Viking Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

[milling73]

We are taking this cruise Athens to Istanbul. We have 1 night stay in Istanbul at cruise end and fly out early the next morning. 
Has anyone taken this cruise? Or know if a Turkey Visa is required to fly out within 24 hours of cruise end?

We are finding conflicting information on sites. Some say we have 36 hours, others say once we leave ship we have to have a Visa. At $100 each we hate to purchase if not needed. 
 

[mariavii]

I am doing this cruise with the extension so had to get the visa. It was $51.50. 

[miwakaly]

4 hours ago, milling73 said:

We are taking this cruise Athens to Istanbul. We have 1 night stay in Istanbul at cruise end and fly out early the next morning. 
Has anyone taken this cruise? Or know if a Turkey Visa is required to fly out within 24 hours of cruise end?

We are finding conflicting information on sites. Some say we have 36 hours, others say once we leave ship we have to have a Visa. At $100 each we hate to purchase if not needed. 
 

On MVJ, under Travel Requirements, then under Pre-Departure Information, read the PDF file.  It has info for specific country requirements.  This is the section for Turkey ... read the NOTE:

 

Turkey - In addition to Viking’s vaccination requirement, please ensure you have the following:

1. US/CAN/AU Guests Apply for Turkey’s Electronic Visa, (from a maximum of 90 days to a minimum of 48 hours before departure), found here: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/apply/. You will need your passport for the application and will receive your visa via email.

Note: If arriving/departing by air or land, a visa is required in advance. For day visits by sea, a group visa is provided by Viking.

For additional information regarding Turkey’s entry requirements, visit: https://www.tga.gov.tr/fight-against-covid-19-in-turkey/

[MikeyB]

In addition to what was said above...

Because you are flying out of Turkey (as opposed to continuing on a cruise) you need a visa.

Did it last year on a cruise that disembarked in Turkey.  Stay extra days also.  The link is provided above and it is only $30.

Make sure you have a Turkish breakfast at your hotel.

[Travel R]

We are booking this for 2024 and just began researching the specifics (we are actually going to fly to Rome after the cruise), so this is useful and very interesting information.

 

Thanks for the info.

[Travel R]

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Edited December 27, 2022 by Travel R