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Attire: Good walking shoes are a must. This is a very active tour. Much of the sightseeing involves walking up and down hills,, uneven steps, cobblestones, no railings.

We went in April. Istanbul was cool and windy. We brought layers - fleece and a good rain jacket with a hood. I a!so brought and used light gloves and a buff. The weather became warmer as we went South, and I was wearing shorts at times. I also had and used a sun hat with chin strap.

At the mosques, modest attire required, including a scarf for women. And, you have to remove your shoes.

Sport coats not required. Some men had them. I brought a casual dress, my trusty black pants and white jeans and a few nice shirts for my "dressy" clothes.

Electricity. Used European adapter at both hotels. The ship has US outlets.

The Athens hotel did not provide a washcloth. I had one with me.