Shore Things Policies

Discovering Turkish Heritage

Immerse yourself in Turkey's rich cultural heritage on this journey through Islamic art and the traditional craft of Ebru (marbling).

Begin the tour with a visit to the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum. Explore an impressive collection of Islamic art, including intricate calligraphy, delicate textiles, and exquisite ceramics, before heading to the historic Caferaga Madrasa for a hands-on Ebru art workshop. There, you'll learn all about traditional Turkish marbling and produce your own marbled paper as a souvenir.

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Create your own unique marbling designs with the guidance of skilled instructors
Ebru art workshop at Caferaga Madrasa
Visit the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards
This Shore Thing involves long periods walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Discovering Turkish Heritage

Immerse yourself in Turkey's rich cultural heritage on this journey through Islamic art and the traditional craft of Ebru (marbling).

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies