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Optional Pre- or Post-voyage Extension To Athens
The Athens extension is offered before the May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures and after the May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures.
Athens Pre-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures
Day 1: Fly Overnight from the U.S. to Athens, Greece.
Day 2: Athens
We arrive in Athens, and make our way to the Electra Palace Hotel, located in the shadow of the Acropolis. Following a buffet lunch visit the new Acropolis Museum, which displays some of the finest sculptures and other art of Ancient Greece. Continue with a brief orientation tour of the city, where you will see the former Royal Palace (now the Parliament), along with a number of Athens’s finest neoclassical buildings. There will also be a walk through the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built between the 6th century B.C. and 2nd century A.D. This evening, gather for a brief introduction to Greek history and mythology over cocktails. Dinner is on your own, allowing you to discover one of Athens’s restaurants or go to bed early. (L)
Day 3: Athens
Our day is devoted to the Acropolis, and we’ll avoid the crowds by getting there early. After visiting the site, we’ll walk down the hill to the Agora, the heart of ancient Athens and the focus of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity of the city. Enjoy lunch in the Plaka and take a guided stroll through streets lined with antique shops. Dinner tonight will be at a top Athens restaurant, with Greek specialties. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Athens/Piraeus/Embark
This morning continue your visit to Athens at the acclaimed National Archaeological Museum. After a “hands-on” Greek meze lunch, drive to Cape Sounion to see the lovely Temple of Poseidon, which sits on a promontory overlooking the Aegean, then continue to the port of Piraeus and embark Sea Cloud. (B,L)
Athens Post-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures
Day 1: Piraeus, Disembark, Athens
Arrive in Athens, and check in at the Electra Palace Hotel, located in the shadow of the Acropolis. Following a buffet lunch visit the new Acropolis Museum, which displays some of the finest sculptures and other art of Ancient Greece. Continue with a brief orientation tour of the city, where you will see the former Royal Palace (now the Parliament), along with a number of Athens’s finest neoclassical buildings. There will also be a walk through the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built between the 6th century B.C. and 2nd century A.D. This evening, gather for a brief introduction to Greek history and mythology over cocktails. Dinner is on your own, allowing you to discover one of Athens’s restaurants. (B, L)
Day 2: Athens
Our day is devoted to the Acropolis, and we’ll avoid the crowds by getting there early. After visiting the site, walk down the hill to the Agora, the heart of ancient Athens and the focus of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity of the city. Enjoy lunch in the Plaka and take a guided stroll through streets lined with antique shops. Dinner tonight will be at a top Athens restaurant, with Greek specialties. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Athens, Return to U.S.
Travel to the airport this morning for flights home. (B,L)
Athens Pre or Post-Voyage Extension Cost Per Person*
Double Occupancy – $830
Single Occupancy – $945
* To be added to your voyage cost.
Optional Pre- or Post-voyage Extension To Istanbul
The Istanbul extension is offered before the May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures and after the May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures.
Istanbul Pre-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures
Day 1: Depart
Depart for Istanbul on an overnight flight.
Day 2: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, and make your way to the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, or to explore Istanbul on your own; there are a number of interesting sites just a short walk from the hotel. This evening we gather for welcome drinks and dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 3: Istanbul
Spend the day exploring some of Istanbul’s greatest monuments, including the perfectly proportioned Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet in the early 17th century, whose domes, minarets and 20,000 tiles make it an architectural classic. Next door is the Hagia Sophia, built as a great church by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, then a mosque from the 15th century until 1935, and now a museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Europe and Asia, landing on the Asian side and exploring an Ottoman mansion still owned by descendants of the family that built it. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 4: Istanbul
We have another full day to explore Istanbul, beginning at the Suleymaniye Mosque, on a hill commanding magnificent views of the Golden Horn. Continue to the lavish Topkapi Palace, for nearly 400 years the residence of Ottoman sultans and their families. We’ll see its courtyards, buildings, Treasury and Harem. After lunch at a restaurant in the Old City, continue to the remarkable underground cistern, then visit the renowned, covered, labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, for a chance to see Turkish life at its most colorful. Return to hotel and join the rest of the group for dinner this evening. (B,L,D) This day becomes Day 2 of the main journey, and this night in Istanbul is included as part of the main journey.
Day 5: Istanbul/Izmir/Ephesus/Embark
With the rest of our group, fly to Izmir, explore Ephesus and embark Sea Cloud. This day becomes Day 3 of the main itinerary. (B,L,D)
Istanbul Post-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures
Day 10: Istanbul
Spend the day exploring some of Istanbul’s greatest monuments, including the perfectly proportioned Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet in the early 17th century, whose domes, minarets and 20,000 tiles make it an architectural classic. Next door is the Hagia Sophia, built as a great church by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, then a mosque from the 15th century until 1935, and now a museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Europe and Asia, landing on the Asian side and exploring an Ottoman mansion still owned by descendants of the family that built it. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 11: Istanbul
We have another full day to explore Istanbul, beginning at the Suleymaniye Mosque, on a hill commanding magnificent views of the Golden Horn. Continue to the lavish Topkapi Palace, for nearly 400 years the residence of Ottoman sultans and their families. We’ll see its courtyards, buildings, Treasury and Harem. After lunch at a restaurant in the Old City, continue to the remarkable underground cistern, then visit the renowned, covered, labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, for a chance to see Turkish life at its most colorful. Return to the hotel and join the rest of the group for dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Depart
Transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)
Istanbul Pre or Post-Voyage Extension Cost Per Person*
Double Occupancy – $2,090
Single Occupancy – $2,890
*To be added to your voyage cost.
The Athens extension is offered before the May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures and after the May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures.
Athens Pre-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures
Day 1: Fly Overnight from the U.S. to Athens, Greece.
Day 2: Athens
We arrive in Athens, and make our way to the Electra Palace Hotel, located in the shadow of the Acropolis. Following a buffet lunch visit the new Acropolis Museum, which displays some of the finest sculptures and other art of Ancient Greece. Continue with a brief orientation tour of the city, where you will see the former Royal Palace (now the Parliament), along with a number of Athens’s finest neoclassical buildings. There will also be a walk through the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built between the 6th century B.C. and 2nd century A.D. This evening, gather for a brief introduction to Greek history and mythology over cocktails. Dinner is on your own, allowing you to discover one of Athens’s restaurants or go to bed early. (L)
Day 3: Athens
Our day is devoted to the Acropolis, and we’ll avoid the crowds by getting there early. After visiting the site, we’ll walk down the hill to the Agora, the heart of ancient Athens and the focus of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity of the city. Enjoy lunch in the Plaka and take a guided stroll through streets lined with antique shops. Dinner tonight will be at a top Athens restaurant, with Greek specialties. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Athens/Piraeus/Embark
This morning continue your visit to Athens at the acclaimed National Archaeological Museum. After a “hands-on” Greek meze lunch, drive to Cape Sounion to see the lovely Temple of Poseidon, which sits on a promontory overlooking the Aegean, then continue to the port of Piraeus and embark Sea Cloud. (B,L)
Athens Post-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures
Day 1: Piraeus, Disembark, Athens
Arrive in Athens, and check in at the Electra Palace Hotel, located in the shadow of the Acropolis. Following a buffet lunch visit the new Acropolis Museum, which displays some of the finest sculptures and other art of Ancient Greece. Continue with a brief orientation tour of the city, where you will see the former Royal Palace (now the Parliament), along with a number of Athens’s finest neoclassical buildings. There will also be a walk through the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built between the 6th century B.C. and 2nd century A.D. This evening, gather for a brief introduction to Greek history and mythology over cocktails. Dinner is on your own, allowing you to discover one of Athens’s restaurants. (B, L)
Day 2: Athens
Our day is devoted to the Acropolis, and we’ll avoid the crowds by getting there early. After visiting the site, walk down the hill to the Agora, the heart of ancient Athens and the focus of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity of the city. Enjoy lunch in the Plaka and take a guided stroll through streets lined with antique shops. Dinner tonight will be at a top Athens restaurant, with Greek specialties. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Athens, Return to U.S.
Travel to the airport this morning for flights home. (B,L)
Athens Pre or Post-Voyage Extension Cost Per Person*
Double Occupancy – $830
Single Occupancy – $945
* To be added to your voyage cost.
Optional Pre- or Post-voyage Extension To Istanbul
The Istanbul extension is offered before the May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures and after the May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures.
Istanbul Pre-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 13, June 10 and September 24 departures
Day 1: Depart
Depart for Istanbul on an overnight flight.
Day 2: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, and make your way to the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, or to explore Istanbul on your own; there are a number of interesting sites just a short walk from the hotel. This evening we gather for welcome drinks and dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 3: Istanbul
Spend the day exploring some of Istanbul’s greatest monuments, including the perfectly proportioned Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet in the early 17th century, whose domes, minarets and 20,000 tiles make it an architectural classic. Next door is the Hagia Sophia, built as a great church by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, then a mosque from the 15th century until 1935, and now a museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Europe and Asia, landing on the Asian side and exploring an Ottoman mansion still owned by descendants of the family that built it. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 4: Istanbul
We have another full day to explore Istanbul, beginning at the Suleymaniye Mosque, on a hill commanding magnificent views of the Golden Horn. Continue to the lavish Topkapi Palace, for nearly 400 years the residence of Ottoman sultans and their families. We’ll see its courtyards, buildings, Treasury and Harem. After lunch at a restaurant in the Old City, continue to the remarkable underground cistern, then visit the renowned, covered, labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, for a chance to see Turkish life at its most colorful. Return to hotel and join the rest of the group for dinner this evening. (B,L,D) This day becomes Day 2 of the main journey, and this night in Istanbul is included as part of the main journey.
Day 5: Istanbul/Izmir/Ephesus/Embark
With the rest of our group, fly to Izmir, explore Ephesus and embark Sea Cloud. This day becomes Day 3 of the main itinerary. (B,L,D)
Istanbul Post-Voyage Extension Itinerary - May 7, June 4 and September 18 departures
Day 10: Istanbul
Spend the day exploring some of Istanbul’s greatest monuments, including the perfectly proportioned Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet in the early 17th century, whose domes, minarets and 20,000 tiles make it an architectural classic. Next door is the Hagia Sophia, built as a great church by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, then a mosque from the 15th century until 1935, and now a museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Europe and Asia, landing on the Asian side and exploring an Ottoman mansion still owned by descendants of the family that built it. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 11: Istanbul
We have another full day to explore Istanbul, beginning at the Suleymaniye Mosque, on a hill commanding magnificent views of the Golden Horn. Continue to the lavish Topkapi Palace, for nearly 400 years the residence of Ottoman sultans and their families. We’ll see its courtyards, buildings, Treasury and Harem. After lunch at a restaurant in the Old City, continue to the remarkable underground cistern, then visit the renowned, covered, labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, for a chance to see Turkish life at its most colorful. Return to the hotel and join the rest of the group for dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Depart
Transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)
Istanbul Pre or Post-Voyage Extension Cost Per Person*
Double Occupancy – $2,090
Single Occupancy – $2,890
*To be added to your voyage cost.
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