cruisin1357

Beautiful and very artistic!

Enjoying your posts and glad to hear it was such an enjoyable trip. We are sailing on her August 26 from Rome to Athens, We also booked with Ephesus Shuttle (private option) for Ephesus and Istanbul (using tram service as well). Glad to hear you were happy with their services. This is our first time with independent tours (generally use Princess or just explore on own) so it seems we chose well with this tour company. Like the previous cruiser, assuming no issues with getting off the ships at the Turkey ports in timely manner to catch the tours? We arrive at 7 in Kusadasi and are supposed to meet at 7:30 on shore. I'm assuming the tour company is familiar and realizes this is doable.

Thanks so much!

Following along and enjoying your posts. We will be on this cruise the end of August. Curious, you mentioned St. Johns Resort as your relaxation day. Are you visiting on a day resort pass? I can't seem to find any mention on their website. Thanks! Lisa

Thanks so much for the information. It looks like August will work best for us next year. I realize it will be a cooler weather cruise but 60s/70s sounds quite manageable.

Hello Karatemom2: Great detailed review on the itinerary and lovely pictures. You seem to have planned it out quite well. Question: What was the weather like for you on this trip? Were the seas rough? This is also a dream trip so I'm trying to plan for next year but not sure when would provide the best weather/seas. Thanks!