Cruise ports of call Istanbul , Piraeus & Izmir anyone been?

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Sat, 22/12/2021 - 23:38
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I am researching for my Cruise in march has anyone been to Istanbul ,Piraeus or Izmir ?

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Sun, 23/12/2021 - 13:08
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Michelle from Dorset
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HI sounds wonderful wait to see if anyone comes up with any info Merry Christmas Michelle

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Sun, 23/12/2021 - 16:12
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Jacqueline
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Hi, I have been to both Piraeus and Izmir but afraid I just passed through on my way to Ephesus and Athens, which were both so wonderful that they eclipsed any memories of the ports!! I went on the cruise ships own trips so was escorted everywhere, which is what I love at this stage of my life! So sorry no real info about the ports.
Jackie

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Sun, 23/12/2021 - 16:27
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the ships excursions would be easier but soooo expensive

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Sun, 23/12/2021 - 22:41
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Michelle from Dorset
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hi J watched Mr Suchet in Turkey today St Pauls journey on BBCtV it looked wonderful tell me more about it ? I hve been to pompei but this looked wonderful Istanbul on my list but it is the architecture and history of the Edhesus that interests me thanks Michelle

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Thu, 27/12/2021 - 16:31
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Hi Michelle, I really loved Ephesus and was so stunned by it, a huge ruined Roman city. They even put on an outdoor play for us in the original theatre. I think I mentioned this place in one of the first travel guides that I put on, ages ago. Its called First cruise for 2 retired ladies, I think! Very original! It is so worth going too but was a fair way from the port.
Hope your Xmas went alright.
Jackie

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Fri, 28/12/2021 - 09:39
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Michelle from Dorset
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Hi J thanks for that was that your black sea cruise? will take a look when I have a bit more time but did print that as it was somewhere i wanted to go but after seeing the TV programme it is a must for me to go to Ephesus

I was amazed with how much of the city was left and yes it did back memories of Pompei might be something to put on t and l to do a tour ? yes christmas was lovely thanks quiet but dad and I polished off a bottle of asti by 1.30 pm ! he was a bit unsteady on his feet after that so mum got on with lunch as I dont think he can take alcohol like he used to oh but so happy we have him with us hope you enjoyed - happy new year Michelle x

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Fri, 28/12/2021 - 20:12
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Jacqueline
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Hi Michelle, It was a 12 day Eastern European Cruise with NCL on Norwegian Jade. Fabulous!
J x

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Sat, 29/12/2021 - 15:19
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Michelle from Dorset
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Hi J ok will take a look at that - thanks for the tips hope you enjoy your time in India - would love to hear how it went when you get back home bfn M x

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