Explore the most captivating attractions in Budapest and in the surrounding countryside and enhance the experience by luxuriating at a thermal bath, cruising the Danube River and dining on traditional cuisine.

NOTE: This program begins in Budapest, Hungary and ends in Istanbul, Turkey, where guests will board the ship. Guests need to fly into the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) for the start of this program.

An Inter-Europe flight from Budapest to Istanbul on Day 4 is included in this program and will be booked by RSSC’s air department.

Special Note: Due to the amount of walking at times over uneven or cobbled surfaces, this program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or for those who require the use of a wheelchair, walker or cane. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on the internal flight.

DAY 1

Upon arriving at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, you will be met at the after-luggage claim just past the exit gate in Terminal 2A or 2B inside the airport building. The English-speaking guide will assist.

You will then be transferred to your hotel where the afternoon will be at your leisure. The team at the hospitality desk can offer recommendations. Check-in is 3pm. Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will begin a comprehensive guided tour of Budapest. The sights will include Heroes Square, the Parliament building, Fishermen Bastion, Matthias Church and the Jewish District.

Afterwards, you will transfer to the Szchenyi thermal baths, where you can luxuriate in the pools, saunas and spa. For the ultimate relaxing experience, you can book available massage services on-site for about 65 euros for 45 minutes.

A private cabin will be available for changing and to securely store your possessions. Robes, towels and disposable swimming caps will be provided, but bring your own swimsuit and slippers or flip flops. You will also be offered a cocktail, a fruit bowl and unlimited Czillaghegy mineral water.

Back at the hotel, you will have time to freshen up before a dinner cruise on the Danube River.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will travel into the surrounding countryside to admire the immense natural beauty. While pausing at Balaton Lake, you will gaze out over the beaches and volcanically formed hills.

In the nearby city of Balatonfüred, you can mingle with the residents and sample a local fried bread known as langos. As an alternative, you may participate in a wine tasting.

Afterwards, you will visit Tihany village, see highlights such as Tihany Abbey and sample lavender beer and other lavender products.

Back in Budapest, you will dine on traditional Hungarian dishes before retiring for the evening.

DAY 4

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will take a private transfer to the airport for a flight to Istanbul.

Note: guests are not escorted on this flight.

Upon arrival in Istanbul, proceed through Customs and Immigration. After exiting luggage claim you will be met and transferred to the port of Istanbul where you will board the ship. Look for representatives holding a Regent sign.

If you encounter any flight delays 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 Inter-Europe air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 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 Budapest to Istanbul 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 Istanbul on the last day

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

Guests are not accompanied on the Inter-Europe flight

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

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. Program details including timings and 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 will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will receive a 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 no-shows 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 3:00pm (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 3:00pm.

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

DAY 1

Arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Meet and greet and private transfer to your hotel

3:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel

Day at leisure, meals on your own

Overnight at the W Budapest 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 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

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Meet guide in the lobby for the city tour

12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Continue the city tour

4:00pm Szchenyi thermal bath experience with cabin

6:00pm Return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner

7:00pm Transfer to a deluxe Danube River boat for a cruise and 3-course dinner

10:00pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the W Budapest or similar hotel

DAY 3

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Meet guide in the lobby for a tour of the countryside

9:00am Drive to Balaton Lake

12:30pm Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Tour Balatonfüred City, meet the locals and taste langos

3:00pm Ride ferry to Tihany and explore the village

5:30pm Return to Budapest

7:30pm Discover the flavors of Budapest at dinner

9:30pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the W Budapest or similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Hotel check out

TBA Group transfer to the Budapest airport for a flight to Istanbul

TBA Fly to Istanbul (flight details will be provided by the RSSC Air team)

TBA Arrive in Istanbul

Meet and greet and transfer to the pier to embark the ship

TBA Arrive at the port for embarkation

If you encounter any flight delays 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 Inter-Europe air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

Expected Weather

Winter average: 2.6 Celsius (37 F)

Spring average: 12.4 Celsius (54 F)

Summer average: 22 Celsius (72 F)

Fall average: 12 Celsius (54 F)

The coldest month in Budapest is January, the hottest are July and August, when. temperatures may climb over 35 Celsius during the day (over 95 F).

What to Bring

Umbrella, weather-appropriate layered clothing, swimsuit, sweater, raincoat, hat, good walking shoes, camera, slippers or flip flops for the thermal bath experience.

Local Currency

Hungarian Forint

Electricity

Type C and Type F. 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

LUGGAGE

Luggage allowance for the included Inter-Europe flight will be determined by the operating carrier of that flight. Please refer to your airline’s website for these details.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hungary is in the Schengen visa zone. US citizens do not require visa to enter Europe.

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. 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

W Budapest

Budapest, Andrássy út 25, 1061 Hungary

Phone: +36 1 253 3100

*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 hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at the W Budapest in a Wonderful Room with breakfast, city tax and VAT

•Meet and greet service with English-speaking guide assistance at the airport in Budapest

•Transfer from the BUD airport to the hotel with luggage

•Hospitality desk at the hotel

•All tours, tastings, and entrances per the itinerary with English-speaking guides

•Two lunches

•Szchenyi thermal bath experience

•3-course continental dinner on a river boat on Day 2 (Drinks are not included)

•Dinner on Day 3

•Inter-Europe flight from Budapest to Istanbul booked by the RSSC Air Team

•Meet and greet and transfer to the pier in Istanbul

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently 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 for guests:

•Drinks on the river cruise dinner

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on the flight between BUD and IST

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 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.

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 no-shows and their hotel space released.

Price: $4,399 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.

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:

For the domestic flights, the luggage allowance is 25 kilograms (55 pounds) per person. We advise you to pack a smaller bag for the extension, allowing your main luggage to 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.