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128-Day Grand World Voyage

January 3, 2024

Holland America Line: Zuiderdam

Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale

Vacation Offer ID 1444010

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Destination	Arrival	Departure
Ft. Lauderdale	01/03/2024	01/03/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	01/04/2024	01/04/2024
At Sea	01/05/2024	01/05/2024
At Sea	01/06/2024	01/06/2024
Scarborough, Tobago	01/07/2024 08:00 AM	01/07/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	01/08/2024	01/08/2024
Devil's Island	01/09/2024 08:00 AM	01/09/2024 05:00 PM
Amazon River	01/10/2024	01/10/2024
Amazon River	01/10/2024	01/10/2024
Macapa (Amazon River)	01/11/2024 06:00 AM	01/11/2024 10:00 AM
Cross Equator	01/11/2024	01/11/2024
Amazon River	01/11/2024	01/11/2024
Alter Do Chão (Amazon River)	01/12/2024 11:00 AM	01/12/2024 06:00 PM
Boca Da Valeria (Amazon River)	01/13/2024 07:00 AM	01/13/2024 02:00 PM
Manaus (Amazon River)	01/14/2024 08:00 AM	01/14/2024 05:00 PM
Parintins (Amazon River)	01/15/2024 10:00 AM	01/15/2024 06:00 PM
Santarem	01/16/2024 08:00 AM	01/16/2024 05:00 PM
Cross Equator	01/17/2024	01/17/2024
Amazon River	01/17/2024	01/17/2024
Amazon River	01/17/2024	01/17/2024
At Sea	01/18/2024	01/18/2024
At Sea	01/19/2024	01/19/2024
St. George's, Grenada	01/20/2024 08:00 AM	01/20/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	01/21/2024	01/21/2024
Willemstad, Curacao	01/22/2024 08:00 AM	01/22/2024 06:00 PM
At Sea	01/23/2024	01/23/2024
Cristobal (Colon)	01/24/2024 05:00 AM	01/24/2024 05:00 AM
Panama Canal	01/24/2024	01/24/2024
Balboa	01/24/2024 07:00 PM	01/24/2024 07:00 PM
At Sea	01/25/2024	01/25/2024
Quepos	01/26/2024 08:00 AM	01/26/2024 06:00 PM
At Sea	01/27/2024	01/27/2024
At Sea	01/28/2024	01/28/2024
At Sea	01/29/2024	01/29/2024
Puerto Vallarta	01/30/2024 07:00 AM	01/30/2024 04:00 PM
At Sea	01/31/2024	01/31/2024
At Sea	02/01/2024	02/01/2024
At Sea	02/02/2024	02/02/2024
At Sea	02/03/2024	02/03/2024
At Sea	02/04/2024	02/04/2024
At Sea	02/05/2024	02/05/2024
Kailua-Kona	02/06/2024 10:00 AM	02/06/2024 08:00 PM
Hilo	02/07/2024 08:00 AM	02/07/2024 05:00 PM
Oahu	02/08/2024 08:00 AM	02/08/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	02/09/2024	02/09/2024
At Sea	02/10/2024	02/10/2024
At Sea	02/11/2024	02/11/2024
At Sea	02/12/2024	02/12/2024
Cross International Dateline	02/13/2024	02/13/2024
At Sea	02/15/2024	02/15/2024
At Sea	02/16/2024	02/16/2024
At Sea	02/17/2024	02/17/2024
Guam	02/18/2024 08:00 AM	02/18/2024 05:00 PM
Saipan	02/19/2024 08:00 AM	02/19/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	02/20/2024	02/20/2024
At Sea	02/21/2024	02/21/2024
At Sea	02/22/2024	02/22/2024
Ishigaki	02/23/2024 07:00 AM	02/23/2024 05:00 PM
Okinawa (Naha)	02/24/2024 08:00 AM	02/24/2024
Okinawa (Naha)	02/25/2024	02/25/2024 11:00 PM
At Sea	02/26/2024	02/26/2024
At Sea	02/27/2024	02/27/2024
Tokyo	02/28/2024 08:00 AM	02/28/2024
Tokyo	02/29/2024	02/29/2024 06:00 PM
Omaezaki	03/01/2024 07:00 AM	03/01/2024 05:00 PM
Kyoto (Kobe)	03/02/2024 09:00 AM	03/02/2024
Kyoto (Kobe)	03/03/2024	03/03/2024 05:00 PM
Kanmon Straits	03/04/2024	03/04/2024
Fukuoka	03/05/2024 07:00 AM	03/05/2024 04:00 PM
At Sea	03/06/2024	03/06/2024
Tianjin (for Beijing)	03/07/2024 12:00 PM	03/07/2024
Tianjin (for Beijing)	03/08/2024	03/08/2024 06:00 PM
Dalian	03/09/2024 09:00 AM	03/09/2024 06:00 PM
At Sea	03/10/2024	03/10/2024
At Sea	03/11/2024	03/11/2024
Shanghai Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Shanghai: Yu Garden & Old Town Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Yu Garden and Old Town in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Yu Garden (closed on Mondays)</li> <li><span><span>Old Town in Shanghai</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Shanghai: French Concession & The Bund (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to French Concession and The Bund in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <strong>Added Value</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li>French Concession</li> <li><span><span>The Bund</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Observatory Deck on the 100th Floor of Shanghai World Financial Center</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> Shanghai: Jewish Quarter Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Jewish Quarter in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <strong>Background</strong><br /> <br /> Shanghai was the only city in the world that provided a safe home for World War II refugees without papers. As a result, approximately 32,000 Jews, known among themselves as "Shanghailanders," settled in this fascinating Chinese city. Like the names Schindler, Wallenberg and Sugihara, Shanghai has become synonymous with rescue and refuge during the fascist-dictated times when 6 million Jews perished and at least 35 million Chinese were killed and wounded. At one point, there were at least seven synagogues in Shanghai, but today very little evidence of this once vital community remains.</span></span><br />  </p> <strong>Highlights</strong><br /> <br /> Ohel Moishe Synagogue. The Ohel Moishe Synagogue is a European style temple that was once the centerpiece of the Hongkou District. The original synagogue was founded in 1907 by a Russian Jew, and was moved to this site twenty years later. Once a synagogue for Orthodox Russian and German Jews, it was also at various times, the headquarters of the Zionist youth organization Brith Trumpeldor (Betar) and the isolation ward of the Shanghai Mental Hospital. The synagogue is now a recognized historical site and a Jewish Refugees Memorial has been built next to it. <p></p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> Shanghai: Museum Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Shanghai Museums in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Shanghai Museum</li> <li><span><span>Shanghai History Museum (closed on Mondays)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town</li> <li><span><span>Private Boat Ride on Canal</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span><em>For your reference - Transfer from downtown pier to Zhujiajiao Water Town takes approximately 45-minute drive per way</em><br /> <br /> Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Shanghai: Disposal Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 4 consecutive hours in Shanghai</strong></span></span><br /> <br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> Shanghai City Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span>Full day city tour in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Yu Garden (close on Mondays)</li> <li><span><span>Old Town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>French Concession</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Bund</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Observatory Deck on the 100th Floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lunch reservation at Lu Bo Lang Restaurant (on client's own account)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br />  </p> Shanghai: Disposal Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 8 consecutive hours within city proper in Shanghai</strong></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span> </span></span></p>	03/12/2024 08:00 AM	03/12/2024
Shanghai Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Shanghai: Yu Garden & Old Town Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Yu Garden and Old Town in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Yu Garden (closed on Mondays)</li> <li><span><span>Old Town in Shanghai</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Shanghai: French Concession & The Bund (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to French Concession and The Bund in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <strong>Added Value</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li>French Concession</li> <li><span><span>The Bund</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Observatory Deck on the 100th Floor of Shanghai World Financial Center</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> Shanghai: Jewish Quarter Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Jewish Quarter in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <strong>Background</strong><br /> <br /> Shanghai was the only city in the world that provided a safe home for World War II refugees without papers. As a result, approximately 32,000 Jews, known among themselves as "Shanghailanders," settled in this fascinating Chinese city. Like the names Schindler, Wallenberg and Sugihara, Shanghai has become synonymous with rescue and refuge during the fascist-dictated times when 6 million Jews perished and at least 35 million Chinese were killed and wounded. At one point, there were at least seven synagogues in Shanghai, but today very little evidence of this once vital community remains.</span></span><br />  </p> <strong>Highlights</strong><br /> <br /> Ohel Moishe Synagogue. The Ohel Moishe Synagogue is a European style temple that was once the centerpiece of the Hongkou District. The original synagogue was founded in 1907 by a Russian Jew, and was moved to this site twenty years later. Once a synagogue for Orthodox Russian and German Jews, it was also at various times, the headquarters of the Zionist youth organization Brith Trumpeldor (Betar) and the isolation ward of the Shanghai Mental Hospital. The synagogue is now a recognized historical site and a Jewish Refugees Memorial has been built next to it. <p></p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> Shanghai: Museum Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Shanghai Museums in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Shanghai Museum</li> <li><span><span>Shanghai History Museum (closed on Mondays)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town</li> <li><span><span>Private Boat Ride on Canal</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span><em>For your reference - Transfer from downtown pier to Zhujiajiao Water Town takes approximately 45-minute drive per way</em><br /> <br /> Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Shanghai: Disposal Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 4 consecutive hours in Shanghai</strong></span></span><br /> <br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> Shanghai City Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span>Full day city tour in Shanghai<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Yu Garden (close on Mondays)</li> <li><span><span>Old Town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>French Concession</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Bund</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Observatory Deck on the 100th Floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lunch reservation at Lu Bo Lang Restaurant (on client's own account)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br />  </p> Shanghai: Disposal Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 8 consecutive hours within city proper in Shanghai</strong></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Buick Van) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Over mileage supplement at USD 55.00 net in total will be applied if the ship docks at Wusong Pier</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span> </span></span></p>	03/13/2024	03/13/2024 06:00 PM
At Sea	03/14/2024	03/14/2024
At Sea	03/15/2024	03/15/2024
Hong Kong Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Hong Kong Heritage Tour - 4.5 hours - Hong Kong <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Start with a visit to Tsang Tai Uk also known as Shan Ha Wai "Walled Village at the Mountain's Foot", is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakka_people" title="Hakka people"><span><span>Hakka</span></span></a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walled_villages_of_Hong_Kong" title="Walled villages of Hong Kong"><span><span>walled village</span></span></a> and one of the best-preserved. Shan Ha Wai gained its current name Tsang Tai Uk from locals when it housed displaced families after the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_World_War" title="Second World War"><span><span>Second World War</span></span></a>.</li> <li>A photo stop will be made at the Lo Wai Walled Village, the first walled village built by the Tang clan. The site was also declared a monument in 1997. Nearby is the Tang's Ancestral Hall, built in the 16th century, for clan rituals & ancestor worship.</li> <li>Make a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree<strong>, </strong>a big banyan tree that is popular among local villagers who come to burn joss sticks and make wishes under it.</li> <li>Next is a visit to a spectacular Tang dynasty-style Buddhist temple the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex having been renovated as a piece of Tang dynasty architecture. The grand and elegant complex will surely become one of China's great cultural attractions in the years to come. </li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration</strong>: 4.5 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> <ul> <li>Donation to Tsang Tai Uk</li> <li>Bottled Water</li> <li>English-speaking guide</li> <li>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal</li> </ul> <strong>Not Included:</strong> <ul> <li>Meals other than specified as included</li> <li>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc</li> <li>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</li> </ul> Lamma Island Tour - 8.5 hours <div><span><span><span><strong>Lamma Island Tour</strong></span></span></span></div> <br /> <span><span><strong>Destination</strong>: Hong Kong, China</span></span><br /> <strong>Tour Duration</strong><span>: 8.5 hours</span><br /> <br /> <span><span><u><strong>Highlights:</strong></u><br /> Upon arrival to Hong Kong (Ocean Terminal or Kai Tak Cruise Terminal), disembark the ship and meet your guide. This full-day guided tour will take you on a hike over the trails of Lamma Island. Discover the culture and traditions that have sprung from this unique fishing community and learn about the island’s rich history from our expert tour guide.<br /> <br /> Our hike will follow the winding coastal path along the island and up the hillside for majestic views over the South China Sea and neighboring Cheung Chau and Lantau Island. Lamma Island has been inhabited for over 6,000 years – this route will give you <strong>a glimpse into its past</strong>, from its abandoned banana plantations, ancestral graves, and <strong>old feng shui woods to a World War 2 Kamikaze tunnel</strong> and even, a centuries old <strong>Tin Hau temple</strong>, dedicated to the local goddess of the sea, that remains a place of prayer to this day.<br /> <br /> We’ll stop for a fresh seafood lunch by the waterfront of <strong>Sok Kwu Wan village</strong>, before continuing to the bustling village of <strong>Yung Shue Wan</strong>. Stroll through the narrow streets of tightly packed local shops and delight in the colorful bohemian community that has gradually become part of Lamma Island’s new culture.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span><br /> • Private transfer<br /> • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide<br /> • Entrance fees<br /> • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)<br /> • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days <br /> <br /> <strong>Not included: </strong><br /> • Other meals where not mention in the program<br /> • Drinks/ waters on meals<br /> • China visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details) • Personal expenses<br /> • Travel insurance<br /> • Tips and Gratuities<br /> • Other services not listed in inclusive column Hong Kong Highlights Tour with Lunch – 6 hours - Hong Kong <span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Cross Victoria Harbour, one of Hong Kong’s greatest assets, a jewel that people marvel at no matter how many times they visit the city using the famous Star Ferry</span></li> <li><span>Enjoy a ride on the <span>World's steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram</span>!</span></li> <li><span>Take a sampan ride into the typhoon shelter for a close-up view of waterborne life.</span></li> <li><span>Feast on a traditional Dim Sum Lunch</span></li> <li><span>Visit Stanley, a popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>6 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>One way Star ferry ticket</span></li> <li><span>One way peak tram ticket</span></li> <li><span>15-minute Sampan ride</span></li> <li><span>Chinese Dim Sum lunch with Chinese Tea</span></li> <li><span>Bottled Water</span></li> <li><span>English-speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Meals other than specified as included</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc</span></li> <li><span>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</span></li> </ul> Treasures of Kowloon (private tour) - 4 hours - Hong Kong <span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span> <ul> <li> <div><span><span>Visit a Qing Dynasty fort – The Kowloon Walled City Park</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span><span>Visit one of Hong Kong’s most popular temples, Wong Tai Sin, which specializes in fortune-telling.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span><span>Explore the Tang dynasty-style Buddhist temple, the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Private vehicle on hire</span></li> <li><span>English speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>1 x bottled water per person</span></li> <li><span>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal</span></li> <li><span>Minimum 2 persons required for the tour</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Meals other than specified as included</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc.</span></li> <li><span>Personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</span></li> </ul> Macau Excursion – 8 hours - Hong Kong <span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Visit the famous A-Ma Temple. It is located on the south-western tip of the Macao peninsula overlooking Barra Square and the seashore. </span></li> <li><span>Explore the historic heart of Macau including St. Paul's Ruins and Senado Square.</span></li> <li><span>Summit the Macau Tower, where you can gaze out over Taipa and Coloane, look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites or try to spot Hong Kong's outlying islands.</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Round trip TurboJet Economy ferry ticket from Macau to Hong Kong and Macau to Hong Kong</span></li> <li><span>Entrance to Macau Tower</span></li> <li><span>Bottled Water</span></li> <li><span>English speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>Round trip private transfers in Macau</span></li> <li><span>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Meals other than specified as included</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc</span></li> <li><span>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</span></li> </ul> Hong Kong - Full Day Macau Tour by jetfoil (10 Hours) <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Visit Statue of Kum Iam, dedicated to Kum Iam, the Goddess of Mercy. It is 20 meters tall and made of bronze. The construction cost was MOP 30 million.</li> <li>Visit Macau Tower, 338 meters high and ranked the 11th highest in the world.</li> <li>Continue to Temple of A-Ma, was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's lives. Macau was later named by the Portuguese settlers in mid-16th Century.</li> <li>Ruins of Sao Paulo - An imposing facade is all that is left of a church built by Italian and Japanese Jesuit priests in 1602.</li> <li>A short visit in one of the famous casinos</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>10 Hours<br /> <span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning</span></span><br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong> <ul> <li>Local English Speaking Guide</li> <li>Ground transportation Seat-In-Coach</li> <li>Lunch</li> <li>2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person</li> <li>Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. </li> </ul> <span><span> </span></span><strong>Not Included:</strong> <ul> <li>Personal Expenses, Tipping</li> </ul> Hong Kong Island Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Hong Kong Island<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Sheung Wan Dried Food & Herbal Market</li> <li><span><span>Man Mo Temple</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Peak Tram ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sampan ride at Aberdeen Fishing Village</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Kowloon Market Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Markets in Kowloon<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Flower Market</li> <li><span><span>Fish Market (where can try some local food, e.g. signature milk tea, egg tart, pineapple bun on client's own account)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Jade Market</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: New Territories Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to the New Territories in Hong Kong<br /> (Not operated on Tuesdays)<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Sam Tung Uk Hakka Walled Village Museum</li> <li><span><span>Tai Fu Tai Ancestral Family Clan House</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Lantau Island Tour (5 hours) <span>Half day tour to Lantau Island in Hong Kong<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Ngong Ping Cable Car ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ngong Ping Village - "Walking with Buddha"</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Po Lin Monastery</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Giant Buddha</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span> <span>Tour Duration: 5 hours</span><br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible: No</span><br /> <span>Physical Activity Level: Moderate</span><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions: </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></li> <li><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></li> <li><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></li> <li><span>Service voucher</span></li> </ul> <p><span> <strong><span>Not Included:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></li> <li><span>Any meals</span></li> <li><span>Travel insurance</span></li> <li><span>Any visa  </span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commerce a vehicle/driver/guide at disposal for 4 consecutive hours</strong></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> Hong Kong Island Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span>Full day tour on Hong Kong Island<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Sheung Wan Dried Food & Herbal Market</li> <li><span><span>Man Mo Temple</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Peak Tram ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sampan ride at Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Dim Sum lunch reservation (on client's own account)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Repulse Bay</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Stanley Market</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 8 consecutive hours</strong></span></span><br /> <br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p>	03/16/2024 08:00 AM	03/16/2024
Hong Kong Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Hong Kong Heritage Tour - 4.5 hours - Hong Kong <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Start with a visit to Tsang Tai Uk also known as Shan Ha Wai "Walled Village at the Mountain's Foot", is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakka_people" title="Hakka people"><span><span>Hakka</span></span></a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walled_villages_of_Hong_Kong" title="Walled villages of Hong Kong"><span><span>walled village</span></span></a> and one of the best-preserved. Shan Ha Wai gained its current name Tsang Tai Uk from locals when it housed displaced families after the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_World_War" title="Second World War"><span><span>Second World War</span></span></a>.</li> <li>A photo stop will be made at the Lo Wai Walled Village, the first walled village built by the Tang clan. The site was also declared a monument in 1997. Nearby is the Tang's Ancestral Hall, built in the 16th century, for clan rituals & ancestor worship.</li> <li>Make a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree<strong>, </strong>a big banyan tree that is popular among local villagers who come to burn joss sticks and make wishes under it.</li> <li>Next is a visit to a spectacular Tang dynasty-style Buddhist temple the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex having been renovated as a piece of Tang dynasty architecture. The grand and elegant complex will surely become one of China's great cultural attractions in the years to come. </li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration</strong>: 4.5 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> <ul> <li>Donation to Tsang Tai Uk</li> <li>Bottled Water</li> <li>English-speaking guide</li> <li>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal</li> </ul> <strong>Not Included:</strong> <ul> <li>Meals other than specified as included</li> <li>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc</li> <li>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</li> </ul> Lamma Island Tour - 8.5 hours <div><span><span><span><strong>Lamma Island Tour</strong></span></span></span></div> <br /> <span><span><strong>Destination</strong>: Hong Kong, China</span></span><br /> <strong>Tour Duration</strong><span>: 8.5 hours</span><br /> <br /> <span><span><u><strong>Highlights:</strong></u><br /> Upon arrival to Hong Kong (Ocean Terminal or Kai Tak Cruise Terminal), disembark the ship and meet your guide. This full-day guided tour will take you on a hike over the trails of Lamma Island. Discover the culture and traditions that have sprung from this unique fishing community and learn about the island’s rich history from our expert tour guide.<br /> <br /> Our hike will follow the winding coastal path along the island and up the hillside for majestic views over the South China Sea and neighboring Cheung Chau and Lantau Island. Lamma Island has been inhabited for over 6,000 years – this route will give you <strong>a glimpse into its past</strong>, from its abandoned banana plantations, ancestral graves, and <strong>old feng shui woods to a World War 2 Kamikaze tunnel</strong> and even, a centuries old <strong>Tin Hau temple</strong>, dedicated to the local goddess of the sea, that remains a place of prayer to this day.<br /> <br /> We’ll stop for a fresh seafood lunch by the waterfront of <strong>Sok Kwu Wan village</strong>, before continuing to the bustling village of <strong>Yung Shue Wan</strong>. Stroll through the narrow streets of tightly packed local shops and delight in the colorful bohemian community that has gradually become part of Lamma Island’s new culture.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span><br /> • Private transfer<br /> • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide<br /> • Entrance fees<br /> • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)<br /> • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days <br /> <br /> <strong>Not included: </strong><br /> • Other meals where not mention in the program<br /> • Drinks/ waters on meals<br /> • China visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details) • Personal expenses<br /> • Travel insurance<br /> • Tips and Gratuities<br /> • Other services not listed in inclusive column Hong Kong Highlights Tour with Lunch – 6 hours - Hong Kong <span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Cross Victoria Harbour, one of Hong Kong’s greatest assets, a jewel that people marvel at no matter how many times they visit the city using the famous Star Ferry</span></li> <li><span>Enjoy a ride on the <span>World's steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram</span>!</span></li> <li><span>Take a sampan ride into the typhoon shelter for a close-up view of waterborne life.</span></li> <li><span>Feast on a traditional Dim Sum Lunch</span></li> <li><span>Visit Stanley, a popular market town on the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>6 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>One way Star ferry ticket</span></li> <li><span>One way peak tram ticket</span></li> <li><span>15-minute Sampan ride</span></li> <li><span>Chinese Dim Sum lunch with Chinese Tea</span></li> <li><span>Bottled Water</span></li> <li><span>English-speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Meals other than specified as included</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc</span></li> <li><span>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</span></li> </ul> Treasures of Kowloon (private tour) - 4 hours - Hong Kong <span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span> <ul> <li> <div><span><span>Visit a Qing Dynasty fort – The Kowloon Walled City Park</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span><span>Visit one of Hong Kong’s most popular temples, Wong Tai Sin, which specializes in fortune-telling.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span><span>Explore the Tang dynasty-style Buddhist temple, the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Private vehicle on hire</span></li> <li><span>English speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>1 x bottled water per person</span></li> <li><span>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal</span></li> <li><span>Minimum 2 persons required for the tour</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Meals other than specified as included</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc.</span></li> <li><span>Personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</span></li> </ul> Macau Excursion – 8 hours - Hong Kong <span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Visit the famous A-Ma Temple. It is located on the south-western tip of the Macao peninsula overlooking Barra Square and the seashore. </span></li> <li><span>Explore the historic heart of Macau including St. Paul's Ruins and Senado Square.</span></li> <li><span>Summit the Macau Tower, where you can gaze out over Taipa and Coloane, look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites or try to spot Hong Kong's outlying islands.</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Round trip TurboJet Economy ferry ticket from Macau to Hong Kong and Macau to Hong Kong</span></li> <li><span>Entrance to Macau Tower</span></li> <li><span>Bottled Water</span></li> <li><span>English speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>Round trip private transfers in Macau</span></li> <li><span>Round-trip private transfers from Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Meals other than specified as included</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, restaurant, etc</span></li> <li><span>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</span></li> </ul> Hong Kong - Full Day Macau Tour by jetfoil (10 Hours) <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Visit Statue of Kum Iam, dedicated to Kum Iam, the Goddess of Mercy. It is 20 meters tall and made of bronze. The construction cost was MOP 30 million.</li> <li>Visit Macau Tower, 338 meters high and ranked the 11th highest in the world.</li> <li>Continue to Temple of A-Ma, was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's lives. Macau was later named by the Portuguese settlers in mid-16th Century.</li> <li>Ruins of Sao Paulo - An imposing facade is all that is left of a church built by Italian and Japanese Jesuit priests in 1602.</li> <li>A short visit in one of the famous casinos</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>10 Hours<br /> <span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning</span></span><br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong> <ul> <li>Local English Speaking Guide</li> <li>Ground transportation Seat-In-Coach</li> <li>Lunch</li> <li>2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person</li> <li>Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. </li> </ul> <span><span> </span></span><strong>Not Included:</strong> <ul> <li>Personal Expenses, Tipping</li> </ul> Hong Kong Island Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Hong Kong Island<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Sheung Wan Dried Food & Herbal Market</li> <li><span><span>Man Mo Temple</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Peak Tram ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sampan ride at Aberdeen Fishing Village</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Kowloon Market Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Markets in Kowloon<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Flower Market</li> <li><span><span>Fish Market (where can try some local food, e.g. signature milk tea, egg tart, pineapple bun on client's own account)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Jade Market</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: New Territories Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to the New Territories in Hong Kong<br /> (Not operated on Tuesdays)<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Sam Tung Uk Hakka Walled Village Museum</li> <li><span><span>Tai Fu Tai Ancestral Family Clan House</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Lantau Island Tour (5 hours) <span>Half day tour to Lantau Island in Hong Kong<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Ngong Ping Cable Car ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ngong Ping Village - "Walking with Buddha"</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Po Lin Monastery</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Giant Buddha</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span> <span>Tour Duration: 5 hours</span><br /> <span>Wheelchair Accessible: No</span><br /> <span>Physical Activity Level: Moderate</span><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions: </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></li> <li><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></li> <li><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></li> <li><span>Service voucher</span></li> </ul> <p><span> <strong><span>Not Included:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></li> <li><span>Any meals</span></li> <li><span>Travel insurance</span></li> <li><span>Any visa  </span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commerce a vehicle/driver/guide at disposal for 4 consecutive hours</strong></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> Hong Kong Island Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span>Full day tour on Hong Kong Island<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Sheung Wan Dried Food & Herbal Market</li> <li><span><span>Man Mo Temple</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Peak Tram ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sampan ride at Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Dim Sum lunch reservation (on client's own account)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Repulse Bay</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Stanley Market</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water and entrance fee during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (8 hours) <p><span><span><strong>Commence a vehicle / driver / guide at disposal for 8 consecutive hours</strong></span></span><br /> <br />  </p> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 8 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Light<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz S-350) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals and entrance fee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p>	03/17/2024	03/17/2024 03:30 PM
At Sea	03/18/2024	03/18/2024
Da Nang Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Danang/Hue - Chan May Port <span>Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.</span><br />  <br /> <span>Limited area: Danang / Hoi An / Hue</span><br /> <span>Duration:        Within 8 hours (From 08:00-16:00)</span><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Meals:       None</span><br /> <u><span>TOUR INCLUSIONS</span></u></strong><br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span>Inclusive of:</span></strong></td> <td><strong><span>Non-inclusive of:</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span>·   </span><span>Private transfers and transportation with Local English speaking guide</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Cold towels and water on car</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Dock permit</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Tips & gratuities</span><br />  </td> <td><span>·   </span><span>Vietnam visa</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Accommodation with daily breakfast</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Entrance fees</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>All meals</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>All flights</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Personal expenses</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Travel insurance</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Other services not listed in inclusive column</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Full Day Hoi An Town with Lantern Making  <br /> <span><span>On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive for 1 approximately  hour to the ancient town of Hoi An. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognised for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: the<strong> old merchant houses</strong> with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old <strong>Japanese Covered Bridge, </strong>first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the <strong>Assembly Hall</strong> <strong>of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation</strong> with its intricate woodcarvings; and <strong>the colourful market</strong> with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span>Lunch is on your own.</span><br />  <br /> <span>After lunch, meet with Mr. <strong>Huynh Van Trung</strong> who was born in a traditional lantern making family and learn about the silk lanterns. Silk lanterns, the simple yet colorful handicraft is now an essential part of Hoi An culture. The lantern is inspired and hand-made by local artisans and is meant to bring good fortune. It has really made a comeback thanks to an experienced man - Trung inherits valuable skills in making lanterns from his father - the well-known artisan Huynh Van Ba. Chat with him for a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the stages of production. Try creating your own lantern and take it home as a souvenir.</span><br /> <span>Later, transfer by road back to the port to embark the ship.</span><br />  <br /> <u><span><span>NOTES</span></span></u>                                                                                                  <ul> <li><em><span>There is an extra charge for the transfer at the other ports.</span></em></li> <li><em><span><span>Tour duration: 08 hours    </span></span></em></li> </ul>  <br /> <strong><span>Meal: None</span></strong><br /> <strong><u><span>TOUR INCLUSIONS</span></u></strong> <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span>Inclusive of:</span></strong></td> <td><strong><span>Non-inclusive of:</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span>·     </span><span>Private transfers and transportation on tour</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Sightseeing with Local English speaking guides</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Entrance fees and boat rides if any</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Cold towels and water on sightseeing days</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Welcome pack</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Dock permit</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Tips & gratuities</span><br />  </td> <td><span>·     </span><span>Vietnam visa</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Accommodation on board</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>All meals where not mentioned in the program</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>All flights & airport taxes</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Hotel early check in/ Late check out</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Overweight luggage</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Personal expenses</span><br /> <span>·     </span><span>Travel insurance</span><br /> <span>·   </span><span>Other services not listed in inclusive column</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>	03/19/2024 08:00 AM	03/19/2024 11:00 PM
At Sea	03/20/2024	03/20/2024
Phu My	03/21/2024 06:00 AM	03/21/2024 06:00 PM
At Sea	03/22/2024	03/22/2024
Singapore Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Bumboat Ride</li> <li>Merlion Park</li> <li>Drive around the Civic District</li> <li>National Orchid Garden Admission</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes, if guests can walk a short<br /> distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> <ul> <li>Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port</li> <li>Licensed, professional English-speaking guide</li> <li>Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle</li> <li>A Bottled Water</li> </ul> <strong>Not Included: </strong> <ul> <li>Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary</li> <li>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</li> <li>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc. </li> </ul> Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour) <div><span><strong>Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour) </strong></span></div> <br /> <strong>Destination</strong>: Singapore<br /> <strong>Tour Duration</strong>: 04 hours<br /> <br /> <u><strong>Highlights:</strong></u><br /> Our guide will pick you up at the port (Marina Bay Cruise Center or Singapore Cruise Center).<br /> <br /> Spend a wonderful morning as a local would visiting <strong>a wet market</strong>, enjoying a hawker breakfast and finishing off at a traditional heritage shop. Begin with a stroll through a local wet market, always an explosion of sights, sounds and smells! See where the term “wet market” comes from as you watch stall owners use water to wash the floors, to freshen up fruits and vegetables, and to keep fish and shellfish alive. Check out local favourites like century egg, black chicken and a wide array of spices. Continue to the Chinatown Complex, Singapore’s largest food centre and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Finally, stop by a traditional heritage shop where locals go for herbs, tonics and even pastries for a family tea time. End your tour on a sweet note with a sampling of local desserts.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> • Private transfer<br /> • Port pick-up and drop-off<br /> • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide<br /> • Entrance fees<br /> • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)<br /> • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days <br /> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong><br /> • Other meals where not mention in the program<br /> • Drinks/ waters on meals<br /> • Singapore visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)<br /> • Personal expenses<br /> • Travel insurance<br /> • Tips and Gratuities<br /> • Other services not listed in inclusive column<br />   Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore <p><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Bumboat Ride</span></li> <li><span>Merlion Park</span></li> <li><span>Drive around the Civic District</span></li> <li><span>National Orchid Garden Admission</span></li> <li><span>Lunch at a local restaurant</span></li> <li><span>Kampong Glam</span></li> <li><span>Arab Street</span></li> <li><span>Chinatown</span></li> <li><span>Little India</span></li> <li><span>Tekka Centre</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong> Yes, if guests can walk a short distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong>  Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port</span></li> <li><span>Licensed, professional English-speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle</span></li> <li><span>Bottled Water</span></li> </ul> <span> <strong>Not Included:</strong> </span> <ul> <li><span>Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary</span></li> <li><span>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities.</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc.</span></li> </ul> Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours) <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li>Enter one of the "Top 10 Indoor Gardens of the World" - a futuristic area of garden artistry and horticulture spread over 101 hectares.</li> <li>In the Flower Dome we can marvel at the world's largest glass greenhouse, and wander amongst baobabs, thousand-year-old olive trees, a changing flower field display and more.</li> <li>In the Cloud Forest we will enter a mysterious world veiled in mist, as we come face to face with the 35-metre tall indoor waterfall and explore seven discovery zones.</li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Tour Duration:      </strong>3.5 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>English-speaking guide.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary.</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Visa fees </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lunch</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Drinks</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours) <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Visit Toa Payoh New Town. This is the first town to be built by the Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore.</li> <li>Explore a typical self-sufficient town complete with public vs private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas.</li> <li>Visit the public recreation areas and view a typical show flat for a public housing building. Visits to a wet market and hawker centre will give us an even deeper glimpse into local life. (Showflat is not open on Sundays and public holidays)</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>3.5 Hours<br /> <span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning (</span></span><i>Suggested starting time: 09h00 or 14h00)</i><br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong> <ul> <li>Local English Speaking Guide</li> <li>Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.</li> <li>2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person</li> <li>Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. </li> </ul> <span><span> </span></span><strong>Not Included:</strong> <ul> <li>Personal Expenses, Tipping</li> </ul> Singapore City Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half-day tour to Singapore City<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Botanical Gardens</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Chinatown</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bum Boat ride - 30-minute ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Merlion Park & Little India</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel Insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any Visa</span></span></li> </ul> Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half-day tour to Singapore - Sentosa<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Sentosa Resort</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sentosa Merlion Tower</span></span></li> <li><span><span>SEA Aquarium</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span><br />  </p> Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Evening Singapore Safari Tour<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>1815 hrs   Singapore Night Safari</li> <li><span><span>2215 hrs  Return to hotel</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half Day Tour to Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Kampong Glam</li> <li><span><span>Bugis Village</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Trishaw ride (2 persons to 1 Trishaw)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Singapore Foodie<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Maxwell Hawker Centre or Lau Pat Sat (either one of the above venue depending availability)</span></li> <li><span><span>Tea Chapter</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Singapore Flyer - a 35 minutes ride (share-basis)</span></li> <li><span><span>Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa </span></span></li> </ul> Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours) <p>Half day tour to Singapore Toa Payoh Hub<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></p> <ul> <li>Toa Payoh (a first generation New Town built in the late 1960s)</li> <li>Coffee break in a local coffee shop</li> <li>Take a subway for a 5 minutes drive to Bishan (a second generation New Town, designed and built in the early 1990's)</li> </ul> <p><br /> Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide</li> <li>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</li> <li>Gratuity to the guide & driver</li> <li>Service voucher</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Not Included:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Any cruise arrangements</li> <li>Any meals</li> <li>Travel insurance</li> <li>Any visa </li> </ul> Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations in Singapore<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Bukit Pasoh</li> <li><span><span>Newton Food Centre</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Chijmes</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Raffles Hotel</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p>	03/23/2024 08:00 AM	03/23/2024
Singapore Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Bumboat Ride</li> <li>Merlion Park</li> <li>Drive around the Civic District</li> <li>National Orchid Garden Admission</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes, if guests can walk a short<br /> distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> <ul> <li>Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port</li> <li>Licensed, professional English-speaking guide</li> <li>Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle</li> <li>A Bottled Water</li> </ul> <strong>Not Included: </strong> <ul> <li>Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary</li> <li>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities</li> <li>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc. </li> </ul> Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour) <div><span><strong>Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour) </strong></span></div> <br /> <strong>Destination</strong>: Singapore<br /> <strong>Tour Duration</strong>: 04 hours<br /> <br /> <u><strong>Highlights:</strong></u><br /> Our guide will pick you up at the port (Marina Bay Cruise Center or Singapore Cruise Center).<br /> <br /> Spend a wonderful morning as a local would visiting <strong>a wet market</strong>, enjoying a hawker breakfast and finishing off at a traditional heritage shop. Begin with a stroll through a local wet market, always an explosion of sights, sounds and smells! See where the term “wet market” comes from as you watch stall owners use water to wash the floors, to freshen up fruits and vegetables, and to keep fish and shellfish alive. Check out local favourites like century egg, black chicken and a wide array of spices. Continue to the Chinatown Complex, Singapore’s largest food centre and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Finally, stop by a traditional heritage shop where locals go for herbs, tonics and even pastries for a family tea time. End your tour on a sweet note with a sampling of local desserts.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> • Private transfer<br /> • Port pick-up and drop-off<br /> • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide<br /> • Entrance fees<br /> • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)<br /> • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days <br /> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong><br /> • Other meals where not mention in the program<br /> • Drinks/ waters on meals<br /> • Singapore visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)<br /> • Personal expenses<br /> • Travel insurance<br /> • Tips and Gratuities<br /> • Other services not listed in inclusive column<br />   Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore <p><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Bumboat Ride</span></li> <li><span>Merlion Park</span></li> <li><span>Drive around the Civic District</span></li> <li><span>National Orchid Garden Admission</span></li> <li><span>Lunch at a local restaurant</span></li> <li><span>Kampong Glam</span></li> <li><span>Arab Street</span></li> <li><span>Chinatown</span></li> <li><span>Little India</span></li> <li><span>Tekka Centre</span></li> </ul> <span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong> Yes, if guests can walk a short distance to board the bumboat when wheelchair must be foldable to fit into the minivan.<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong>  Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span> <ul> <li><span>Pick up/ Drop off services to/from cruise port</span></li> <li><span>Licensed, professional English-speaking guide</span></li> <li><span>Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle</span></li> <li><span>Bottled Water</span></li> </ul> <span> <strong>Not Included:</strong> </span> <ul> <li><span>Meals that are not mentioned in the above itinerary</span></li> <li><span>Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities.</span></li> <li><span>Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurants, etc.</span></li> </ul> Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours) <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li>Enter one of the "Top 10 Indoor Gardens of the World" - a futuristic area of garden artistry and horticulture spread over 101 hectares.</li> <li>In the Flower Dome we can marvel at the world's largest glass greenhouse, and wander amongst baobabs, thousand-year-old olive trees, a changing flower field display and more.</li> <li>In the Cloud Forest we will enter a mysterious world veiled in mist, as we come face to face with the 35-metre tall indoor waterfall and explore seven discovery zones.</li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Tour Duration:      </strong>3.5 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>English-speaking guide.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary.</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Visa fees </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lunch</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Drinks</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours) <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Visit Toa Payoh New Town. This is the first town to be built by the Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore.</li> <li>Explore a typical self-sufficient town complete with public vs private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas.</li> <li>Visit the public recreation areas and view a typical show flat for a public housing building. Visits to a wet market and hawker centre will give us an even deeper glimpse into local life. (Showflat is not open on Sundays and public holidays)</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>3.5 Hours<br /> <span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning (</span></span><i>Suggested starting time: 09h00 or 14h00)</i><br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong> <ul> <li>Local English Speaking Guide</li> <li>Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.</li> <li>2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person</li> <li>Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. </li> </ul> <span><span> </span></span><strong>Not Included:</strong> <ul> <li>Personal Expenses, Tipping</li> </ul> Singapore City Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half-day tour to Singapore City<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Botanical Gardens</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Chinatown</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bum Boat ride - 30-minute ride (share-basis)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Merlion Park & Little India</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel Insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any Visa</span></span></li> </ul> Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half-day tour to Singapore - Sentosa<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Sentosa Resort</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sentosa Merlion Tower</span></span></li> <li><span><span>SEA Aquarium</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span><br />  </p> Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Evening Singapore Safari Tour<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>1815 hrs   Singapore Night Safari</li> <li><span><span>2215 hrs  Return to hotel</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half Day Tour to Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Kampong Glam</li> <li><span><span>Bugis Village</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Trishaw ride (2 persons to 1 Trishaw)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Singapore Foodie<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Maxwell Hawker Centre or Lau Pat Sat (either one of the above venue depending availability)</span></li> <li><span><span>Tea Chapter</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Singapore Flyer - a 35 minutes ride (share-basis)</span></li> <li><span><span>Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa </span></span></li> </ul> Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours) <p>Half day tour to Singapore Toa Payoh Hub<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></p> <ul> <li>Toa Payoh (a first generation New Town built in the late 1960s)</li> <li>Coffee break in a local coffee shop</li> <li>Take a subway for a 5 minutes drive to Bishan (a second generation New Town, designed and built in the early 1990's)</li> </ul> <p><br /> Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: No<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide</li> <li>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</li> <li>Gratuity to the guide & driver</li> <li>Service voucher</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Not Included:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Any cruise arrangements</li> <li>Any meals</li> <li>Travel insurance</li> <li>Any visa </li> </ul> Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours) <p><span><span>Half day tour to Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations in Singapore<br /> <br /> <b>Highlights</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Bukit Pasoh</li> <li><span><span>Newton Food Centre</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Chijmes</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Raffles Hotel</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Tour Duration: 4 hours<br /> Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br /> Physical Activity Level: Moderate<br />  <br /> <strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Transportation is by private vehicle (Mercedes Benz E200) with services of a driver and an English-speaking guide </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local bottled water & entrance fees during sightseeing</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuity to the guide & driver</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Service voucher</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Any cruise arrangements</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any meals</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel insurance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any visa  </span></span></li> </ul> <p></p>	03/24/2024	03/24/2024 05:00 PM
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Mumbai Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Mumbai: 9 hours <div> <div></div> <div><span><span><em>With a population exceeding 18 million, this one time group of low lying mud flats is now India’s economic power base and her most industrialized city, bustling with activity of incredible diversity and complexity, her color and elegance, her wealth corresponding with her historic struggle against poverty. Certain affluent areas give <strong>Bombay</strong> an air of mini–Manhattan!</em></span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><b>8:30am - 9:30am:  </b></span><br /> <span>Depart   the   pier for the famous Gateway of India en route to Banganga. This Indo-Saracenic archway was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, and is the city's most famous landmark.</span></div> <div><span><span>We then proceed to Banganga via Art Deco Marine Drive also called the Queens Necklace at night due to its curve shape around the bay.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><b>9:30am - 10:30am</b><br /> Walk around <strong>Banganga</strong>, the sacred tank surrounded by four hundred-year-old temples and modern skyscrapers. Nowhere are Bombay’s paradoxes more evident than at Banganga. Part of an ancient temple complex, the water in this tank is believed to come from the Holy Ganges. It sprung forth when Rama, the exiled hero of the epic Ramayana stopped at the spot five thousand years ago, in search of his kidnapped wife Sita. Overcome with fatigue and thirst, he asked his brother Laxman to bring him some water. Laxman instantly shot an arrow into the ground, and water gushed forth from the Ganga, over a thousand miles away. Although the story is the stuff of legend, the tank has always been sacred. On pious occasions, thousands turn up to take a ritual dip in its mossy waters, and offer flowers at the ancient Banganga Temples.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><b>10:30am - 10:50am</b><br /> Drive to Dhobi Ghat.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><b>10:50 - 11:15</b><br /> Visit the `Dhobi Ghat’, the city’s open-air laundry! where “Dhobis’ (washermen) attend to an astounding quantity of washing daily. Clothes, linen, towels… are washed in small open air cubicles rented out each day. An itemized account is logged in a notebook and clothes collected from households are returned a week later. Through the apparent chaos incredibly nothing gets lost from a countless number of pieces and most clothes somehow survive the beating they receive on the washing stones.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>11:15pm - 11:45pm</strong> <br /> Drive to Churchgate Railway Station.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>11:45am - 12:15pm</strong><br /> We stop at the Churchgate Railway Station to see the `<strong>Dabbawallahs</strong>’, members of the Bombay Union of Tiffin Box Carriers, described by Prince Charles as the symbol of this enigmatic and intriguing city.  Each morning, the 2500 dabbawallahs call on suburban housewives who pack a freshly cooked lunch into small circular aluminum or stainless steel containers - `dabbas’.  Typically the dabbawallahs collect 30-40 boxes, range them out on a long pole and cycle to the nearest station. Here he hands them over to a fellow dabbawallah who then transports them into the city for delivery to the consumer.  Over 100,000 lunches of maybe sabze (vegetable curry), chapattis (Indian bread), dal (lentils) and pickle, make their way daily across town to the breadwinner and back again. The service which costs a few rupees a week, is a good example of the fine division of labor in India, reliable and efficient for the dabbawallahs pride themselves on never losing a lunch.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>12:15pm - 12:30pm</strong><br /> Drive to `Khyber’ restaurant for lunch which specializes in the Northwest frontier cuisine.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>12:30pm - 2:00pm</strong><br /> Lunch<strong> (on own)</strong></span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>2:00pm - 2:30pm</strong><br /> Drive to Mani Bhawan passing through the teeming commercial areas, Crawford Market and many handsome buildings of Victorian Bombay, including the University and Victoria Terminus. </span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>2:30pm - 3:15pm</strong><br /> Visit the Gandhi Museum. Located on leafy Laburnum Road, a quiet lane named after its shady trees, <strong>Mani Bhavan</strong> is the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structure that now houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life, and well preserved memorabilia, including an old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use. </span></span><br />  </div> <div><span><span><strong>3:15pm - 4:45pm</strong><br /> Before returning  to the  pier, we spend some time where it all began, where the  tide of  human life rolls down the center of the street, unruffled by vehicles from all quarters ploughing their way through it. No visit to Bombay is complete without a foray into the bazaars of <strong>Bhuleshwar.</strong>  The city’s densest concentration of lifestyle and retail jewelry stores is a crush of shop fronts, street stalls, hawkers and handicrafts and a seething mass of people. It may look like absolute chaos but the areas are closely knit, and cohesively built around the traditional residential complex, temples, flower markets, community halls, cow shelter and bazaars. Within a few square kilometers there are a dozen bazaars and more commodities for sale than you will see probably anywhere else in a lifetime.</span></span></div> <div><span><span>  </span></span></div> <div><span><span><strong>4: 45  -  5:30</strong><br /> Drive back to the ship.</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span><strong>Added Value:</strong></span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>-     A good overview of the unique aspects of this unique city. </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>- Tour Duration: 8 – 9 hours</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>- Tour can operate : Morning</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>- Physical activity level : Moderate</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>- Wheelchair Accessible : No</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span><strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> - Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle <br /> - Services of a local English speaking guide.<br /> - All the entrance fees and camera fees.<br /> - Credit card and bank charges.<br /> - All the prevailing taxes.  </span></span></div> </div> <div></div> FULL DAY MARVELS OF MUMBAI <span><span>Proceed to <strong>Gateway of India</strong>, the city’s most famous landmark –an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. It was originally conceived as an entry point for passengers arriving on P&O steamers from England; today it is remembered more often as the place from which the British staged their final departure. You will make a stop here for photographs.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>See the highlights of the city from the comfort of your minivan as you set off for a tour of Mumbai city. Your tour begins with the Gateway of India (PLEASE STOP FOR A WHILE SO THE GUEST CAN TAKE PHOTO), the city's most famous landmark - an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. It was originally conceived as an entry point for passengers arriving on P&O steamers from England; today it is remembered more often as the place from which the British staged their final departure.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Continue through Marine Drive, Mumbai's seaside promenade, an eight-lane highway with a wide pavement. Its graceful curve sweeps from the skyscrapers at Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill. This hill is Mumbai's ritziest neighborhood. Popular since the 18th century because of its forested slopes, fresh sea breezes and panoramic views, merchants and colonial governors built many mansions and bungalows on its hillsides.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Your drive includes a look at a most remarkable railway station. Inspired by St. Pancras Station in London, the Victoria Terminus was built during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year. It is an extraordinary conglomeration of domes, spires, Corinthian columns and minarets in a style that was described by journalist James Cameron as "Victorian-Gothic-Saracenic-Italianate-Oriental-St.  Pancras-Baroque". The first train in India left from this station in April 1853; today half a million commuters use the station every day. </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Depart to <strong>Church Gate Station</strong> and spend some time watching the <strong>dabba-wallahs</strong>, the members of the Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Association. Every day 4,000 of them deliver fresh, home-cooked food from 100,000 suburban kitchens to offices in the downtown area. Each lunch is prepared by a loving wife or mother, and packed into a set of stackable aluminum boxes. The meals are carried to their hungry recipients dangling from shoulder-poles and bicycle handlebars, and stacked on decorated handcarts. Tins are rarely, if ever, lost, and always find their way home again to be washed up for the next day’s lunch.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Even if you are not possessed of an interest in other people’s dirty laundry, you’ll be fascinated by the <strong>dhobi ghats</strong>, your next stop. Each morning washing from all over Mumbai is brought here to be soaped, soaked, boiled, beaten, and thrashed. The next day, after being aired, pressed, folded and wrapped, the bundles are returned from whence they came. The secret that keeps the operation running smoothly is the coded symbol that each dhobi-wallah places on every item. Invisible to the untrained eye, this mark ensures that nothing will be lost. Stop here for photos that you’ll never be able to duplicate anywhere else.</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Proceed for Taj Mahal Hotel for Lunch on direct payment basis. </span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>You will continue to The <strong>Prince of Wales Museum</strong>, crowned by a white Mughal-style dome, the finest work done by architect George Wittet, who also designed the Gateway of India. </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Return to pier. </span></span><br />  <br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span>TIMING</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>DISTANCE & TERRAIN</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>09h30 – 11h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Orientation tour of Mumbai, Gateway of India, Malabar Hill and VT Station.  </span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="9"><span><span>This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h00 – 11h20</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Proceed to Churchgate station</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h20 – 11h40</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Watch the Dabba-wallas at Churchgate</span></span></td> <td><span><span>10 meters / even</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h40 – 12h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Drive to Dhobi Ghat</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>12h15 – 12h45</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Visit  Dhobi Ghat</span></span></td> <td><span><span>100 meters / Flat / 5 steps</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>12h45 – 13h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Drive to Taj Mahal Hotel for lunch on direct payment basis</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>13h15 – 14h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Lunch at Taj Mahal Hotel</span></span></td> <td><span><span>150 meters / Flat / 4 steps</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>14h15 – 15h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Drive to Prince of wales Museum and visit</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>15h30 – 16h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Return to pier</span></span></td> <td><span><span>50 meters / Uneven</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>  <br />   HALF DAY MUSEUM AND GALLERIES OF MUMBAI <span><span>Explore the history, art and people of Mumbai and India during this informative half-day visit to the area's finest museums and galleries.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Depart from pier for the drive to Mani Bhawan, Gandhi's Bombay residence between 1917 and 1934. Mani Bhawan is now a permanent museum and memorial to the Mahatma. It contains a research library of more than 20,000 volumes, and a series of tiny dioramas depicting his life story in an interesting fashion. The walls are covered with photos of historic events and noteworthy people.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Next, visit the Prince of Wales Museum, easily recognized by its unique white Mughal-style dome. The museum is the finest work by architect George Wittet, who also designed the Gateway of India. It houses interesting displays of jade work, antique weapons, Indian paintings, illustrated manuscripts, exquisite miniatures, and clay and terracotta figures from the 3rd century B.C. Adjacent to Prince of Wales Museum, you will find the Jehangir Art Gallery. Mumbai's best-known venue for contemporary art, Jehangir is home to five small galleries displaying changing exhibits of 20<sup>th</sup> century arts and crafts from around the world.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Return to pier.</span></span><br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span><span>TIMING</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>DISTANCE / TERRAIN</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h00 – 00h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Pier to Mani Bhawan</span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="7"><span><span>This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h30 – 01h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Mani Bhawan</span></span></td> <td><span><span>20 steps/ Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h00 – 01h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Prince of Wales Museum</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h30 – 02h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Prince of Wales Museum</span></span></td> <td><span><span>50 steps/flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>02h30 – 02h35</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Walk down to adjacent Jahangir Art Gallery</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>02h35 – 03h20</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Jahangir Art Museum</span></span></td> <td><span><span>15 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h20 – 04h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Back to pier</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> FULL DAY THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA <span><span>More than a thousand years ago, Hindu craftsmen carved columns and sculptures out of a series of caves located on an island off the shores of Mumbai, creating a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Portuguese named the island Elephanta, after the large statue of an elephant they found near the spot where they docked their ships. Come and discover the unique beauty and intriguing tales of these temple caves with today’s memorable excursion.</span></span><br /> <span><span> <br /> Travel by minivan vehicle to the Gateway of India, the city’s most recognized landmark. Built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, the archway was originally conceived as an entry point for people arriving on steamers from England. Today, the gateway serves as a launching point for your own exploration of the Elephanta Temple.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Boarding a motor boat, enjoy the approximately one hour and thirty minutes cruise to the Elephanta landing. From the jetty </span></span><span><span>you have the option of either taking the mini train or walking approximately 15 minutes to the base</span></span><span><span> of the long stairway which leads to the top of the hill, where the caves are located. As you enter, you will see a magnificent sculpture of Shiva as Nataraj, showing an enraptured expression as he removes the veil of ignorance. The most outstanding sculpture is a bust of Trimurti—the three-faced Shiva representing the Hindu trinity, Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. In other panels, Shiva is depicted in service to humanity as he brings the River Ganges to Earth, and at his most fearsome as he crushes the demon of Andhaka. Later, board the motor boat for return cruise to the Gateway.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Re-board your vehicle for the transfer back to your ship.</span></span><br />  <br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span>TIMING</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>DISTANCE & TERRAIN</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>00h00 - 00h15</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Depart from the pier by minivan to the Gateway of India</span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="5"><span><span>This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>00h15 - 01h45</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Board the motor boat and cruise to Elephanta Island</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>01h45 - 03h45</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Elephanta Island</span></span></td> <td><span><span>1.5km / Uneven, cobblestones / 125 long steps each way </span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>03h45 - 05h15</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Board your motor boat and return to Mumbai</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>05h15 – 05h30</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Return to the pier</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> FULL DAY THE VICTORIAN PAST <span><span>Experience the highlights of this fascinating city, with its Western monuments and Eastern sensibilities.<br /> <br /> Begin your tour with photo stop at the Gateway of India, the city’s most famous landmark an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Next visit, The Church of St John the Evangelist better known as Afghan Church in South Mumbai, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous First Afghan War of 1838. The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colaba area of Mumbai. Besides British soldiers it also commemorates different Indian regiments, such as the Bombay Army, the Madras Army, and Ranjit Singh's army from Lahore. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Drive along Marine Drive-Mumbai’s seaside promenade, an eight-lane highway with a wide pavement. Its graceful curve sweeps from the skyscrapers at Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill, Mumbai’s ritziest neighborhood. At the top of hill are the Hanging Gardens, laid out in 1881. Here, an assortment of hedges, trimmed into animal shapes. The gardens also offer a superb view of the bustling city centre in the distance.<br /> <br /> You then proceed to Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) one of the oldest museums in Mumbai. It was established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts. The museum houses a large number of archaeological finds, maps and historical photographs of Mumbai.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>You then visit, Crawford Market - one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. It is named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city. The market is situated near to Victoria Terminus railway station. The market houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Finally, visit and savor a relaxing lunch while exploring the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which dates back to the 1500s before returning back to the ship.</span></span><br />   <table align="center" border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span><span>TIMING</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>DISTANCE / TERRAIN</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h00 – 00h10</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave from pier to Gateway of India</span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="13"><span><span>This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h10 – 00h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive at Gateway of India (photo stop only)</span></span></td> <td><span><span>10 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h15 – 00h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Afghan Church</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h30 – 01h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Afghan Church</span></span></td> <td><span><span>4 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h00 – 01h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Hanging Gardens</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h30 – 02h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Hanging Gardens</span></span></td> <td><span><span>2 steps/ Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>02h00 – 02h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Victoria & Albert Museum</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h15 – 12h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Victoria & Albert Museum</span></span></td> <td><span><span>5 steps/ Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h00 – 03h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Crawford market</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h15 – 03h45</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit market</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h45 – 03h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for hotel Taj Mahal</span></span></td> <td><span><span>10 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>04h15 – 05h45</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive at hotel and proceed for lunch <strong>(On Direct Payment</strong>)</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>05h45 – 06h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Back to pier</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div>	03/31/2024 06:00 AM	03/31/2024
Mumbai Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Mumbai: 9 hours <div> <div></div> <div><span><span><em>With a population exceeding 18 million, this one time group of low lying mud flats is now India’s economic power base and her most industrialized city, bustling with activity of incredible diversity and complexity, her color and elegance, her wealth corresponding with her historic struggle against poverty. Certain affluent areas give <strong>Bombay</strong> an air of mini–Manhattan!</em></span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><b>8:30am - 9:30am:  </b></span><br /> <span>Depart   the   pier for the famous Gateway of India en route to Banganga. This Indo-Saracenic archway was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, and is the city's most famous landmark.</span></div> <div><span><span>We then proceed to Banganga via Art Deco Marine Drive also called the Queens Necklace at night due to its curve shape around the bay.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><b>9:30am - 10:30am</b><br /> Walk around <strong>Banganga</strong>, the sacred tank surrounded by four hundred-year-old temples and modern skyscrapers. Nowhere are Bombay’s paradoxes more evident than at Banganga. Part of an ancient temple complex, the water in this tank is believed to come from the Holy Ganges. It sprung forth when Rama, the exiled hero of the epic Ramayana stopped at the spot five thousand years ago, in search of his kidnapped wife Sita. Overcome with fatigue and thirst, he asked his brother Laxman to bring him some water. Laxman instantly shot an arrow into the ground, and water gushed forth from the Ganga, over a thousand miles away. Although the story is the stuff of legend, the tank has always been sacred. On pious occasions, thousands turn up to take a ritual dip in its mossy waters, and offer flowers at the ancient Banganga Temples.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><b>10:30am - 10:50am</b><br /> Drive to Dhobi Ghat.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><b>10:50 - 11:15</b><br /> Visit the `Dhobi Ghat’, the city’s open-air laundry! where “Dhobis’ (washermen) attend to an astounding quantity of washing daily. Clothes, linen, towels… are washed in small open air cubicles rented out each day. An itemized account is logged in a notebook and clothes collected from households are returned a week later. Through the apparent chaos incredibly nothing gets lost from a countless number of pieces and most clothes somehow survive the beating they receive on the washing stones.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>11:15pm - 11:45pm</strong> <br /> Drive to Churchgate Railway Station.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>11:45am - 12:15pm</strong><br /> We stop at the Churchgate Railway Station to see the `<strong>Dabbawallahs</strong>’, members of the Bombay Union of Tiffin Box Carriers, described by Prince Charles as the symbol of this enigmatic and intriguing city.  Each morning, the 2500 dabbawallahs call on suburban housewives who pack a freshly cooked lunch into small circular aluminum or stainless steel containers - `dabbas’.  Typically the dabbawallahs collect 30-40 boxes, range them out on a long pole and cycle to the nearest station. Here he hands them over to a fellow dabbawallah who then transports them into the city for delivery to the consumer.  Over 100,000 lunches of maybe sabze (vegetable curry), chapattis (Indian bread), dal (lentils) and pickle, make their way daily across town to the breadwinner and back again. The service which costs a few rupees a week, is a good example of the fine division of labor in India, reliable and efficient for the dabbawallahs pride themselves on never losing a lunch.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>12:15pm - 12:30pm</strong><br /> Drive to `Khyber’ restaurant for lunch which specializes in the Northwest frontier cuisine.</span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>12:30pm - 2:00pm</strong><br /> Lunch<strong> (on own)</strong></span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>2:00pm - 2:30pm</strong><br /> Drive to Mani Bhawan passing through the teeming commercial areas, Crawford Market and many handsome buildings of Victorian Bombay, including the University and Victoria Terminus. </span></span><br />  </div> <div></div> <div><span><span><strong>2:30pm - 3:15pm</strong><br /> Visit the Gandhi Museum. Located on leafy Laburnum Road, a quiet lane named after its shady trees, <strong>Mani Bhavan</strong> is the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structure that now houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life, and well preserved memorabilia, including an old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use. </span></span><br />  </div> <div><span><span><strong>3:15pm - 4:45pm</strong><br /> Before returning  to the  pier, we spend some time where it all began, where the  tide of  human life rolls down the center of the street, unruffled by vehicles from all quarters ploughing their way through it. No visit to Bombay is complete without a foray into the bazaars of <strong>Bhuleshwar.</strong>  The city’s densest concentration of lifestyle and retail jewelry stores is a crush of shop fronts, street stalls, hawkers and handicrafts and a seething mass of people. It may look like absolute chaos but the areas are closely knit, and cohesively built around the traditional residential complex, temples, flower markets, community halls, cow shelter and bazaars. Within a few square kilometers there are a dozen bazaars and more commodities for sale than you will see probably anywhere else in a lifetime.</span></span></div> <div><span><span>  </span></span></div> <div><span><span><strong>4: 45  -  5:30</strong><br /> Drive back to the ship.</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span><strong>Added Value:</strong></span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>-     A good overview of the unique aspects of this unique city. </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span>- Tour Duration: 8 – 9 hours</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>- Tour can operate : Morning</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>- Physical activity level : Moderate</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span><span>- Wheelchair Accessible : No</span></span></div> <div></div> <div><br /> <span><span><strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> - Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle <br /> - Services of a local English speaking guide.<br /> - All the entrance fees and camera fees.<br /> - Credit card and bank charges.<br /> - All the prevailing taxes.  </span></span></div> </div> <div></div> FULL DAY MARVELS OF MUMBAI <span><span>Proceed to <strong>Gateway of India</strong>, the city’s most famous landmark –an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. It was originally conceived as an entry point for passengers arriving on P&O steamers from England; today it is remembered more often as the place from which the British staged their final departure. You will make a stop here for photographs.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>See the highlights of the city from the comfort of your minivan as you set off for a tour of Mumbai city. Your tour begins with the Gateway of India (PLEASE STOP FOR A WHILE SO THE GUEST CAN TAKE PHOTO), the city's most famous landmark - an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. It was originally conceived as an entry point for passengers arriving on P&O steamers from England; today it is remembered more often as the place from which the British staged their final departure.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Continue through Marine Drive, Mumbai's seaside promenade, an eight-lane highway with a wide pavement. Its graceful curve sweeps from the skyscrapers at Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill. This hill is Mumbai's ritziest neighborhood. Popular since the 18th century because of its forested slopes, fresh sea breezes and panoramic views, merchants and colonial governors built many mansions and bungalows on its hillsides.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Your drive includes a look at a most remarkable railway station. Inspired by St. Pancras Station in London, the Victoria Terminus was built during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year. It is an extraordinary conglomeration of domes, spires, Corinthian columns and minarets in a style that was described by journalist James Cameron as "Victorian-Gothic-Saracenic-Italianate-Oriental-St.  Pancras-Baroque". The first train in India left from this station in April 1853; today half a million commuters use the station every day. </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Depart to <strong>Church Gate Station</strong> and spend some time watching the <strong>dabba-wallahs</strong>, the members of the Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Association. Every day 4,000 of them deliver fresh, home-cooked food from 100,000 suburban kitchens to offices in the downtown area. Each lunch is prepared by a loving wife or mother, and packed into a set of stackable aluminum boxes. The meals are carried to their hungry recipients dangling from shoulder-poles and bicycle handlebars, and stacked on decorated handcarts. Tins are rarely, if ever, lost, and always find their way home again to be washed up for the next day’s lunch.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Even if you are not possessed of an interest in other people’s dirty laundry, you’ll be fascinated by the <strong>dhobi ghats</strong>, your next stop. Each morning washing from all over Mumbai is brought here to be soaped, soaked, boiled, beaten, and thrashed. The next day, after being aired, pressed, folded and wrapped, the bundles are returned from whence they came. The secret that keeps the operation running smoothly is the coded symbol that each dhobi-wallah places on every item. Invisible to the untrained eye, this mark ensures that nothing will be lost. Stop here for photos that you’ll never be able to duplicate anywhere else.</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Proceed for Taj Mahal Hotel for Lunch on direct payment basis. </span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>You will continue to The <strong>Prince of Wales Museum</strong>, crowned by a white Mughal-style dome, the finest work done by architect George Wittet, who also designed the Gateway of India. </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Return to pier. </span></span><br />  <br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span>TIMING</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>DISTANCE & TERRAIN</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>09h30 – 11h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Orientation tour of Mumbai, Gateway of India, Malabar Hill and VT Station.  </span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="9"><span><span>This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h00 – 11h20</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Proceed to Churchgate station</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h20 – 11h40</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Watch the Dabba-wallas at Churchgate</span></span></td> <td><span><span>10 meters / even</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h40 – 12h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Drive to Dhobi Ghat</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>12h15 – 12h45</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Visit  Dhobi Ghat</span></span></td> <td><span><span>100 meters / Flat / 5 steps</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>12h45 – 13h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Drive to Taj Mahal Hotel for lunch on direct payment basis</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>13h15 – 14h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Lunch at Taj Mahal Hotel</span></span></td> <td><span><span>150 meters / Flat / 4 steps</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>14h15 – 15h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Drive to Prince of wales Museum and visit</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>15h30 – 16h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Return to pier</span></span></td> <td><span><span>50 meters / Uneven</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>  <br />   HALF DAY MUSEUM AND GALLERIES OF MUMBAI <span><span>Explore the history, art and people of Mumbai and India during this informative half-day visit to the area's finest museums and galleries.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Depart from pier for the drive to Mani Bhawan, Gandhi's Bombay residence between 1917 and 1934. Mani Bhawan is now a permanent museum and memorial to the Mahatma. It contains a research library of more than 20,000 volumes, and a series of tiny dioramas depicting his life story in an interesting fashion. The walls are covered with photos of historic events and noteworthy people.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Next, visit the Prince of Wales Museum, easily recognized by its unique white Mughal-style dome. The museum is the finest work by architect George Wittet, who also designed the Gateway of India. It houses interesting displays of jade work, antique weapons, Indian paintings, illustrated manuscripts, exquisite miniatures, and clay and terracotta figures from the 3rd century B.C. Adjacent to Prince of Wales Museum, you will find the Jehangir Art Gallery. Mumbai's best-known venue for contemporary art, Jehangir is home to five small galleries displaying changing exhibits of 20<sup>th</sup> century arts and crafts from around the world.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Return to pier.</span></span><br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span><span>TIMING</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>DISTANCE / TERRAIN</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h00 – 00h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Pier to Mani Bhawan</span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="7"><span><span>This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h30 – 01h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Mani Bhawan</span></span></td> <td><span><span>20 steps/ Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h00 – 01h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Prince of Wales Museum</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h30 – 02h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Prince of Wales Museum</span></span></td> <td><span><span>50 steps/flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>02h30 – 02h35</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Walk down to adjacent Jahangir Art Gallery</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>02h35 – 03h20</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Jahangir Art Museum</span></span></td> <td><span><span>15 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h20 – 04h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Back to pier</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> FULL DAY THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA <span><span>More than a thousand years ago, Hindu craftsmen carved columns and sculptures out of a series of caves located on an island off the shores of Mumbai, creating a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Portuguese named the island Elephanta, after the large statue of an elephant they found near the spot where they docked their ships. Come and discover the unique beauty and intriguing tales of these temple caves with today’s memorable excursion.</span></span><br /> <span><span> <br /> Travel by minivan vehicle to the Gateway of India, the city’s most recognized landmark. Built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, the archway was originally conceived as an entry point for people arriving on steamers from England. Today, the gateway serves as a launching point for your own exploration of the Elephanta Temple.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Boarding a motor boat, enjoy the approximately one hour and thirty minutes cruise to the Elephanta landing. From the jetty </span></span><span><span>you have the option of either taking the mini train or walking approximately 15 minutes to the base</span></span><span><span> of the long stairway which leads to the top of the hill, where the caves are located. As you enter, you will see a magnificent sculpture of Shiva as Nataraj, showing an enraptured expression as he removes the veil of ignorance. The most outstanding sculpture is a bust of Trimurti—the three-faced Shiva representing the Hindu trinity, Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. In other panels, Shiva is depicted in service to humanity as he brings the River Ganges to Earth, and at his most fearsome as he crushes the demon of Andhaka. Later, board the motor boat for return cruise to the Gateway.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Re-board your vehicle for the transfer back to your ship.</span></span><br />  <br />   <table border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span>TIMING</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>DISTANCE & TERRAIN</span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>00h00 - 00h15</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Depart from the pier by minivan to the Gateway of India</span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="5"><span><span>This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>00h15 - 01h45</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Board the motor boat and cruise to Elephanta Island</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>01h45 - 03h45</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Elephanta Island</span></span></td> <td><span><span>1.5km / Uneven, cobblestones / 125 long steps each way </span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>03h45 - 05h15</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Board your motor boat and return to Mumbai</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span><span>05h15 – 05h30</span></span></span></td> <td><span><span>Return to the pier</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> FULL DAY THE VICTORIAN PAST <span><span>Experience the highlights of this fascinating city, with its Western monuments and Eastern sensibilities.<br /> <br /> Begin your tour with photo stop at the Gateway of India, the city’s most famous landmark an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Next visit, The Church of St John the Evangelist better known as Afghan Church in South Mumbai, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous First Afghan War of 1838. The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colaba area of Mumbai. Besides British soldiers it also commemorates different Indian regiments, such as the Bombay Army, the Madras Army, and Ranjit Singh's army from Lahore. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Drive along Marine Drive-Mumbai’s seaside promenade, an eight-lane highway with a wide pavement. Its graceful curve sweeps from the skyscrapers at Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill, Mumbai’s ritziest neighborhood. At the top of hill are the Hanging Gardens, laid out in 1881. Here, an assortment of hedges, trimmed into animal shapes. The gardens also offer a superb view of the bustling city centre in the distance.<br /> <br /> You then proceed to Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) one of the oldest museums in Mumbai. It was established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts. The museum houses a large number of archaeological finds, maps and historical photographs of Mumbai.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>You then visit, Crawford Market - one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. It is named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city. The market is situated near to Victoria Terminus railway station. The market houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span>Finally, visit and savor a relaxing lunch while exploring the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which dates back to the 1500s before returning back to the ship.</span></span><br />   <table align="center" border="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><span><span><span>TIMING</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span><span>DISTANCE / TERRAIN</span></span></span></strong></td> <td><strong><span><span>W/C FRIENDLY</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h00 – 00h10</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave from pier to Gateway of India</span></span></td> <td></td> <td rowspan="13"><span><span>This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h10 – 00h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive at Gateway of India (photo stop only)</span></span></td> <td><span><span>10 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h15 – 00h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Afghan Church</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>00h30 – 01h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Afghan Church</span></span></td> <td><span><span>4 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h00 – 01h30</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Hanging Gardens</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>01h30 – 02h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Hanging Gardens</span></span></td> <td><span><span>2 steps/ Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>02h00 – 02h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Victoria & Albert Museum</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>11h15 – 12h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit Victoria & Albert Museum</span></span></td> <td><span><span>5 steps/ Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h00 – 03h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for Crawford market</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h15 – 03h45</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive and visit market</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Uneven Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>03h45 – 03h15</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Leave for hotel Taj Mahal</span></span></td> <td><span><span>10 steps/ flat Terrain</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>04h15 – 05h45</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Arrive at hotel and proceed for lunch <strong>(On Direct Payment</strong>)</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span><span>05h45 – 06h00</span></span></td> <td><span><span>Back to pier</span></span></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div>	04/01/2024	04/01/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	04/02/2024	04/02/2024
At Sea	04/03/2024	04/03/2024
Fujairah	04/04/2024 08:00 AM	04/04/2024 06:00 PM
Dubai Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! The Highlights of Dubai - Full day tour <div><strong><span>Introducing Highlights of Dubai</span></strong><br /> <strong><em><span>Witness  all of Dubai's bucket list attractions on one tour</span></em></strong><br /> <strong><span>Experience the best of the best of what Dubai has to offer! Embark on this awe-</span></strong><strong><span>inspiring Dubai city tour, taking you to the most historic landmarks from Dubai’s past </span></strong><strong><span>and the world-famous attractions of modern Dubai. The Highlights of Dubai tour is an</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>ideal way to experience the best of Dubai’s past, present and future!</span></strong><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions</span></strong> <ul> <li><strong><span>Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Knowledgeable tour guide</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Drive by the Union House Flag</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Photo stops at Museum of the Future, Zabeel Palace and the Dubai Frame</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Explore the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Take an abra ride across the creek</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Visit the Gold and Spice Souqs</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Stop at Souk Madinat (lunch will be paid for directly by the guests)</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Palm Monorail ticket</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Ticket to The View along with beverage</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Photo stop at Ain Dubai</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Visit the Dubai Mall</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Ticket to At the Top, Burj Khalifa</span></strong></li> </ul>  <br /> <strong><span>Amendments / Cancellations policy: For a full refund cancel 72 hours in advance.</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>Except for tours with The View, partial refunds (dependant on attractions refund policy).</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable. Amendments to services provided</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>by our company cannot be accepted within 24 hours prior to the scheduled service time.</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>If an amendment is made, it must be confirmed with an Arabian Adventures agent,</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>otherwise the service may be delivered as originally reserved</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Age Policy: Adults are 12 years & above, Children are 3-11.99 years, Infants 0-35 </span></strong><strong><span>months</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Languages: Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Arabic, French, German, </span></strong><strong><span>Spanish, English (all subject to availability)</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Good To Know</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Inclusive of all entry fees + beverages</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>Lunch stop along the tour can be provisioned at guests own expense</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>Currently only available as an exclusive tour</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>Based on the guests’ preference, the tour can start as early as 8:00am. The tour takes </span></strong><strong><span>about 10-12 hours</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>We advise to wear comfortable shoes and all guests must adhere to the local dress </span></strong><strong><span>code requirements (modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered)</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>We also recommend wearing sunblock, sunglasses and a hat, especially during the </span></strong><strong><span>summer months</span></strong><br />  </div> Dubai - Private Desert Safari Experience - 6 hours or more <span><span>Get ready to experience the desert like never before. Leave the buzzing city behind as you’re whisked off to the beautiful and peaceful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, ready to deliver the best of what the dunes have to offer. Enjoy a thrilling dune drive, spotting local wildlife along the way, snap unbeatable photos at sunset, find your<br /> balance on a camel or a sandboard and have your hands decorated in Henna to help the memories last longer.<br /> As you reach the magical campsite, you’re in for an evening full of awe-inspiring local entertainment and a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars, accompanied by your preferred package of adult beverages. Sit back, relax and indulge in delectable foods and mesmerising performances.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Pick-up and drop-off in a shared/private vehicle in a 4 wheel drive (Land cruiser or similar)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Dune drive</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sunset stop</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Modern Bedouin-style camp</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Enjoy a variety of entertainment: Camel ride, sandboarding, henna hand painting,</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Arabian Adventures Fire and Dance Show</span></span></li> <li><span><span>BBQ dinner</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Unlimited soft drinks</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Option to add an adult beverage packages ( House or Premium beverages)</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><span>Definitions</span><br /> <br /> <span>Sharing means: Transfers to the camp will be shared with other guests. Table seating</span><br /> <span>is shared</span><br /> <span>Private means: Transfers to the camp will be private. Table seating is shared</span><br /> <span>Age Policy: Adults are 12 years & above and Children are 5 -11.99 years</span><br />  <br /> <span>To book children 2-4.99 years or under 135cm, please book Evening Desert Safari</span><br /> <span>Private Vehicle and enter details on infants</span><br /> <span>Language: English (other languages can be arranged at an additional cost)</span><br />  <br /> <span>Departures: Daily and available all year round</span><br />  <br /> <span>Duration: Late afternoon until early evening ( estimated departure at 3pm with estimated return at 9pm)</span><br /> <br /> <strong>Good To Know</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Souvenirs and photos are available for purchase at the campsite</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Restrooms are available at the campsite</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Shisha is included in the Premium package.  Shisha is available for purchase on the <span><span>Soft and House package (AED 50) per shisha at the venue</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Modest dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A portion of your fee goes towards supporting local conservation</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Entertainment may vary during Ramadan and other religious holidays and adult <span><span>beverages will be served only after sunset. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Beverage package: Soft drinks beverages are available on site with the option to <span><span>purchase selected drinks on site House Packages include standard house wines and <span><span>beer. Premium packages includes premium wines and beers and selected spirits. All <span><span>packages include unlimited soft drinks and water</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Arabian Adventures reserves the right to cease service of alcohol to guests who <span><span>display obvious signs of intoxication</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Please note there is a fuel surcharge for Desert Safaris that take place in Dubai, <span><span>where the guest pick up is from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The <span><span>surcharge is AED 100 per person</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>For pregnant ladies or people with pre-existing medical conditions (including heart <span><span>ailments neck or back problems) participation is not recommend</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Please contact our team for special needs and arrangements</span></span></li> </ul> Taste of Dubai <strong><em><span>Embark on a culinary journey in Dubai</span></em></strong><br /> <strong><span>If you’re looking to take your taste buds on an adventure around the globe, Dubai is the </span></strong><strong><span>perfect destination for you. Join our Taste of Dubai tour, to learn about traditional Arabic </span></strong><strong><span>dishes and the importance gastronomy holds in the Emirati culture. Get ready to add </span></strong><strong><span>some flavour to your visit!</span></strong><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions</span></strong> <ul> <li><strong><span>Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Knowledgeable tour guide</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Enjoy a lemon-mint drink at XVA Café at XVA Gallery</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Try delicious starters at Bayt Al Wakeel restaurant</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Indulge in a camel burger at Local House Restaurant</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Enjoy Arabic Coffee and local sweets at Arabian Teahouse</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Explore Old Dubai</span></strong></li> </ul>  <br /> <strong><span>Amendments / Cancellations policy: For a full refund cancel 72 hours in advance. No-</span></strong><strong><span>shows and late cancellations are non-refundable. Amendments to services provided by</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>our company cannot be accepted within 24 hours prior to the scheduled service time. If </span></strong><strong><span>an amendment is made, it must be confirmed with an Arabian Adventures agent,</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>otherwise the service may be delivered as originally reserved</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Age Policy: Adults are 12 years & above, Children are 3-11.99 years, Infants 0-35 </span></strong><strong><span>months</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Languages: English & Spanish </span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Good to Know</span></strong><br />  <br /> <strong><span>Tour is inclusive of food and beverages. Any additional items not mentioned can be </span></strong><strong><span>provisioned at guests own expense.</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>Based on the guests’ preference, the tour can start as early as 4:30pm</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>The duration of the tour is 4 hours</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>We advise to wear comfortable shoes and all guests must adhere to the local dress </span></strong><strong><span>code requirements (modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered)</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>We also recommend wearing sunblock, sunglasses and a hat, especially during the </span></strong><strong><span>summer months</span></strong><br /> <strong><span>The tour runs seven days a week</span></strong>	04/05/2024 07:00 AM	04/05/2024 11:00 PM
Abu Dhabi Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Private Abu Dhabi City Tour - Fully day 10 - 12 hours <div><strong><em><span><span>Sightseeing highlights of the capital</span></span></em></strong><br /> <span><span>Get ready to explore the rich culture and world-renowned landmarks of Abu Dhabi </span></span><span><span>during this full-day city tour of the incredible capital of the UAE. This is your chance to</span></span><br /> <span><span>learn about the fascinating heritage of the country as well as experience all the iconic </span></span><span><span><span>sights that make Abu Dhabi the cultural hub we know today.</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions</span></span></strong></div> <ul> <li><span><span>Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Knowledgeable tour guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Drive through Yas Island</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ticket to Louvre Abu Dhabi</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Scenic Abu Dhabi Corniche drive</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admission to Emirates Palace and gold dust coffee</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Entry to Observation at Conrad at Etihad Towers with light snack (F&B is limited to <span><span>one piece of cake (selection of the day) and tea or coffee</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admission to Qasr Al Watan</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Picturesque drive in Al Bateen</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque</span></span></li> </ul> <div></div> <ul> <li><strong><span><span><span>Age Policy: </span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>Adults are 12 years & above, Children are 3-11.99 years, Infants 0-35</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div></div> <ul> <li><strong><span><span>Good to Know</span></span></strong></li> <li><span>Inclusive of all entry fees + food and beverages</span></li> <li><span>Additional snacks along the tour can be provisioned at guests own expense</span></li> <li><span>Based on the guests’ preference, the tour can start as early as 8:00am, but no later than 9am. The duration of the tour is about 12 hours</span></li> <li><span>We advise to wear comfortable shoes and all guests must adhere to the local dress code requirements (modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered). We also recommend wearing sunblock, sunglasses and a hat, especially during the summer</span></li> <li><span>months</span></li> <li><span>Observe the mosque's dress code (<a href="https://www.szgmc.gov.ae/en/mosque-manner" target="_blank">details found on the website</a>)</span></li> <li><span>The tour runs every day except on Mondays and public holidays</span></li> </ul>	04/06/2024 08:00 AM	04/06/2024 11:00 PM
At Sea	04/07/2024	04/07/2024
Muscat	04/08/2024 08:00 AM	04/08/2024 06:00 PM
At Sea	04/09/2024	04/09/2024
Salalah	04/10/2024 08:00 AM	04/10/2024 05:00 PM
At Sea	04/11/2024	04/11/2024
At Sea	04/12/2024	04/12/2024
At Sea	04/13/2024	04/13/2024
At Sea	04/14/2024	04/14/2024
Aqaba	04/15/2024 07:00 AM	04/15/2024
Aqaba	04/16/2024	04/16/2024 11:00 PM
At Sea	04/17/2024	04/17/2024
Suez Canal	04/18/2024 06:00 AM	04/18/2024 06:00 AM
Suez	04/18/2024	04/18/2024
Suez Canal	04/18/2024 06:00 PM	04/18/2024 06:00 PM
Ashdod Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Jewish Highlights - Jerusalem - One Day - Ashdod Port <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Dep</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>t <span>A</span><span>s</span><span>hdo</span>d <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>dri</span><span>v</span>e <span>t</span>o <span>J</span><span>eru</span><span>sa</span><span>le</span>m <span>beginnin</span>g <span>wit</span>h a <span>m</span><span>a</span><span>gni</span>f<span>i</span><span>c</span><span>en</span>t <span>v</span><span>ie</span>w <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>golde</span>n <span>c</span><span>it</span>y <span>f</span><span>r</span><span>o</span>m <span>th</span>e <span>Mt</span>. <span>o</span>f <span>Oli</span><span>v</span><span>e</span><span>s</span>. <span>E</span><span>nte</span>r <span>th</span>e <span>Ol</span>d <span>C</span><span>it</span>y <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>r</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>to</span><span>r</span><span>e</span>d <span>J</span><span>ewi</span><span>s</span>h <span>Qu</span><span>a</span><span>rte</span><span>r</span>. <span>W</span><span>a</span><span>l</span>k <span>a</span><span>lon</span>g <span>th</span>e <span>Ca</span><span>r</span><span>do</span>, <span>th</span>e <span>c</span><span>olonn</span><span>a</span><span>de</span>d <span>m</span><span>a</span><span>i</span>n <span>s</span><span>t</span><span>r</span><span>ee</span>t <span>o</span>f <span>Byza</span><span>ntin</span>e <span>J</span><span>eru</span><span>sa</span><span>lem</span>. <span>Vi</span><span>s</span><span>i</span>t <span>th</span>e<span> He</span><span>r</span><span>odi</span><span>a</span>n<span> M</span><span>a</span><span>n</span><span>s</span><span>ion</span><span>s</span>, a <span>c</span><span>ompletel</span>y<span> e</span><span>xcava</span><span>te</span>d <span>r</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>i</span>- <span>denti</span><span>a</span>l <span>qu</span><span>a</span><span>rte</span>r <span>f</span><span>r</span><span>o</span>m <span>200</span>0 <span>y</span><span>e</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>s <span>a</span><span>go</span>. <span>O</span>n <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>W</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>te</span><span>r</span>n <span>W</span><span>a</span><span>ll</span>, <span>th</span>e <span>onl</span>y <span>r</span><span>em</span><span>a</span><span>inin</span>g <span>portio</span>n <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>S</span><span>e</span><span>c</span><span>on</span>d <span>T</span><span>emple</span>. <span>F</span><span>ollo</span>w <span>th</span>e <span>Vi</span>a <span>Dolo</span><span>r</span><span>o</span><span>s</span>a <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>C</span><span>hu</span><span>r</span><span>c</span>h <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>Hol</span>y <span>S</span><span>epul</span><span>c</span><span>h</span><span>r</span><span>e</span>. <span>W</span>e <span>the</span>n <span>p</span><span>r</span><span>o</span><span>c</span><span>ee</span>d <span>t</span>o <span>Y</span><span>a</span>d <span>V</span><span>as</span><span>hem</span>, <span>memori</span><span>a</span>l <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>Holo</span><span>ca</span><span>u</span><span>s</span><span>t</span>; <span>v</span><span>i</span><span>s</span><span>i</span>t <span>th</span>e <span>Mu</span><span>s</span><span>eum</span>, <span>C</span><span>hild</span><span>r</span><span>en&sbquo;Äô</span>s <span>Pav</span><span>ilio</span>n <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>w</span><span>a</span><span>l</span>k <span>a</span><span>lon</span>g <span>th</span>e <span>A</span><span>v</span><span>enu</span>e <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>R</span><span>ighteou</span><span>s</span>. <span>R</span><span>etu</span><span>r</span>n <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>por</span>t <span>o</span>f <span>A</span><span>s</span><span>hdod</span>. <span>(</span><em><span>Mode</span></em><em><span>s</span></em><em>t <span>c</span><span>lothin</span>g <span>r</span><span>equi</span><span>r</span><span>ed</span></em>)<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>One Day<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning – full day tour<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> yes, itinerary may be adjusted<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Pick up and drop off - passenger terminal</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Tips and gratuities</span></span></li> </ul> Masada & the Dead Sea - One Day - Ashdod Port <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>T</span><span>r</span><span>av</span><span>e</span>l<span> a</span><span>lon</span>g <span>th</span>e<span> s</span><span>ho</span><span>r</span><span>e</span>s<span> o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>De</span><span>a</span>d <span>S</span><span>e</span><span>a</span>, <span>th</span>e <span>lowe</span><span>s</span>t <span>pl</span><span>ac</span>e <span>o</span>n <span>e</span><span>a</span><span>rth</span>, <span>t</span>o <span>M</span><span>asa</span><span>d</span><span>a</span>. <span>A</span><span>sc</span><span>en</span>d <span>b</span>y <span>ca</span><span>bl</span>e <span>ca</span>r <span>t</span>o <span>thi</span>s <span>l</span><span>as</span>t <span>s</span><span>t</span><span>r</span><span>onghol</span>d <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>Z</span><span>e</span><span>a</span><span>lot</span>s<span> i</span>n<span> thei</span>r <span>s</span><span>truggl</span>e <span>a</span><span>g</span><span>a</span><span>in</span><span>s</span>t<span> th</span>e<span> R</span><span>om</span><span>a</span><span>n</span><span>s</span>.<span> Vi</span><span>s</span><span>i</span>t<span> th</span>e <span>e</span><span>xcava</span><span>tion</span><span>s</span>, <span>He</span><span>r</span><span>o</span>d <span>th</span>e <span>G</span><span>r</span><span>e</span><span>a</span><span>t</span><span>’</span>s <span>p</span><span>a</span><span>l</span><span>ac</span><span>e</span>, <span>sy</span><span>n</span><span>a</span><span>gogu</span>e <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>b</span><span>a</span><span>th</span>-<span>h</span><span>o</span><span>use</span>. <span>Then</span>, <span>oppo</span><span>r</span><span>t</span><span>un</span><span>it</span>y <span>t</span>o <span>en</span><span>jo</span>y <span>a</span>n <span>“</span><span>uns</span><span>i</span><span>nka</span><span>bl</span><span>e</span>” <span>sw</span><span>i</span>m <span>i</span>n <span>t</span><span>h</span>e <span>b</span><span>u</span><span>o</span><span>yan</span>t <span>wa</span><span>t</span><span>er</span>s <span>o</span>f <span>t</span><span>h</span>e <span>Dea</span>d <span>Sea</span>. <span>Dr</span><span>i</span><span>v</span>e <span>v</span><span>i</span>a <span>t</span><span>h</span>e <span>Q</span><span>umra</span>n <span>Caves</span>, <span>whe</span><span>r</span>e <span>t</span><span>h</span>e <span>Dea</span>d <span>Se</span>a <span>Sc</span><span>r</span><span>oll</span>s <span>we</span><span>r</span>e <span>fo</span><span>un</span><span>d</span>, <span>o</span>n <span>y</span><span>o</span><span>u</span>r <span>r</span><span>e</span><span>t</span><span>u</span><span>r</span>n <span>t</span>o <span>Ash</span><span>dod</span>.<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>One Day<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning – full day tour<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes, itinerary may be adjusted<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Pick up and drop off - passenger terminal</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Tips and gratuities</span></span></li> </ul> Tel Aviv & Surrounding Area - One Day - Ashdod Port <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span><br /> <span><span>Depart Ashdod to the p<span>r</span>e-state unde<span>r</span>g<span>r</span>ound Ammunitions Factory at Machon <span>A</span>yalon to lea<span>r</span>n about the activities of the Haganah. Then, drive th<span>r</span>ough the main st<span>r</span>eets of <span>T</span>el <span>A</span>vi<span>v</span>, the “White City”, p<span>r</span>oclaimed a UNESCO <span>W</span>orld Heritage Site, viewing the splendid Bauhaus A<span>r</span>chitectu<span>r</span>e. <span>T</span>el <span>A</span>viv has the la<span>r</span>gest number of buildings in this unique style of any city in the world! Continue past the Mann Auditorium, home of the Israeli Philha<span>r</span>monic, Habimah Theat<span>r</span>e, the imp<span>r</span>essive Opera House and <span>Y</span>itzhak Rabin Squa<span>r</span>e, dedicated to the late Prime Ministe<span>r</span>. On to the old port city of Ja<span>f</span>fa, magnificently <span>r</span>esto<span>r</span>ed.<br /> <br /> Explo<span>r</span>e the <span>r</span>econstructed Artists’ Quarter with its galleries and boutiques. <span>V</span>isit the fantastic Israeli Museum at the Itzhak Rabin Center ch<span>r</span>onicling the life of the extrao<span>r</span>dinary leader as well as the development of the State of Israel. <span>T</span>ime pe<span>r</span>mitting, we’ll st<span>r</span>oll th<span>r</span>ough <span>T</span>el <span>A</span>viv<span>’</span>s Ca<span>r</span>mel Market (<em>be su<span>r</span>e to sample the delicious strawberries! </em>) befo<span>r</span>e <span>r</span>etu<span>r</span>n- ing to the Port of Ashdod.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>One Day<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning – full day tour<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes, itinerary may be adjusted<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Pick up and drop off - passenger terminal</span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Tips and gratuities</span></span></li> </ul>	04/19/2024 08:00 AM	04/19/2024 11:00 PM
Haifa Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Jewish Highlights - Galilee & Golan Heights - One Day - Haifa Port <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Dep</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>t <span>H</span><span>a</span><span>if</span>a <span>dri</span><span>v</span><span>in</span>g <span>t</span>o <span>Tz</span><span>ipor</span>i <span>(S</span><span>epphori</span><span>s)</span>, <span>th</span>e <span>T</span><span>a</span><span>lmudi</span>c <span>tow</span>n <span>whe</span><span>r</span>e <span>th</span>e <span>Mi</span><span>s</span><span>hn</span>a <span>w</span><span>a</span>s <span>s</span><span>igned</span>; <span>s</span><span>e</span>e <span>th</span>e <span>be</span><span>a</span><span>utifu</span>l <span>mo</span><span>sa</span><span>i</span><span>cs</span>. <span>C</span><span>on</span><span>tinu</span>e <span>t</span>o <span>Ca</span><span>pe</span><span>r</span><span>n</span><span>a</span><span>um</span>; <span>s</span><span>e</span>e <span>th</span>e <span>ruin</span>s <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>a</span><span>n</span><span>c</span><span>ien</span>t <span>sy</span><span>n</span><span>a</span><span>gogu</span>e <span>d</span><span>a</span><span>tin</span>g <span>b</span><span>ac</span>k <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>4t</span>h <span>c</span><span>entur</span><span>y</span>. <span>T</span><span>hen</span>, <span>asc</span><span>en</span>d <span>th</span>e <span>s</span><span>tr</span><span>a</span><span>tegi</span>c <span>Gol</span><span>a</span>n <span>Height</span>s <span>fo</span>r a <span>g</span><span>r</span><span>e</span><span>a</span><span>te</span>r <span>under</span><span>s</span><span>t</span><span>a</span><span>ndin</span>g <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e f<span>ie</span><span>r</span><span>c</span>e <span>b</span><span>a</span><span>ttle</span>s <span>th</span><span>a</span>t <span>too</span>k <span>pl</span><span>ac</span>e <span>durin</span>g <span>th</span>e <span>196</span>7 <span>S</span><span>i</span>x <span>D</span><span>a</span>y <span>W</span><span>a</span>r <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>th</span>e <span>197</span>3 <span>Y</span><span>o</span>m <span>K</span><span>ippu</span>r <span>W</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>. <span>S</span><span>to</span>p <span>a</span>t a <span>fo</span><span>r</span><span>me</span>r <span>Is</span><span>r</span><span>a</span><span>el</span>i <span>a</span><span>r</span><span>m</span>y <span>bun</span><span>k</span><span>e</span>r <span>u</span><span>s</span><span>e</span>d <span>a</span>s <span>a</span>n <span>outpo</span><span>s</span><span>t</span>. <span>C</span><span>ontinu</span>e <span>t</span>o a <span>Gol</span><span>a</span>n <span>winer</span>y <span>fo</span>r <span>s</span><span>om</span>e <span>win</span>e <span>t</span><span>as</span><span>tin</span>g <span>(</span><span>tim</span>e & <span>sc</span><span>hedul</span>e <span>pe</span><span>r</span><span>mitting</span><span>)</span>. <span>O</span>n <span>y</span><span>ou</span>r <span>r</span><span>etu</span><span>r</span>n <span>t</span>o <span>H</span><span>a</span><span>if</span>a <span>P</span><span>ort</span>, <span>v</span><span>ie</span>w <span>th</span>e <span>golden-dome</span>d <span>Ba</span><span>h</span><span>a</span>i <span>S</span><span>hrin</span>e <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>th</span>e <span>c</span><span>olorfu</span>l <span>P</span><span>er</span><span>s</span><span>i</span><span>a</span>n <span>G</span><span>a</span><span>r</span><span>den</span>s <span>a</span><span>to</span>p <span>Mt</span>. <span>Ca</span><span>r</span><span>mel</span>.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><strong>Tour Duration: One Day</strong><br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning – full day tour<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> yes, itinerary may be adjusted<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Pick up and drop off - passenger terminal</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span>  <br /> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Tips and gratuities</span></span></li> </ul> Jewish Highlights - Jerusalem - One Day - Haifa Port <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Dep</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>t <span>H</span><span>a</span><span>if</span>a <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>dri</span><span>v</span>e <span>t</span>o <span>J</span><span>eru</span><span>sa</span><span>lem</span>. <span>B</span><span>egi</span>n <span>th</span>e <span>d</span><span>a</span>y <span>wit</span>h a <span>m</span><span>a</span><span>gni</span>f<span>i</span><span>c</span><span>en</span>t <span>v</span><span>ie</span>w <span>o</span>f <span>J</span><span>eru</span><span>sa</span><span>le</span>m <span>f</span><span>r</span><span>o</span>m <span>th</span>e <span>Mt</span>. <span>o</span>f <span>Oli</span><span>v</span><span>e</span><span>s</span>. <span>E</span><span>nte</span>r <span>th</span>e <span>Ol</span>d <span>C</span><span>it</span>y <span>f</span><span>r</span><span>o</span>m <span>th</span>e <span>Ja</span><span>f</span><span>f</span>a <span>G</span><span>a</span><span>t</span>e <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>newl</span>y <span>r</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>to</span><span>r</span><span>e</span>d <span>J</span><span>ewi</span><span>s</span>h <span>Qu</span><span>a</span><span>rte</span><span>r</span>. <span>W</span><span>a</span><span>l</span>k <span>a</span><span>lon</span>g <span>th</span>e <span>Ca</span><span>r</span><span>do</span>, <span>th</span>e <span>c</span><span>olonn</span><span>a</span><span>de</span>d <span>m</span><span>a</span><span>i</span>n <span>s</span><span>t</span><span>r</span><span>ee</span>t <span>o</span>f <span>Byza</span><span>ntin</span>e <span>J</span><span>eru</span><span>sa</span><span>lem</span>. <span>Vi</span><span>s</span><span>i</span>t <span>th</span>e <span>He</span><span>r</span><span>odi</span><span>a</span>n <span>M</span><span>a</span><span>n</span><span>s</span><span>ion</span><span>s</span>, a <span>c</span><span>om</span>- <span>pletel</span>y <span>e</span><span>xcava</span><span>te</span>d <span>r</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>identi</span><span>a</span>l <span>qu</span><span>a</span><span>rte</span>r <span>f</span><span>r</span><span>o</span>m <span>200</span>0 <span>y</span><span>e</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>s <span>a</span><span>go</span>. <span>O</span>n <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>W</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>te</span><span>r</span>n <span>W</span><span>a</span><span>ll</span>, <span>th</span>e <span>onl</span>y <span>r</span><span>em</span><span>a</span><span>inin</span>g <span>portio</span>n <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>S</span><span>e</span><span>c</span><span>on</span>d <span>T</span><span>emple</span>.<span> Vi</span><span>s</span><span>i</span>t<span> th</span>e<span> D</span><span>av</span><span>id</span><span>s</span><span>o</span>n <span>C</span><span>enter</span>; <span>y</span><span>ou’l</span>l <span>s</span><span>e</span>e a<span> f</span><span>a</span><span>nt</span><span>as</span><span>ti</span>c <span>c</span><span>om</span>- <span>pute</span>r <span>im</span><span>a</span><span>gin</span>g <span>p</span><span>r</span><span>e</span><span>s</span><span>ent</span><span>a</span><span>tio</span>n <span>o</span>f <span>th</span>e <span>T</span><span>empl</span>e <span>Moun</span>t <span>s</span><span>om</span>e <span>200</span>0 <span>y</span><span>e</span><span>a</span><span>r</span>s <span>a</span><span>go</span>. <span>R</span><span>etu</span><span>r</span>n <span>t</span>o <span>th</span>e <span>por</span>t <span>i</span>n <span>H</span><span>a</span><span>if</span><span>a</span>. <span>(</span><em><span>Mode</span></em><em><span>s</span></em><em>t <span>C</span><span>lothing</span></em>)</span></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span><span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>One Day<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning – full day tour<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes, itinerary may be adjusted<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Pick up and drop off - passenger terminal</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Tips and gratuities</span></span></li> </ul>	04/20/2024 08:00 AM	04/20/2024 10:30 PM
At Sea	04/21/2024	04/21/2024
Kusadasi (Ephesus) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Kusadasi Port - The Glories of Ephesus (Full Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><span><strong>PORT: KUSADASI<br /> GLORIES OF EPHESUS <br /> Full-Day Tour</strong></span></p> <p><br /> <span>Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your full- day tour in Ephesus.</span></p> <p><span>First, you will visit the <strong>House of Virgin Mary</strong>, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19th century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007.</span></p> <p><span>Then, you will drive to <strong>Ephesus</strong>, enter and view the <strong>Odeon Theatre</strong>, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the Hadrian Temple. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies.</span></p> <p><span>A special visit will be made to the spectacular <strong>Terrace Houses (Villas)</strong> located on top of the hill within the Ephesus. They have a fantastic view of the entire city of Ephesus. They were inhabited by wealthy Ephesians, and are finely decorated with incredible examples of mosaics and frescos. The Terrace Houses were brought to light in excavations carried out since the 1980s by a team of Austrian archeologists. Along with those in Pompeii, they constitute some of the most vivid examples of Roman domestic architecture to survive to the present.<br /> <br /> Next, you will proceed to the<strong> Celsus Library</strong>, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honor, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well.</span></p> <p><span>Next, visit the <strong>Great Theatre</strong>, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Lunch </strong>recommended at a local restaurant.</span></p> <div><span><span><span>Last, you will visit the <strong>Ephesus Museum</strong> is an </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeological_museum" title="Archaeological museum"><span>archaeological museum</span></a><span> in </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sel%C3%A7uk" title="Selçuk"><span>Selcuk</span></a><span>. It houses finds from the nearby </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus" title="Ephesus"><span>Ephesus</span></a><span> excavation site and other ancient sites in the region. Its best-known exhibit is the statue of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis" title="Artemis"><span>Artemis</span></a><span> retrieved from the T</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis" title="Temple of Artemis"><span>emple of the goddess</span></a><span> in Ephesus. Highlights include the fresco of Socrates, statues and heads of Eros, crosses, coins and the works of the 1<sup>st</sup> century AD. </span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span>At the end of your day, you will return to Kusadasi and have some time for shopping in town before you embark your ship.</span></div> <p></p> <div align="left"> <p><span><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> • 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Ephesus<br /> • Licensed professional guide in English Language<br /> • Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver<br /> • Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> • Bottled water provided throughout the tour<br /> • Welcome package<br /> • VAT tax</span></p> <p><span><u><strong>Not Included:</strong></u><br /> • Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> • Personal expenses of the guests<br /> • Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary<br /> • Recommended lunch</span></p> </div> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Kusadasi Port - A Taste of Ephesus- (Half day tour) <div align="center"> <p><span><strong>PORT: KUSADASI<br /> A TASTE OF EPHESUS<br /> Half- Day Tour</strong></span></p> <p><span>Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half- day of private sightseeing in Ephesus.</span></p> <p><span>First, you will drive to <strong>Ephesus</strong>, enter and view the<strong> Odeon Theatre</strong>, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the<strong> Hadrian Temple</strong>. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies.<br /> <br /> A special visit will be made to the spectacular <strong>Terrace Houses (Villas)</strong> located on top of the hill within the Ephesus. They have a fantastic view of the entire city of Ephesus. They were inhabited by wealthy Ephesians, and are finely decorated with incredible examples of mosaics and frescos. The Terrace Houses were brought to light in excavations carried out since the 1980s by a team of Austrian archeologists. Along with those in Pompeii, they constitute some of the most vivid examples of Roman domestic architecture to survive to the present.<br /> <br /> Next, you will proceed to the <strong>Celsus Library</strong>, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honor, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well.<br /> Last, visit the <strong>Great Theatre</strong>, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today.</span></p> <p><span>At the end of your day, you will return to Kusadasi and have some time for shopping in town before your embark your ship.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Ephesus<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Welcome Package<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> -  VAT taxes</span></p> <p><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Kusadasi Port - Ephesus & Virgin Mary House - (Half Day Tour) <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>PORT: KUSADASI </strong></font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>EPHESUS & VIRGIN MARY HOUSE </strong></font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Half-Day Tour</strong></font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half- day tour in Ephesus. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">First, you will visit the <strong>House of Virgin Mary</strong>, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19th century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Then, you will drive to <strong>Ephesus</strong>, enter and view the <strong>Odeon Theatre</strong>, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the <strong>Hadrian Temple</strong>. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Next, you will proceed to the <strong>Celsus Library</strong>, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honour, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Next, visit the <strong>Great Theatre</strong>, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At the end of your day, you will return to Kusadasi and have some time for shopping in town before you embark your ship.</font></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><u><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Includes: </font></strong></u></span></p> <ul> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">1 half-day of private sightseeing in Ephesus</font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Licensed professional guide in English Language </font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver </font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary </font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bottled water provided throughout the tour </font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Welcome package </font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">VAT tax </font></span></li> </ul> <p><span><u><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not Included: </font></strong></u></span></p> <ul> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Gratuities to guide and driver</font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Personal expenses of the guests </font></span></li> <li><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary </font></span></li> </ul> Kusadasi: Ancient Ephesus Tour - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">An English speaking lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the cruise pier in KUSADASI. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">After a short drive to Ephesus, the guests experience their private tour of this fascinating historical site. First, a visit will be made to the remarkable Greco-Roman archeological city of Ancient Ephesus, that flourished as a prominent cultural city and seaport between 600 BC and 500 AD. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The walking tour will begin along the Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, the 4th century white marble chariot thoroughfare whose most striking sight today is the two-story Library of Celsus. Uniquely beautiful, the Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus manuscripts making it the second largest library in the ancient world after the one in Alexandria, Egypt. The walk along the Royal Road also takes the visitors past the remains of some of the ancient city’s major civic buildings and temples as you move toward the Ephesus Theater from which St. Paul once preached to the Pagan Ephesians. The theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances in summertime. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Then move to see the ongoing excavations of the Greco-Roman places-the “Elite Yamac Homes of Antiquity” (Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">From here, the guests will proceed to the small, but distinguished and rightly famous Ephesus Museum with unique examples of the very best Greco-Roman sculpture in the world, and with an exciting new display of Medical instruments from that era. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Finally, drive up the mountainside to visit to the so-called House of the Virgin Mary, a lovely chapel set in the hills behind Ephesus, said by some to be the last home of the Virgin Mary, where St. Paul took her for her safety away from the Pagan Ephesians. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel or to your cruise ship. </font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Greco-Roman city of Ephesus' history and culture</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The tour covers the main highlights of the ancient city</font> <p></p> <strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Tour Duration : 6-7 hours</font></strong> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>High</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included: </strong>Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> Kusadasi: Priene Day Tour - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The guests will be met by a lecturer/guide at the exit of the pier in KUSADASI and drive south to visit Priene. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This ancient city is not especially large, but has an unusual intimacy and charm, in part because so many historical private houses have survived to this day. All the monuments you will see, date from the Hellenistic period, and all of them are aligned according to a strict grid-plan of the kind developed by Hippodamos, a native of neighboring Miletus. The monuments include the Temple of Zeus, a council chamber, and a small amphi-theatre. Yet Priene’s greatest treasure is its Temple of Athena, which was considered the masterpiece of the architect Pytheos who also designed the Mausoleum at Halicarnassos (Bodrum) known to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">After exploring Priene, the guests will cross the broad flood-plain of the river Maeander to continue to Miletus. This was once a major port but silt carried down by the River Meander blocked its harbor centuries ago. The ancient harbor is now several miles from the sea. The town is laid out according to a grid-plan designed by Hippodamos, which centers on three spacious agoras (marketplaces) today. The most striking features of the site today are the Baths of Faustina and the massive Roman Theatre.<br /> <br /> A paved Sacred Way leads from Miletus to Dydima, not a classic town but rather a sacred precinct centering on a colossal Temple of Apollo surrounded by a double colonnade of no less than 108 huge columns. Work on the temple continued for 500 years, but its design was so ambitious that, when work was abandoned in the 4th C. AD, it was still unfinished. Even unfinished and in ruins, the temple at Dydima remains to be one of the most awe-inspiring antique monuments to be found anywhere around the Eastern Mediterranean. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the tour, the guests will be escorted back to their hotel or to the pier in KUSADASI. </font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The tour covers the main highlights of Priene, Miletus and Didyma</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration </strong>: 7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>No</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included: </strong>Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Kusadasi: The Greco-Roman City of Ephesus & the Wine-making Village of Sirince - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At 8:30 am, an English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet and greet you outside the Bonded Area of the Kusadasi cruise pier. You will then be escorted to your chauffeur driven private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle, for a comfortable ride of about half an hour to the remarkable Greco-Roman archaeological site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been painstakingly excavated and restored and is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will begin our private walking tour along Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, a 4th century white marble chariot thoroughfare whose most striking sight is the two-story Library of Celsus.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Uniquely beautiful, with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, the Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus manuscripts making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria, Egypt. Your walk along the Royal Road will also take you past the remains of some of the ancient city’s major civic buildings and temples as you move toward the Ephesus Theater from which St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. The theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You will also visit the ongoing excavations of the Greco Roman PALACES the ''ELITE YAMAC HOMES OF ANTIQUITY'' (Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes being restored by archeologists as you visit the site. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Next visit will be to the old Greco-Turkish Village of SIRINCE, located approximately 18 miles away from the Kusadasi pier. The town itself houses about hundreds of old local Greek homes which have been superbly renovated and opened to the public.. The town also houses an authentic local market where different agricultural products are sold. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Following lunch (at your own cost) at the celebrated local Bizim Ev (meaning “Our House”) Restaurant in Sirince, you will stop by the famous wine cellar of this village, to be welcomed by the owner, and will taste his white or red wines, produced in the same style as in the old days from grapes at the vast vineyards of the Aegean Region.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You will then be returned to Kusadasi where you may explore or shop at the charming local marketplace, while your guide will escort and assist you until you wish to return to the pier to board your ship by 4 pm.</font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Ephesus and Sirince</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">*The tour covers Ephesus and the wine-making village of Sirince</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration </strong>: 7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: No</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level</strong>: Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included: </strong>Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Ephesus & Sirince Full Day Tour - 8 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Ancient Ephesus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sirince</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Home-style lunch in a local village</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Visit to a wine house</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the Kusadasi cruise pier for your tour in Ephesus.<br />  <br /> You will proceed to the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been excavated and restored since 1870s. It is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will start our private walking tour through Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, 4th century white marble chariot road that leads to the most striking building, which is the two-storey Library of Celsus.<br />  <br /> Beautifully restored with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, The Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus and parchment manuscripts, making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria in Egypt. Ephesus Theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances.<br />  <br /> Your tour will continue in Sirince. This pretty old Orthodox village was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners to share the beauty of their village.<br />  <br /> Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way. Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turk-Greek culture as of the 1920's: after the Independence War, people exchange between Greek and Turks has occurred and all those typical Greek houses, though they kept their original outside characteristics, have received the local layout inside.<br />  <br /> After a wonderful home-style lunch at a local restaurant, your guide will show you the village. You will see local women in the authentic narrow streets of the village, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil and handmade soaps. The village is also famous with its wine and you have the opportunity to visit a wine house. You can taste and buy several kinds of wines, from apple to strawberry.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate to Heavy<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Ephesus Full Day Tour - 8 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Ancient Ephesus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Library of Celsus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Excavations of Terrace Houses</span></span></li> <li><span><span>House of the Virgin Mary</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> Your English speaking guide will meet you at the Kusadasi cruise pier for your tour in Ephesus.<br />  <br /> You will proceed to the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been excavated and restored since 1870s. It is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will start our private walking tour through Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, 4th century white marble chariot road that leads to the most striking building, which is the two-storey Library of Celsus.<br />  <br /> Beautifully restored with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, The Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus and parchment manuscripts, making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria in Egypt. Ephesus Theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances.<br />  <br /> You will also visit the ongoing excavations of the Greco Roman Houses of Ephesian Aristocrats (known as Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes being restored by archeologists as you visit the site.<br />  <br /> In addition to the historic monuments, your excursion will also include a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a lovely little chapel set in the hills behind Ephesus believed to be Virgin Mary’s last home.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate to Heavy<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Ephesus Half Day Tour - 4 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Ancient Ephesus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Library of Celsus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Library</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ephesus Theatre</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> Your English speaking guide will meet you at the Kusadasi cruise pier for your tour in Ephesus.<br />  <br /> You will proceed to the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been excavated and restored since 1870s. It is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will start our private walking tour through Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, 4th century white marble chariot road that leads to the most striking building, which is the two-storey Library of Celsus.<br />  <br /> Beautifully restored with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, The Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus and parchment manuscripts, making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria in Egypt. Ephesus Theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate to Heavy<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Kusadasi Port - Three Ancient Cities; Didyma, Miletus & Priene (Full Day Tour) <div><span><strong><span>SHORE EXCURSIONS<br /> KUSADASI<br /> THREE ANCIENT CITIES</span></strong></span><br />  </div> <span><span>Arrive in Kusadasi,you will meet your professional guide at the port and drive to three ancient cities.<br />  <br /> Your first stop will be <strong>Priene</strong>. The ancient harbor city of Priene probably changed its location when the silt of the Meander River threatened to bury it. Now it is nearly 16 km away from the sea. The original place of the city has never been found but it was probably a peninsula with two harbors. Priene was laid out on a Hippodamian system of grid plan at the foot of a spectacular cliff on mount Mycale and contained many famous examples of Hellenistic art and architecture.All the streets intersect at the right angles.<br />  <br /> Next, visit <strong>Miletus</strong><span> an ancient city located near the present Akkoy at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River, owed its importance to its position on trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia with a population of between 80,000 and 100,000. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the 6C BC philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Miletus seems to have produced geniuses the way Aphrodisias produced sculptors.</span><br />  <br /> <strong>Lunch</strong><u> suggested</u> at local restaurant.<br /> <br /> Last, you will visit <strong>Didyma</strong>. The word Didyma meant "twins" and was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 m sacred road. However, this road may not have been constructed until the end of the 1C AD. In addition to pilgrimages made by sea, some festivals of drama, music and sports were held there every four years.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you can return to Kusadasi.<br />  <br trebuchet="" /> <strong trebuchet=""><u>OUR PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES </u></strong></span></span> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>1 full day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver in Three Ancient Cities.</span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided throughout the tour.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong trebuchet=""><u>OUR  PACKAGE RATE EXCLUDES </u></strong></span></span> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Suggested lunch</span></span></li> </ul> Kusadasi Port - Biblical Tour of Ephesus ( Full Day tour) <div><span><span><span><span>Arrive in Kusadasi ,</span></span><span><span>you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for private sightseeing.</span></span><br /> <strong><span> </span></strong><br /> <span>First, you will visit the <strong>House of Virgin Mary</strong>, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun.  The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007.</span><br />  <br /> <span>Then, visit <strong>Ephesus<em>,</em></strong> famous throughout the ancient world for its Temple of Artemis.  You will first visit Odeon Theatre where the state affairs used to be held. Then, view The <strong>Temple of Hadrian</strong></span> is one of the main attractions at <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/turkey/ephesus.htm"><span><span>Ephesus</span></span></a>, with a beautiful arch on the front facade and interesting reliefs of Medusa. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies.<br />   <br /> <span><span>Next, you will visit the newly excavated spectacular </span></span><strong><span><span>The Terrace Houses</span></span> </strong><span><span>on the Curetes street belonged to the rich people of Ephesus. Many of them were three-storied and had peristyles surrounded by rooms without windows but included frescoes and mosaics of mythological scenes. Some of the frescoes were scenes from the comedies of Menander and the tragedies of Euripides. They were luxuriously furnished private houses with fountains and central heating. Between the street and houses was a portico with a mosaic floor, behind which were shops.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span>Proceed to the <strong>Celsus Library</strong></span> is a Roman mausoleum and library built in the early 2nd century AD. The Library of Celsus was commissioned by the Julius as a mausoleum for his father, Roman governor of the Asian Provinces. It is one of the most beautifully reconstructed buildings in <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/turkey/ephesus.htm"><span><span>Ephesus</span></span></a>, it has become an icon of the ancient city.<br /> <br /> <strong><span>The Great Theatre</span></strong><em>, </em>dates back to the Hellenistic period. It <span><span>is one of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus which </span></span><span>has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The theatre was used for concerts, plays and religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights. </span><strong><span>Marble Road</span></strong><span>,</span> <span>runs between the Library of Celsus and the theater and is a part of the sacred  walk way.  </span><br />  <br /> <span>Last, visit the <strong>Church of Mary</strong></span> that is a church of great historical significance located in <span><a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/turkey/ephesus.htm"><span><span>Ephesus</span></span></a>. It is also known as the <strong><span>Double Church</span></strong><strong>,</strong> because it is thought one aisle was dedicated to the Virgin and the other to St. John, and the <strong><span>Council Church</span></strong> because the Council of Ephesus is believed to have been held here.</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Lunch</span></strong><span> <u>recommended</u> at a local restaurant. </span><br /> <br /> <span>Next, you will see the <strong>Basilica of St. John</strong>,where John and the Virgin Mary went between 42 and 48 AD and lived. Three hundred years after the death of Saint John</span>, a small chapel on the Ayasuluk Hill was constructed over his grave in the 4<sup>th</sup> century AD. This church was replaced in the 6<sup>th</sup> century AD by a huge basilica built by the Emperor Justinian, the impressive ruins of which are still visible.<br />  <br /> <span>Last, visit The <strong>Temple of Artemis</strong> also known less precisely as Temple of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_(mythology)" title="Diana (mythology)"><span>Diana</span></a></span>, was a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_temple" title="Greek temple"><span>Greek temple</span></a> dedicated to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis" title="Artemis"><span>Artemis</span></a> completed around 550 BC at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus" title="Ephesus"><span>Ephesus</span></a>. The monument was one of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World" title="Seven Wonders of the Ancient World"><span>Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</span></a>.<br />  <br /> <span>At the end of your tour, you can return to Kusadasi for some shopping in town or visit one of the carpet villages along the way before embarking the ship.  If you are not interested in shopping, please advise your guide that you would like to return directly to the ship.</span> <br />  <span> </span><br trebuchet="" /> <font color="#0d0d0d"><b><u>Inclusions:</u></b></font></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span><span>1 full day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver in Ephesus</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Officially license, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Bottled water provided throughout the tour. </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Welcome Package</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span><font color="#0d0d0d"><b><u>Exclusions: </u></b></font></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span>At the discretion of the guests</span></span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Recommended lunch</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span> </span></span></div> Kusadasi Port - Ephesus & Didyma & Miletus (Full Day Tour) <p><span><span>Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for private full day sightseeing. <br /> <br /> First, visit <strong>Ephesus,</strong> famous throughout the ancient world for its Temple of Artemis.  You will first visit Odeon Theatre where the state affairs used to be held. Then, view The <strong>Temple of Hadrian</strong> is one of the main attractions at <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/turkey/ephesus.htm"><span>Ephesus</span></a>, with a beautiful arch on the front facade and interesting reliefs of Medusa. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies.<br />  <br /> <span>Next, you will visit the newly excavated spectacular </span><strong><span>The Terrace Houses</span> </strong><span>on the Curetes street belonged to the rich people of Ephesus. Many of them were three-storied and had peristyles surrounded by rooms without windows but included frescoes and mosaics of mythological scenes. Some of the frescoes were scenes from the comedies of Menander and the tragedies of Euripides. They were luxuriously furnished private houses with fountains and central heating. Between the street and houses was a portico with a mosaic floor, behind which were shops.</span></span></span></p> <span>Proceed to The <strong>Celsus Library</strong> is a Roman mausoleum and library built in the early 2nd century AD. The Library of Celsus was comissioned by the Julius as a mausoleum for his father, Roman governor of the Asian Provinces. It is one of the most beautifully reconstructed buildings in <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/turkey/ephesus.htm"><span>Ephesus</span></a>, it has become an icon of the ancient city.</span> <p><span><span><strong>The Great Theatre</strong><em>, </em>dates back to the Hellenistic period. It <span>is one of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus which </span>has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The theatre was used for concerts, plays and religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights. <strong>Marble Road</strong>, runs between the Library of Celsus and the theater and is a part of the sacred  walk way.  <br />  <br /> Then, you will drive approximately 1½ hours to visit the ancient cities of Miletus and Didyma.<br />  <br /> <strong>Lunch</strong><u> suggested</u> at a local restaurant.<br />  <br /> Next, visit <strong>Miletus</strong><span> an ancient city located near the present Akkoy at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River, owed its importance to its position on trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia with a population of between 80,000 and 100,000. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the 6C BC philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Miletus seems to have produced geniuses the way Aphrodisias produced sculptors.</span><br />  <br /> Last, you will visit <strong>Didyma</strong>. The word Didyma meant "twins" and was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 m sacred road. However, this road may not have been constructed until the end of the 1C AD. In addition to pilgrimages made by sea, some festivals of drama, music and sports were held there every four years.<br /> <br /> <strong trebuchet=""><u>OUR NET PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES </u></strong></span></span></p> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>1 full day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver in Ephesus, Didyma and Miletus.</span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Licensed professional  guide in English language.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided throughout the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span><strong trebuchet=""><u>OUR NET PACKAGE RATE EXCLUDES </u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Suggested lunch</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> Ephesus 3D Experience Full Day Tour – 6 hours <span><span>Ephesus 3D tour is an extraordinary experience offering an innovative way to visit Ancient Ephesus. Our 3D virtual tour brings you inside the site with accurate replicas of Ephesus, the Celcus Library, Great Theatre and more! By using this technology, you will see reconstructed major sites of the Ancient city. During this experience, your guide will further explain 7 sites; Odeon Theatre, Curetes, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcus, Commercial Agora  and Arcadia way with a visual show of the Ancient Romans featuring live actors! Based on cutting edge technology and the master work of artists - our virtual tour is incredibly accurate.</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Our team of artists, technicians and writers create each 3D tour with a great emphasis on colors, shapes, symmetry, sizes, compositions and proportions. Every element of the Ephesus 3D virtual tour is designed to convey the true atmosphere of the site.</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>6 Hours</span></span></span><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> Morning</span></span></span><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> No</span></span></span><br /> <strong><span><span><span>Physical Activity Level:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> Moderate </span></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span><span>English-speaking guide</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees and applicable taxes</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Transfers to/from </span></span></span><span><span>Kusadasi Port</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lunch at a typical Village Restaurant, included unlimited soft drinks and wine</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></span></strong></li> <li><span><span><span>Gratuities to driver and guide</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></span></li> </ul> <br />	04/22/2024 08:00 AM	04/22/2024 06:00 PM
Dardanelles	04/23/2024	04/23/2024
Istanbul Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><span><strong>PORT: ISTANBUL</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>TREASURES OF ISTANBUL</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Full-Day Tour</strong></span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the <strong>Hippodrome</strong>, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. You will take a short walk to the<strong> Blue Mosque</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span><span>Hagia Sophia Mosque</span> 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.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><em> 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.</em></span></span></p> <p><span><strong>Lunch</strong> recommended in an old Ottoman House. You can taste delicious Turkish cuisine in a lovely garden setting.</span></p> <p><span>Next, you will visit the magnificent <strong>Topkapi Palace</strong>, 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. .<br /> <br /> Last, you will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous<strong> Grand Bazaar</strong>. 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<br /> At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> - Welcome package<br /> - VAT tax</span></p> <p><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Recommended lunch</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><span><strong>PORT: ISTANBUL<br /> BYZANTINE HIGHLIGHTS<br /> Half-Day Tour</strong></span></p> <p><br /> <span>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.</span></p> <p><span>First, your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the <strong>Hippodrome</strong>, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire.</span></p> <p><span><span>Hagia Sophia Mosque</span> 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.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><em> 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.</em></span></span></p> <p><span>Then, you will visit the<strong> Underground Cistern</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span>Last, you continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span>At the end your morning experience at 1:00pm, you will return to the port and embark your ship.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> - Welcome Package<br /> - VAT taxes</span></p> <p><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><strong>PORT: ISTANBUL<br /> CULTURAL ISTANBUL<br /> Private Full-Day Tour</strong></p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>First, you will visit the <strong>Suleymaniye Mosque</strong>. 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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Next, you will visit the <strong>Church of St. Saviour in Chora</strong>. After St. Sophia, St.Saviour Chora is the most important Byzantine Church 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.</span></span></p> <p font-size:="" sans="" source="" text-align:=""><span>Lunch recommended at <span>Hamdi Restaurant</span> serving traditional Turkish Kebaps.</span><br /> <br /> <span>Then, you will discover the</span><strong> Egyptian Bazaar</strong><span>; 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.</span></p> <p><span><span>You will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>. 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.<br /> <br /> <span>Visit the 16th Century palace of the Sultan’s Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa, which today houses the <strong>Turkish and</strong> <strong>Islamic Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>.  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. </span></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span>At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</span></span><br />  </p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong><u>Includes:</u></strong><br /> - 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Air- conditioned luxury VIP vehicle with a professional driver<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Bottled water provided on the vehicles.<br /> - Welcome package<br /> - VAT taxes</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary<br /> - Recommended lunch<span id="cke_bm_143E"> </span><span id="cke_bm_124E"> </span><span id="cke_bm_179E"> </span><span id="cke_bm_178E"> </span></span></span></p> </div> <div><!-- Facebook Badge START --></div> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour) <p></p> <div> <div align="center"> <p><span><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">PORT: ISTANBUL<br /> OTTOMAN COLLECTION<br /> Half - Day Tour</font></strong></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the <strong>Blue Mosque</strong>, 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.</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Next, you will visit the magnificent<strong> Topkapi Palace</strong>, 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. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Last, you will continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>. 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</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</font></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Welcome Package<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> - VAT taxes</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver</font><br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> <div></div> Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours <div><span><span> An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 08:30 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul. </span></span> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>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. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Lunch will be served at a recommended local/select restaurants close to the sites. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>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</span></span></p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>At the end of today’s private tour, the guests will be transferred back to the cruise pier.</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Closed weekly days for sites/museums:</span></span></li> <li><span><span>St. Sophia is closed on Mondays</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and official holidays.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Highlights: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <ul> <li><span><span>The tour covers the main highlights of the city</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <strong>Tour Duration :</strong> 7 hours</span></span> <p><span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Partial</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</span></span></p> </div> <div></div> Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours <span><span>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. </span></span> <p><span><span>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.<br /> 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.<br /> Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sites.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> At the end of the day,a private lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the cruise pier.<br /> <br /> Closed weekly days for sites/museums:<br /> • Synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Sunday<br /> * Neve Shalon Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays<br /> • Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum) is closed on Saturdays.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>* 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.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Added Value: </strong></span></span></p> <span><span> Great introduction to Istanbul's Jewish history and culture</span></span> <p></p> <span><span> The tour covers the main highlights of the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul</span></span> <p></p> <span><span> <strong>Tour Duration </strong>: 7 hours</span></span> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: Partial</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Included: </strong>Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, a licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</span></span></p> <p></p> Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurant by the shores of the Bosphorus (at your own discretion and cost). </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise pier by 4 pm.</font></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Closed weekly days for sites/museums:</font></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Istanbul Modern Museum is closed on Mondays.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Sabanci: Museum is closed on Mondays. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Lady Sadberk Han Museum is closed on Wednesdays.</font></font></p> <p></p> <p><br /> <strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Istanbul's art culture</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The tour covers the main highlights of art in the city</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration : </strong>7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate</strong>: Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurants in Kanlica Village by the Bosphorus.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the day, the lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.</font></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Closed weekly days for sites/museums:</font></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.</font></p> <p></p> <p><br /> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Added Value:</strong> </font></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration :</strong> 7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: No</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level</strong>: Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sights (at your own discretion and cost).</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.</font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Sinan the Architect's masterpieces</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The tour covers the masterpieces of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration :</strong> 7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Dolmabahce Palace</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Cruise on Bosphorus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Rüstem Pasha Mosque</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Spice Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span>  <br /> Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Galata Quarter</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ahrida Synagogue</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Jewish Museum</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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. <br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or Afternoon (not available on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays)<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Roman Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Blue Mosque</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Haghia Sophia</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Topkapi Palace</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Basilica Cistern</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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”.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> Before you are transferred back to your hotel or the cruise pier, you will visit the best baklava factory to taste this awesome dessert.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Roman Hippodrome</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Egyptian Obelisk</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Blue Mosque</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Haghia Sophia –OR– Topkapi Palace</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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”.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> <strong><em>OR </em></strong><br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> You have the option to choose Topkapi Palace or St. Sophia<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day) <div><span>Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cruise on the Bosphorus and visit to Grand Bazaar. <br /> <br /> <span>You will transfer to pier to embark your <strong>private yacht </strong>for <strong>an exciting cruise on the </strong></span><strong>Bosphorus</strong>, 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 12<sup>th</sup> century as “the city of the world’s desire”. Cruise takes approximately 1½hours.<br />  <br /> Then, you will visit the <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>, 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.<br />  <br /> <span>At the end of your experience, approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</span><br />  <br /> <strong trebuchet=""><u><span>Inclusions:</span></u></strong></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bosphorus cruise on a private yacht for 1½ hours.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided through the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><br trebuchet="" /> <span><strong trebuchet=""><u><span>Exclusions:</span></u></strong></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit <div><span><span>Arrive in Istanbul,  you will meet your professional guide, outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cooking class experience at Turkish Flavours.<br />  <br /> First you will embark on a culinary tour in the  <strong>Spice Market</strong>, 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 take a local ferry to <strong>Kadikoy</strong>, on the Asian side of Istanbul  to transfer to the local home.<br />  </span></span> <p><span>You will enjoy the workshop for your <strong>cooking experience</strong>. 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. </span><span>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.</span></p> <br /> <span><span> At the end of your experience, you will return to the port .<br /> <br /> <b><u>Inclusions:</u></b></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Private Cooking Class experience.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver </span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local ferry tickets.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided throughout the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span><strong trebuchet=""><u>Exclusions:</u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour) <div><span><span>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 culinary adventure through the Spice Bazaar. <br /> <br /> You will visit the <strong>Egyptian Bazaar,</strong> 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. <br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port.<br />  <br /> Afternoon at leisure.<br />  <br trebuchet="" /> <strong trebuchet=""><u>Inclusions:</u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Licensed professional guide in English language.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Services of Sea Song Tour’s English speaking, officially licensed guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided through the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span><strong trebuchet=""><u>Exclusions: </u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at local restaurant close to the sights, at your own cost.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value:</font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Great introduction to the former Ottoman capital city of Edirne</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The tour covers the main highlights of the city</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Tour Duration</strong> : 10-11 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included: </strong>Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive) <p class="style1"><strong>At Your Leisure Option: </strong>Please see below for details on this option.</p> <p>You decide where to go and what to see.</p> <p><strong>Included:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours</li> <li>Bottled water in the vehicle</li> <li>Gratuities to guide and driver*</li> </ul> <p><strong>Excluded:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water</li> <li>Entrance fees</li> <li>Items of personal nature</li> </ul> Mileage restrictions may apply.<br /> **Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.	04/23/2024 04:00 PM	04/23/2024
Istanbul Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><span><strong>PORT: ISTANBUL</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>TREASURES OF ISTANBUL</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Full-Day Tour</strong></span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the <strong>Hippodrome</strong>, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. You will take a short walk to the<strong> Blue Mosque</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span><span>Hagia Sophia Mosque</span> 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.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><em> 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.</em></span></span></p> <p><span><strong>Lunch</strong> recommended in an old Ottoman House. You can taste delicious Turkish cuisine in a lovely garden setting.</span></p> <p><span>Next, you will visit the magnificent <strong>Topkapi Palace</strong>, 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. .<br /> <br /> Last, you will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous<strong> Grand Bazaar</strong>. 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<br /> At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> - Welcome package<br /> - VAT tax</span></p> <p><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Recommended lunch</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><span><strong>PORT: ISTANBUL<br /> BYZANTINE HIGHLIGHTS<br /> Half-Day Tour</strong></span></p> <p><br /> <span>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.</span></p> <p><span>First, your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the <strong>Hippodrome</strong>, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire.</span></p> <p><span><span>Hagia Sophia Mosque</span> 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.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><em> 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.</em></span></span></p> <p><span>Then, you will visit the<strong> Underground Cistern</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span>Last, you continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span>At the end your morning experience at 1:00pm, you will return to the port and embark your ship.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> - Welcome Package<br /> - VAT taxes</span></p> <p><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour) <div align="center"> <p><strong>PORT: ISTANBUL<br /> CULTURAL ISTANBUL<br /> Private Full-Day Tour</strong></p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>First, you will visit the <strong>Suleymaniye Mosque</strong>. 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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Next, you will visit the <strong>Church of St. Saviour in Chora</strong>. After St. Sophia, St.Saviour Chora is the most important Byzantine Church 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.</span></span></p> <p font-size:="" sans="" source="" text-align:=""><span>Lunch recommended at <span>Hamdi Restaurant</span> serving traditional Turkish Kebaps.</span><br /> <br /> <span>Then, you will discover the</span><strong> Egyptian Bazaar</strong><span>; 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.</span></p> <p><span><span>You will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>. 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.<br /> <br /> <span>Visit the 16th Century palace of the Sultan’s Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa, which today houses the <strong>Turkish and</strong> <strong>Islamic Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>.  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. </span></span></span><br />  </p> <p><span><span>At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</span></span><br />  </p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong><u>Includes:</u></strong><br /> - 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Air- conditioned luxury VIP vehicle with a professional driver<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Bottled water provided on the vehicles.<br /> - Welcome package<br /> - VAT taxes</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver<br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary<br /> - Recommended lunch<span id="cke_bm_143E"> </span><span id="cke_bm_124E"> </span><span id="cke_bm_179E"> </span><span id="cke_bm_178E"> </span></span></span></p> </div> <div><!-- Facebook Badge START --></div> <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour) <p></p> <div> <div align="center"> <p><span><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">PORT: ISTANBUL<br /> OTTOMAN COLLECTION<br /> Half - Day Tour</font></strong></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the <strong>Blue Mosque</strong>, 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.</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Next, you will visit the magnificent<strong> Topkapi Palace</strong>, 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. </font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Last, you will continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>. 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</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</font></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Includes:</strong></u><br /> - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul<br /> - Licensed professional guide in English language<br /> - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary<br /> - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver<br /> - Welcome Package<br /> - Bottled water provided throughout the tours<br /> - VAT taxes</font></span></p> <p><span><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Not included:</strong></u><br /> - Gratuities to guide and driver</font><br /> - Personal expenses of the guests<br /> - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary</span></p> </div> <!-- Facebook Badge START --><a href="https://www.facebook.com/seasongtours" target="_TOP" title="Sea Song Tours"><!-- Facebook Badge END --></a></div> <div></div> Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours <div><span><span> An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 08:30 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul. </span></span> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>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. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Lunch will be served at a recommended local/select restaurants close to the sites. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>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</span></span></p> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>At the end of today’s private tour, the guests will be transferred back to the cruise pier.</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Closed weekly days for sites/museums:</span></span></li> <li><span><span>St. Sophia is closed on Mondays</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and official holidays.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><strong>Highlights: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <ul> <li><span><span>The tour covers the main highlights of the city</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <strong>Tour Duration :</strong> 7 hours</span></span> <p><span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Partial</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</span></span></p> </div> <div></div> Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours <span><span>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. </span></span> <p><span><span>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.<br /> 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.<br /> Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sites.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> At the end of the day,a private lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the cruise pier.<br /> <br /> Closed weekly days for sites/museums:<br /> • Synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Sunday<br /> * Neve Shalon Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays<br /> • Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum) is closed on Saturdays.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>* 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.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Added Value: </strong></span></span></p> <span><span> Great introduction to Istanbul's Jewish history and culture</span></span> <p></p> <span><span> The tour covers the main highlights of the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul</span></span> <p></p> <span><span> <strong>Tour Duration </strong>: 7 hours</span></span> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: Partial</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Included: </strong>Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, a licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</span></span></p> <p></p> Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurant by the shores of the Bosphorus (at your own discretion and cost). </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise pier by 4 pm.</font></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Closed weekly days for sites/museums:</font></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Istanbul Modern Museum is closed on Mondays.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Sabanci: Museum is closed on Mondays. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Lady Sadberk Han Museum is closed on Wednesdays.</font></font></p> <p></p> <p><br /> <strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Istanbul's art culture</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The tour covers the main highlights of art in the city</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration : </strong>7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate</strong>: Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurants in Kanlica Village by the Bosphorus.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the day, the lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.</font></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Closed weekly days for sites/museums:</font></strong></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.</font></p> <p></p> <p><br /> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Added Value:</strong> </font></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration :</strong> 7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: No</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level</strong>: Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sights (at your own discretion and cost).</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.</font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value: </font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Great introduction to Sinan the Architect's masterpieces</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The tour covers the masterpieces of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour Duration :</strong> 7 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible</strong>: Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included:</strong> Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Dolmabahce Palace</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Cruise on Bosphorus</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Rüstem Pasha Mosque</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Spice Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span>  <br /> Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Galata Quarter</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ahrida Synagogue</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Jewish Museum</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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. <br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning or Afternoon (not available on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays)<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Roman Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Blue Mosque</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Haghia Sophia</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Topkapi Palace</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Basilica Cistern</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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”.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> Before you are transferred back to your hotel or the cruise pier, you will visit the best baklava factory to taste this awesome dessert.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>8 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours <span><span><strong>Highlights/Description:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Roman Hippodrome</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Egyptian Obelisk</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Blue Mosque</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Haghia Sophia –OR– Topkapi Palace</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Grand Bazaar</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span> <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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”.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> <strong><em>OR </em></strong><br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.<br />  <br /> You have the option to choose Topkapi Palace or St. Sophia<br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>4 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Officially licensed, private guide</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome package</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Applicable taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals, unless otherwise noted</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Gratuities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day) <div><span>Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cruise on the Bosphorus and visit to Grand Bazaar. <br /> <br /> <span>You will transfer to pier to embark your <strong>private yacht </strong>for <strong>an exciting cruise on the </strong></span><strong>Bosphorus</strong>, 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 12<sup>th</sup> century as “the city of the world’s desire”. Cruise takes approximately 1½hours.<br />  <br /> Then, you will visit the <strong>Grand Bazaar</strong>, 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.<br />  <br /> <span>At the end of your experience, approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.</span><br />  <br /> <strong trebuchet=""><u><span>Inclusions:</span></u></strong></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bosphorus cruise on a private yacht for 1½ hours.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided through the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><br trebuchet="" /> <span><strong trebuchet=""><u><span>Exclusions:</span></u></strong></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit <div><span><span>Arrive in Istanbul,  you will meet your professional guide, outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cooking class experience at Turkish Flavours.<br />  <br /> First you will embark on a culinary tour in the  <strong>Spice Market</strong>, 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 take a local ferry to <strong>Kadikoy</strong>, on the Asian side of Istanbul  to transfer to the local home.<br />  </span></span> <p><span>You will enjoy the workshop for your <strong>cooking experience</strong>. 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. </span><span>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.</span></p> <br /> <span><span> At the end of your experience, you will return to the port .<br /> <br /> <b><u>Inclusions:</u></b></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Private Cooking Class experience.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver </span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span>Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local ferry tickets.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided throughout the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span><strong trebuchet=""><u>Exclusions:</u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour) <div><span><span>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 culinary adventure through the Spice Bazaar. <br /> <br /> You will visit the <strong>Egyptian Bazaar,</strong> 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. <br />  <br /> 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.<br />  <br /> At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port.<br />  <br /> Afternoon at leisure.<br />  <br trebuchet="" /> <strong trebuchet=""><u>Inclusions:</u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Licensed professional guide in English language.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Services of Sea Song Tour’s English speaking, officially licensed guide throughout the tour program.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Bottled water provided through the tour. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Welcome Package.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VAT taxes.</span></span></li> </ul> <div><span><span><strong trebuchet=""><u>Exclusions: </u></strong></span></span></div> <ul trebuchet=""> <li><span><span>Gratuities to the Guide & Driver</span></span> <ul> <li><span><span> At the discretion of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Personal expenses of the guests</span></span></li> </ul> Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Lunch will be served at local restaurant close to the sights, at your own cost.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></p> <p></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Added Value:</font></strong></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Great introduction to the former Ottoman capital city of Edirne</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The tour covers the main highlights of the city</font> <p></p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Tour Duration</strong> : 10-11 hours</font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Starting mornings</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Partial</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Moderate</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Included:</strong> Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Not Included: </strong>Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses</font></p> <p></p> Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive) <p class="style1"><strong>At Your Leisure Option: </strong>Please see below for details on this option.</p> <p>You decide where to go and what to see.</p> <p><strong>Included:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours</li> <li>Bottled water in the vehicle</li> <li>Gratuities to guide and driver*</li> </ul> <p><strong>Excluded:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water</li> <li>Entrance fees</li> <li>Items of personal nature</li> </ul> Mileage restrictions may apply.<br /> **Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.	04/24/2024	04/24/2024 04:00 PM
Mykonos Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Mykonos Island Tour - Half Day Tour <p>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.<br /> <br /> 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).<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to the port of Mykonos.</p> Half Day Private Delos Tour (Mykonos) <strong>Highlights/Description:</strong><br /> The Sacred Island of Delos is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece.  Just a 25 minute boat ride from Mykonos, Delos was the centre of the Cyclades of the ancient world.  Known as the island of light, Delos was the birthplace of the God Apollon and Goddess Artemis, and home to the first multicultural civilization and trade.<br /> Delos was inhabited from 2500 to 69 BC and boasts a variety of treasures that include: the ancient Agora, the terrace of the Naxos lions, the holy lake, ancient living quarters and theatre and much more.<br /> <br /> <strong><u>A Private Yacht Excursion can be combined with a guided tour of Delos Island - price on request </u></strong><br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>3 Hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> No<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Moderate<br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> <ul> <li>Licensed, English-speaking guide</li> <li>Transfers to/from Mykonos Port</li> <li>R/T ferry tickets to Delos Island</li> <li>Entrance fees</li> <li>Applicable taxes</li> </ul> <strong>Not Included: </strong> <ul> <li>Meals, unless otherwise noted</li> <li>Gratuities</li> <li>Personal expenses</li> </ul> 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.<br /> <br /> <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Explore the whitewashed houses and  beaches of Mykonos and discover seafaring heritage dating back to pre-Minoan times at the Maritime Museum</li> <li>Admire the island's iconic windmills and taste the delicacies at a local bakery</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 4 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> •    Private transport by luxury car or minivan<br /> •    An expert local guide for 4 hours<br /> •    Entrance fees to all sights and museums<br /> •    All taxes<br /> <br /> <strong>Exclusions:</strong><br /> •    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs<br /> •    Gratuities Delos island tour approx 4 hours <span>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.  </span><br /> <span>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.</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Tips: </span></span></strong><span><span>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</span></span><br />  <br />  <strong><span segoe=""><span>Inclusions: </span></span></strong><span segoe=""><span>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</span></span><br /> <strong><span segoe=""><span>Exclusions: </span></span></strong><span segoe=""><span>Gratuities / Personal expenses /anything not mentioned above /</span></span><br />   Mykonos full day cruise approx 9 hours <strong><span><span>ITINERARY:</span></span></strong><strong><span><span><span> South Coast of Mykonos – Dragonisi</span></span></span></strong><br /> <span><span>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.</span></span> <br />  <br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Included:</span></span></strong><br /> <span><span>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,</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong>Not Included:</strong> Lunch, return transfer from port to hotel , any services not mentioned <br />	04/25/2024 11:00 AM	04/25/2024 11:00 PM
Athens (Piraeus) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours <span><span><font color="#000000"><span>Dominated </span></font>by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><font color="#000000"><span>For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.</span></font></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tour the Benaki Museum </span></span></li> </ul> <div><strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 8 Hours</span></span></span></div> <div><br /> <span><span><span><strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 8 hours</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums<br /> <span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul> Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.<br /> <br /> <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 5 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Low<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> •    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour<br /> •    An expert A&K local guide (5 hours)<br /> •    Entrance fees<br /> •    All taxes<br /> <br /> <strong>Exclusions:</strong><br /> •    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs<br /> •    Gratuities	04/26/2024 07:00 AM	04/26/2024 05:00 PM
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Naples Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Naples: Food Tour of Naples - 4 hours Along with your expert guide, head into the heart of the historic centre of Naples and explore one of Naples’ best food markets. Your guide will lead you through the market stalls and shops, where you can sample some of the delicious local specialties. Continue along the alleys of the historic city centre to discover the most picturesque corners of Naples. Sites include the Greek ruins of Bellini square, the street of music (San Biagio dei Librai), San Gregorio Armeno street (famous for shops selling nativity scenes), Decumani and old churches decorated in Rococo style.<br /> Stop for a wine tasting in one of the most famous wine shops in the city before the highlight of your tour: lunch in one of the world’s oldest pizzerias! Naples is the birthplace of the pizza. The Naples pizza margherita features a soft yet satisfyingly chewy base, all puffed up and charred at the edges, the merest smear of tomato sauce, the odd dot of mozzarella and a few basil leaves. Not to be missed is the pizza fritta - the original pizza and unique to Naples - a deep fried pizza filled with ricotta cheese. Heaven on a plate!<br /> <br /> <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Sample some delicious specialities at one of Naples' best food markets</li> <li>Visit one of the world's oldest pizzerias for lunch</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 4 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can Operate: </strong>Morning/Afternoon<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Low<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> •    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour<br /> •    An expert local guide (4 hours)<br /> •    Entrance fees<br /> •    All taxes<br /> •    Wine tasting and pizza<br /> <br /> <strong>Exclusions:</strong><br /> •    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs<br /> •    Gratuities Naples: The City of Naples - 8 hours Naples' historic city centre is the largest in Europe, covering 4,200 acres and enclosing 27 centuries of history. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world with Bronze Age Greek settlements dating back to the second millennium BC, the area was re-founded as Neápolis (‘new city’) in the sixth century BC, becoming a lynchpin of Magna Graecia and playing a key role in the merging of Greek culture into Roman society.<br /> <br /> Explore Naples today with your expert guide. Highlights include the Spaccanapoli district, the magnificent Duomo cathedral, the Cappella Sansevero with its virtuosic sculptural masterpiece the Cristo Velato, as well as lesser-known gems such as the San Giovanni a Carbonara. Today’s tour encompasses artistic-historic treasures and plenty of local colour. Along the way, enjoy a bite of Naples’ famous street food ‘frittura’, a sinfully delicious mix of deep fried aubergines (eggplant), zucchini, mozzarella, arancini (rice croquettes), cauliflower, or potato croquettes.<br /> Continue your sightseeing tour in the historic centre of Naples. Visit the Castel Nuovo, the imposing medieval structure built by the Angevins to defend the city. You may also wish to visit the adjoining Palazzo Reale (The Royal Palace Museum and Royal apartments), built in the 17th century. The magnificently decorated halls and rooms contain the original Bourbon furnishings, paintings, statues and porcelain. Enjoy a panoramic drive to reach the magnificent Carthusian Monastery, the Certosa di San Martino situated on Vomero Hill, where you may visit the luxuriously decorated Baroque Style church.<br /> <br /> <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>Try Naples' famous street food as your guide shows you the historic sights of Italy</li> <li>Visit the medieval Castel Nuovo, whose magnificently decorated rooms contain original Bourbon furnishings, paintings and statues</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 8 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can Operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Low<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> •    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour<br /> •    An expert local guide (8 hours)<br /> •    Entrance fees<br /> •    All taxes<br /> <br /> <strong>Exclusions:</strong><br /> •    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs<br /> •    Gratuities Naples: Historic Pompeii & Vesuvius - 9 hours Travel outside Naples today for an excursion to Pompeii. Upon arrival at Pompeii, enjoy a walking tour of this once opulent town. The extensive and varied ruins of Pompeii now provide us with a rich history of life at the time of the Roman Empire. Destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC, this dugout treasure represents an amazing day trip for children and adults alike. On view are temples, forums, amphitheatres, a brothel and the casts of those killed by the falling ash and pumice stone.<br /> Mount Vesuvius – 1281 meters high – was brought into volcanological history after the eruption of 79 BC, when it destroyed the towns and thousands of residents of Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Climb till the summit of the ‘mount’ this afternoon with your guide and admire the splendid views across the Bay of Naples. Lose yourself admiring its slopes, once covered with vineyards and woods that nowadays provide a spectacular backdrop for the bustling town below.<br /> <br /> <strong>Highlights:</strong> <ul> <li>The ruins of Pompeii provide an unparalleled window into life during the Roman Empire</li> <li>Climb to the summit of Mount Vesuvius to admire views across the Bay of Naples</li> </ul> <strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 9 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour can Operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Low<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong><br /> •    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour<br /> •    An expert local guide (8 hours)<br /> •    Entrance fees<br /> •    All taxes<br /> <br /> <strong>Exclusions:</strong><br /> •    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs<br /> •    Gratuities	04/28/2024 08:00 AM	04/28/2024 07:00 PM
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Malaga Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours <u><strong>Highlights</strong></u><br /> Join for a fun and delicious evening and learn how Malaga has become one of the country’s top dining destinations!<br /> <br /> Have a stroll through the beautifully illuminated streets of Malaga, tasting some of the best local wines paired with delicious tidbits. From different typical Malaga sweet wines, to refreshing whites, fruity reds and even artisanal vermouth, you will really get to experience our diverse wine growing regions. Bars, taverns and restaurants will make you feel welcome, offering their tastiest treats like Iberian cold cuts, fresh seafood and other local specialties.<br /> You will pass by some of the most emblematic venues and hidden alleyways of Malaga by night in an enchanting tour that combines food, culture and history.<br /> <br /> <strong>What's Included?</strong> <ul> <li>3 hours private tour with an expert local guide</li> <li>4 Foodie Stops</li> <li>8 Tapas & 5 paired Wines.</li> </ul> <strong>What Isn't Included? </strong> <ul> <li>Meals & Drinks not mentioned</li> <li>Souvenirs</li> </ul> Gibralfaro (4 hours) <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Highlights:</span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <font color="#484848" face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif"><span>Make your way to Mount Gibralfaro to kearn how the famed castle is intertwined with Malaga's millennia of history. Visit the Picasso Museum to witness the magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures from one of Spain's most famed creatives.</span></font><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <br /> <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Tour Duration: </span><span font-size:="" sans="" source="">4 hours</span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Tour can operate: </span><span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Morning/Afternoon</span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Wheelchair Accessible: </span><span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Please enquire for more information</span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Physical Activity Level:</span><span font-size:="" sans="" source=""> Light</span><br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <br font-size:="" sans="" source="" /> <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Inclusions: </span> <ul font-size:="" sans="" source=""> <li>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</li> <li>An expert local guide for 8 hours</li> <li>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</li> <li>All taxes</li> </ul> <span font-size:="" sans="" source="">Not Included:</span> <ul font-size:="" sans="" source=""> <li>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul>	05/01/2024 07:00 AM	05/01/2024 05:00 PM
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Ponta Delgada (Azores) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Azores: Jeep Private Tour in Sete Cidades - 3.5 hours <u><strong>Highlights</strong></u><br /> Cruise along the forested floor of a massive volcanic crater as you explore Sete Cidades with an experienced local guide. In a rugged 4x4 vehicle, ride between sparkling lakes and bounce down dirt roads that lead to sweeping viewpoints of this stunning and dramatic landscape.<br /> <br /> Get picked up from Ponta Delgada city, where you can buckle into the seat of an off-road vehicle perfectly suited to tackle the area's rural roads and country lanes.<br /> <br /> At the end of the tour: Drop Off at Ship.<br /> <br /> <strong>What's Included?</strong> <ul> <li>3.5 hours tour with a professional guide and driver</li> <li>Transportation</li> </ul> <strong>What Isn't Included?</strong> <ul> <li>Food and drinks</li> <li>Souvenirs</li> </ul>	05/04/2024 08:00 AM	05/04/2024 05:00 PM
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Classic nautical finishes, modern amenities and a spectacular art collection make Zuiderdam a continued favorite. Numerous enrichment and entertainment activities keep guests going from the moment they wake on this cruise ship. BBC Earth In Concert features a live concert played to a massive backdrop of wildlife footage. Explorations Central makes every journey more meaningful with local insights. Music Walk® venues, such as Lincoln Center Stage and Billboard Onboard, bring the best tunes to the sea. When it comes to dining, there are options for everyone, from steak at the Pinnacle Grill to burgers and fries at the Dive-In to exquisite Italian cuisine at Canaletto.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 2002
Year Refurbished: 2017
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2002
Previous Name: –
Country of Registry: The Netherlands
Tonnage (GRT): 82,318
Guests (Lowers): 1,964
Total Guests: 2,588
Passenger Decks: 11
Number of Crew: 817
Officers' Nationality: European
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

Total Rooms: 982
Suites: 162
Balconies: 495
Ocean/River View: 165
Interior: 160
Accessible: 28

Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many — or as few — as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Whether you choose to workout in the Fitness Center, pamper yourself with a massage at the spa, or listen to music while checking your email in the Explorations Café, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.

Tipping Policy

To ensure that the efforts of all crew members are recognized and rewarded, a daily Hotel Service Charge is automatically added to each guest’s shipboard account. The amount of the daily Hotel Service Charge* for suites is ^US$12.00 per guest, per day; and ^US$11.50 per guest, per day for non-suite staterooms. Guests are free to adjust this amount at the end of each segment and/or voyage, should the service received exceed or fail to meet guests' expectations.

A 15% Service Charge is automatically added to bar charges, dining room wine purchases, and for spa and salon services.

^{Please note: this charge is subject to change without notice.}

Shipboard Policies

Medical Emergencies
If passengers become ill or injured during the voyage and the diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the infirmary, passengers will be transferred to medical facilities ashore.
Please note: Medicare and many health insurance plans DO NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
Pregnancy Policy
Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise.
If you are pregnant, a physician’s letter must be provided stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel, and the pregnancy is not high risk. Please also include your name, booking number, ship and sailing date.
Please fax letters to Holland America's Access & Compliance Department at 800-577-1731. Or they can be mailed to:

Holland America Line
Attention: Access & Compliance Department, 2nd floor
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119

Guests are urged to have their letter mailed or faxed in as soon as possible after making a reservation.
Smoking Policy
For the comfort of all guests, smoking is prohibited in all staterooms, showrooms, and most other indoor areas. While smoking is not permitted in staterooms, guests are allowed to smoke on stateroom verandahs. Smoking is also permitted on certain other designated, outside decks. The designated smoking areas for all ships are as follows unless otherwise noted.
- Stateroom verandahs
- Casino (Active players only)
- Seaview Bar
- Outside Decks
- Sports Deck
Cigar and pipe smoking is NOT allowed anywhere inside the ship; it is only permitted on the outside decks where smoking is allowed and on stateroom verandahs.
Electronic cigarettes are permitted in staterooms but not in other public areas of the ship other than on outside decks designated as smoking areas.
Any guest caught smoking inside their stateroom will be considered in violation of Holland America's smoking policy, and will be charged a ^US$250 cleaning fee per day of violation.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance notice. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available. To arrange special meals, please contact the Ship Services Department at 1-800-541-1576 at least 90 days prior to departure.
Food Allergies
For guests with food intolerances or allergies that are NOT life-threatening, please contact the Ship Services Department at (800)541-1576.
For guests with life-threatening food allergies, guests are asked to provide detailed information to the Access & Compliance Department by completing a Special Requirements Information (SRI) Form. Guests should indicate on this form which foods may potentially cause a severe reaction. Guests with a variety of severe food allergies sail with Holland America Line regularly. The galley staff on board is accustomed to and experienced in dealing with these types of needs. The galley itself has many different areas of food preparation, which can help reduce the possibility of cross-contamination. It is important to note, however, that meals are prepared in mass quantities on board, thus there is always the possibility of some cross-contamination. As such, Holland America Line cannot guarantee that a guest will not come in contact with those items. Although the Access & Compliance Department will provide the ship with an advance notice of all food allergies detailed on an SRI submitted to them, it is recommended that guests also contact the Dining Room Manager upon boarding to review the details of these special dietary needs.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Holland America Line is committed to providing safe, easy, and accessible accommodations for all persons with disabilities, to the extent that is feasible. However, some needs require adequate time to prepare for a guest's arrival. It is recommended that guests make every effort to contact the Access & Compliance Department and submit a Special Requirements Information (SRI) Form well in advance of the departure of their cruise and/or cruisetour. It is recommended that an SRI form be submitted immediately upon booking, or a minimum of 45 days prior to departure.
Guests who are unable to care for their basic needs (e.g. dressing, eating, and attending safety drills) MUST have a capable traveling companion. The medical staff on board is not available for daily care unless an individual is hospitalized in the ship's Medical Center. In limited situations (either on board or ashore), Holland America may find it necessary to ask the individual to make alternative travel arrangements, such as if an individual with a disability is unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services.
Wheelchair-Accessible Staterooms
Holland America Line vessels have specially designed staterooms for guests who use wheelchairs. If you have not booked a wheelchair accessible staterooms, but instead will be using a standard stateroom, it is important to know about some limitations that adversely impact maneuverability, especially ingress and egress into bathrooms. For example, bathroom dimensions, doorsills, and the height of bathtubs in standard staterooms are often difficult to negotiate for guests who have limited mobility. Additionally, standard stateroom doors and hallways may be too narrow for a wheelchair or scooter* to maneuver into and out of the stateroom.
^{*Note: For safety reasons, these mobility devices must be stored and charged in the guests' staterooms.}
Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms offer features such as wider entry doors, roll-in showers with grab bars and benches/seats, and hand-held shower nozzles, as well as lowered closet and towel rods.
- Wheelchair accessible stateroom entry doors measure 32 inches wide.
- Wheelchair accessible bathroom doors measure 32 inches wide.
Accessible stateroom locations are noted on the Deck Plans for each ship.
Ship Transfer Options
For individuals with limited mobility, the use of a wheelchair will be the primary mobility assistance aid for getting on and off the ship. Certain ship transfer operations (i.e. during tendering and at the gangways) may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or scooters. When a ship is unable to dock, guests are taken ashore on smaller boats called tenders. Some guests with limited mobility may find it difficult to embark or disembark the ship at certain times while tendering or while docked due to steep gangways and steps, particularly during low or high tide. Also, please note that scooters and wheelchairs which are more than 100 lbs. (without the battery) are not allowed to be transferred from the ship to tender and/or from tender to shore.
Most Holland America Line vessels have been retrofitted with a tender-lift system that enables guests to roll directly on and off tenders while remaining in their wheelchairs. However, please be advised that adverse weather conditions such as wind, swells, or extreme tide levels may prohibit the use of the ship's tender lift equipment. Additionally, some port facilities may not be able to accommodate the lift equipment. If you require the use of this equipment, please speak with the Guest Relations Manager upon embarkation for further details or to coordinate specific arrangements.
Situations may occur in which guests with limited mobility may not be able to go ashore at the time they desire or are unable to go ashore at all in certain ports. For the safety of all concerned, the Captain shall make the final determination regarding whether or not it is advisable to provide assistance to guests with mobility impairments, or to carry their mobility assistance device (wheelchair, scooter, walker, etc.), taking into account all appropriate matters including, but not limited to, weather conditions, ship's location, weight of the guest or their mobility device, etc.
Personal Mobility Equipment
For the safety of all guests and crew, and to enhance accessibility, Holland America Line strongly recommends that all personal electric mobility equipment meet the following criteria:
- Width: 23" maximum (in order to be accommodated in a standard stateroom), unless collapsible to a width of 23" or less
- Weight: 100 lbs. maximum (without battery)
- Batteries: Must be gel or dry cell or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) only
Holland America Line recognizes that for some people, a larger scooter may be essential. If you believe you need a larger scooter, please contact the Access & Compliance Department to discuss your requirements.
For the safety of all guests and crew, scooters and other mobility equipment need to be securely stored and charged in the guest's stateroom, not in hallways or elevator lobbies. Scooters left in hallways and elevator lobbies could restrict people needing to travel through these areas in an emergency, particularly other guests using mobility aids, since they would have no way of getting by a scooter left in a hallway.
Holland America Line is no longer able to provide complimentary wheelchair assistance for any purpose other than embarkation, disembarkation, and emergency situations. Holland America Line wheelchairs are not available for shore excursions or for use on board. If you will require regular use of a wheelchair, it is recommended that you bring your own wheelchair with you. You may also make advance rental arrangements prior to your sailing and have a wheelchair delivered directly to the ship for use on board and in ports of call.
Special Needs at Sea and CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist are the vendors that Holland America Line has approved for delivery of mobility devices. Please contact these vendors directly for pricing and availability.

Special Needs at Sea
Phone: 800-513-4515 (or locally at 954-585-0575)
Fax: 800-513-4516
Email: info@specialneedsatsea.com
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com

CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist
Phone: 877-478-7827 (or locally at 780-986-6404)
Fax: 800-648-1116
Email: csa@carevacations.com
Website: www.cruiseshipassist.com

Please be advised that all pre-arranged mobility equipment rentals must be made by the guest and the third party provider. Consequently, you assume the entire risk of utilizing these third party services subject only to whatever terms or arrangements are made by you or on your behalf with the service provider. Refund issues must be dealt with solely between you and the service provider. We recommend contacting one of these companies to confirm your arrangements as soon as possible in order to ensure the availability of your specific requests.
Shoreside Wheelchair Assistance
Because facilities in ports around the world vary significantly, wheelchair accommodations may not be available for some land tours and/or shore excursions. Furthermore, many transportation vehicles around the world do not have wheelchair lifts. Thus, it may be necessary for Holland America Line to make alternate transportation arrangements such as a sedan vehicle. This requires that a guest who uses a wheelchair be able to transfer from his/her wheelchair to the front or back seat of a sedan. Due to the limited number of lift-equipped vehicles in foreign locations, guests may incur additional costs for transportation related to airport transfers, shore excursions, and tour/hotel packages. Please note, lift equipped transportation within the United States may be arranged without additional costs. For information on alternative transportation arrangements and associated costs please contact the Access & Compliance Department . Please advise Holland America Line as far in advance as possible of any special needs for transfers. This will help to ensure availability of the appropriate vehicle(s) and for Holland America Line to provide an estimate of additional associated costs.
Guests should be aware that certain third party shore excursion facilities may not be fully accessible to guests with disabilities. Although Holland America Line endeavors to make sure these companies comply with legal requirements, they cannot guarantee that all are able to provide facilities that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For detailed information on accessibility of shore excursions, it is strongly recommend that guests contact the Shore Excursions Department prior to embarkation at 1-888-425-9376 (or locally at 206-626-7320) or visit the Shore Excursions Office on board.
Wheelchair assistance that is requested for airports or train stations must be done directly through the airline or rail station. Holland America Line is not able to arrange for wheelchair assistance at airports or train stations.
Options For Deaf or Hard of Hearing Guests
To help maximize the cruise experience for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, Holland America Line has made the following items available:
- Stateroom kits that include a visual and tactile alert for someone knocking at the door, the phone ringing, or an alarm.
- Stateroom televisions capable of showing closed captioning (some satellite feeds do not transmit with captioning, so this feature is available only when the signal the ship receives has captioning).
- Telephones with amplified sound for staterooms.
- Assistive Listening Systems with portable receivers in the show lounges to assist guests who are hard of hearing to hear the shows.
- Written safety information and a copy of the lifeboat drill safety speech.
Options For Guests Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision
To help maximize the cruise experience for guests who are blind or have low vision, Holland America Line has made the following items available:
- Window-Eyes® computer software in the Explorations Café that allows guests to navigate the web by listening to the text.
- Downloadable daily activities, news, and menus for guests with laptops with screen reader programs. These items may also be downloaded to the Window-Eyes® enabled computer in the Explorations Café.
- With 45 days notice, large print or Braille menus describing the inspired cuisine offered across a myriad of venues, from the elegant Dining Room to the casual Lido Restaurant.
- A familiarization tour of the vessel upon arrival.
Service Animals
Holland America Line only permits service animals on board, defined as those animals that are individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. Guests are not permitted to bring pets, therapy/companion animals, and other animals that do not meet the definition of service animals. If you have any questions about whether the animal you wish to bring on board is, in fact, a service animal, you may contact the Access & Compliance Department.
Your itinerary may include ports of call that have very specific and strict requirements that need to be met prior to your service animal being allowed off of the ship. Please be sure you understand the requirements for a service animal to disembark in each port of call. The best places to obtain specific information on required documentation and immunizations for your service animal are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website, local customs offices in the specific ports, and from your service animal's veterinarian. All documentation and immunization requirements are established by government authorities and not by Holland America Line. Should you need assistance in locating this information, please contact the Access & Compliance Department.
To board the ship, your service animal must have current vaccinations. Records confirming the vaccination status should be provided to the Access & Compliance Department prior to your departure. It is also recommended that you carry the immunization records with you in case they are required at any port of call. If you do not have the proper documentation and proof of vaccinations for your service animal required at a port of call, or if there are local quarantine requirements, your service animal will be denied the right to leave the ship. If your service animal is denied the right to leave the ship in a specific port of call, the staff and crew will work with you to determine what actions may be possible to allow you to visit the port without your service animal. Please note that in your absence, you will need to provide for the care and supervision of your service animal. Except in those circumstances where your service animal has been denied disembarkation, you may not leave your service animal unattended on the vessel or in your stateroom at any time.
Oxygen Deliveries On Board
Guests requiring continuous or intermittent oxygen for chronic conditions must make their own arrangements prior to travel. Holland America Line ships are not equipped to provide guests with these services other than on an emergency basis in the Ship's Medical Center. For security and safety reasons, Holland America has selected CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist and Special Needs at Sea as the only outside vendors permitted to deliver oxygen supplies to Holland America ships.

Special Needs at Sea
Phone: 800-513-4515 (or locally at 954-585-0575)
Fax: 800-513-4516
Email: info@specialneedsatsea.com
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com

CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist
Phone: 877-478-7827 (or locally at 780-986-6404)
Fax: 800-648-1116
Email: csa@carevacations.com
Website: www.cruiseshipassist.com

Note: Oxygen and/or oxygen equipment deliveries will not be accepted from any other companies.
Please be advised that all oxygen and oxygen equipment rental arrangements must be made by the guest and the third party provider. Consequently, you assume the entire risk of utilizing these third party services subject only to whatever terms or arrangements are made by you or on your behalf with the service provider. Refund issues must be dealt with solely between you and the service provider. We recommend contacting one of these companies to confirm your arrangements as soon as possible in order to ensure the availability of your specific requests.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own oxygen and/or oxygen equipment from home. Please note that the ship's staff and crew are not permitted to handle oxygen and/or oxygen equipment during the embarkation and disembarkation process. Thus, you must be able to handle your supplies if you bring your own. Please contact the Access & Compliance Department prior to sailing if you will require oxygen while on your cruise.
Please Note: In accordance with FAA regulations, airlines have restrictions concerning traveling with oxygen and oxygen containers. It is the traveler’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with the regulations of the airline they are traveling on.

Public Rooms

Art Gallery
Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
Card Room
Casino
Game Arcade
Internet Café
Library
Movie Theater
Nightclub
Show Lounge
Sports Bar

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Direct Dial Phone
DVD Player
Hair Dryer
In-Stateroom Movies
Luxury Bedding
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Nightly Turndown Service
Pillow-Top Mattresses
Showers and/or Bath Tubs
Sitting Area
Suites
Television / Radio

Entertainment

Classes and Workshops
Dancing
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Evening Entertainment
Guest Lecturers
Internet Access
Guests can connect to the internet via satellite link 24 hours a day, satellite conditions permitting, either by accessing a 24/7 wireless connection "hotspot" or by utilizing the resources of the Explorations Café on board.
Wireless Internet Service
Each Holland America Line vessel offers wireless internet service in most public lounges throughout the ship. Guests may use their laptop computer or other wireless internet-enabled device to connect to the wireless internet service on board. IPhone and Android phone users will enjoy easy-to-navigate mobile friendly login. Internet Plans vary in price to accommodate individual needs and are interchangeable between the private computer terminals available 24-hours a day in the Explorations Café and your wireless device.
Explorations Café or Internet Café Internet Service
The Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can access the internet via the onboard computers or via your own wireless internet device, such as a laptop computer, iPad or iPhone.
Explorations Café or Internet Café pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Please inquire on board for current prices.
- One-time Activation Fee of $3.95 applies to each user
- Basic time charge = $0.75 per minute, pay as you go, or purchase a Discounted Time Plan
- 250 minutes for $100.00, $0.40 per minute
- 100 minutes for $55.00, $0.55 per minute
Time Plan minutes can be used anytime throughout the cruise.
Live Music
Wine Tasting Seminars

Dining

24-hour Room Service
Al Fresco Dining
Alternative Specialty Restaurant(s)
Casual Dining Venue(s)
Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
Dining Style: Formal Nights and Casual Evenings
Formal Restaurant(s)
Traditional Assigned Seating

Other Facilities

Beauty Salon
Boutique(s) (duty-free)
Concierge Desk
Culinary Arts Center
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Elevators
Infirmary / Medical Center
Each Holland America ship has an onboard Medical Center staffed by licensed physicians and critical care nurses. While not a full-service hospital, the Medical Center is well equipped to handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures.
A customary fee will be charged for services and medications dispensed (with the exception of meclizine for seasickness, Tylenol®, and aspirin, which may also be obtained at the Front Office). If you become ill or injured during the voyage and your diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the medical center, you will be transferred to medical facilities ashore. Please note that Medicare and many health insurance plans do NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
If you have a chronic medical condition, please bring a recent report from your physician. The medical staff on board is not available for daily care, unless you are hospitalized in the Medical Center. You must be able to care for yourself, including dressing, eating and attending the ship's safety drills. If you are unable to function independently in these areas, you must bring a caregiver with you.
Keep medication close at hand in your purse or carry-on bag. Be sure to bring enough prescription medicine to last throughout your cruise, as it may not be available on board or in some of the countries visited.
Laundry Room
Safe Deposit Boxes
Tuxedo Rental

Sports, Health and Fitness

Acupuncture Treatments
Aerobics and/or Cardio Instruction
Basketball
Cardio Equipment
Fitness Center
Free Weights
Full Service Spa
Jogging Track
Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
Ping Pong
Sauna
Shuffleboard
Steam Room
Tennis / Paddle Tennis
Volleyball
Weight Machines
Whirlpool(s)
Yoga and/or Pilates Instruction

Children and Teens

Babysitters Available
Dedicated Children's Center
Dedicated Teen Center
Outdoor Children's Play Area
Youth Counselor Staff
Youth Programs
Holland America Line has a youth program and the ship is staffed with a professional Club HAL Director dedicated to making sure children have a great time. Some of the fun-filled activities include bingo for prizes, arts & crafts, special parties, and much more. Each participant also receives a Club HAL t-shirt. An activity schedule for each age group will be delivered to your stateroom each evening.
Activities are offered for kids (ages 3-7), 'tweens (8-12), and teens (13-17). The program has an open door policy, which means participants may come and go as they please. All activities are supervised. However, the Club HAL Director is not responsible for any child if he/she chooses to leave the activity.

Suite

Signature Suite (SZ) 47,999

Category: SZ
Navigation Deck
Square Feet: 372–384

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. with verandah. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library

Signature Suite (SY) 51,999

Category: SY
Navigation Deck
Verandah Deck
Square Feet: 372–384

Signature Suite (SS) 54,499

Category: SS
Up Veranda Deck
Square Feet: 372–384

Neptune Suite (SC) 82,899

Category: SC
Rotterdam Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Square Feet: 500–712

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. with verandah Suite amenities include: •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise •Cocktail party with ship officers •Priority boarding for tender ports of call •Special disembarkation service •Priority dining and seating requests •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only •High tea service in suite on request •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed

Neptune Suite (SB) 87,399

Category: SB
Navigation Deck
Rotterdam Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 500–712

Neptune Suite (SA) 91,999

Category: SA
Rotterdam Deck
Square Feet: 500–712

Pinnacle Suite (PS) Call for Price

Category: PS
Rotterdam Deck
Square Feet: 1,150

Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,150 sq. ft. with verandah Include all the suite amenities, plus: •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.

Balcony

Verandah Stateroom (VH) 35,799

Category: VH
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

Verandah Stateroom (VF) 36,299

Category: VF
Navigation Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

Verandah Stateroom (VE) 36,799

Category: VE
Navigation Deck
Rotterdam Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

Verandah Stateroom (VD) 37,299

Category: VD
Rotterdam Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

Verandah Stateroom (VC) 37,799

Category: VC
Navigation Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

Verandah Stateroom (VB) 38,399

Category: VB
Observation Deck
Rotterdam Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

Verandah Stateroom (VA) 38,899

Category: VA
Navigation Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 212–359

Oceanview

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully obstructed views) (HH) 25,699

Category: HH
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 174-180 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Fully obstructed views.

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully obstructed views) (H) 27,699

Category: H
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Partial sea views) (G) 28,099

Category: G
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Large Oceanview Stateroom (F) 28,499

Category: F
Up Veranda Deck
Main Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Large Oceanview Stateroom (E) 30,199

Category: E
Main Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Large Oceanview Stateroom (DD) 31,199

Category: DD
Main Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Large Oceanview Stateroom (D) 32,199

Category: D
Upper Prom Deck
Main Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Large Oceanview Stateroom (C) 33,199

Category: C
Main Deck
Square Feet: 174–180

Inside

Standard Interior Stateroom (N) 23,599

Category: N
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (MM) 23,799

Category: MM
Navigation Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

Standard Interior Stateroom (M) 23,999

Category: M
Rotterdam Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

Standard Interior Stateroom (L) 24,199

Category: L
Rotterdam Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (K) 24,399

Category: K
Observation Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Prom Deck
Main Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

Large Interior Stateroom (J) 24,599

Category: J
Main Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (I) 24,799

Category: I
Navigation Deck
Rotterdam Deck
Up Veranda Deck
Square Feet: 151-233

Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $2370 additional for all guests. Fuel surcharges may apply. Please ask your travel counselor for details. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare, transfers, Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses additional.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Navigation Deck

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

Neptune Suite (SB)
Signature Suite (SY)
Signature Suite (SZ)
Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Verandah Stateroom (VE)
Verandah Stateroom (VF)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (I)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (MM)

Rotterdam Deck

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

Pinnacle Suite (PS)
Neptune Suite (SA)
Neptune Suite (SB)
Neptune Suite (SC)
Verandah Stateroom (VD)
Verandah Stateroom (VE)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (I)
Standard Interior Stateroom (L)
Standard Interior Stateroom (M)
Verandah Stateroom (VB)

Up Veranda Deck

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

Neptune Suite (SB)
Neptune Suite (SC)
Signature Suite (SS)
Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Verandah Stateroom (VD)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (F)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (I)
Standard Interior Stateroom (L)
Verandah Stateroom (VB)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (K)

Verandah Deck

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

Neptune Suite (SB)
Signature Suite (SY)
Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Standard Interior Stateroom (L)
Verandah Stateroom (VB)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (K)

Upper Prom Deck

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

Neptune Suite (SB)
Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Verandah Stateroom (VE)
Verandah Stateroom (VF)
Verandah Stateroom (VH)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (D)
Standard Interior Stateroom (L)
Standard Interior Stateroom (N)
Verandah Stateroom (VB)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (K)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Partial sea views) (G)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully obstructed views) (H)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully obstructed views) (HH)

Main Deck

Deckplan Key

Stateroom Key

Large Oceanview Stateroom (C)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (D)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (DD)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (E)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (F)
Large Interior Stateroom (J)
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom (K)

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