Shore & Land Excursions
Make the most of your vacation with a shore and land excursion that appeals to your interests. Knowledgeable, professional guides lead all excursions and offer special insights into the culture, history, wildlife, and geology of each destination. Discover first-hand how islanders went about the business of growing, harvesting and refining sugar in 18th century Barbados. Take an invigorating mush across a snow-covered glacier aboard an Alaskan dogsled. Or stroll through the maze of tiny streets in Mykonos, the birthplace of Apollo.
Bazaars & Cruise on the Bosphorus, IBA5, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: Enjoy shopping and exploring through two of Istanbul's famous and historic bazaars and a scenic boat ride along the beautiful Bosphorus. HIGHLIGHTS: In the Spice Market, you will take in the exotic sites and aromas of mystical Istanbul. Cruise along the Bosphorus, one of the most beautiful sights in the world which creates a natural border between the continents of Europe and Asia. Explore and shop in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul's historic Ottoman market. NOTES: The local cruise boats are standard vessels which operate daily on the Bosphorus. Though safe and dependable, they are not high quality, deluxe boats.
49.00 Adult (USD)
34.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Best of Istanbul Without Lunch Over 2 Days, IB34, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: Enjoy two half-day tours conducted over your two-day visit to Istanbul covering most of the city's highlights. HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the historic sites of Istanbul including the Hippodrome, the breathtaking Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, the most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul, the Museum of Archaeology, and the Topkapi Palace, home of the Sultans for 3 centuries. There will be time for shopping at the Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful sites. NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approx. 3 miles. This tour is not recommended for guests using wheelchairs or those who may have difficulty walking. Conservative attire is recommended.
139.00 Adult (USD)
89.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Best of Istanbul Without Lunch Over 2 Days, IBD3, Istanbul, Turkey
This program includes two half-day tours during your two-day visit in Istanbul. Visits sights including St. Sophia Museum, The Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace just to name a few.
139.00 Adult (USD)
89.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Bosphorus Cruise, IB91, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: Take a boat ride along the shores of the Bosphorus; Istanbul's famous waterway which divides Europe and Asia. Enjoy shopping in the colorful and aromatic of the Spice Market. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy shopping in the famous Spice Market where you will see and smell the exotic products of mystical Istanbul. Take a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway which joins the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. And browse through the Jewelry Craft Center while taking in the panoramic views of Istanbul. NOTES: The local cruise boats are standard vessels which operate daily on the Bosphorus. Though safe and dependable, they are not high quality, deluxe boats.
59.00 Adult (USD)
49.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Byzantium & Ottoman Combo Tour, IB83, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: This comprehensive tour visits many of the most beautiful, historic and important sites highlighting the Byzantine and Ottoman eras of Istanbul. HIGHLIGHTS: Your tour includes visits to the Hippodrome, St. Sophia Museum, the most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul, the breathtaking Blue Mosque, the Archaeology Museum, Topkapi Palace, home of the Sultans for 3 centuries, the Chora Museum and the Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful sites. Lunch is included. NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approx. 3 miles. This tour is not recommended for guests using wheelchairs or those who may have difficulty walking. Conservative attire is recommended.
189.00 Adult (USD)
119.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Byzantium Side of Istanbul & Transfer to Ataturk International Airport, IBA3, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: make the most of your last day in Istanbul before your flight home with a visit to several of the most important highlights of the Byzantine Period in Istanbul. HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the Hippodrome, the sports and social center of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Tour St. Sophia, a museum which served as a church and mosque for 1,800 years. Tour the Chora Museum and see 14th century mosaics and frescoes from the Byzantine Renaissance. Explore and shop in the historic Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful sites. NOTES: This tour concludes at Ataturk International Airport and is only available to guests with flights departing after 5:30 pm.
69.00 Adult (USD)
39.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Classical Istanbul with Lunch, IB24, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: See many of the most beautiful, historic and important sites that Istanbul has to offer during this comprehensive tour. HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the historic sites of Istanbul including the Hippodrome, the breathtaking Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, the most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul, and the Topkapi Palace, home of the Sultans for 3 centuries. A Turkish lunch is included and there will be time for shopping at the Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful sites. NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approx. 3 miles. This tour is not recommended for guests using wheelchairs or those who may have difficulty walking. Conservative attire is recommended.
159.00 Adult (USD)
89.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Complete Istanbul, IB95, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: This tour includes one full-day and one half-day of sightseeing conducted over your two-day visit to Istanbul. Your comprehensive program includes most of the city's highlights. HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the most important sites of Istanbul including the Hippodrome, St. Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern. Take a scenic boat trip on the Bosphorus. Explore the Spice Bazaar and spend time shopping in the Grand Bazaar. A Turkish lunch is included on the first day. NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approx. 4 miles. This tour is not recommended for guests using wheelchairs or those who may have difficulty walking. Conservative attire is recommended.
189.00 Adult (USD)
129.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Easy Istanbul (Wheelchair Accessible), IB35, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: Explore Istanbul on a tour which is designed for guests who use a wheelchair and those with limited mobility. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy a panoramic Asian tour before touring the famous St. Sophia Museum which served as a church and mosque for 1,800 years and shop in the famous Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful sites and the heart of commerce during Ottoman times. NOTES: The vehicle used on this excursion is adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs.
66.00 Adult (USD)
49.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Explore Dolmabahce Palace, IBC4, Istanbul, Turkey
OVERVIEW: Enjoy this opportunity to explore the most recently built palace of Istanbul, Dolmahabce Palace. HIGHLIGHTS: This tour focuses on the latest palace of Istanbul, Dolmahabce Palace which was built in 1856. You will enter the site through the Imperial gate before exploring the palace which sits on 62 acres and consists of 285 rooms and 46 halls. The most notable sites include the crystal staircase made of Baccarat crystal and the ceremonial hall which was designed to hold 2,500 people. NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles in total over carpet and parquet floor and 30 to 45 steps.
54.00 Adult (USD)
44.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Important: Please remember you have up to 4 days prior to your sail date to purchase your regular shore excursions online. If you are within the 4 days, you will then need to purchase your shore excursions onboard; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your Tour Director on the land portion of the Alaska Cruisetour. For example, if you are sailing on October 18, you can make Shore & Land Excursion purchases online until October 13.
For additional Shore Excursions information, please visit our frequently asked questions.