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Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul

BLACK SEA ODYSSEY | 10 Nights | Departs Jul 23, 2013

 

Yalta, Ukraine

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Ports:

Jul, 23

-Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Jul, 24

-Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Jul, 25

-Cruise the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Jul, 26

-Yalta, Ukraine

Jul, 27

-Sochi, Russia

Jul, 28

-Cruise the Black Sea

Jul, 29

-Odessa, Ukraine

Jul, 30

-Sevastopol, Ukraine

Jul, 31

-Constanta (Bucharest), Romania

Aug, 1

-Nessebur, Bulgaria

Aug, 2

-Istanbul, Turkey
Yalta, Ukraine-port

With its mountain backdrop, golden beaches and the brilliant blue of the Black Sea, Yalta is one of the most spectacular spots on the Crimean Coast. Along with its physical majesty, you’ll find historic riches such as Livadia Palace, the site where Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt met at the end of World War II. The city is a literary treasure-trove, where Chekhov and Tolstoy are just a few of the famous residents traced in the various museums and monuments.

 

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

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  • Light Activity /Walking Light Activity /Walking
  • Seated Tour Seated Tour
  • Moderate Activity/Walking Moderate Activity/Walking
  • Most Active or Strenuous Most Active or Strenuous
  • Minimal Activity Required Minimal Activity Required
  • Regent Choice Regent Choice
  • Meal Meal
  • Evening Tour Evening Tour
  • Imperial Yalta
    Moderate Activity/WalkingMeal
  • Crimean Diamonds
    Light Activity /Walking
  • Discover the Crimea
    Moderate Activity/WalkingRegent ChoiceMeal
  • Romanovs and Their Last Refuge
    Light Activity /WalkingRegent ChoiceMeal
  • Nikitsky Botanical Gardens
    Light Activity /Walking
  • History of Crimean Wine
    Moderate Activity/Walking
  • Yalta Panoramic & Livadia Palace
    Light Activity /WalkingMinimal Activity Required
  • Executive Collection Half Day Car
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Car
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Van
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Van
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Minibus
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Minibus
    Seated TourRegent Choice

  • Imperial Yalta

    Moderate Activity/Walking Meal
    Duration: 4 1/2 hours
    Tour Code: ylt-001
    Price:

    Free

    Experience the privileged life of royalty during this special visit to the magnificent palaces of Imperial Yalta.

    Depart the pier for the drive to Massandra to see the charming Loire-style Massandra Palace, the summer home of Russian Imperial families. Upon arrival at the main gate, you will disembark and join the shuttle vans to the palace. Enjoy wonderful photo opportunities of the original exterior and interior architecture of the Romanov family home, along with the marvelous surrounding woods and fresh air. Construction of the Massandra Palace began in 1881 by Count M. Vorontsov, continued by the Tsar Alexander III and completed by Nicholas II.

    Next, you will continue on to Livadia Palace, the summer residence of the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, and site of the Crimean Conference in 1945. Built in 1911 for the imperial family, this Italian Renaissance-styled white palace is one of the most remarkable attractions on the Southern Coast of Crimea. During your visit, you will see the Great White Hall, where the fate of post-war Europe was decided in 1945. Feel the atmosphere of the rooms where the Tsar's family lived, and learn the details of everyday life of Russian aristocracy of the early 20th century. Today, the Palace hosts political summits and presidents from all over the world. Your tour concludes in the Italian courtyard of the Palace, where you will enjoy Russian tea and pie, and a lively folklore performance. Before you leave, visit the souvenir shops in the Palace for local souvenirs and craft works.

    Please note: Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes for this tour which involves 45 minutes of walking, and approximately 30 steps to climb up and 30 steps down at Massandra Palace. There is an additional 1 hour and 20 minutes of walking, and 40 steps to climb and 40 steps down at Livadia Palace. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Please keep in mind that guides, though knowledgeable and the best available, are not as skilled as those found in the larger tourist centers of the Mediterranean, or other parts of Europe.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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