Wind, Voyage 2228 ex Istanbul Return

7 Night Cruise sailing from Istanbul roundtrip aboard Silver Wind.

Silver Wind, launched in 1995, was the second ship introduced by Silversea. Much like its sister ship, Silver Cloud, the Wind is a shining example of intimate Italian cruising. Fewer guests, combined with more space and Silversea's signature six-star personalised service make for the ultimate sailing experience. This elite vessel is as a grand hotel, as gracious as a long-time friends' home. Each all ocean-view suite provides a sumptuous retreat. Each public space is intimate yet inviting. It's a warm feeling of home upon the seas of the earth.

Aboard Silver Wind you will find a most accommodating place to view our world. Whether it's delicious onboard diversions, world-class cuisine, memorable dining venues or staying connected from anywhere, Silversea's impeccable standards apply to every detail of your voyage.

Istanbul
Though it is often remarked that Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, it's really the city of Istanbul that does the straddling. European Istanbul is separated from its Asian suburbs by the Bosphorus, the narrow channel of water that connects the Black Sea, north of the city, to the Sea of Marmara in the south. What will strike you more than the meeting of East and West in Istanbul, though, is the juxtaposition of the old and the new, of tradition and modernity. Office towers creep up behind historic old palaces; women in jeans or elegant designer outfits pass others wearing long skirts and head coverings; donkey-drawn carts vie with shiny BMWs for dominance of the streets; and the Grand Bazaar competes with Western-style boutiques and shopping malls. At dawn, when the muezzin's call to prayer rebounds from ancient minarets, there are inevitably a few hearty revelers still making their way home from nightclubs while other residents kneel in prayer.

Sevastapol
The "hero city" of Sevastopol—so-called for its roles in both the Crimean War and World War II—is located on the Black Sea coast of the Crimean Peninsula with its rolling hills and sunny vineyards. Founded in 1783 by Russian sailors as a naval fortress, the city became the most important base for the empire's Black Sea fleet. The name Sevastopol is of Greek origin and means "city of glory." Like almost all the cities of the Black Sea coast, it is located on the site of an ancient Greek colony, in this case Chersonesos (or Khersonesus), and numerous archaeological fragments of its predecessor have survived. The shores of the bays, the city's streets, and its squares are a historical museum themselves. Because of its role in war, Sevastopol is filled with architecture and historical monuments memorializing its efforts through the ages. The citizens are proud of their history and the beauty of the city.

Nessebur
Nessebur (often spelled "Nesebar" or "Nessebar"), a rocky peninsula jutting from the Bulgarian coast, is one of Bulgaria's most popular tourist destinations. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to an amazing mix of historic architecture—including Greek and Roman remains—and some beautiful stone churches dating to the early Middle Ages. The town was originally known as Messambria and was colonized by the Greeks in the 6th century BC. Later, the Romans came and stayed through the early years of the first millennium. In the Middle Ages, the town for a time became a stronghold of the Byzantine Empire, ruled from Constantinople. The 19th century saw another building boom, this one of evocative stone and wooden houses in the style known as Bulgarian National Revival.

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