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  • Istanbul-TO-Rome (Civitavecchia)
  • Cruise Highlights
  • Ship
    Seven Seas
    Navigator®
  • Departs
    May 13
    2025
  • Duration
    12
    Nights
  • Shore Excursions
    Up to 88
    Included
    • Contact
      1.866.585.0942
    • Fares From
      $7,699
       
    • Request Pricing

ITINERARY & EXCURSIONS

Click here to receive a list of all shore excursions being offered on this voyage.

A PDF of the available Shore Excursions for this voyage will be sent to the email address you provided shortly. If you do not receive it, please check your spam/junk folder and add noreply@rssc.com to your contacts.

May 13
Tue
Istanbul,
Turkey
6:00 PM
May 14
Wed
Bozcaada,
Turkey
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
May 15
Thu
Ephesus (Kusadasi),
Turkey
8:00 AM
10:00 PM
May 16
Fri
Rhodes,
Greece
8:30 AM
4:30 PM
May 17
Sat
Heraklion (Crete),
Greece
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
May 18
Sun
Santorini,
Greece
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
May 19
Mon
Katakolon,
Greece
11:00 AM
8:00 PM
May 20
Tue
Corfu,
Greece
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
May 21
Wed
Dubrovnik,
Croatia
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
May 22
Thu
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
May 23
Fri
Valletta,
Malta
7:00 AM
1:00 PM
May 24
Sat
Salerno,
Italy
8:30 AM
6:00 PM
May 25
Sun
Rome (Civitavecchia),
Italy
7:00 AM
= anchor port

What's Included

LUXURIES INCLUDED IN ALL SUITES:

  • Unlimited Shore Excursions
  • Exquisite dining, including all specialty restaurants at no added cost
  • Unlimited beverages, fine wines, craft cocktails, specialty coffees & more
  • Customizable in-suite mini bar replenished daily with your preferences
  • Pre-Paid gratuities
  • Unlimited WiFi*
  • Valet laundry service
  • 24-Hour in-suite dining
  • Open bars and lounges & dynamic entertainment and enrichment experiences

CONCIERGE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE:

  • 1-night pre-cruise hotel package
  • Priority Online Reservations for shore excursions & onboard dining
  • Additional Savings on Regent Choice experiences & land programs

PENTHOUSE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE:

  • Personal Butler for an elevated in-suite experience
  • Daily Canapés

For an even more seamless journey, starting from the time you leave home, choose an Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare

  • Included Flights Roundtrip flights with flexibility to choose desired air class
  • Included Transfers Coach transfers between airport and ship
  • Included Chauffeur Private executive chauffeur credit of up to $500 per suite

*See Terms & Conditions for full details.

Suites, Fares & Availability

Enjoy the intimate atmosphere Seven Seas Navigator®, from the gorgeous teak pool deck to the superb offerings of Prime 7.
Flexibility Inclusions

CHOOSE FROM TWO ALL-INCLUSIVE FARE OPTIONS

We believe that flexibility is the ultimate luxury, which is why we are pleased to offer several fare options. Choose an All-Inclusive Cruise Fare and enjoy the included luxuries of your voyage and freedom of arranging your air travel independently. Or elevate your fare package to Ultimate All-Inclusive*, which provides flights in your preferred air class where available, coach transfers between airport and ship, and a new private executive chauffeur service with Blacklane.

  • Deluxe Window Suite H

    301
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $24,998
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $7,699
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Guaranteed
  • Deluxe Window Suite G

    301
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $26,198
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $8,299
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite F

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $28,598
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $9,499
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite E

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $29,598
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $9,999
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Concierge Suite D

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $30,798
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $10,599
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite C

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $32,598
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $11,499
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite B

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $33,798
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $12,099
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite A

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $34,998
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $12,699
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Navigator Suite NS

    441-495
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $46,198
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $18,299
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Grand Suite GS

    687-739
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $54,598
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $22,499
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Signature Suite SG

    1,021-1,173
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $60,998
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $25,699
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Economy Air
    +$1,330
    Per Person
    *Ultimate Upgrade With Business Air
    +$5,290
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
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Land Programs & Hotels

  • Tour the icons of Istanbul and Turkey’s enthralling Cappadocia region, a bizarre landscape of volcanically formed rock chimneys, houses carved out of sheer cliffs and sprawling underground cities.

    Special Note: Due to the amount of walking during the day tours, at times over uneven natural ground and /or steps, this program is not recommended for guests who have walking or mobility difficulties or for those guests who rely on a wheelchair or scooter. Guests also must be able to get in and out of the tour coaches with little to no assistance.

    Any guests travelling with CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. Oxygen concentrators (POC) are not permitted on the flight.

    The below represents a sample itinerary. Sites visited in Istanbul will depend on flight times and the day of the week as each site has closure days. Every effort will be made to include as many sites as possible given the circumstances of your voyage date. Please refer to the emailed Final Cruise Documents that you will receive approximately 21 days before sailing for your actual itinerary based on these factors. Should there be closures, alternate sites may be substituted and should flight times not allow certain visits, they will either be removed or moved to another day in the program.

    DAY 1

    Upon arriving at the International Airport in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to the Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel or similar hotel in Istanbul for check-in.

    When you arrive, please proceed to exit gate #8 where you will be met by our local ground team.

    The remainder of the day will be spent at leisure, allowing time for you to settle in or explore the city on your own. Meals are on your own.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast at the hotel and then check out, enjoy a drive through Istanbul to see some of its marquee attractions.

    Stop for a visit of the phenomenal Blue Mosque. One of the few mosques with six minarets, the Blue Mosque was constructed in the early 17th century under the direction of Sultan Ahmet I, who was only 19 years old at the time. The exterior of the mosque is notable for its cascade of domes that seem to spill down from the central dome. Inside, the ceiling is lined with the 20,000 blue tiles for which the mosque is named.

    You will also see the Hippodrome which is partially excavated to reveal some of the seats, columns, statues, and obelisks that were once part of this arena. Chariot races, coronations and parades all took place at the Hippodrome, which first appeared in 203 A.D. About 130 years later, Constantine the Great expanded and reshaped the arena so it could hold approximately 100,000 spectators.

    Next you will visit the 15th Century Topkapi Palace, which was expanded under the reign of almost every sultan over the next 400 years. Today, it is a maze of lavishly decorated buildings and courtyards that reflect its most glorious years as the political center of the Ottoman Empire.

    After lunch in the Sultanahmet area proceed to the airport for a flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for check in. Dinner is included before you retire for the evening.

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for a full-day, all-encompassing tour of the area.

    A scenic drive brings you to the Underground City, a massive living complex beneath the surface that includes churches, stables, wineries and storage rooms. It is the deepest of the 36 underground cities in the Cappadocia region and has airshafts carved at least 300 feet into the rock. Although the city was probably never used for long stays, it served as an excellent defensive hideout during the early Christian period. There are approximately 600 doors leading into the underground city, all of them hidden in courtyards on the surface.

    Continue to the nearby Village of Sinasos, a former Greek village. Explore More cave architecture awaits you in nearby Zelve, which was an important settlement and religious area between the 9th and 13th centuries. The now abandoned settlement is spread over three valleys, which also contain numerous pointed chimneys with large stems.

    Next, drive to Çavusin Village is a small, historic settlement located in the heart of Cappadocia, which can be found nestled between the towns of Avanos and Goreme, within a valley that has gradually widened over time Turkey.

    Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before driving to Avanos which lies nearby and as you will discover, is known for pottery making. The clay has a beautiful reddish hue and comes from the banks of the Kizilirmak River that flows through town. Locals still live in the rock-cut dwellings and stone houses. The village has variety of historical sites such as ruins from the Christian monks and a few churches (including the Church of St. John the Baptist, which was carved into the rock in the 5th century).

    By evening, you will return to the hotel for dinner and spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast depart for a full-day tour. The landscape you will see is stunningly surreal, almost lunar-like. Created by volcanic eruptions and shaped by thousands of years of erosion, the terrain features soaring fairy-tale rock chimneys and ancient dwellings carved out of the rocks. Few places on earth are so visually arresting.

    Venture towards Uchisar, whose natural rock citadel is the highest point in Cappadocia and visible from a great distance.

    Continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum, which contains the best-preserved examples of cave churches. You will notice that the frescoes adorning the walls are still brightly colored, even after centuries of exposure.

    Next visit Pasha Bag village, which was an important settlement and religious area between the 9th and 13th centuries. The now abandoned settlement is spread over three valleys, which also contain numerous pointed chimneys with large stems and the remains of a monastery.

    Enjoy lunch at a local Kosebasi restaurant followed by a visit to the nearby Pigeon Valley, named for the thousands of pigeon houses that have been carved into rock cliffs since ancient times.

    Following the visits, there will be shopping opportunity before you return to your hotel for some time to freshen up before a lovely dinner outing. Drive to the Red Valley; one of Cappadocia’s most beautiful natural wonders with its surreal rock formations, pinkish-red colors, and ancient cave churches. Arriving just before sunset and with champagne in hand, watch all the colors blend together to create a spectacular landscape. This is truly the best place to end the day in Cappadocia. From there, you will proceed to Uçhisar for a delicious dinner in one of it’s local restaurants.

    Following this spectacular evening, return to your hotel.

    DAY 5

    Depending on flight time, enjoy breakfast at the hotel or a breakfast box will be provided. Check out and transfer to the airport for a return flight to Istanbul.

    Upon arriving in Istanbul, transfer to the Sultanahmet area for lunch. Continue with a tour of the Hagia Sophia, which was originally built as a church and later became a mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia (meaning “Holy Wisdom”) is a museum containing phenomenal mosaics, Christian and Muslim religious art and remnants of the church that stood here until 532 A.D., when it was burned in a riot.

    You will then tour the Spice Market, a locale so energetic and bustling that it’s difficult to know where to look first. Aromas waft through the air, the cacophonous sounds are constant, and it’s always crowded with shoppers haggling for the best possible prices. In a word, it’s wonderful.

    Following your tour, proceed to the pier for embarkation.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program.

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrive in Istanbul via your international flight and transfer to your hotel.

    2:0om Check-in time is at 2:00pm; early check is not guaranteed.

    Meals on own today

    Overnight at the Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel or similar

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2 – timings subject to change depending on actual flight times which can change up to the time of departure

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    7:45am Check out and depart from your hotel

    9:00am Visit the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome

    10:00am Visit Topkapi Palace

    12:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    1:30pm Depart for the airport

    2:30pm Arrive at the airport and check in

    4:05pm Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    5:35pm Arrival in Cappadocia, collect luggage

    6:00pm Transfer to your hotel for check-in

    7:00pm Dinner at the hotel and overnight

    Overnight at the Utopia Cave Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am After breakfast depart for the underground city.

    9:30am Visit the underground city.

    11:30am Visit Sinasos Village

    12:45pm Visit the Çavusin Village

    1:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    2:00pm Orientation tour to Avanos town and shopping stop

    5:45pm Return to the hotel for dinner

    Overnight at the Utopia Cave Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am Depart for a full day tour in Cappadocia

    9:30am Visit Göreme Open Air Museum including Tokali Church

    11:15am Visit Uçhisar Castle

    11:45am Visit Pasha Bagi Village

    12:30pm Visit Dervent Valley

    1:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    2:15pm Visit Pigeon Valley

    2:30pm Shopping opportunity

    3:45pm Return to your hotel for some time at leisure

    7:00pm Sunset tour in Red Valley with exclusive champagne service

    8:00pm Farewell dinner at a local restaurant

    9:45pm Return to your hotel

    Overnight at the Utopia Cave Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 5 timings subject to change depending on actual flight times which can change up to the time of departure

    6:30am After breakfast depart for Cappadocia airport

    Depending on flight time a breakfast box may be provided

    7:30am Arrive at the airport and check-in

    8:40am Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    10:10am Arrive in Istanbul, collect luggage, proceed to lunch venue

    12:00pm Lunch in a local restaurant

    1:30pm Visit the Hagia Sophia

    2:30pm Visit the Spice Market

    3:45pm Proceed to the port

    4:30pm Approximate arrival to the ship for embarkation

    Closed days of attractions:

    If an attraction is closed on one of the dates, an alternate site will be visited. Details will be provided in your final cruise documents to be received 21 days before sailing.

    •Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

    •Hagia Sophia is closed during prayer hours on Fridays

    •Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

    Expected Weather:

    Expect significant temperature differences between day and night in Cappadocia. Spring begins in March and lasts until May, and the average temperature for this season is approximately 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). This is also when the region gets most of its rainfall. However, the rain usually comes in short intervals and lasts on average for only two hours. Summer is between June and August.

    Summers in Cappadocia are very hot, with daytime temperatures approaching 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). However, nighttime temperatures fall into the 20’s Celsius (in the 70’s Fahrenheit). Autumn starts in September and ends in November and is the high season for Cappadocia travel. Average temperature at this time is in the 20's Celsius (in the 70’s Fahrenheit).

    What to Bring:

    Due to the uneven walking surfaces, sport shoes are highly recommended. Also, pack sunscreen, light comfortable clothing and shoes, and a light jacket for the evenings. Please ensure suitable clothing is worn in the mosques. Shoulders and legs should be covered.

    Currency:

    Turkish Lira (TL).

    Electricity:

    220 Volt AC/50 Hz throughout Turkey. We recommend you bring a travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required and an e-Visa is required for all U.S. Citizens entering Turkey. Please check with your local embassy for any further visa requirements for your nationality.

    RSSC will require guest passport details within 75 days of sailing as hotels and airlines are requiring these details for reservations and ticketing. Please ensure the most up to date details are added to your booking before this time. Rooms and flight tickets will not be guaranteed without this information. Should you be waiting for new passport details, submit what you have and then provide new details once secured. Bring both passports with you for this journey for check in for flights.

    Luggage:

    It is recommended for time saving to bring only a carry-on to Cappadocia. Guests are permitted to bring 1 carry-on not to exceed 23x40x55 in size and 8kg (17 lbs) in weight and one personal item not to exceed 40x30x15 and 4kg (8 lbs) in weight. In your hand luggage, you can only carry liquids, aerosols, and gels in containers of no more than 100 milliliters. These containers must be placed in a transparent plastic bag. Volume of this resealable plastic bag must not be more than 1 liter per passenger.

    Your main luggage will be stored in a secure office in Istanbul until your return. Please make sure to label any luggage staying behind appropriately and remember to take all medications and documents with you.

    Carriage of CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations):

    1. Guests must provide in advance a picture of the CPAP equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

    2. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

    3. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

    4. Personal oxygen concentrators are not permitted on the flights.

    Accommodation:

    Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel

    Gümüssuyu Mahallesi, Asker Ocagi Caddesi No:1, 34437 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey

    +90 212 368 44 44

    Utopia Cave Hotel

    Dua Yeri Mah. Istiklal 1 Sok. No: 6, 50400 Urgup, Nevsehir

    Phone: +90 384 341 57 47

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen circumstances. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests would be notified in advance of travel. If guests are not notified prior to travel of any changes, then the hotels listed above will be used.

    Program includes:

    •1 night at the Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel or similar (club level room)

    •3 nights at the Utopia Cave Hotel or similar (deluxe room)

    •Breakfast or breakfast boxes depending on flight times

    •Airport transfers

    •Porterage at the airport

    •Service of an English-speaking tour guide throughout the program or a local guide depending on the number of guests booked on the package

    •Air-conditioned vehicles

    •Entrance fees to the visited sites and museums

    •Two lunches and dinners in Cappadocia and one lunch in Istanbul

    •Excess luggage storage in Istanbul

    •Domestic flights per the itinerary (direct flights not guaranteed)

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes:

    •Beverages with alcohol on the tours

    •Gratuities for guides and drivers

    •Personal expenses

    •Any meals not listed above

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

    •Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

    •Hot air balloon ride (guest may speak to their guide during the program regarding this option)

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Experience the joys of Istanbul with visits to some of the most memorable landmarks of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires including The Palace of Porphyrogenitus, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, the underground cistern and Topkapi Palace to name a few. Also enjoy a sunset cruise along the legendary Bosphorus and ample time in the evenings to enjoy the culinary delights of Turkey at your leisure. Your Club Access room at the Ritz Carlton includes the service of a dedicated Concierge who can assist you in planning your evenings.

    NOTE: Due to the amount of walking during the day tours, at times over uneven natural ground and /or steps, this program is not recommended for guests who have walking or mobility difficulties or for those guests who rely on a wheelchair or scooter. Guests also must be able to get in and out of the tour coaches with little to no assistance. The Underground Cistern and St. Sophia Museum both include many steps and/or inclines and are not suitable for wheelchair access.

    DAY 1

    Arrive at the airport in Istanbul (Istanbul Grand Airport or IGA) and transfer to the hotel. Check-in time is 2:00pm, leaving the remainder of the day to do as you please.

    Depending on the time of your arrival, you might shop or dine nearby before spending the evening at the hotel.

    DAY 2

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel either in the restaurant or the Club Lounge and then meet your guide in the lobby for a tour that will concentrate on the Byzantine history of this unique city.

    Your first visit will be to the oldest settled areas of the city located around the Golden Horn. Visit Tekfur Palace, The Palace of Porphyrogenitus. This palace served as part of the Blachernae palace complex which was often used by Byzantine emperors starting from the 12th century. As of the 16th century, the building was later named by Europeans as the Great Palace of Constantinople (Palatium Constantini), and later on as the Palace of the Porphyrogenitus. Today it has been restored and serves as a museum.

    Proceed next to Pantokrator Monastery which is located on the fourth hill of Constantinople overlooking the Golden Horn. Originally serving as a large monastic complex with a hospital, it was eventually converted into a mosque following the conquest of Istanbul and today it serves as Molla Zeyrek Mosque.

    Pass through one of the largest markets in the city called the “Women’s Market” in order to reach the tour coach. From here it’s a short drive to Chora Church which is the second most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul, famous for its magnificent frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible.

    Recently renovated, it is now open to the public as a mosque and a museum.

    Lunch will be taken at a popular restaurant in the old city.

    After lunch proceed to the Hippodrome which has been partially excavated to reveal some of the seats, columns, statues and obelisks that were once part of the arena. Chariot races, coronations and parades all took place at the Hippodrome, which first appeared in 203 A.D. About 130 years later, Constantine the Great expanded and reshaped the arena so it could hold approximately 100,000 spectators.

    Your next visit will be at the Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine church and Ottoman mosque that is now converted to both a mosque and a museum. Although the earliest two versions were destroyed, this Hagia Sophia dates from 537 A.D., and is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. It served as Istanbul’s principal mosque for nearly 500 years and became the model for the Blue Mosque.

    No visit to Istanbul would be complete without viewing the famous Underground Cistern. This giant reservoir used to supply water to the city for many centuries.

    Your final stop for the day will be at the Spice Market, a locale so energetic and bustling that it’s difficult to know where to look first. Aromas waft through the air, the cacophonous sounds are constant, and it’s always crowded with shoppers haggling for the best possible prices. In a word, it’s wonderful.

    At the end of the tour, return to your hotel where dinner and the remainder of the day are at your leisure.

    DAY 3

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel either in the restaurant or the Club Lounge and then meet your guide in the lobby for a tour of discovering the Ottoman highlights of Istanbul.

    Being the day with a visit to the incredible Blue Mosque. This is one of the few mosques with six minarets. It was constructed in the early 17th century under the direction of Sultan Ahmet I, who was only 19 years old at the time. The exterior of the mosque is notable for its cascade of domes that seem to spill down from the central dome. Inside, the ceiling is lined with 20,000 blue tiles for which the mosque is so aptly named.

    Next you will visit the 15th Century Topkapi Palace, which was expanded under the reign of almost every sultan over the course of four hundred years. Today, it’s a maze of lavishly decorated buildings and courtyards that reflect its most glorious years as the political center of the Ottoman Empire. Time permitting, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Harem section of the Palace that has been the subject of many novels and stories.

    Lunch will be enjoyed at a typical local restaurant that serves samples of both Ottoman and Turkish cuisine.

    After lunch, enjoy an opportunity to browse through the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and the oldest covered marketplace. It contains more than 5,000 shops selling an amazing range of merchandise. Jewelry, carpets, antiques, old coins, furniture, prayer beads and copperware are only a few of the items in the bazaar, which has been operating since the 15th century. Brush up on your bargaining skills for this visit!

    Return to your hotel for some time to freshen up and relax before departing for a leisurely sunset cruise on the Bosphorus, the famed strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, and perhaps even more important serves as a boundary between Europe to the west and Asia to the east. Passing palaces, wooden mansions and even modern villas along the way, you will experience Istanbul from an entirely different perspective, one you’ll not soon forget. Along the way, enjoy local drinks and light canapés on the boat. (Note: boat may not be exclusive to the group)

    Return to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

    Day 4:

    On this last day in Istanbul, you will discover the Asian portion of Istanbul. After breakfast and check-out (don’t forget to settle and incidentals), meet your guide and begin your tour.

    Cross over from Europe to Asia via the shortest way in the world, the first bridge over the Bosphorus. On the Asian side, you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer palace of the Ottoman Sultans.

    You will have time to stroll at the waterfront and then continue to visit Kuzguncuk, one of the oldest residential areas of the city on the Asian shores. This is the place where Turks, Armenians and Greeks lived in harmony for many years.

    At the conclusion of your tour, you will drive to the pier, bid your guide farewell and embark the ship.

    Land Program Details Step by Step

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Fly into the Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA)

    You are met and transferred to your hotel

    2:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    Early check-in is not guaranteed without an extra night booked

    Remainder of the day is at your leisure

    Meals are on your own today – see the Club Room for complimentary options

    Overnight at the Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    • Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you cannot locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the program representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Upon arrival, claim luggage, clear through customs, and proceed to the arrival hall of the terminal (porters and trolleys are available inside the luggage claim area)

    •From this point, follow the airport’s signs to EXIT GATE NUMBER 8 and go outside the terminal building.

    •Local ground staff will be waiting outside, in front of exit gate 8 with logo signs – they are not permitted inside with signs.

    •Meet and greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2

    AM Breakfast in the hotel restaurant or the Club Lounge

    8:30am Depart for an orientation tour of Istanbul

    9:45am Visit Tekfur Palace

    10:45am Visit Zeyrek Mosque and Women’s Market

    12:00pm Visit Chora Mosque

    1:15pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    2:30pm Visit the Hippodrome and St. Sophia

    3:45pm Visit the Underground Cistern

    4:45pm Visit the Spice Market

    6:15pm Return to your hotel

    The evening is at leisure, dinner on own

    Overnight at the Ritz -Carlton Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    AM Breakfast in the hotel restaurant or the Club Lounge

    8:30am Depart for a visit of the Blue Mosque

    10:15am Visit Topkapi Palace (Harem section visited if time allows)

    12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    2:00pm Visit the Grand Bazaar

    4:30pm Arrive back at the hotel to freshen up before evening activity

    Perhaps grab a bite to eat from the Club Lounge

    7:00pm Sunset cruise on the Bosphorus

    7:15pm Cruise on the Bosphorus with drinks and canapes

    9:30pm Return to the hotel

    Overnight at the Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    AM Breakfast in the hotel restaurant or the Club Lounge

    8:30am Depart for and visit Beylerbeyi Palace

    10:30am Free time at Beylerbeyi waterfront and photo stop

    11:15am Visit Kuzguncuk

    12:00pm Orientation drive on the Asian side

    1:30pm Arrive at the port for embarkation

    Operational Note

    Museums are closed on certain days in Istanbul and substitutions will apply as follows:

    •Topkapi Palace - closed on Tuesdays, replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace

    •Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Zeyrek Mosque and Chora Mosques are closed on Fridays until 2:00pm. If the program falls on a Friday, the order of the sites visited will be changed to make sure all visits are possible

    •Grand Bazaar - closed on Sundays (no substitution will be made)

    •All sites and museums are closed until 2:00 pm on the first day of the Religious Holidays; Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will remain closed throughout the Religious Holidays.

    Should sites be closed on a day that you are scheduled to visit, alternate sites will be visited and if possible, the original site will be seen on the other day. Our local operator will do their utmost to ensure that you see all the sites listed in this itinerary and when necessary, make appropriate substitutions. There may be times when a replacement site is not possible. This itinerary is to be used as a sample and guests should refer to their emailed Final Cruise Documents received approximately 21 days before sailing for their actual itinerary based on these factors.

    Expected Weather:

    Summers are hot and humid with temperatures averaging 25-30C (78-88F) from June to August, occasionally rising beyond 35C (104F).

    Average temperatures:

    April - ranges from a high of 62°F (16°C) to a low of 48°F (9°C).

    May - ranges from a high of 70°F (21°C) to a low of 57°F (14°C).

    October - ranges from a high of 68°F (20°C) to a low of 58°F (14°C).

    What to Bring:

    The program is casual throughout. Bring good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, charger, light sweater or jacket for cooler mornings or evenings, ladies - headscarf

    Clothing Note: There is a strict dress code at all the mosques and churches in Istanbul. Ladies will be required to cover their heads; no shorts above knee length; tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not permitted for both males and females. Shoes will need to be taken off when visiting mosques; bags will be provided for the shoes.

    Currency:

    Turkish Lira

    Euro and USD can be used in most tourist shops but the exchange rate may not be favorable

    Electricity:

    220 Volts AC/50 Hz. throughout Turkey. We recommend brining a travel adaptor should you have any electric devices

    Accommodations:

    Ritz Carlton Istanbul

    Suzer Plaza Askerocagi Caddessi, Elmadag Cd. No:6, 34367 Sisli/Istanbul, Türkiye

    Phone: +90 212 334 44 44

    We will only source different hotels in unforeseen circumstances. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests would be notified in advance of travel. If guests are not notified prior to travel of any changes, then the hotel listed above will be used.

    Program Includes:

    •Three nights at the Ritz Carlton Istanbul (Partial Sea View room with club amenities)

    •Transfers

    •Tours and entrances per the itinerary

    •Two lunches with soft drinks included

    •Sunset cruise with limited local drinks and canapés

    Private Club Access Includes:

    •Dedicated check-in just for Club guests in the Club Lounge

    •Throughout your stay the Club Lounge serves as your private retreat – open 7am-10pm

    •A dedicated Concierge is at your service to ensure a seamless and memorable stay; whether you need assistance with dining reservations, arranging transportation or planning personalized experiences around Istanbul

    •Delight in an array of exquisite culinary offerings presented five times a day in the Club Lounge including a selection of wines, liqueurs, beer, spirits and non-alcohol beverages during set times

    •Complimentary laundry (2 items per day)

    •Discount on spa services

    •Additional amenities will be available in your room

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Not included:

    •Gratuities for guides and drivers

    •Hotel incidentals including room service, mini bar and laundry

    •Meals and beverages not listed above including beverages with alcohol

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Marvel at the true icons of Rome, including the Vatican Museums, Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and the gardens of the Pope’s summer residence, often enjoying private access to areas off-limits to the general public.

    Note: This tour not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or those who utilize a wheelchair or scooter due to the amount of walking, steps, cobbled surfaces and lack of elevators at some sites.

    The below represents a sample itinerary. Should a site be closed on a particular day, your itinerary will be amended accordingly so that all sites are seen. Final cruise documents received 21 days before sailing will include the most up to date itinerary for your particular voyage.

    DAY 1

    Upon disembarkation in Civitavecchia, you will be picked up at the cruise port and transferred to the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace in Rome. This 5-star boutique hotel enjoys a privileged city center location, on via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street. It features marble floors, chandeliers made of Murano crystal, and stunning frescoes by Venetian artist Guido Cadorin.

    Check in is at 3:00pm, and the rest of the day is yours to settle in at your leisure. Meals are on your own today.

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will tour the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica. The museums contain some of the world’s greatest paintings and sculptures, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Caravaggio. Besides seeing the most well-known exhibits like the Sistine Chapel, you will also visit areas usually closed to the general public, including the tomb of Pope Pius XII and the Niccoline Chapel, which features the lives of St. Lawrence and St. Stephen.

    Note: When the Niccoline Chapel is not available, we will substitute with a visit to the “private room of the tears and the room of Pope’s vestments.

    After the visit you will return back to your hotel. Lunch is on your own.

    In the afternoon, meet the group in the lobby and leave the hotel to enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive of the Ancient Rome. Pass by the Colosseum, the Caracalla’s Baths and the Circus Maximus. Then, you will reach Trevi Fountain, theatrically designed by Nicola Salvi; be sure you throw your coin to ensure your return to Roma.

    Next, you will walk to the Piazza Navona, a lovely square constructed in the 15th century and lined with cafes and Baroque palaces. Under the Navona’ Square lies the magnificent Stadium of Domitian. The Stadium was commissioned around 80 AD by the Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus as a gift to the people of Rome, and was used mostly for athletic contests. After the visit you will enjoy a cocktail in this amazing location.

    Afterwards, you will return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own.

    NOTE: for guests with mobility restrictions, scooters are not permitted in the Vatican Museums and guests with wheelchairs are not permitted to tour with the group. Guests requiring a wheelchair will need to use a Museum wheelchair and a have a separate guide at an additional cost of approximately 150 Euro payable on site (subject to change). Also, at Domitian Stadium there are 20 steps with no elevator.

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive East from Rome toward Tivoli.

    Tivoli is a small town on the lower slopes of the Apennines where the river Aniene plunges in cascades into the Roman plain. The villas testify to Tivoli’s importance as a holiday resort from the Roman period through the Renaissance. Tivoli or Tibur in antiquity came under Roman control in the 4C BC and it was there that a Sibyl prophesied the coming of Jesus Christ to the Emperor Augustus.

    Visit Villa D’Este, masterpiece of the Italian Garden, and included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model for European gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles.

    After the visit, enjoy some free time to wonder through the colorful open-air market selling all sorts of souvenirs, fruits and local products, then enjoy lunch in a beautiful restaurant overlooking another one of Tivoli’s sights, the beautiful Villa Gregoriana. Drive back to the hotel.

    In time, you will return to your hotel where the remainder of the day and dinner are on your own.

    NOTE: for guests with mobility restrictions, the Villa d'Este Gardens are not accessible for wheelchairs or scooters. Only the first floor will be accessible in the Villa. The restaurant in Tivoli has approximately 40 steps to enter without an elevator.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport based on your flight departure time.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    DAY 1

    9:00am Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia and transfer to your hotel in Rome

    3:00pm Check in time is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

    Meals are at your leisure

    Overnight at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar hotel

    DAY 2

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    7:45am Depart the hotel

    8:30am Start tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica

    1:00pm Return to your hotel, lunch on own

    4:30pm Meet your guide in the lobby and Panoramic drive of the Ancient Rome (Colosseum, Caracalla Baths, Circus Maximum)

    5:30pm Walk to Trevi Fountain

    6.00pm Walk to Pantheon and Navona Square.

    7:00pm Private guide for the Stadium of Domitian and cocktail

    9:00pm Drive back to your hotel, dinner on own

    Overnight at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am Drive to Tivoli

    10:00am Visit the Gardens of Villa D’Este

    12:00pm Free time

    12:30pm Transfer to the lunch venue

    12:45pm Lunch in a typical restaurant

    2:00pm Drive back to your hotel, dinner on own

    Overnight at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    8:00am Breakfast

    10:00am Check out time at the hotel

    Transfer from hotel to the Fiumicino Airport based on your flight schedule.

    *For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel.

    Extra Nights:

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 10:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers:

    •All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    •Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    •Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 10:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected weather:

    April — 68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius)

    May/June/September — 78° Fahrenheit (28° Celsius)

    July/August — 86° Fahrenheit (30° Celsius)

    November — 59° Fahrenheit (15° Celsius)

    What to bring:

    Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, cameras and chargers.

    Local currency:

    The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and travelers’ checks are also accepted in some places.

    Electricity:

    220 volts. We suggest bringing your own universal travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

    Hotel address:

    Millenium Grand Hotel Palace

    Via V. Veneto 70, 00187 Roma

    Telephone: +39 06 47871

    *We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

    Program includes:

    •Three nights at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar including breakfast – Superior Room

    •Touring and entrances per the itinerary

    •Transfers

    •1 lunch in Tivoli

    •1 evening cocktail in Rome

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program excludes:

    •Meals or services not mentioned above

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces, which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

    Price: $2,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Gain a cultural and historical understanding of Prague by walking through Old Town, exploring Prague Castle, touring a downtown brewery and glass factory and dining at a Michelin-awarded restaurant.

    NOTE: This program begins in Civitavecchia, Italy where guests disembark the ship and it ends in Prague, Czech Republic, from where guests will fly home. Flights need to be booked out of the Prague International Airport (PRG) at the end of this program. An inter-Europe flight from Rome to Prague on Day 1 is included in this program and will be booked by RSSC’s air department.

    Special Note: Some sites have steps and may not be wheelchair accessible. This program is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or if a wheelchair or walker is required. Specifically, the Staropramen Brewery, Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, and Historical Tram/Car are not wheelchair accessible.

    DAY 1

    Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia, Italy and transfer to the Rome airport for a flight to Prague, Czech Republic.

    Note: guests are not accompanied on this flight.

    After arriving at the Václav Havel Airport Prague, you will be met in the arrival hall and transferred to your hotel with the English-speaking guide. Check-in at the hotel is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

    Your hotel which features views of Prague Castle, is located on the banks of the Vltava River, in the heart of Prague’s Old Town. The 14th Century Old Town Hall is a 10 minute walk from the hotel and The Jewish Quarter and the Parizska shopping street are right next to the hotel.

    As the remainder of the day will be at leisure with meals on your own, you may wish to ask the hospitality desk to suggest activities and restaurants. You will spend the evening at the President Hotel or similar.

    If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

    Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    INTER-EUROPE AIR DETAILS:

    •Guests should make sure to check-in for the Inter-Europe from Rome to Prague within 24 hours of the flight time.

    •Guests who have booked their cruise air with Regent Seven Seas - Please refer to the Inter-Europe air flight details provided in the Flight Arrangements section of your final cruise documents. The airline confirmation number is under the Airline Ref #

    •Guests who have booked cruise only – The RSSC Air Team will send an email 75 days prior to your sailing with your Inter-Europe Air Schedule.

    •Downloading the free airline app will help keep you current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify you, via the app, of their new schedule.

    •If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates.

    •Should guests have any questions pertaining to the Inter-Europe air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30am -5:30pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    SPECIAL NOTES:

    There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Prague on the first day.

    Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

    Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

    Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

    DAY 2

    After breakfast at the hotel, begin the day with a tour of a Czech glassmaking factory. Witness skilled artisans shaping molten glass into exquisite works of art and gain exclusive insights into the centuries-old tradition of Czech glass production.

    You will then head to Staropramen for an insider’s tour of the brewery. Enjoy a tasting of several beers that may include a premium pilsner, an unfiltered wheat beer and a dark lager with hint of caramel and chocolate.

    After lunch at the brewery, you will return to the hotel for a bit of a rest before embarking on a short walking tour through the cobblestoned streets of Old Town. This area was founded as a market in the 10th century and many of the buildings are incredibly historical, such as the Powder Tower, one of the original 13 entrances to Old Town. Jews were among the earliest settlers here and the synagogue that they built in Old Town is the oldest in central Europe. In the early 20th century, the original Jewish ghetto was beautifully rebuilt in an Art Nouveau style.

    Following your exploration of Old Town, return to the hotel for an evening at your leisure.

    Note: If this day falls on a Sunday or Monday, a visit will be made to U Medvidku Brewery as Staropramen is closed on these days.

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will board a historical tram (or a historical car for groups of fewer than 10 guests) and ride through Old Town, seeing different attractions than those from the previous day.

    You will then walk to Prague Castle, the largest medieval castle complex in Europe. The entire surrounding area is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will see attractions that may include the Gothic-style St. Vitus Cathedral, several palaces, a monastery and St. George´s Basilica.

    Lunch follows at Mlynec Restaurant, whose chef was the first in the Czech Republic to receive the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award three times.

    After lunch, you will return to the hotel. The remainder of the day will be at leisure with dinner on your own.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to Prague’s Václav Havel Airport (PRG) for your flight home. Should you have a late departing flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    DAY 1

    TBA Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia in accordance with your flight time to Prague

    TBA Transfer to Rome’s International Airport (FCO) for your flight

    TBA Flight from Rome to Prague (flight details provided by the RSSC Air Department)

    TBA Arrive at the Prague’s Václav Havel Airport

    Proceed through Customs and Immigration followed by meet and greet and transfer to your hotel

    3:00pm check-in at the hotel

    Meals on your own

    Overnight at the President Hotel or similar

    If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

    Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    DAY 2

    8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby, drive to Nizbor

    10:00am Visit to a glass factory

    12:00pm Visit the Staropramen brewery or similar venue with beer tastings

    12:30pm Lunch in Staropramen Brewery or similar venue

    2:00pm Transfer to your hotel for some time to rest

    3:00pm Walking tour to Jewish Quarter and Old Town

    4:00pm Return to the hotel, remainder of day at leisure, dinner on own

    Overnight at the President Hotel or similar

    DAY 3

    8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    8:50am Meet your guide in the lobby and begin your day tour

    9:00am 30-minute tram tour through Old Town

    9:30am Visit the Prague Castle complex and Cathedral entrance

    12:10pm Walk from Prague Castle to the Mlynec restaurant or similar venue

    1:30pm 3-course lunch at Mlynec Restaurant or similar venue

    2:00pm Walk back to your hotel

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the President Hotel or similar

    DAY 4

    8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    12:00pm Hotel check out

    TBA Transfer to the Prague International airport (PRG) based on flight details provided

    Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights

    Extra Nights:

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

    •When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers:

    •All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    •Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    •Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected Weather

    The average high and low temperatures are:

    April—62° / 44°F; June—5° / 57°F; July—79° / 60°F; August—78° / 59°F; September—68° / 51°F; October—56° / 43°F; November—47° / 38°F.

    What to Bring

    Umbrella, sweaters and jacket for cooler months, hat, good walking shoes, camera, medicine and toiletries.

    Local Currency

    The Czech Crown. Credit cards are widely accepted although USD are not.

    Electricity

    In the Czech Republic, the power plugs and sockets are of type E. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Guests must bring their own universal travel adaptors for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

    Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

    Hotel

    President Hotel Prague

    nám. Curieových 1, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia

    Phone: +420 234 614 100

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •3 nights at the President Hotel Prague with breakfast – Superior Room

    •Hospitality desk at the hotel (time/location TBA)

    •English-speaking guides on day tours

    •Lunch in the Staropramen Brewery including a glass of wine, beer, or a soft drink and water

    •3-course lunch at Mlynec Restaurant or similar with coffee

    •Tours and entrances per the itinerary

    •Coach transfer to Rome’s International Airport on Day 1

    •Meet and greet and transfer service with English-speaking guide at the airport in Prague

    •Transfer to the Prague Airport on Day 4

    •Inter-Europe flight from Rome to Prague booked by the RSSC Air Department

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Gratuities for drivers and guides

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    •Any meals or beverages not listed above

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs occasionally. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

    Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $4,099 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Onboard Activities

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    Daytime Enrichment

    You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, and indulge in treats at afternoon tea.

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    Evening Entertainment

    Evenings on board are filled with music and fun. Enjoy a rousing cabaret show, test your luck at the Casino, step onto the stage for karaoke or simply find a quiet place on deck to revel in the symphony of stars.
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    Luxury travel is a holistic experience, one that reenergizes and restores the mind, body and spirit, leaving you with a greater sense of satisfaction and wellbeing. Serene Spa & Wellness™ invites you into a globally inspired, tranquil haven of health, beauty and wellness, offering restorative treatments and services to soothe both the body and mind.

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    Browse a well-curated selection of duty-free designer clothes, jewelry, perfume and more at the onboard boutiques. Then fuel up with an espresso from an onboard café or unwind at a wine tasting in one of the lounges.

All guests must ensure that their travel documents are valid, including having enough blank passport pages required to facilitate passport stamping and visas on arrival, where applicable.

  • Fares and category availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises to confirm category availability. Itinerary and/or ports of call are subject to change at any time due to prevailing weather conditions, or any other cause, at the discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

    For pricing terms and conditions, click here. Advertised fare includes air-related government taxes, surcharges and fees. 2-for-1 Ultimate All-Inclusive Fares include flights, hotel, transfers and a private chauffer credit, where applicable. 2-for-1 All-Inclusive Cruise Fares include hotels and transfers, where applicable. Airfare quotes and availability are subject to change until purchased and tickets are issued. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy and reflect all savings. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating, may apply.

    Terms and Conditions / Ticket Contracts

    All itineraries are subject to change and route lines indicated on map may not indicate ship's actual navigation. Pricing is per person based on double occupancy in U.S. Dollars (unless otherwise noted). For complete information on terms and conditions, itinerary, liability of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Inc. (RSSC), health and travel documents, liability limits, etc., please contact your travel professional or call Regent Seven Seas Cruises at 1.844.4REGENT (1.844.473.4368) for more information. To read our full Terms & Conditions, including our Ticket Contract and Insurance Information, visit www.rssc.com/legal.

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