Cruise # 31- "Black Sea" Cruise onboard "Crystal Symphony"- July, 2013

For 12 Nights we called the "Crystal Symphony" our Home as we sailed from Rome to Istanbul to the "Black Sea" on the highest rated Cruiseline in the World... Ultra-Luxurious & All-Inclusive "Crystal Cruises"! We've been wanting to sail with these guys for years due to their Quality & Reputation (they've been rated # 1 19 years in a row) and they didn't disappoint. Can a Cruise be perfect? Crystal certainly comes close!! :-) (Read our full review on Crystal Cruises here: http://nancyandshawnpower.com/crystal-cruises-review/)

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Forget the modern part of the city though, the "Old Town" is where Istanbul comes to life. We have to say, we find this a truly fascinating city... where else can you sit down & listen to "Calls to Prayer" while having lunch! :-) Check out this video of what it's like.