7 DAYS CRUISE SHIP FROM ISTANBUL ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Sunday - Istanbul - Cruise Ship Departure 7:00pm
(Dinner included)
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and fifth largest city proper in the world with a population of 12.8 million. Istanbul is also a megacity, as well as the cultural and financial centre of Turkey. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbour known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) sides of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), the Latin Empire (1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Day 2 - Monday - Mykonos - Cruise Ship Arrival 5:00pm Departure 12:00am
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Mykonos (transportation with tender boats) is a Greek island and a top tourist destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife. The island is part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. It is believed that the island was named after a local hero, who is considered an offspring of the god Apollo and was worshipped locally in antiquity. Archaeological finds indicate that the Ionians settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC. More recent discoveries have uncovered remnants in Ftelia beach from the Neolithic Kares tribe dating back to as far as 3000 BC. In Greek mythology Mykonos was the location of the battle between Zeus and the Titan, and the island was named in honor of Apollo's grandson Mykons. Mykonos is known for its sandy beaches.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Patmos - Cruise Ship Arrival 7:00am Departure 10:30am
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Patmos (transportation with tender boats) is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea, one of the northernmost islands of the Dodecanese complex. The churches and communities on Patmos are of the Eastern Orthodox tradition. In 1999, the island's historic center Chora, along with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse, were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The monastery was founded by Saint Christodulos. Patmos is also home to the Patmian School, a notable Greek seminary. Patmos is mentioned in the Christian scriptural Book of Revelation. The book's introduction states that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was given (and recorded) a vision from Jesus. Earliest Christian tradition identifies this writer as John the Apostle. As such, Patmos is a destination for Christian pilgrimage. Visitors can see the cave where John is said to have received his Revelation (the Cave of the Apocalypse), and several monasteries on the island are dedicated to Saint John.
Kusadasi - Cruise Ship Arrival 2:30pm Departure 8:30pm
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the center of the seaside district of the same name in Aydin Province. The city stands on a bay in the Aegean with the peninsula of Guvercin Ada sticking out into the sea at one end, and the mountain of Kaz Dagi behind. The area has been a centre of art and culture since the earliest times and has been settled by many civilizations since being founded by the Leleges people in 3000 BC. Later settlers include the Aeolians in the 11th century BC and Ionians in the 9th century. Originally seamen and traders the Ionians built a number of settlements on this coast including Neopolis. Kusadasi caters to tourists, arriving by land, and as the port for cruise ship passengers heading to Ephesus.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Rhodes - Cruise Ship Arrival 7:00am Departure 6:00pm
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. The city of Rhodes is located at the northern tip of the island, as well as the site of the ancient and modern commercial harbours. In terms of flora and fauna, Rhodes is closer to Asia Minor than to the rest of Greece. The interior of the island is mountainous, sparsely inhabited and covered with forests of pine (Pinus brutia) and cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). The island is home to the Rhodian deer. In Petaludes Valley (Greek for "Valley of the Butterflies"), large numbers of tiger moths gather during the summer months.
Day 5 - Thursday - Crete - Cruise Ship Arrival 7:00am Departure 11:00am
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilization (circa 2600-1454 BC), the oldest Greek civilization. The island is the location of significant ancient history, which provides popular modern day tourist destinations. They include the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno and the Samaria Gorge. For centuries Crete has held intact its own distinctive rich and proud culture. Cretan Greek has been maintained as the spoken dialect, and Cretan wine is a traditional drink. The island is known for its music, and it has many indigenous dances, the most noted of which is probably the Pentozali. Crete is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece.
Santorini - Cruise Ship Arrival 5:00pm Departure 9:00pm
Santorini (transportation with tender boats) is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the southern Aegean Sea. The largest island is known as Thera, forming the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands. Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, destroying the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and leading to the creation of the current geological caldera. Excavations starting in 1967 at the site called Akrotiri under the late Professor Spyridon Marinatos have made Thera the best-known "Minoan" site outside of Crete, the homeland of the culture. The island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani.
Day 6 - Friday - Piraeus - Cruise Ship Arrival 7:00am Departure 6:00pm
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Piraeus is a city in the periphery of Attica, Greece, and a municipality within Athens urban area, located 10 km southwest of its center. Piraeus has a long history, which dates back to ancient Greece. The effect of its natural space and geographical place has been critical factors for the configuration of the historical fate of Piraeus. The city was largely developed in the early 5th century BC, when it was selected to serve as the port city of classical Athens and was transformed into a prototype harbour, concentrating all the import and transit trade of Athens. Consequently, it became the chief harbour of ancient Greece but declined gradually after the 4th century AD, and began to grow again in the 19th century, especially after the declaration of Athens as the capital of Greece. In modern era, Piraeus is a big city bustling with life and an integral part of Athens, having the biggest harbour in the country and all the typical characteristics of a huge marine and commercial-industrial center.
Day 7 - Saturday - Istanbul - Cruise Ship Arrival 4:00pm
(Breakfast and lunch included)
After breakfast your cruise concludes in Istanbul. We hope your cruise was a memorable one and we would like to see you in future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
7 DAYS CRUISE SHIP FROM ISTANBUL INCLUDES:
- 7 days and 6 nights onboard MV Cristal
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Tea and coffee at meals
- 5 o'clock tea service
- Midnight service
- All activities and entertainment onboard
7 DAYS CRUISE SHIP FROM ISTANBUL DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional land excursions
- Entrance fees to historical places and museums
- Port taxes
- Tips (€ 8,00 daily)
- Travel Insurance
- Schengen Visa
LOW SEASON CRUISE DATES 2012:
- every sunday
- 03, 17 April
- 01, 15, 29 May
- 12, 26 June
- 10 July
- 04, 18 September
- 02, 16 October
HIGH SEASON CRUISE DATES 2012:
- every sunday
- 24 July
- 07, 21 August
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7 DAYS CRUISE SHIP FROM ISTANBUL PRICES IN EURO:
| |
Per Person |
Low Season |
High Season |
| SI |
IMPERIAL SUITE |
€ 1,636.00 |
€ 2,013.00 |
| SB |
SUITE WITH BALCONY |
€ 1,415.00 |
€ 1,792.00 |
| S |
SUITE |
€ 1,324.00 |
€ 1,688.00 |
| SJ |
JUNIOR SUITE |
€ 1,272.00 |
€ 1,558.00 |
| XF |
DELUXE OUTER CABIN |
€ 1,155.00 |
€ 1,363.00 |
| XE |
DELUXE OUTER CABIN |
€ 1,077.00 |
€ 1,298.00 |
| XD |
PREMIUM OUTER CABIN |
€ 1,038.00 |
€ 1,194.00 |
| XC |
PREMIUM OUTER CABIN |
€ 973.00 |
€ 1,103.00 |
| XB |
SUPERIOR OUTER CABIN |
€ 934.00 |
€ 1,064.00 |
| XA |
STANDARD OUTER CABIN |
€ 882.00 |
€ 999.00 |
| XBO |
SUPERIOR OUTER CABIN |
€ 843.00 |
€ 934.00 |
| XAO |
OUTER CABIN |
€ 765.00 |
€ 817.00 |
| IE |
DELUXE INNER CABIN |
€ 843.00 |
€ 934.00 |
| ID |
PREMIUM INNER CABIN |
€ 817.00 |
€ 895.00 |
| IC |
SUPERIOR INNER CABIN |
€ 804.00 |
€ 843.00 |
| IB |
STANDARD INNER CABIN |
€ 765.00 |
€ 817.00 |
| IA |
STANDARD INNER CABIN |
€ 699.00 |
€ 752.00 |
| |
3./4. person |
€ 518.00 |
€ 544.00 |
Single supplement IA-XE %50 XE-SI %100 |
| |
Tax from all passengers |
€ 171.00 |
€ 171.00 |
Deck Plan MV Cristal PDF
ISTANBUL NOTE:
If you would like to book this tour, please inform us about your requirements upon arrival in Istanbul including airport transfers and also if you need accommodation and sightseeing before your cruise departure day.
SHORT TURKEY TRIP NOTE:
If you have free time in Turkey and wish to extend your travels on a blue cruise or to visit locations like Cappadocia, Bodrum, Antalya, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Gallipoli and Troy (and many other locations all over Turkey), we have many tours available by plane and by bus. These tours depart every day from Istanbul. To enquire, please visit our Daily Tours section or contact our TravelShop Turkey staff.
DAILY EXCURSIONS NOTE:
For competitive prices on your daily excursions, please enquire with our TravelShop Turkey team today for activities in each port city you are visiting on this cruise.
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