From Venice to Istanbul

11 Days including 8 days of cruising
Romantic Adriatic With a stay in Istanbul - Start Every Monday in Venice

Or if you prefer you may start as well in Istanbul on Thursday, start the Cruise in Venice on Monday . Arrive Venice or Istanbul : March - Nov

So much art and natural beauty, so little time! What better way to see the historic cities and islands of the Adriatic than aboard a comfortable 8-day (7-night) cruise.

Our voyage starts in romantic Venice and stops at Split and Dubrovnik before dropping anchor at the Greek isle of Corfu. From there it¹s on to Cephalonia, and to Ravenna, the city of Byzantine mosaics, and San Marino, then returning to Venice.

Cruise fares include all meals on board ship. Come join us! The romantic Adriatic awaits you! SALIDAS DESDE VENECIA TODOS LOS LUNES

RATES (per person) -Deluxe

For Triple Occupancy: Please deduct 5 %

Day 1 - Lunes - Monday / Venecia - Venice :

FACTURACION DE EQUIPAJE Y EMBARQUE: PUERTO DE VENECIA DESDE LAS 14,00 H. Lunes. Noche Abordo - Horario límite de embarque: 16,00 h. del Martes.

Check-In & Embarkation : Port of Venice starting from : 14:00 Hours and up to 16:00 Hours on Tue. Overnight on board

Traslado puerto-aeropuerto- Puerto NO INCLUIDO : 100 USD par persona.

Transfer from the Airport to the port in Venice   is not included : Please add $100 per person

Day 2 - Martes - Tuesday / Venecia - Venice :

Salida : 19,00 h. Venecia - Venice

Sail & departure from Venice : 19:00 Hours

Day 8 - Lunes/ Venecia a Istanbul ( Vuelo) - Mon / Venice to Istanbul ( By Air) :
El desembarque se realiza a las 12,00 horas. Y Vuelo a Istanbul
El Precio del billete es incluido Venecia / Istanbul
Arrive Venice around 07:00 AM. Disembarkation is at 12:00 Noon.
Traslado puerto-aeropuerto  en Venecia es incluido( 100 Euros par persona) *
Transfers from the port to Venice  airport is included .Air fare Venice Istanbul is included in our rate

Our staff meets your flight and escorts you to your hotel.
Welcome fruit basket at your room, with our compliments.

DAY 9 -- Tuesday - ISTANBUL-Home Hosted Dinner (BLD)
We dive right into this fascinating city with visits to its top sights: Topkapi, the palace of the Sultans for centuries; Hagia Sophia, the greatest church in Christendom for a thousand years; the Blue Mosque, with its exquisite blue tiles; the Byzantine Hippodrome, scene of chariot races and gladiator combat; and the eerie Sunken Palace cistern beneath it. Then a drive through modern neighborhoods brings us to the ancient city walls and the Kariye Museum (Chora Church), filled with brilliant Byzantine mosaics.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner .

This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Istanbul! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

Complimentary entrance tickets to the Harem's Quarter in Topkape Palace in Istanbul, when you book your tour/cruise with us

DAY 10 - Wednesday - BOSPHORUS (BL)
Istanbul's history was formed by the Bosphorus, the winding strait that separates Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Now, as in ancient times, it is a maritime vital link between the countries bordering the Black Sea and those in the rest of the world. Today we take a leisurely cruise northward along this historic waterway. Along its shores are ranged palaces great and small-Topkapi, Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi, Küçüksu, Hünkar Iskelesi. Four great fortresses rise on the hills, reminding us that to control the Bosphorus was to control the destinies of nations.

Our afternoon cruise (morning cruise for Oct-Apr season) of two continents, crossing from Europe to Asia and back, includes visits to the Navy's Museum (showing some magnificent boats used by the Ottoman Sultans), the Bosphorus Bridge, Çamlica Hill lookout, and stupendous Dolmabahçe Palace.
We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then go on a shopping spree at the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar. Breakfast, Lunch.

DAY 11 - Thursday -DEPARTURE (B)
Our local rep will assist you with the transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight home. Breakfast is included at the hotel .

• International air fare, from / to your home country.
• Turkish Visa Fee : cash upon arrival,, or from any of the  Turkish Consulates.
• Trip cancellation Insurance /travel insurance ( please ask us for the flyer).
• Cruise Shore Excursions.