Istanbul Travel Guides and Tours

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Your vacation begins with three overnights in exciting Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago you will visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar. Fly to Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital, then travel to Oltenita to embark your ship for a 9-night cruise along the Danube River. See the sights with a Local Guide in each city, visiting Varna on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, paprika country’s Kalocsa, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Also sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge before disembarking in Vienna for two overnights in the remarkable “City of Music”—an incredible conclusion to an amazing vacation.

Istanbul Extension, Belgrade, Iron Gates, Novi Sad, Bucharest, Budapest, Vienna, Varna

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music!” Visit the Hungarian capital of Budapest and Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest, as well as paprika country’s Kalocsa, Belgrade, Arbanassi, Veliko Târnovo, and Varna. Travelers who opt for the extension in Istanbul will also visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar.

Belgrade, Iron Gates, Istanbul, Bucharest, Novi Sad, Budapest, Varna, Vienna

Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Istanbul, Kiev-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices 15 nights First Class and Tourist Class accommodations 3 nights Mosaic Hotel 12 nights Tourist Class river cruise on MS Shevchenko All transfers 38 meals: 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners Shore excursions per itinerary Entrance fees per itinerary Port Charges

Airport transfers in Istanbul on days 2 and 9 Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 7 breakfasts (BB) and 5 three-course dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner (FD) in Istanbul Services of a professional Tour Director Private luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning, reclining seats and emergency restroom Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Portfolio of travel documents NOTE: U.S. passport holders require a visa for Turkey. Non-U.S. citizens check visa requirements with your local consultant(s). Responsibility for obtaining visa rests with the traveler. Please note: Visas cannot be issued on arrival in Turkey.

Independent Package Includes Flights NYC-Athens, Istanbul-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices ▲ Airline fuel surcharges 11 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 3 nights Santorini 3 nights Mykonos 2 nights Athens 3 nights Istanbul All transfers Breakfast daily Flights and ferries between Athens, the Greek Islands and Istanbul Host services in Athens, the Greek Islands, and Istanbul ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Athens before 6:00 pm in order to connect with flight to Santorini. Alternatively, an additional night may be added in Athens.

Featuring: Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Egypt * 8 nights accommodation: 7 nights onboard a cruise ship (your choice of quad or twin-share) & 1 night in a hotel * 8 buffet breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 7 three-course dinners (D) & 7 suppers (S) * Onboard representative * Fun-filled entertainment on every night of the cruise * Local guides in Cairo & Jerusalem