Greek taverns. After visiting the monastery and enjoying the magnificent views, we shall return to Mykonos town.
Starting from the Yacht club at old port you will stroll around the narrow alleys of Mykonos, visiting Manto Mavrogenous square, the unique church of Parapaportiani, the lovely Little Venice, the magnificent Windmills. The numerous souvenir shops, the cafes at the waterfront were you can see the pelicans being fed from people, create a unique atmosphere that no one can forget. Colours such as blue and white remind that the island has remained untouched throughout the years. Free time at the end is recommended.
Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to the port of Mykonos.
Mykonos: Stunning Mykonos - 4 hours
Mykonos: Stunning Mykonos - 4 hours
Mykonos town is best known for its whitewashed buildings and today you have an introductory tour through its labyrinth of cobbled streets. Meet your driver and guide at the port before seeing the iconic windmills and the area known as Little Venice, where coloured balconies adorn the white facades and hang above the lapping waves. If of interest, you may like to visit the Maritime Museum, which exhibits ship models from the early Minoan period until the 20th century. Alternatively, you could explore the many jewellery shops and boutiques. Finish your tour with a visit to a traditional local bakery before your private transfer back to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Explore the whitewashed houses and beaches of Mykonos and discover seafaring heritage dating back to pre-Minoan times at the Maritime Museum
- Admire the island's iconic windmills and taste the delicacies at a local bakery
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 4 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
Delos island tour approx 4 hours
Delos island tour approx 4 hours
Delos, once a Sacred Island, is the legendary birthplace of the Sun God Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. Its religious significance coupled with a good harbour and strategic location on the Aegean trade routes enabled Delos to flourish for 500 years. Today, the only remaining inhabitants are its treasured ruins and their caretakers.
Visit the marbled streets of the Agora and Sacred Way, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the theatre, the Sanctuary of the Foreign Gods and the Sacred Mount Cynthus. View the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter with its harbours, water houses and luxurious villas, including the Houses of Cleopatra, the Dolphin, the Masks and the House of Dionyssos. Marvel at the spectacular Avenue of the Lions, where five proud Naxian marble beasts from the 7th Century BC crouch, vigilant guardians of the Sacred Lake, which stands dry today. A small museum on the island displays artefacts from the site.
Tips: Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes, there is a lot of walking over cobbled paths. Carry a cold bottle of water with you on hot days, wear lots of sunscreen and preferably a hat, as there is no shade on the island
Inclusions: Licensed English-speaking guide / Round trip transfers in Sedan taxi/ Deluxe A/C minibus /Round trip ferry tickets to Delos Island / Entrance fees to indicated sites /Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities / Personal expenses /anything not mentioned above /
Mykonos full day cruise approx 9 hours
Mykonos full day cruise approx 9 hours
ITINERARY: South Coast of Mykonos – Dragonisi
We depart from Platys Gialos Port and sail at low speed to view the VIP beach of Psarou from a different perspective. We continue our trip towards Ornos Beach and end up at the last southwestern beach of Mykonos, known as Glyfadi. Then we speed up and sail past the famous southern beaches of Mykonos (Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari, Elia, KaloLivadi, Agia Anna, Kalafatis, Lia, and Fragia) and head off towards an isolated island called Dragonisi, reachable only by private yacht. There we stop off to enjoy a swim at a uniquely beautiful beach. Snorkelling gear is provided for those who are interested in exploring the beautiful underwater environment. On our way back we stop off at Agrari Beach for more swimming and snorkelling in the blue sea or water sports for the more athletic. Our trip ends at the port of Platys Gialos. One of the major advantages of this itinerary is that it is not affected by weather conditions as the yacht sails close to the coast.
Included:
An 8 to 9 hours cruise at Mykonos Island/ The fuel consumption for the aforementioned itinerary (1,5 cruising hours)/ a captain/ a multilingual crew member/ a bottle of wine per 4 persons/ Water & a fruit salad/ Snorkeling equipment is provided on board,
Not Included: Lunch, return transfer from port to hotel , any services not mentioned
Santorini Island Tour - Half Day Tour approx 4 hours
Santorini Island Tour - Half Day Tour approx 4 hours
You will be met by your English-speaking guide upon disembarkation from the ship, at the bottom of the cable car at the Old Port of Fira. Our lovely tour starts with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to picturesque Oia, the crowning glory of peace and tranquility.
Built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it is here where many artists have been inspired due to its magnificent location with its most superb views of the caldera, the rest of the island and the Aegean Sea.. We then stop at one of the famous wineries to enjoy a wine tasting tour of the fine wines produced on the island. Our final stop is Fira, the islands capital town.
The island used to be circular, but a massive volcanic explosion around 3,500 years ago blew out the centre of the island. (Many people attribute the decline of Minoan civilization on Crete to this cataclysmic eruption. High cliffs jutting into the sea are all that's left of the crater rim.
The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay. Sunsets on the island are particularly striking; all the restaurants and bars in Fira face west over the sunken volcano and the Aegean Sea.
Santorini Wine Roads Tour (Private) - 5 hours
Santorini Wine Roads Tour (Private) - 5 hours
Highlights/Description:
You will be met in Fira town (top of the cable car) by your Expert Sommelier and seated on a luxury air conditioned coach, where you will travel around the Island visiting three Family Estate Wineries under the continual guidance of your Sommelier. Each Winery is unique in architectural design and you will get to taste fifteen different styles of wine. Our Sommelier will initiate you into the magical artistic process from the grape to the bottle, providing all the knowledge you need whilst enjoying a series of awarded white and upcoming red wines as some of the prestigious signature dessert wines Vinsanto. You will also get a chance to take in the scenery whilst stopping off a Vineyard to see the unique cultivation technique of "Kouloura" and the specificity of soil & microclimate. It is a journey among the paths of ancient vineyards, simplicity traditional family run wineries, modern wine making techniques and most important…the Awakening of the senses whilst tasting The Finest Theraic Wines, returning, having a memorable & most enjoyable experience.
Tour Duration: 5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- English-speaking Sommelier guide
- Entrance fees
- Applicable taxes
- Transfers to/from Fira town
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Cable car tickets (5 EUR pp) from old Port into Fira town
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Santorini Island Discovery - 5 hours
Santorini Island Discovery - 5 hours
Highlights/Description:
Begin in the village of Mesa Gonia where you will visit one of the islands greatest treasures; the little Panagia Episkopi Church built in 1115 AD, during the Byzantine period and housing one of the three most priceless icons in the world. You will then be whisked up the hill to one of the more traditional villages, Pyrgos, which also boasts the ruins of a Medieval Venetian castle. The village is overlooked solely by the Mount Profitis Ilias and as one of the highest points of Santorini, offers a fantastic view of the crescent shaped island. Next we are off to a wine tasting at a family owned wine estate in Megalochori, where you have the opportunity to learn a little about and sip on some of the famous wines of Santorini. The Grand Finale of our tour sees you entering the gates of the ancient site of Akrotiri, also known as the "Minoan Pompeii" which was destroyed and covered by the ashes of an enormous volcanic eruption in 1450BC. The settlement contained sophisticated multi-story buildings and magnificent fresco paintings signifying the just how advanced the Minoans were at that stage. After this exhilarating experience our guide will bring you safely back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your stay on Santorini.
Tour Duration: 5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Licensed, English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Santorini: Santorini Highlights - 4 hours
Santorini: Santorini Highlights - 4 hours
Meet your local guide and driver as you disembark your ship this morning for a half day exploring Santorini. Drive to Fira, where you will visit the Archaeological Museum which exhibits many items from excavations across the island such as vases from the 5th century BC and items from the Minoan age. After a short stroll in Fira, you may like to drive north to Oia, the most picturesque little town of the island, with white-washed houses, windmills and caves, perched on the very edge of the cliff.
A visit to Domain Sigalas or Boutari Wines will convince you that this small island, with some the oldest vineyards in the world, produces truly unique white wines. Or if you are an art lover you may like to visit the unique experience that is the Art Space, an art gallery set within caves of pumice rock. These carved chambers are those of a century old winery that is still in production now. The old winery production machines can be viewed alongside contemporary art from around the globe followed by a tasting of the wine produced there if you wish.
Highlights:
- Drive to Fira to visit the Archaeological Museum before heading to Oia, the most picturesque little town on the island
- Try some of the white wine produced on the island from some of the oldest vineyards in the world
Tour can Operate: Morning / Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 4 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
Santorini's ancient Akrotiri excavation & Oia Tour approx 4 hours
Santorini's ancient Akrotiri excavation & Oia Tour approx 4 hours
Begin with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to the picturesque village of Oia, the crowning glory of tranquillity, boasting the most superb views of the caldera. Stroll around the narrow streets and explore its quaint boutiques of local art, paintings and semi-precious jewellery.
Continue with a visit to Akrotiri and marvel at the “Minoan" excavations that have revealed complexes of multi-level buildings, streets and squares, with remains of walls standing as high as 8 meters, all entombed in the solidified ash of the famous eruption of Thera.
Our final stop is to Fira, the capital, perched on the edge of an impressive cliff 260m high, where you will have free time to explore on your own. Many of its beautiful buildings blue domed churches and sun-bathed veranda were constructed during the Venetian invasion and offer stunning views over the submerged volcano
Santorini cooking and wine tasting class approx. 4 hours
Santorini cooking and wine tasting class approx. 4 hours
Today you will be closer to the genuine tastes of Santorini through a farm to table experience. You will be offered fresh vegetables and herbs as well as other precious ingredients from local farmers, so as to cook them under the guidance of an experienced chef. This is an interactive course, where each participant is offered a glass of wine from Artemis Karamolegos Winery. Afterwards, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour at the picturesque veranda of the restaurants main area while enjoying 2 more wines while the presentation of the wines is given from experienced sommeliers. Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel/ship.
Megalochori village & the lost Atlantis Museum approx. 4 hours
Megalochori village & the lost Atlantis Museum approx. 4 hours
Our tour begins with a visit at Megalochori village and you will walk through the traditional vineyards, the lava-stoned streets, the renovated and abandoned houses after the earthquake of 1956, and the colorful houses. Then we will continue with the Symposium experience. In ancient Greece, the symposium was a ritualized drinking event, when drinking for pleasure was accompanied by music, dancing, recitals, or conversation. Similarly, we will be accompanied by live Lyre playing, mythological and historical wine narration. Afterwards, embark on a journey in Greek History, Mythology, Philosophy and Geology! Discover all the evidence that connects Plato’s Lost Atlantis myth with the volcano eruption of the island. Follow Plato’s Journey that inspired him to write about the ideal city through an interactive fresco. View a Holographic representation of the geological evolution of Santorini Island from the prehistoric ages until today. Re-live, with all your senses, the earthquake, the tsunami, and the volcanic eruption that led to the destruction of Atlantis in a 9D experience.
Santorini Walking food tour approx. 4 hours
Santorini Walking food tour approx. 4 hours
Join us on a walking tour through Fira and neighboring Firostefani for a journey through senses - breathtaking views, hidden alleyways, local eateries - all of that while exploring the secrets of Greek cuisine and filling your belly!
The tour starts in Firostefani and ends in Fira, making a minimum of 7 stops to cover different aspects of Greek and local Santorini cuisine - from Greek coffee to local delicacies, to classic mezes and delicious deserts. Greek cuisine is not imaginable without olives and olive oil, as well as wine and ouzo. We will taste all this and much more. The goal of the tour is to introduce guests to the Greek cuisine in a fun and informative manner from the local standpoint, showcasing not only the flavors & ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine, but also the beauty of Santorini as a world-famous destination.
Santorini sunset cruise approx. 5 hours
Santorini sunset cruise approx. 5 hours
Enjoy sailing around the crystal-clear blue waters of Santorini. First, we will visit the Red and White beaches, both unique and named after the colour of the volcanic pebbles of which they are comprised. Next, we will sail past Akrotiri and into the Caldera. Sail close the volcanic island of Thirassia is the Hot Springs, where you will enjoy swimming and a spa-like mud bath in the warm waters. We continue to Palea Kameni island for some time for swimming and snorkelling. A delicious barbeque dinner will be prepared and served on board while the magical sunset appears on the horizon.
Santorini caldera hiking trail OIa to Fira approx. 4 hours
Santorini caldera hiking trail OIa to Fira approx. 4 hours
This is the most scenic hike on the island of Santorini, starting from the capital city of the island, Fira, you will be led to Oia walking through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. The greater part of the path is on the rim of the Caldera. Following this path affords a gorgeous view to the famous volcano and the Aegean Sea and also allows visitors to see the four most important villages of the island.
Greek Food & Wine Tasting - Santorini - 5 hours
Greek Food & Wine Tasting - Santorini - 5 hours
Experience the culinary delights of Santorini through a Greek Food & Wine Tasting Tour. Explore two renowned wineries and indulge in a delectable 3-course Greek meze-style menu at a charming traditional restaurant, savoring the flavors of local cuisine and wines. This comprehensive tour offers insights into Santorini's rich food and wine culture, along with valuable tips on Greek gastronomy. Perfect for food enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, adventurous souls, and anyone seeking an immersive gastronomic journey in Santorini.
Tour can operate: tour starts daily at 15:30
Inclusions:
- Licensed, English-speaking guide
- Applicable taxes
- Transfers to/from the place of choice
- Visit of 2 wineries and wine tasting
- Dinner in local tavern
Not Included:
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
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Corfu Town & Achilleion Palace - 4.5 hours
Corfu Town & Achilleion Palace - 4.5 hours
Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer will be provided back to the ship.
We drive to the old historical village of Gastouri and we arrive at the Achilleion Palace, the former residence of Empress Elizabeth of Austria and later that of Kaiser Wilhelm the 2nd. Here we visit the museum with mementos of the two Royalties and enjoy the splendour of its landscaped gardens and the statues including the famous statue of the dying Achilles.
Continue through the coastal road of Perama to the beauty spot of Kanoni, where there will be time for drinks (upon consumption) and to photograph the famous views of Mouse Island.
From Kanoni, we continue to Corfu Town for a walking tour in the Historical centre of the fascinating old city where the following historical sights are to be seen:
- The residence of the High Commissioner, a splendid Edwardian building completed in 1824, once the sea of the Knights of Saint Michael and Saint George up to 1864 and later the Palace of the King of Greece.
- The bronze statue of the British High Commissioner, Sir Frederick Adam.
- The Venetian quarters of Cambiello and Corfu's Historical Centre.
- The Town Hall, once a Venetian theatre, built in 1690.
- The Church of Saint Spyridon, Patron Saint of Corfu with the rare icons and where the Holy body of the Saint lays in a crypt.
- There will be free time for shopping before transfer back to the Port
Duration: approx. 4 1/2 hours
Notes:
It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.
Corfu Culinary Experience (Full Day)
Corfu Culinary Experience (Full Day)
Highlights/Description:
Corfu is the ideal place to enjoy a diverse mix of different tastes. The cuisine is inextricably tied in with its history and this is what makes the food here so different from the rest of Greece. The cuisine is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavours of the Mediterranean. Specialties consist of local ingredients found on the island; especially olives, lemons, vegetables, tomatoes and fish. Many dishes hark back to the days when cooks put all the ingredients in a single pot and left it to simmer all day.
Today’s excursion starts with the Old Town of Corfu, where you may enjoy a walking tour of this UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. You will discover the town’s beautiful sites such as Saint Spyridon Church, dedicated to the protector of the island, the charming narrow Venetian alleyways, the famous Esplanade, one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston where access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu who were written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, the Dimarcheio, or Town Hall, and the imposing Palace of St Michael and St George. After exploring Corfu historical center take a stroll through the local market.
Your tour continues with a scenic drive through the countryside to Triklino Vineyard, also known as Ambelonas Corfu, which is situated in Pelekas upon a hill with a panoramic view of central Corfu. Here local varieties of grapes are grown around a building of local architecture, in which traditional oil and wine production tools are displayed.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed with herbal soft drink. Get to know the history of the estate, the vineyard, the wild herbs and vegetables, the equipment and the processes for traditional olive and wine making and then spend some time learning about the principles ingredients and techniques of Mediterranean cuisine and the Corfiot culinary culture. You will then follow a step-by-step live presentation of the preparation of a full Corfiot meal – starter, salad, first course, main course, and desert. Participate in the cooking and sample the dishes at different stages of cooking. After the demonstration you will be able to enjoy lunch while relaxing in the ambient surroundings in the nature before returning to the port.
Tour Duration: 7 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Licensed, English-speaking guide
- Applicable taxes
- Transfers to/from Corfu port (applies to tour + cooking class only)
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Cultural Tour of Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours
Cultural Tour of Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Kanoni (Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna)
- Museum of Asiatic Art in the Palace of St. George
- Old Town of Corfu
After visiting the museum, you may enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Discover the town’s beautiful sites such as Saint Spyridon Church, dedicated to the protector of the island, the charming narrow Venetian alleyways, the famous Esplanade, one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston where access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu who were written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, and the Dimarcheio, or Town Hall. Upon completion of the tour, we return to the Port.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate
Inclusions:
- Licensed, English-speaking guide
- Luxury vehicle
- Applicable taxes
- Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
- Entrance and tasting fees will be additional and can be pre-booked
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Exciting Jeep Safari in Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours
Exciting Jeep Safari in Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
Discover Angelokastro, Lakones and Paleokastritsa driving through lush vegetation routes and traditional Corfiot villages. Admire panoramic breathtaking views of West Corfu and explore the magnificent bays with the crystal clear blue waters in a premium 4x4 vehicle.
First we will follow a route through Corfiot villages heading towards the western part of the island to Angelokastro – (“Castle of Angels”) which is located at the top of the highest peak of the island’s shoreline in the northwest coast near Paleokastritsa and is one of the most important Byzantine castles of Greece. A stunning view of Corfu’s west coast and the amazing terrain provide an ideal spot to admire the view, shoot some panoramic photos and refresh ourselves. Continuing our route through Lakones village with its surroundings is also known as Bella Vista, one of the top 10 views in Europe, and along the road in and out of the village, we will stop to enjoy the view while enjoying our coffee or tea. After our coffee stop, we follow a route from the top of the hill down to Paleokastritsa. Paleokastritsa is one of the most celebrated and attractive spots on Corfu island, with many coves with incredibly clear water surrounded by olive, cypress, and lemon trees. The lush vegetation and landscape combines blue and green waters with picturesque rocky bays and the monastery of Virgin Mary with the small museum. Visit the Monastery of The Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa and take in superb views over the sea, and the rock that is said to be Odysseus' ship turned to stone.
- Tea/coffee or juice included
- liability insurance included
- Angelokastro is closed on Tuesdays
- Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes
- Sun protection and a hat are recommended
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate
Inclusions:
- English-speaking driver - escort
- Applicable taxes
- Entrance fee to Angelokastro
- Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Highlights of Corfu - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Mon Repos Palace
- Kanoni (Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna)
- Old Town of Corfu
Our tour continues to The Palace of Mon Repos. The palace was once the summer residence of the ex-Greek Royal Family. Its wild-natural park is an oasis of tall trees and shrubs. According to historians, the ancient city of Corfu had originally been located. It was built by Commissioner Adams for his wife, although she soon vacated the palace when her husband was sent to serve in India and it became a rarely used summer house for all the governors.
During the British occupation a school for clergymen was located there. After the union of the Ionian Islands with Greece, King Georgios I took possession of the area and named it Mon-Repos. At Mon Repos one can see a beautiful view from the hill of Analipsi, the ruins of the ancient city and the basilica of Palaiopoli.
Our final destination is the Heritage Old Town of Corfu, where guests may enjoy a walking tour. Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a fortified Mediterranean port town of high integrity and authenticity, guests will discover all the interesting sites like the Saint Spyridon Church, protector of the island, the charming narrow alleyways of the old Venetian town, the famous Esplanade - one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston which access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu, written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, the Dimarcheio or Town Hall and the imposing Palace of St Michael and St George (viewed from the outside).
There will be time at leisure for shopping before we return to the port.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate
Inclusions:
- Licensed, English-speaking guide
- Luxury vehicle
- Applicable taxes
- Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
- Entrance fees
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Paleokastritsa and Theotoky Estate - 4 hours
Paleokastritsa and Theotoky Estate - 4 hours
Highlights/Description:
- Monastery of Paleokastritsa
- Wine and meze in Theotoky Estate
Our wonderful tour begins with a scenic drive to Paleokastritsa, one of the most beautiful resorts on the island with fine beaches, wooded hills and crystal-clear sheltered bays pierced by black rocks. Here you’ll visit Paleokastritsa's venerable monastery, founded in 1226 and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere created with shady archways and lovely gardens.
Our next visit is to the Theotoky Estate, located in the Ropa Valley, in the center of the Island, 20 km from Corfu Town. The estate has been in the family for many generations, as Theotoky is one of the oldest families in Greece. The Estate is over 300 acres. Covered almost entirely by pine trees, olive trees and vineyards, it is one of the few ecological and peaceful spots that still exist. The locally famous and of excellent quality Theotoky wine is produced in the estate's 30 acres vineyards.
The estate also has an abundance of olive trees, which are grown in the fields without the use of chemical fertilizers. The harvesting is done directly from the trees and olives are milled in the cold-press.
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the winery and olive oil refinery. After the tour, a typical Greek meze (feta cheese, tomatoes, olives and bread) of local produce grown on the estate will be offered to the
guests with a glass of wine.
Inclusions:
- Licensed, English-speaking guide
- Luxury vehicle
- Applicable taxes
- Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
- Entrance fees
- Meals, unless otherwise noted
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
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Wine paired sunset dinner
This tour starts with a short transfer to the marvelous location of this amazing dinner. You will take a picturesque old road through ancient, charming hamlets for your first wine tasting. Then, you will porceed to the hilltop village of Selca, for the wonderful dinner at the local winery of Lacman family. For more than two decades Ante Lacman has been the heart and soul of authentic Hvar tourism at its very best. Together with his wife, their family and friends, Ante has built his own winery just a short 20 minute scenic, lavender field drive from Hvar town in the sweet, little hilltop village of Selca. Specially prepared just for you, this dinner will include some of the amazing traditional local delicacies and wines.
Highlights:
- Wine tasting
- Traditional diner
- Lavander field
- Picturesque old road
- Sunset
Tour can operate: Afternoon/Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Round transfer
- Wine paired dinner
- Tips
- Additional food and drinks
- Guide
- Tickets
Hvar: The Island of Hvar - 4 hours
Hvar: The Island of Hvar - 4 hours
Considered to be the most beautiful of the islands of Dalmatia (and known to be the sunniest), Hvar, with its wealth of wild flowers and bountiful fields of scented lavender and rosemary, is a nature-lover’s paradise. The town of Hvar is situated in a picturesque natural setting, facing the south, the sun and the sea. After centuries of unforgettable and amazing history, Hvar is today a main tourist centre of the island and one of the best loved resorts on the Dalmatian Riviera. In Hvar Town, a combination of Renaissance palaces, ancient monasteries and an elegant marina has created the most chic resort on the Adriatic. Visit the old theatre built in 1612, the arsenal, and the old patrician palaces from the 15th century. The town is best known for its medieval buildings which are the legacy of Venetian rule. Perched high on a hill overlooking the town, the gleaming white limestone walls of the Spanjol Fortress afford breathtaking views for those that take the time to climb up to the top.
Highlights:
- Climb to the Spanjol Fortress for views across the glimmering Adriatic Sea and Hvar Town
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
• An expert local guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
Hvar: Hiking the Lost Villages of Hvar - 4 hours
Hvar: Hiking the Lost Villages of Hvar - 4 hours
The tour starts in Hvar town where you meet with the guide and travel to the village of V.Grablje, which is approx. 14km from Hvar town. The road to the starting point will offer amazing views of the surrounding islands. Hike through villages where you would see the traditional architecture and way of living, learn about medical herbs and much more. Meet with one of the locals who is a lavender producer and will explain about the tradition of lavender on the island.
Walk towards Malo Grablje following the old trail which in medieval time used to be the main road connecting Hvar with Stari Grad on the north side of the island. The entire trail is downhill, starting with approx. 20 long steps and continuing as a small trail for approx. 1.5km. After that part we continue our walk to Malo Grablje.
Stop for lunch (payable locally) at a small traditional tavern hidded in the Ghost village. After we continue walking for about 45minutes on a wide, gravelly road to Milna. A walk from Milna back to Hvar follows a small, rocky trail and it lasts approximately 1.30h
Highlights:
- Hike through some of Hvar's most beautiful villages, along the old medieval trail
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
Hvar: By Bike - 4 hours
Some 2400 years ago, the Ancient Greeks sailed into the harbour of modern-day Stari Grad from the island of Paros. Cycle along its long promenade outlining the deep protected bay.
From Stari Grad we have numerous options where to go, so your day can be anything from 10-50km. Depending on the route you take you will pass through some small traditional villages in the interior of the island. Our guides will decide about the route depending on the group and their fitness level.
On our way back to Stari Grad stop on a small local farm situated at the Stari Grad Plain. As well as growing a range of organic produce, Zuvela’s range of Hora wines is a byword for authenticity and quality. Croatia has more than 130 indigenous grape varieties and only grown on the island.
Highlights:
- Choose from multiple route options, all of which end at a local farm that grows a range of organic produce
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
Exclusions:
• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities
Half day wine tour on Hvar
Today is perfect for a half day wine tour containing two premium wineries visits and a lot of great food and fine wine tasting. After just a 25-minute drive from Hvar town, you will get to see the beautiful vineyards with colorful grapes.
In order to truly understand Hvar and its wine - it is important to hear the history, to visit the vineyards and olive groves. Its modern winemakers are becoming increasingly internationally recognized – exported as far away as California and served in 3-star Michelin restaurants in the Netherlands.
In both wineries, you will be able to degustate some of the best wine produced in the region and to truly experience the autochthonous taste of island Hvar and its wine-making legacy. Cheers!
Notes: please let us know in advance if you have any food dislikes or allergies
Highlights:
- Unique island experience
- Personal guide/driver
- Wine tasting
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide/driver,
- Round transfers
- Wine tasting in two wineries
- Lunch
- Additional drinks
- Gratuities
- Items purchased for personal use
Hvar city tour 2h
Discover the natural beauty and history of Hvar and learn about the town’s citadel, its medieval walls, monasteries and palaces. This tour will let you discover the most interesting museums and sites of Hvar Old Town. You will have an oportunity to choose between different sites this beautigul city has to offer such as the Renaissance-style loggia and its clock tower, the Theatre in the Arsenal building, St Stephen’s Square and the Cathedral. Feel free to walk through the Old streets of Hvar and visit the Lace Museum in the Benedictine nunnery, where nuns keep the secret of their unique handicraft which is now a part of UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity - lace making of agave threads.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Museum tickets
- Gratuities
- Food, drinks
- Transfers
Kayaking adventure around Pakleni archipelago
Kayaking adventure around Pakleni archipelago
Outstanding Pakleni archipelago, off the coast of town Hvar - and its untouched natural side will reward you today as you embark on a guided kayaking tour. Twenty small islands, “showing off” in all its beauty will let you in their passages and hidden coves, allowing you to combine this active kayaking tour with an occasional swim or snorkeling. Just imagine the excitement of active exploring of pebbled shores and narrow straits, while cruising around with your kayak. It is believed that the archipelago came into existence as a result of a secret love between Poseidon – the God of the sea, and a nymph. Well, we are sure that today another version of a secret love will be formed. Between you and Pakleni islands.
Notes: please bring a hat, DRY CLOTHES, long sleeve shirt (lycra if you have it, cotton if you don’t), quick drying sports shoes, swimming gear, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks
Highlights:
- Kayaking expirience
- Personal guide
- Kayaking equipment
Tour Duration: approx. 4h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Something extra Hvar city tour
Something extra Hvar city tour
This tour will unveil the historical legacy of town Hvar, step by step. You will explore this amazing old gem, alongside your private, professional guide. This journey into discovery of Hvar will begin with a car transfer to Fortica castle. Fortica castle is the best place for enjoying a perfect view of the entire town and surrounding Pakleni archipelago. You will then gently stroll down the serpentine paths of agave park leading the way to old part of the town called Groda. During the tour, you will learn about the town’s citadel, its medieval walls, its monasteries and palaces.
Highlights:
- Unique sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Museum tickets
- Refreshment drink
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
Hvar: Elegant Hvar - 8 hours
Considered to be the most beautiful and sunniest of the islands of Dalmatia, Hvar with its wealth of wild flowers and bountiful fields of scented lavender and rosemary, is a nature-lover’s paradise. In Hvar Town itself, a combination of Renaissance palaces, ancient monasteries and an elegant marina, has created one of the most chic resorts on the Adriatic Sea. The town is best known for its medieval buildings which are the legacy of Venetian rule. On your walking tour, visit the old theatre, built in 1612, the arsenal, and the old patrician palaces from the 15th century. Perched high on a hill overlooking the town, the gleaming white limestone walls of the Spanjol Fortress afford breath-taking views out across the glimmering Adriatic Sea and Hvar Town.
This afternoon, journey along the coast of the island to the villages in the central area which have a long tradition of viticulture and winemaking. Throughout the centuries, people on Hvar cultivated their vineyards with great skill and care, blessed with the warm Mediterranean climate. Some of the finest grape varieties are grown in this area, but it still remains a challenge to turn this agricultural bounty into great wines. The wines from this area have the reputation of being the best of Hvar, with the Plavac red being especially favoured. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch (at leisure) here before exploring Vrboska village, the UNESCO protected world heritage site. Stroll through the many narrow streets and cross stone bridges before returning to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Discover the elegance of the marina and the ancient monasteries of the island
- Explore the winemaking region and a UNESCO World Heritage village
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Hvar: Island Jeep Safari - 4 hours
Hvar: Island Jeep Safari - 4 hours
Today’s fun jeep safari takes you on a short drive along a dirt road to Malo Grablje, a small village abandoned decades ago. Upon arrival, take a short walk through this picturesque 16th-century village. Continue on your journey, stopping in Vidikovac, which boasts a perfect view of the deepest bay on the island. Learn about the oldest town in Croatia and how it was founded by ancient Greeks. Next, drive to the highest peak of the island, Saint Nicholas, to enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view all the way across to the islands of Brac, Korcula and Vis. Below the highest point of St Nicholas, on a sloping sunny hillside, lies Sveta Nedija, a village surrounded with steep vineyards which are very difficult to tend. These vineyards are renowned for high-quality red wine, produced from plavac grapes. Driving downhill, you are constantly surprised by the sheer variety of Hvar’s landscapes: vineyard-covered hills, olive groves and undulating fields of rosemary and lavender. Return to the port late afternoon.
Highlights:
- Adventure through abandoned villages
- Enjoy stunning views across to the islands of Brac, Korcula and Vis
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local driver-guide throughout (4 hours)
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Sail into the sunset on Hvar island
Sail into the sunset on Hvar island
This sailing trip offers you the perfect afternoon experience of sunset sailing. Enjoy the beauty of a sunset and enjoy nature's farewell kiss for the night. Sunset sailing to Pakleni Islands is a tour designed perfectly to fit all your plans to embrace the beauty of Hvar and near by islands. If you are not an early bird, or just prefer to spend this time of the day on board, this tour will fit all your needs and expectations. As the summer days are long, and this tour starts in the afternoon, you will have enough time to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water, snorkeling and sunbathing. As you sail back to the island of Hvar have a glass of delicious wine with the magic of experiencing sunset on board as you cruise along. The Pakleni Islands are popular with boaters and sun-seekers, the islands offer secluded beaches, vibrant marine life, and charming beach bars.
Highlights:
- Private sailing boat
- Sunset tour
- Local snacks and drinks
- Private skipper
Tour can operate: Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Inclusions:
- skipper
- fuel
- SUP board
- water
- wine
- snacks
- snorkeling equipment
- Guide
- Tickets
- Lunch
- Gratuities purchased for personal use
- Other sea toys
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Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic Walking Tour - 4 hours
Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic Walking Tour - 4 hours
Begin your day as you disembark and meet your expert local guide for an introduction to this wonderful city, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO. The old city is cocooned inside a circuit of imposing city walls. Over a mile in length, the towering ramparts are a masterpiece of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Stroll along the beautifully-paved, main city promenade which dates back centuries and find the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery whose elegant cloister ranks among the most inspiring sites of the city. Also see the church of St Blaise, the remarkable Sponza Palace and the Rector’s Palace before finishing your tour with superb views from atop the vast city walls.
Highlights:
- Discover the charming Mediterranean city of Dubrovnik, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO, including the impressive city walls
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Dubrovnik’s Gruz Port and the gates of Dubrovnik (no transport is required if guests tender into the Old Town harbour)
- An expert local guide for 4 hours in Dubrovnik
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Dubrovnik: Kayaking the Adriatic - 4 hours
Dubrovnik: Kayaking the Adriatic - 4 hours
You will be met today by your driver for the short drive to the beach in Dubrovnik in front of Lokrum Island for a privately guided kayaking expedition. Paddlers are rewarded with lovely views of the city from the island, the rugged coastline of caves. Paddle to a private cove camouflaged by coastal cliffs - the perfect spot to swim, snorkel and relax on the beach At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to the ship.
Highlights:
- The beautiful natural idyll of the Elaphite Islands
- A privately-guided kayak excursion with an expert kayak leader
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- All necessary equipment for the kayak excursion
- Private transfers by luxury car or minivan between Dubrovnik and Zaton Bay
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Dubrovnik: Tastes of the Peljesac Peninsula - 6 hours
Dubrovnik: Tastes of the Peljesac Peninsula - 6 hours
One of the finest coastal drives in Europe awaits you today as you journey with your private guide and driver along the Peljesac Peninsula to Mali Ston, where vast defensive walls are said to be second only in length to those in China. The inlet at Mali Ston offers the perfect environment for cultivating oysters so while here, why not take the opportunity to sample a fresh oyster right at the spot where they were pulled out of the sea.
The unusual and harsh territory of Peljesac is also perfect for growing very high quality grapes and olives in very small quantities so this is the perfect place to visit to a small family winery. Though the cellar of the winery is located directly under the family home, the white and red wines produced here are well known throughout Croatia due to their high quality. Enjoy tastings of Croatian wine before returning past the salt pans of Ston to your cruise ship in Dubrovnik.
Highlights:
- Sample some fresh oysters from the Inlet at Mali Ston
- Taste some fantastic Croatian wines, whose grapes were grown on the Peljesac peninsula
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Oyster and wine tastings
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 6 hours throughout the tour
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands by Private Motor Yacht - 8 hours
Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands by Private Motor Yacht - 8 hours
Stoked by the sun and cheered by the breeze, start your private boat tour around the beautiful Elaphite islands. This picturesque archipelago within the vicinity of Dubrovnik comprises 13 islands, islets and rocks. Abounding in lush subtropical vegetation of laurel, cypress and pine trees, and fragrant thyme and rosemary, the islands were formerly the favourite summer residence of the Dubrovnik aristocracy.
Discover the three largest islands in the group with your skipper. The island of Kolocep has an interior covered by dense pine forest while the inhabitants live in a quaint fishing village that stretches along the sandy beach. Continue to Lopud, dominated by its Franciscan Monastery and home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the winding streets, swim on the Sunj beach and perhaps enjoy lunch in one of the excellent local restaurants. Later, visit Sipan, the largest of the islands where hillsides are decorated with numerous summer villas, Renaissance churches and baroque chapels. Return to Dubrovnik from here.
Highlights:
- Explore the quaint island of Kolocep
- Visit the island of Lopud, home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park
- Spend time on Sipan, the largest of the islands
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Jeanneau Prestige 36 private motor yacht (or similar) with expert skipper
- Fuel and marina fees for the specified itinerary
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Dubrovnik pick up, bike tour, wine tasting and lunch in Konavle, 5 hours
Dubrovnik pick up, bike tour, wine tasting and lunch in Konavle, 5 hours
You will meet your guide at the meeting point for private transfer for your biking, wine tasking and lunch experience in beautiful Konavle region.
After a brief instruction by your guide, you will start the half day biking tour in picturesque Konavle region, Dubrovnik’s inland. You will ride accompanied by a personal guide at a relaxed pace, stops are made every few kilometers on each place of interest.
You will breeze along the river and old mills to reach Pridvorje – a home to a Franciscan monastery. Afterwards, you will proceed further to a local family estate to refresh yourself with local homemade specialties such as dried figs, olive oil, wine and liquers.
Highlights:
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Biking and round transfers
- Wine tasting
- Personal guide
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Wine tasting
- Snacks and lunch
- E-Bikes
- Round transfers
- Bottle of water
- Tips
- Items purchased for personal use
Dubrovnik & Oysters Tasting, 4 hours, from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik & Oysters Tasting, 4 hours, from Dubrovnik
You will meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and head on a scenic drive to the beautiful town of Ston. Prepare yourself to board a boat and start cruising along the Mali Ston bay. Upon boarding, the staff will welcome you with amazing local brandy and traditional sweets – sugarcoated orange peel and almonds. Next stop is where you get to experience a once in a lifetime event – tasting Adriatic oysters freshly taken out of the sea. This degustation will be followed by a shellfish farm presentation and further mussel tasting on your boat filled with enjoyment and good vibrations. After the tasting, you will have some time to relax and then head back to Dubrovnik with your private driver.
Dubrovnik sightseeing, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik sightseeing, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik
Your personal English speaking driver will be waiting for You at the Dubrovnik Harbor. He will be holding a sign with Your name on it. You will be transferred to city center for Your sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik. Your personal, professional guide will reveal You secrets and history of UNESCO's gem.
Today You will embark on a journey to the past of Dubrovnik. Let Yourself be taken back to the past and get an insight of what the daily life in "Ragusa" looked like. During this tour, You will understand the privileges the citizens of this magnificent city enjoyed. They had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe dating back to the 14.ct, fountain with fresh water from one of the first water supply system and a developed care system for the old and poor citizens. Dubrovnik is over a thousand-year-old. Its history is visible in every part of this city.
Highlights:
- Old Town of Dubrovnik
- Museums
- Personal guide
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Dubrovnik card (you can choose from the following: Art Galley Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik city walls, Dulcic-Masle-Pulitika Gallery, Marin Drzic House, Maritime museum, Natural History Museum, Rector’s Palace and Rupe Ethnographic Museum)
Not Included:
- Lunch
- Tips
Dubrovnik & Wine tasting, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik & Wine tasting, 3 hours, from Dubrovnik
Today is perfect to “travel back in time” into the past of Dubrovnik and get an insight of what the daily life in Ragusa really looked like. Your private guide will explain many things on this tour, and you will be able to understand all the privileges that the citizens of Ragusa once had. Ragusa, historical city that later developed into Dubrovnik, had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, founded in 1317 within the Franciscan monastery. The city had fresh water fountains from one of the first water supply systems in the world. And regarding the recent topics – did you know that the Republic of Dubrovnik invented quarantine? In that way they could stop the spreading of any Middle Ages disease, inside their walls.
After the sightseeing tour, you will continue to fine bars for wine tastings and tasty bites. Dubrovnik region is well-known for its indigenous grapes so prepare for ultimate enjoyment of fine wine delight!
Highlights:
- Old Town of Dubrovnik
- Museums
- Personal guide
- Wine tasting
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets to preferred museums
- Wine tasting (5 wines) with snacks
- One way transfer to city center
Not Included:
- Additional food
- Tips
Dubrovnik & Game of thrones, full day, from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik & Game of thrones, full day, from Dubrovnik
This exceptional tour will take you on a stroll through the amazing locations used for some of the most memorable scenes in the hit series Game of Thrones. The day will start by visiting the Arboretum early in the morning. Arboretum is a magical botanical garden within Dubrovnik city walls that is also a fictional royal garden of King’s landing. You saw many iconic scenes with Lady Olenna, Cersei Lannister, members of Stark family and many others, exactly on this location. From Arboretum, you will continue to old town Dubrovnik. Another one among GoT locations is the fortress of Saint Lawrence (Lovrijenac) above all extraordinary location that is a fictional Red Keep.
This exceptional tour will take you on a stroll through the amazing locations used for some of the most memorable scenes in the hit series Game of Thrones. The day will start by visiting the Arboretum early in the morning. Arboretum is a magical botanical garden within Dubrovnik city walls that is also a fictional royal garden of King’s landing. You saw many iconic scenes with Lady Olenna, Cersei Lannister, members of Stark family and many others, exactly on this location. From Arboretum, you will continue to old town Dubrovnik. Another one among GoT locations is the fortress of Saint Lawrence (Lovrijenac) above all extraordinary location that is a fictional Red Keep.
After sightseeing of the old city and Saint Lawrence fortress, you will continue towards island Lokrum with a public boat. Many scenes were filmed in the botanical gardens of the former Benedictine monastery on the island. Experience this lovely tour through the eyes of passionate GoT guides!
Dubrovnik pick up, Peljesac wine & oyster story, 5 hours
Dubrovnik pick up, Peljesac wine & oyster story, 5 hours
Your private tour will start Mali Ston. There you will enjoy tasting oysters freshly taken out of the sea. Next part of your tour will include jeep safari ride through local vineyards in Peljesac with wine tasting as well as learning about the wine production.
Highlights:
- Ston tour
- Wine and oyster tasting
- Personal guide
- Jeep safari ride
- Transfers
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Wine and oysters tasting
- Round transfers
- Private guide
- Tips
- Lunch
- Tickets for museums
Dubrovnik pick up, Kayak safari tour, 4 hours
Dubrovnik pick up, Kayak safari tour, 4 hours
Your day will start with a unique experience that will allow You to actively enjoy and explore the natural beauty of the Dalmatian coast. Traveling by kayak gives You an intimate and more private insight of this UNESCO gem. This private tour starts with a transfer to Banje beach. Upon arrival Your guide will teach You how to use the paddles. As soon as you feel ready You will start paddling in the direction of the Old harbor and the Old Town city walls. Enjoy exploring Dubrovnik from slightly different perspective.
Highlights:
- Kayaking tour with beautiful scenery
- Personal guide
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private instructor
- Kayaks
- safety equipment
- fruit snack and bottle of water
- Lunch
- Tips
Dubrovnik pick up, Dubrovnik and silk experience, 5 hours
Dubrovnik pick up, Dubrovnik and silk experience, 5 hours
You will embark on a journey to the past of Dubrovnik and get an insight of what the daily life in "Ragusa" looked like. During this tour, you will understand the privileges the citizens of this magnificent city enjoyed. They had one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe founded in 1317 within the Franciscan monastery.
After the tour of Dubrovnik Old town, you will meet the driver and be transferred to a little village called Gruda. There a local artist will present to you the Silk production and tailoring heritage of Dubrovnik.
Highlights:
- Private guide
- Round transfers
- Silk demonstration
- Heritage tour
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Round transfers
- Silk demonstration
- Traditional sweets and homemade liquor
- Tips
- Items purchased for personal use
- Additional food and drinks
Dubrovnik pick up, car&driver on disposal, 6 hours
Dubrovnik pick up, car&driver on disposal, 6 hours
Your personal English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the Dubrovnik Harbor. You will have the car and driver at your disposal for 6h.
We suggest you to visit Cavtat, Konavle or Ston. Cavtat is a town filled with numerous palaces, residencies and cultural monuments from the Roman times.
Highlights:
- Personal driver
- Flexible tour
- If desired a private guide can be arranged
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Personal driver and car on disposal
- Tips
Buggy safari tour with private sightseeing of Dubrovnik
Buggy safari tour with private sightseeing of Dubrovnik
This outrageously fun and unique tour will first take you on a off-road buggy ride along the coast of Dubrovnik. You will be driven in a lightweight buggy that will take you all the way up to the mount Srdj. Along the way, you will pass by many interesting and unique locations to experience all sides of Croatia, and take a couple of memorable photos. You will not only admire the beauty of the Adratic sea from a panoramic viewpoint, but will also pass by former landmine fields, locations from the recent war, various fortresses and endless woods. After your buggy adventure, you will have some free time for lunch before you proceed with the second “dose” of your daily fun.
Your next stop is old town Dubrovnik where you will learn about the amazing history of Ragusa – ancient Dubrovnik. You will find out how the daily life in Ragusa really looked like, and about the privileges that the citizens of Dubrovnik Republic always enjoyed, through out the history, due to the greatness of this magnificent city.
Notes - part of the route will be off road; we suggest wearing comfortable clothes; your guide will take you to see some of the museums Dubrovnik Card includes
Inclusions: private buggy safari, english speaking driver/guide, fuel and 1 bottle of water pp, private guide for sightseeing,1-day Dubrovnik Card
Exclusions: food, drinks, gratuities, items purchased for personal use
Dubrovnik tour and Coral factory
Dubrovnik tour and Coral factory
Your sightseeing tour will begin with exploring the main street in Dubrovnik - Stradun (Placa).
You will visit some of the most famous landmarks of Dubrovnik. As a break, You will stop in “Clara Stones” workshop, wonderful jewelry shop where You will have a private demonstration of how jewelers make beautiful jewelry from a rude coral; and please, feel free to try making something Yourself!
This is the end of our services.
Highlights:
- Sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
- Demonstration of coral jewelry production
- Transfer to city center
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Demonstration of coral jewelry production
- Transfer to city center
- Tickets to preferred museums
- Lunch
- Tips
Dubrovnik tour with emphasis on Jewish Heritage
Dubrovnik tour with emphasis on Jewish Heritage
Today, you will start an interesting exploration of magnificent Dubrovnik, together with your private guide. This sightseeing tour will focus on the history of Jewish community in Dubrovnik, from the 14th century until the present day.
Discover the Jewish monuments around the city – Jewish fountain on the Pile plateau, Jewish street - later ghetto in the 16th century and over stone fragments in the norther part of the city.
Visit the second oldest synagogue in Europe which is still in service, and the Jewish museum which vividly testifies about the different times and altering attitudes towards Jewish people over time. All of this interesting monuments and locations will let you discover everyday life of Jewish people in Dubrovnik.
Highlights:
- Unique sightseeing experience
- History and culture exploration
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- 1-day Dubrovnik Card
- Tickets for Dubrovnik synagogue
- Food
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Items purchased for personal use
Notes: your guide will take you to see some of the museums Dubrovnik Card includes.
Dubrovnik Cooking class
This tour will take you to the home of a local family in Konavle where you will learn the history and tradition of the region through cooking class.
Your hosts will welcome you with traditional liqueurs and figs made in their own production. Next, they will show you through their beautiful property and the garden, where you will pick up traditional vegetables and fruits.
Obtaining the necessary ingredients for preparing the traditional meals, dishes and refreshments cooking class becomes a very fun journey.
The class will end with a tasteful traditional meal in which You will all enjoy together like a traditional family.
Highlights:
- Unique gastronomy experience
- Off the beaten track
- Local way of life
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Round transfers
- Traditional lunch
- Culinary and history tour
- Tips
* Please let us know: if You have any food dislikes or allergies
Magic gastro and history experience in Dubrovnik
Magic gastro and history experience in Dubrovnik
During this gastronomy journey, you will get to know the most famous sites of Dubrovnik, beginning with some basic info on the city, followed by visits to the mentioned monuments and restaurants along the way. In the coastal regions of Croatia, the cuisine has a Mediterranean flavor, with lots of olive oil used in the preparation of fish and seafood. For meat lovers there are all kinds of meat baked under a baking lid - peka. Discover different regions of south Croatia by tasting corresponding signature wines.
Highlights:
- Unique gastro sightseeing experience
- Private guide
- Local food
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- private guide
- drinks and food consumption in 5 restaurants
- transfer from Gruz harbor to town center
- Tips
- Return transfer
Dubrovnik: Cooking Class in the Konavle Valley - 6 hours
Dubrovnik: Cooking Class in the Konavle Valley - 6 hours
Journey to the heart of the Konavle Valley accompanied by your private guide and driver. Situated just inside the hinterlands near Dubrovnik, this area is known for its carefully-preserved folk customs, rich national costumes and cuisine.
On arrival in one of the typical villages of the region, receive a warm welcome from your host who chats to you about local life in the area while you try some homemade liquors and pastries. Your host shows you how to prepare delicious homemade bread before you head out into the garden in order to collect the necessary ingredients for your cooking class. You even have the opportunity to milk a goat in order to have fresh milk and cheese for your selected dish.
Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labour as you tuck in to the meal you have helped prepare all together before returning to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Discover the rural traditions of the Dalmatian countryside
- Learn the secrets of the delicious local cuisine with a private cooking class
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide throughout (6 hours)
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Kotor: Walking Tour - 2 hours
Meet your guide at the tender pier ready for your walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks which extend above the town to the fortress of Sveti Ivan, Kotor was under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797 and the Venetian influence on the architecture is strong. Take a walking tour of the town passing the Watch Tower, the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.
Highlights:
- Walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- An expert local guide in Kotor (2 hours)
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Kotor: Highlights of Montenegro - 8 hours
Kotor: Highlights of Montenegro - 8 hours
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kotor is surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks. Strong Venetian influences can be seen in the architecture and a walking tour of the town reveals the Watch Tower (Sat Kula), the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.
After lunch at leisure, drive over the Lov´cen mountain (the Black Mountain which gives Montenegro its name) to Cetinj. The former capital of Montenegro, Cetinj was home to Njegoš, Montenegro’s greatest poet and king. Visit the National Museum of Montenegro, and the monastery before continuing to Budva, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea, dating back to the 5th century BC. In the Middle Ages when Budva was under Venetian rule, the town was fortified by powerful Venetian walls to protect against the Ottoman conquests.
Highlights:
- Enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor
- Visit to the National Museum of Montenegro in Cetinj
- Discover the Venetian influences on the historic town of Budva
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert local guide (8 hours)
- Entrance fees to all stated sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Kotor sightseeing
This tour will start with a meeting with your guide. Kotor is located at the end of Boka Kotorska (Bay of Boka) where Mount Lovcen and the sea cuddle the town. Kotor is a town that belongs to a very “young” country, Montenegro, even though founded in 2006 as an independent country, the area has a deep and unique history and cultural richness dating back to the Neolithic ages. Kotor is an excellent combination of natural, cultural, and historical beauties which makes the town worth visiting even more than once in a lifetime. Your visit to the Old town in Kotor can be supplemented with a visit to the Maritime museum, which is found on the Square of the Boka fleet.
Highlights:
- Unique sightseeing experience
- Personal guide
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
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Sorrento: The Ancient City of Pompeii - 6 Hours
Sorrento: The Ancient City of Pompeii - 6 Hours
Highlights:
- Visit the incredibly preserved Roman city of Pompeii
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide at the Pompeii site (3 hours)
- Entrance fees to the Pompeii site
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Sorrento: The Iconic Amalfi Coast - 6 Hours
Sorrento: The Iconic Amalfi Coast - 6 Hours
Highlights:
- Drive along the magnificent Amalfi Coast, stopping at Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.
Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking driver-guide throughout the tour (6 hours)
- Entrance fees to the Villa Ruffolo
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Sorrento: Capri Exploration by Private Motorboat – 8 hours
Sorrento: Capri Exploration by Private Motorboat – 8 hours
Highlights:
- Private skippered motorboat to explore the beautiful island of Capri, including Marina Piccola and Marina Grande.
Tour can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- 34-foot (1-4 pax) or 43-foot (5-6 pax) private motorboat with English-speaking skipper (8 hours)
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours
Your tour includes express entry to the Vatican Museums, past the regular lines. The Vatican requires visitors to cover upper arms and legs to below the knee.
Highlights:
- Tour some of Rome's most iconic sites including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
- Explore the impressive museum collections in the Vatican City and the breath-taking masterpiece that is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
- Spend time in the Basilica of St. Paul, the largest church in the world
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
- Entrance fees to Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Vatican Museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours
Highlights:
- Visit the church of San Clemente and discover its fascinating history
- Explore the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families, which houses a vast private art collection
Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
- Entrance fees to San Clemente and Doria Pamphilij
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours
Highlights:
- Uncover Rome's bohemian quarter, along with tastings of Italy's best loved delicacies
- Car and driver at your disposal to discover Rome
Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert local guide (3 hours)
- Entrance fees
- All taxes
- Food and wine tastings
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours
Continue up along the Via Veneto to the elegant Villa Borghese, accompanied by your local expert guide and private vehicle. Surrounded by a leafy parkland, the villa was originally designed as a palace of pleasure and entertainment to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s incredible collection of antiquities, paintings and custom pieces. Today the collections of sculpture and paintings are among the most important in Italy. Admire the stunning Caravaggio canvases, Titian's enigmatic ‘Sacred and Profane Love’ and the striking sculptures by Bernini and Canova during this fabulous visit. Return to Civitavecchia from here.
Highlights:
- Travel out to Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world
- Visit Villa Borghese, home to a collection of sculptures and paintings that are among the most important in Italy
Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
- Entrance fees to the Capitoline Museums and Villa Borghese
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Rome and the Vatican City: 8-9 hours
Rome and the Vatican City: 8-9 hours
Highlights:
- Great way to see major sites of Rome in a day
- Major sites covered such as the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Vatican city
- Reservations for the Vatican museum - no waiting
Tour duration: 8 to 9 hours
Inclusions:
- Deluxe car or van and private English speaking guide for the day
- Entrance tickets
- Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
- Meals not included
- Gratuities
- Items of personal nature
Monaco & Eze - Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Monaco & Eze - Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Monaco & Eze Shore Excursion
9:00 am: Be met at the pier of your boat.
Enjoy a walking tour of Monaco to view the Prince’s palace, the cathedral, Princess Grace's tomb, and to learn more about the history of this mythical city. Afterwards, visit the heart of Monte-Carlo with its Casino and the Hôtel de Paris. This tiny capital (nicknamed “the Rock”) is built into the mountainside and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. There are sumptuous boutiques with the latest fashions, palatial luxury hotels, and very chic restaurants. You can visit the Prince's Palace, which was built on the site of a 13th-century Genovese fortress. Admire the splendor of the 16th-century Italian Gallery, the Louis XV lounge, and the 17th-century Palatine Chapel. Time permitting you could also visit the Oceanographic Museum that was inaugurated by Prince Albert I in 1910. Inside you will discover an amazing collection of marine life.
Drive on to the perched, medieval village of Eze that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The fortified castle’s ruins, sitting on a narrow, rocky peak, still crown this ancient village. The beach in the "baie d'Eze" is easily accessible and is shaded by pine-trees that grow down almost to the water's edge. To reach the entrance, take the small, rocky path and admire the splendid view of the gardens that surround the Château de la Chèvre d'Or. You will be seduced by the marvels of Eze: Small, narrow roads, archways and superbly restored stone houses, shady squares and refreshing ancient fountains. The numerous artisans’ boutiques are hard to resist. The two lookout towers at the entrance, the doorway and the gunboat are all listed as historic monuments.
5:00 pm: Return to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
Monaco & Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Monaco & Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Monaco & Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Monte-Carlo, you will get a glimpse of the glamorous Riviera and get closer to the myth of the Actress-Princess: Grace Kelly! Pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during this afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.
9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.
Enjoy a walking tour of Monaco to view the Prince’s palace, the cathedral, Princess Grace's tomb, and to learn more about the history of this mythical city. Afterwards, visit the heart of Monte-Carlo with its Casino and the Hôtel de Paris. Monaco is situated on the Cote d'Azur, between Cap d'Ail and Menton, only a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera. This tiny capital (nicknamed “the Rock”) is built into the mountainside and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. Admire the splendor of the 16th-century Italian Gallery, the Louis XV lounge, and the 17th-century Palatine Chapel. Do not miss the Oceanographic Museum that was inaugurated by Prince Albert I in 1910. Inside you will discover an amazing collection of marine life. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.
During the afternoon, go to Nice. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The streets, with names that evoke ancient guilds, such as “goldsmith” or “bankers,” are full of boutiques and shoppers.
5:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.
Tour can operate: Any Day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.
Physical Activity Level: Moderate.
Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Entrance fees to the Prince's Palace: €10
Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
Monaco: Glamorous Cote d’Azur – 8 hours
Monaco: Glamorous Cote d’Azur – 8 hours
Spend a day exploring the principality of Monte Carlo and the mountains and coast that surround it. Start with a drive along the famous Corniche road to Eze, a medieval village perched dramatically on the clifftop, 1,400 feet above the Mediterranean Sea and affording splendid panoramic views along the coast. Learn more about Eze and you wander through narrow winding streets, hidden courtyards, archways and tiny boutiques.
Afterwards, drop back down to sea level and the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to walk around the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, set in stunning private gardens. Béatrice de Rothschild commissioned the villa and filled it with a breath-taking collection of porcelain, artwork and furniture during her life. After your tour you will be privately transferred back to your cruise ship.
Highlights:
- Take in panoramic views of the Riviera from the medieval clifftop village of Eze
- Admire the breath-taking private gardens and porcelain collection at the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Livorno: Cycling Lucca's Medieval Walls - 5 hours
Livorno: Cycling Lucca's Medieval Walls - 5 hours
Highlights:
- Walking tour through the streets of Lucca, a beautifully preserved Tuscan town
- Cycle along the city walls, admiring the incredible views
Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Lucca (3 hours)
- Bicycle rental
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Day in Florence - 8 hours
Highlights:
- Introduction of basic history of Florence and visit of the David
- See the famous Ponte Vecchio.
- Leisure time for shopping at the famous leather and jewelry stores.
Inclusions:
- Private deluxe sedan or van
- Private English speaking guide
- Admission to view the David
- Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
- Meals
- Gratuities
Pisa and Lucca - 8 hours
Added Value
Tour duration: 8 hours
Included :
- Private deluxe sedan or van and private English speaking guide in Lucca
- Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals
Livorno: Chianti Countryside & Wine Tasting - 8 hours
Livorno: Chianti Countryside & Wine Tasting - 8 hours
Meet your guide and driver at the pier side of Livorno for a full day of discovery in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Hill-towns gaze across the countryside from on high, many encircled by Etruscan walls and slender cypress trees. As you travel along the winding roads, soak up the rich panorama comprising beautiful rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. Admire the charming hamlets and farmhouses as well as fortified villas and castles that symbolise colourful history of the region during the Middle Ages. Travel through San Casciano, Badia a Passignano, Montefioralle, Greve and Castellina on your way to the Casanova Winery. Here you will be met by your guide for a tour of the vineyards and, of course, tastings of their fine red wines.
After lunch at your leisure, continue to the picturesque medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its surviving towers where you may wish to see the Collegiata containing 15th-century frescoes, the Palazzo del Popolo containing Renaissance paintings or simply wander the narrow cobbled streets.
Highlights:
Casanova Winery
San Gimignano
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at disposal during the tour
- An English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to the Casanova winery
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Livorno: Best of Florence & Pisa - 8 hours
Livorno: Best of Florence & Pisa - 8 hours
Your English-speaking driver will meet your at Livorno pier today for the journey through Tuscany to Florence where your expert local guide will be waiting for you. As you stroll through the narrow streets, take in the lovely piazzas, churches and palaces before visiting Florence’s most famous landmark; the splendid Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore).
At the Galleria dell' Accademia, the world’s most celebrated statue awaits you. Marvel at Michelangelo's exquisite David; a colossal 17-foot nude inspired by the biblical hero renowned for heroically killing the giant Goliath. Wander along the enchanting medieval streets until you emerge out onto the open Piazza della Signoria; the centre of political life in Florence since the 14th-century.
After lunch at leisure, return to Livorno stopping briefly in Pisa to admire the famous Leaning Tower.
Highlights:
- Florence's Duomo
- Galleria dell'Accademia
- Piazza della Signoria
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour Can Operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Low
Inclusions:
- Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
- An expert English-speaking guide in Florence (3 hours)
- Entrance fees to the Galleria dell'Accademia
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
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Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours
Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours
Your chauffeur and your guide will
be waiting for you at the port. They will be at disposal for 8 hours. Your chauffeur will drive you to the city center of Barcelona.
A Walk Through Barcelona
You will start your day by an exciting 2-hour walking tour of the oldest parts of Barcelona: the Barri Gothic and Born neighborhoods. You will follow your guide as he/she leads you into the small, narrow streets to discover the vibrant, trendy ambiance of Born and the historical atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter. You will see the Santa Maria Del Mar church, the Royal Palace and the world famous “Las Ramblas” avenue. The fun facts and stories
told by our guide will keep your children highly engaged. The children will each get a game booklet to keep them engaged and entertained. After this tour, you will enjoy a
lunch break. Your guide will be there to give recommendations depending on your taste.
Included:
- A Walk Through Barcelona:
- Private certified guide
- 2 hour walking tour
- Game booklet for
- each child
- 2-hour experience
The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 3-hour tour inside the two iconic Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell. You will follow your guide inside the
jaw-dropping and daring church and listen to the stories about its architecture, construction and future. After 1,5 hours spent in the Sagrada Familia, you will head out to
Park Güell. There you will witness the beauty of Gaudí’s mosaics as well as enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Barcelona. To keep the children entertained during this 3-hour tour, they will all get their own fun-filled game booklet. A perfect way to combine both educational discovery and fun!
The Sagrada Familia and
- Park Güell:
- Private certified guide
- Skip-the-line tickets to
- Sagrada Familia and
- Park Güell
- Transfer in a private
- mini van
- Game booklet for
- each child
- 3-hour experience
At the end of the tour, depending on your cruise departure time, your chauffeur will drive you back to the port.
Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)
Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)
Highlights:
An architectural delight awaits you today in Barcelona, one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Receive a warm greeting at the port by your private guide and driver and commence your full-day tour with a visit to Gaudi's masterpiece, the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be complete until 2028!
Next, visit Parc Guell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi's most colourful creations. Continue along Passeig de Gracia, to view Gaudi's Casa Batlló and Casa Mila from the outside, with its brilliant wave-like façade.
After lunch, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the true heart of the city - the medieval Gothic Quarter. Here you will visit the magnificent 13th-century Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum, where some of the painter's earliest works are housed. At the end of your tour you are transferred back to the port.
- Walk the labyrinthine alleys of the medieval Gothic Quarter to find architectural gems like the Church of Santa Maria del Mar
- Admire the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso Museum, where some of the artist's earliest works are housed.
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)
Highlights:
Receive a warm greeting at the port from your private guide and driver and commence your half-day tour with a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece; the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be completed until 2028!
Continue on to Parc Guell, a beautiful municipal garden with a superb panoramic view over the city; the focal point is a colourful sea-serpent-shaped central terrace. Visit the gatehouse where Gaudi lived during his later years which is now a museum dedicated to him. Transfer back to the port at the end of your tour.
- Visit the impressive, but still unfinished Sagrada Familia, masterpiece of the Catalan architect
- Wander through Parc Guell, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered Gaudi's most colourful creation
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Authentic Barcelona by Bike
Overview: Uncover the most authentic side of Barcelona riding the world's best folding bike, a Brompton. Be led by an expert bike guide and venture into a unique and exclusive experience. Connect with your local guide by sharing and listening to trivia stories about Barcelona. Embark on a ride to explore the least touristy Eixample and Gracia districts. Glimpse the Plaça d'Espanya, the Hospital de la Santa Creu, Sant Pau, and modernist estates.
Duration: 3 Hours
Barcelona Sailing Journey
Overview: Experience the thrill of sailing the Barcelona Coastline. Glimpse the Barcelona skyline from a different perspective and spot some landmarks, including Frank Gehry Golf Fish Sculpture and the Twin Towers", Torres Venecianas. Immerse yourself in the serene deep blue while seeping your glass of wine. Weather permitting, anchor and venture in a short swim.
Duration: 4 Hours
Exploring Cavas' Origin
Overview: Uncover the dedication of a biodynamic winegrowers family committed to excellence in long-aged wines. Venture on a stroll around the winery's iconic vineyards to discover the distinctive features of a unique spot in the Penedès region. Sheltered by the woods, taste a base wine paired with a light snack. Elevate your experience by savoring three long-aged sparkling wines, a limited-edition white wine, and an extra-virgin olive oil.
Duration: 4 Hours
From Market to Home with a Top Chef
From Market to Home with a Top Chef
Overview: Led by a top Chef who graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu School in Paris, embark on an exclusive gourmet journey at her private penthouse. Head to a 19th-century local market and thoroughly select the finest ingredients for your recipe. Dare to partake in the cooking process while you uncover some secrets of high-end cuisine. Savor the combination of flavors paired with a premium selection of Spanish Wines.
Duration: 4 Hours
Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles)
Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles)
Overview: Step away from the bustling Barcelona and embrace Catalonia's unique landscape with La Garrotxa and Fageda d'en jordà. Venture into an exciting 7,5 miles hike through the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. Engage in a circular route through La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Ascend to the inside of Santa Margarita volcano and discover a chapel lying on its crater. Dive into Fageda d'en Jordà, a unique beech forest that grows on the lava flow of Croscat Volcano. Finalize your trail with a stop at the Croscat Volcano grederes.
Duration: 4 Hours
Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles)
Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles)
Overview: Ancient Wonders and hidden gems await you on the famous needles of Montserrat Mountain. Venture into an exciting and intimate hike connecting you to Montserrat's outlandish and most authentic elements. Uncover the region of Agulles and the north face of Montserrat, passing between the needles, having to take some steps climbing ropes, and ending up visiting emblematic places such as Cadireta or Foradada.
Duration: 4 Hours
Montserrat from the Skies
Overview: Marvel at Montserrat Mountain's impressive scenic views. With a bird' s-eye view, witness these massive conglomerates, which form unexpectedly imposing sculptures due to their geological evolution. They all have names related to their shapes, and we find caves, chasms, and torrents in their shelter.
Flying over the Montserrat mountain, the spiritual Center of Catalonia is undoubtedly one of the most surprising and impressive experiences.
Duration: 1 Hour
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The Journey fare includes:
- Suite accommodation
- Meals on board
- Alcoholic beverages
- Cocktails
- Soft drinks
- Mineral water
- Gratuities
- WiFi internet access
- Entertainment where offered
- Complimentary transfers from port to town centre where applicable
Terms and Conditions:
- Shipboard credit is applied in Euros.
- Single occupancy bookings will receive half of the listed shipboard credit.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
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