Lead Pricing
| G - Suite | F - Suite | E - Suite | D - Suite |
|---|---|---|---|
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AU $11,050 per person
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AU $11,050 per person
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AU $11,650 per person
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AU $12,240 per person
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The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. All luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating – “upscale but not uptight.” And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of the enviable six stars.
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides discerning guests with the most inclusive luxury cruise experience by offering an incomparable array of complimentary features and services. See below for a listing of these items, combining to provide unprecedented value.
~FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions* ~FREE Luxury Hotel Package for 1st and 2nd guests* ~FREE Beverages including fine wines and premium spirits ~FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities ~FREE In-suite mini-bar replenished daily ~FREE 24-hour room service and no additional charge for specialty restaurants ~Elegant casual dress code. Formal and semi-formal attire optional on sailings of 16 nights or longer ~Welcome bottle of champagne ~Up to four gourmet restaurants including the iconic new steakhouse Prime 7, and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu®-inspired cuisine, Compass Rose, La Veranda plus the al fresco Pool Grill ~In-suite dining, served course-by-course during restaurant hours ~Butler service in Penthouse Suites and higher, including complimentary in-suite mini-bar setup and iPod® docking station ~Fitness programs, sauna and steam rooms in the spa ~Onboard activities including expert guest lectures, theatre performance and day time entertainment ~Interactive flat screen television in each suite with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand
*Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventure Ashore programmes. FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package is available for Concierge Suites and Higher only.
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 376 ft2 (35 m2)
Balcony: 73 ft2 (7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 376 ft2 (35 m2)
Balcony: 73 ft2 (7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 376 ft2 (35 m2)
Balcony: 73 ft2 (7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 359 ft2 (33.5 m2)
Balcony: 167-268 ft2 (16-25 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary
in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 505 ft2 (47 m2)
Balcony: 97 ft2 (9 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE orterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
1 1/2 marble bathrooms
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Living area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 561 ft2 (52 m2)
Balcony: 286 ft2 (27 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
1 1/2 marble bathrooms
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Expansive living room
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 650 ft2 (60.5 m2)
Balcony: 89 ft2 (8.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary
in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés & upgraded bar set-up
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Daily newspaper
interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
2 marble bathrooms
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Expansive living room
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 903 ft2 (84 m2)
Balcony: 84 ft2 (8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés & upgraded bar set-up
Complimentary cocktail party
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Daily newspaper
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
Nespresso coffee & Tea Forté set-up
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
2 1/2 marble bathrooms
2 private balconies
2 spacious bedrooms
Expansive living room
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 1,204 ft2 (112 m2)
Side Balcony: 71 ft2 (6.5 m2)
Fwd. Balcony: 727 ft2 (67.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
2 European king-size Suite Slumber Beds®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés & upgraded bar set-up
Complimentary cocktail party
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Daily newspaper
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
Nespresso coffee & Tea Forté set-up
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Seven Seas Mariner is the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony ship, as well as the first to offer dining by the famed Le Cordon Bleu® of Paris in Signatures, one of four single, open-seating restaurants. Catering to only 700 guests, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and, her staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 provides the highest level of personal service in the tradition of Regent Seven Seas.
On just about any night on the Seven Seas Mariner, you’ll be tempted to abandon any thoughts of going to bed at a sensible hour. There are dazzling live performances, thrilling games of chance, romantic cabaret acts, hilarious (and sometimes quite talented) Karaoke performances, plus dancing until you have had enough. Need a partner? One of the gentlemen hosts will be honored to spin you around the floor.
You’re on vacation! And with renowned “Above and Beyond” service taking care of every little nuance or housekeeping chore, you can spend your time in more pleasurable pursuits. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your children are not only having fun, but are safely attended to. With the Seven Seas Mariner’s outstanding 1 to 1.5 guest to crew ratio, you’re assured of a matchless level of personal service. So relax!
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 709 ft
- Tonnage: 48,015 tonnes
- Maiden Voyage: 2001
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 708
- Crew Nationality: International
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: International
- Ship Registration: France
Ship Facilities
- Canyon Ranch Spa Club
- Horizon Lounge
- Signatures Restaurant
- Coffee Connection
- Club.com
- Fitness Facilities
- Library
- Launderette
- Connoisseur Club
- Card & Conference Room
- Constellation Theatre
- Prime 7 Steakhouse Restaurant
- Mariner Lounge
- Compass Rose Restaurant
- Stars Lounge
- Casino
- Shopping Boutiques
- Pool Deck
- Pool Bar
- Pool Grill
- La Veranda Restaurant
- Observation Lounge
- Jogging Track
- Swimming Pool
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun '21 | Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
09:00 PM | |
| 11 Jun '21 | Mykonos, Greece |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 12 Jun '21 | Santorini, Greece |
08:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 13 Jun '21 | Heraklion, Greece |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 14 Jun '21 | Bodrum, Turkey |
08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 15 Jun '21 | Antalya, Turkey |
09:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 16 Jun '21 | Rhodes, Greece |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 17 Jun '21 | Kusadasi, Turkey |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 18 Jun '21 | Pergamon, Turkey |
07:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 19 Jun '21 | Istanbul, Turkey |
08:00 AM | overnight |
| 20 Jun '21 | Istanbul, Turkey |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Athens to Istanbul onboard Seven Seas Mariner.
Seven Seas Mariner is the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony ship, as well as the first to offer dining by the famed Le Cordon Bleu® of Paris in Signatures, one of four single, open-seating restaurants. Catering to only 700 guests, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and, her staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 provides the highest level of personal service in the tradition of Radisson Seven Seas.
On just about any night on the Seven Seas Mariner, you’ll be tempted to abandon any thoughts of going to bed at a sensible hour. There are dazzling live performances, thrilling games of chance, romantic cabaret acts, hilarious (and sometimes quite talented) Karaoke performances, plus dancing until you have had enough. Need a partner? One of the gentlemen hosts will be honored to spin you around the floor.
You’re on vacation! And with renowned “Above and Beyond” service taking care of every little nuance or housekeeping chore, you can spend your time in more pleasurable pursuits. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your children are not only having fun, but are safely attended to. With the Seven Seas Mariner’s outstanding 1 to 1.5 guest to crew ratio, you’re assured of a matchless level of personal service. So relax!
Highlights of this cruise:
Athens
Piraeus is the gateway to the ancient city of Athens, known as the “Cradle of Western Civilization†because of its immense impact on cultural and political achievements throughout the world. Due mainly to tourism and the 2004 Olympics, Greece has redeveloped many sites in Athens. A historian’s delight, Athens is home to such magnificent wonders as: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the atmospheric winding streets of the Plaka, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Temple of Athena Nike, and the Archaeological Museum with the world’s finest collection of ancient artifacts.
Santorini
With dramatic views of classic whitewashed houses clinging perilously to the side of the caldera and stunning beaches of white and red sand or black pebbles, it’s no wonder this may be the most photographed scenery in the world. Visit Ancient Akrotiri, the archeological site of a town frozen in time by ash from an eruption 3,600 years ago. Also worth a day trip is the Volcano of Santorini Palea (old) Kameni and Nea (new) Kameni , two small islands of black lava positioned in the centre of the basin of Santorini.
Heraklion (Crete)
Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the Archaeological Museum housing many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7000 windmills and ancient villages. Take home fine reproduction Minoan pottery, a traditional Cretan knife, local embroidery, hand-woven rugs, gold and silver jewelry. Relax over a dish of hearty moussaka or delicious souvlaki in a taverna, washed down with local wine or beer.
Bodrum
Located in the southwestern corner of Anatolia, Bodrum is a seacoast town in which sleek yachts are anchored in twin bays beneath the walls of a medieval Crusaders’ castle. The town owes its fame to a man long dead (Mausolus) and his famous “Mausoleum,†one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bodrum’s other claim to fame comes from Herodotus, the “Father of History,†and the first person to write a comprehensive world history of the West.
Rhodes
Renowned as the site of the former Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Rhodes was home to the Knights of St. John from the 12th to 16th centuries. Their famous Palace of the Grand Masters remains a “must-see,†as are many of the inns occupied by the Crusaders and the replica of the old church. For a more in-depth look at the city, visitors can take in the Archeological where the Acropolis of Rhodes and the ancient stadium offer perfect photo opportunities.
Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Originally a minor port, Kusadasi now serves as the gateway to Ephesus, one of the ancient world’s largest and most important archaeological and religious sites. As you walk the white marbled pathway, note the grooves made by centuries of chariot wheels. Stand in awe before the great Library of Celsus, and sit for a moment as the past seems to come alive at the Great Amphitheater, carved from the side of a mountain. Sacred places nearby include the Basilica of St. John and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Istanbul
Bridging both Europe and Asia Minor, Istanbul is literally where “East meets West.†The city was founded by Constantine the Great and the history of this capital dates back sixteen centuries to the powerful Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Many of our voyages include overnight stays in this legendary city, allowing more time to explore Istanbul’s highlights. Shop among the winding byways of the Grand Bazaar, and the exotic stalls of the Spice Bazaar. Tour the the magnificent courtyards of Topkapi Palace, stroll among the treasures of the Blue Mosque with its unique six minarets, then view Dolmabahce Palace, the one-time residence of the sultans. Or you may cruise along the Bosphorus for a unique perspective of the city’s numerous seaside mansions, mosques and palaces.