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Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade

JBEAS11
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Vert busy, Did city on our. Crowds everywhere and non peak season. Not able to see everything we wanted due to crowds and long lines at sites. Port is new and modern and takes an additional 15 minutes to get to city side. ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade

labwiz
10+ Cruises • Age 2020s

Very different and vibrant ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade

ofbp Walt
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

To be immersed in this culture so different from ours was a growth experience- the viewing of the mosques, the bazaar, the Bosphorus boat ride, the sights and sounds of the diverse populace was so thrilling ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Ambience

supergran1
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Last visit to Istanbul was wonderful but now it is awful. Ridiculous terminal with intense security, city so full of traffic expensive trips could not be finished in time. Avoid. Such a pity. ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Review for a Greece Cruise on Celestyal Crystal

virginmojito
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have been several times to Istanbul. Try to fit in the Blue Mosque (currently closed for rennovation), the Hagia Sofia and the Topkapi Palace, as well as the spice market and the grand bazaar. All within easy walking distance of the port. ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Markanddonna
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

One warning: take the tram! The traffic to the port at the end of the day is a nightmare. ...
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Sail Date: November 2022


Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity Edge

TravellerSC
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Always wanted to go -it was worth seeing. However VERY crowded and difficult to get around without a guide. ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade

deetravel
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We spent a week in Istanbul 10 years ago so did not feel the need to do all the sites this time. We planned to go to Topaki Palace but when we arrived it was closed. Istanbul was also very crowded and congested to the point it was not comfortable and we did not feel comfortable. We had difficulty getting a taxi or tram back to the port so ended up walking 7 miles over the Gallata bridge and to the ...
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Sail Date: August 2022


Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

Troylet
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The port in Istanbul was dirty and chaotic. ...
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Sail Date: August 2022


Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Azamara Onward

k0k0
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We love Istanbul and spent a week in Cappadocia then Istanbul before the cruise. There is just so much to see in Istanbul... even if you lived there I don't think you would ever run out of interesting things to see and do! ...
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Sail Date: July 2022


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