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Silver Wind - Athens to Istanbul June 4, 2010

By NJ Cruiserman , January 16, 2010 in Silversea

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We are booked on this cruise and are first time cruisers. We will arrive early in Athens and it looks like all of the sights are close together. We don't intend on getting a guide there.

In Istanbul the sights are so far apart that we will likely hire a guide and driver. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Also would appreciate any suggestions and tips for the cruise.

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We are booked on this cruise and are first time cruisers. We will arrive early in Athens and it looks like all of the sights are close together. We don't intend on getting a guide there.   In Istanbul the sights are so far apart that we will likely hire a guide and driver. Does anyone have any suggestions?   Also would appreciate any suggestions and tips for the cruise.

We did Athens to Istanbul several years ago. We arrived 2 nights early in Athens and stayed at the Grande Bretagne. This gave us time to recover from jet lag and see the major sights. If you stay there, don't miss the buffet breakfast on the roof. We disembarked in Istanbul and stayed three nights at the 4 Seasons Sultanahmet (pure heaven). In Istanbul, we walked just about everywhere we wanted to go since the hotel location was perfect for seeing the major mosques, Topkapi museum and the Grand Bazaar. We are used to walking 5 - 7 miles at a time, so walking over to the Ciragan Palace and back was not a problem. Good maps made the walks quite enjoyable. It is, however, quite a distance round trip and you might be more comfortable taking a taxi to that part of the city.

We are booked on this cruise and are first time cruisers. We will arrive early in Athens and it looks like all of the sights are close together. We don't intend on getting a guide there. In Istanbul the sights are so far apart that we will likely hire a guide and driver. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also would appreciate any suggestions and tips for the cruise.

Welcome to our NJ neighbor in using these Cruise Critic boards for this first cruise. In 2006, we did Athens to Istanbul with Seabourn and it was super great. Agree that it is very smart to have a private guide for Istanbul. We used Lale Kosagan and she was wonderful. You can contact her at:

[email protected]

http://www.privatetoursinturkey.com

We stayed two nights at Hotel Sari Konak in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. Hotel name means "Yellow Mansion", an old Istanbul house renovated as boutique hotel in 1996. Lots of charm and a super great location. Web: http://www.istanbulhotelsarikonak.com E-mail: [email protected]

I would suggest going to the "Other Mediterranean Ports" and "Greece Ports" sections on these boards to get added info and read many other posts. Use the "SEARCH" feature to get added info for the various ports and cities you are planning to see and visit.

In Athens, we did most of it on our own. We visited Acropolis and the Parthenon (with a private guide we hired on site), saw the main museum of art/sculpture there, had wonderful lunches and dinners in Plaka area. We did a day-trip to Navplion, Peloponnese area, Corinth, etc. via private driver. Check this posting for more Athens tips and suggestions:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1101008

In Istanbul, we saw the Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, etc. with our private guide for two days. We did a boat ride up towards the Black Sea on the waterway that divides Europe and Asia. Below are some samples for what we saw and did in Istanbul. Great history with wonderful history, smells, sights, etc.

Keep researching, planning and asking questions!!! THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Our first views of Istanbul from our docked ship:

Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque:

Hagia Sophia, the former patriarchal basilica, later mosque, now a museum in Istanbul:

Outside and inside the Spice Market in Istanbul:

Night dining from a rooftop in Istanbul:

Thanks Emtbsam and TLCOhio. Glad to hear you liked the Grand Bretagne in Athens as I booked it yesterday. We'll be sure to try the buffet breakfast on the roof. I'm not sure what the meaning was of the reference to the Ciragan Palace; are you saying it is far from the sights that I will want to see? (We are considering that, but I am more likely to stay at a hotel I can book on my various hotel points or a boutique hotel in the Sultanhamet.) We'll look into the Sari Konak as well as one other which is the Blue ???.

I'll check out the Kosagan's website as well.

The cruise starts in Athens but then traverses the Bosphorous and then the Black Sea, ending in Istanbul, so I 'll look for sections on the board covering the Black Sea ports.

Another question, do you always take the ships tours, arrange some on your own, or sightsee on your own?

Thanks Emtbsam and TLCOhio. Glad to hear you liked the Grand Bretagne in Athens as I booked it yesterday. We'll be sure to try the buffet breakfast on the roof. I'm not sure what the meaning was of the reference to the Ciragan Palace; are you saying it is far from the sights that I will want to see? (We are considering that, but I am more likely to stay at a hotel I can book on my various hotel points or a boutique hotel in the Sultanhamet.) We'll look into the Sari Konak as well as one other which is the Blue ???. I'll check out the Kosagan's website as well. The cruise starts in Athens but then traverses the Bosphorous and then the Black Sea, ending in Istanbul, so I 'll look for sections on the board covering the Black Sea ports. Another question, do you always take the ships tours, arrange some on your own, or sightsee on your own?

On your question of what to do to see local ports, we do a mix of private tour, ship tours and on our own. Ship tours are not always the best, but these tours can be handy to give you a good overview of a town and/or reach a couple of key highlights, have a guide to answer questions, etc. Some ports are "one-trick ponies" where is easy, quick and simple to do it on your own. We've done private tours in more complex or unique cities such as St. Petersburg and Istanbul who you have so many options and need to be time-efficient. On smaller, luxury ships such as Silversea, Seabourn and Crystal, they tend to do a good job with the shore cruises and don't jam up the buses like some of the larger, mass lines.

On where to stay in Athens , I would suggest you look at the AVA Hotel. We stayed there, it's right next to the Plaka and it has a smaller, more personal style. TravelAdvisors gives it the highest marks in town. The Grand Bretagne is the fancy, super high-end hotel in town, but it is not as handy to the key attractions of the Acropolis and Plaka. Your choice for how much you want to spend, location and "feel" for a hotel.

Below are some visual samples for what you can enjoy in Athens. Great city, but its top attractions are more limited/narrowly located than in Istanbul.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

On Acropolis hill with our very knowledgeable private guide who helps us appreciate all of the history and architectural details there:

Some of the interesting parts on the upper part of the Parthenon:

One sample from the very historic National Archaeological Museum in Athens:

At night in Plaka! Lots of fun, food and shopping there:

A night view from our AVA Hotel balcony of Roman relics in Athens:

A view from below the Parthenon:

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Leaving the historic mysteries of Athens in your wake, your first stop will be the Greek Islands’ glittering jewel, Santorini. Marvel at the volcanoes and twinkling royal blue sea, which matches the skyline’s iconic domes. Sail to Turkey’s Kuşadasi and shop for hand-crafted leather goods on the multi-coloured steps in the outdoor market. Savour a day at sea, before an overnight in Istanbul, notable for its epic past, delectable cuisine, and vibrant culture.

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