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Dolmabahçe Palace and Afternoon Tea at Pera Palace

Indulge in the elegance of Istanbul with this small group tour. Visit Dolmabahçe Palace and Pera Palace Hotel, where you'll enjoy afternoon tea!

Explore two of the city's most iconic landmarks on this tour of Istanbul's most grandiose palaces. First, visit Dolmabahçe Palace, strolling its grand halls and lush gardens. Then head to the historic Pera Palace Hotel, an iconic establishment that has welcomed guests since the early 20th century. Enjoy afternoon tea and an assortment of snacks.

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

Shore Thing Highlights

Complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks
Enjoy afternoon tea at the historic Pera Palace Hotel
Stroll the grand halls and lush gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace

Need to know

This Shore Thing involves long periods walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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
Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies to the ship on embarkation day prior to this Shore Thing
Any dietary restrictions should be provided to the ship on the day of embarkation
Traffic delays may occur when in the city of Istanbul
Photography is not permitted inside Dolmabahce Palace
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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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.

Dolmabahçe Palace and Afternoon Tea at Pera Palace

Indulge in the elegance of Istanbul with this small group tour. Visit Dolmabahçe Palace and Pera Palace Hotel, where you'll enjoy afternoon tea!

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies