Big Bus Istanbul - Classic Ticket

This is a premier learning experience in the Everglades Area and is superb for the entire family... from toddlers to the grandparents. Every day is different in the Everglades 10,000 Islands so we try to be very flexible and dynamic. The tour may/will include a bit of birding, some photography, strolling thru tidal pools on a remote beach, exploration of one of the 10,000 Islands. The first part of the experience is a guided boating eco tour in search of dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. The second part is a hands on: interpretive, guided walk on a remote barrier island to explore the beaches, tidal pools and inter-tidal zones. For parents and grandparents wanting an active role as educators, our naturalists will help you be the instructor.

Giethoorn - "Little Venice" of the Netherlands Highlights 7,5 hour Guided Tour in Giethoorn Boat tour Giethoorn * In the winter the boat tour is dependent on weather conditions Photostop at Enkhuizen Dijk   Ticket Includes Deluxe coach Live Guide in English, Spanish & German   Ticket Excludes Food And Drinks Hotel Pick Up Full Description Giethoorn is a peaceful village near the German border and is often referred to as the “Little Venice” of the Netherlands. It is known for having no roads or cars and it's charming canals, quaint wooden bridges and picturesque farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs give it a unique fairy-tale feeling. Enjoy the peace and quiet and see a different part of the Netherlands.    

Maximum per group is 27. Tours depart every 15- 20 minutes depending on the season. 

Adapted, easy version designed for people with reduced mobility. If you walk with the aid of a stick, need a wheelchair to get around, or get tired when you have to stand for too long, this is the guided accessible route through the Gothic Quarter. An itinerary adapted to your needs! A walk through the centre of Barcelona to find out what the Roman colony of Barcino was like and about the changes that have taken place over the centuries… or curious facts such as why the Gothic Quarter is said to be a 20th-century "invention". Discover details and anecdotes that will reveal a new way of connecting to the architectural heritage around you. Experience the atmosphere of this historic neighbourhood and take part in its everyday activities which are constantly evolving and often surprising.

Our delicious Brunch menu includes all of the following: Smoked Salmon with Sliced Tomato, Onion & Capers Croissants & Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Butter & Jams Granola & Yogurt Parfaits Fresh Sliced Summer Fruits Assorted Muffins & Danishes Smoked Turkey with Bacon & Cheddar Wrap Quiches: [spinach & mushroom] [ham & onion] Mini Brioche Sandwiches: [watercress, cucumber & goat cheese] [black forest ham with brie & honey mustard] Tea/Coffee Service Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Unlimited Champagne (did someone say mimosas?)   Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009. The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn. East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

More things included... *NEW Golden Gate Park Trolley is the only hop on hop off route that takes you all the way out to Ocean Beach, the extraordinary Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum, and the family-favorite San Francisco Zoo. The Legion of Honor, a stunning French Neo-Classical building siting atop a hill over the city, Golden Gate, and Pacific Ocean, is a Fine Arts Museum with a collection which spans over 4 millennials of history. The trolley will also stop at the San Francisco Zoo, an urban oasis home to over 2,000 exotic, endangered, and rescued animals. The Sausalito Loop takes you to the other side of San Francisco Bay to the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito. Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco Bay on a round-trip route from South Vista Point of the Golden Gate Bridge to downtown Sausalito. You are free to spend as much time in Sausalito as you choose. San Francisco is rich in culture and history. The Hop on Hop off ticket also includes two FREE walking tours recounting San Francisco's riveting past from the days of the Gold Rush Daze to the Legendary Summer of Love. The itinerary and map with help you determine you route and won't let you miss any of the "must see" sights of the City by the Bay. STOP 1 – Visitor Information Center * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Leavenworth & Jefferson * POINTS OF INTEREST: Anchorage Square; The Cannery at Del Monte Square’s shops and restaurants; San Francisco Maritime Historic Park at Hyde Street Pier and Aquatic Park; the famous Cable Cars on Hyde Street hill; and Ghirardelli Square, a chocolate-lovers paradise. STOP 2 - Alcatraz Landing * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of North Point & Embarcadero * POINTS OF INTEREST: One of the most popular destinations in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Alcatraz Island is home to the former max-security infamous federal prison.  STOP 3 – Levi's Plaza * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Battery and Union Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Visit the Levi's Store at Levi Strauss Plaza or walk to Coit Tower and visit the top for stunning 360 degree views of the city and bay! Other points: Cruise Terminal, Fog City Diner, and the Exploratorium STOP 4 – Embarcadero Center * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Clay and Davis Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Embarcadero Center offers over 120 unique dining and shopping experiences. Embarcadero Plaza and Justin Herman Plaza surround the center and serve as parks along Embarcadero Street.  STOP 5 – Hyatt Regency Hotel * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Market and Steuart Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Stroll through the Ferry Building Marketplace where you can find a dreamy selection of artisan food, independently owned and operated businesses, and a local farmers market. The Ferry Building showcases some of the Bay Area's finest local offerings. Get up close to the Bay Bridge for exceptional photo opportunities.  *Bus and Bike COMBO ONLY bike pickup stop STOP 6 – Union Square South  * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Geary and Powell Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Central Shopping and Theatre District –featuring department stores, upscale boutiques, art galleries, salons, grand hotels, and repertory theatres. Westfield Centre and Cable Cars.  **Start point for the 'Gold Rush Daze' FREE walking tour** *Bus and Bike COMBO bike pickup stop** STOP 7 - Van Ness Ave * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Van Ness and Post Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Hop off directly between Japantown and Nob Hill neighborhoods STOP 8– Lombard Street * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Lombard Street @ Gough (in front of Town House Motel) * POINTS OF INTEREST: A convenient stop for hotels on Van Ness and Lombard, you’re walking distance from Lombard Street “the crookedest street in the world." Nearby shopping can found at fabulous Union Street. STOP 9 – Palace of Fine Arts * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Richardson and Chestnut * POINTS OF INTEREST: Just a few blocks from the Palace of Fine arts, a famous relic of the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. Walk into the Presidio for a visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum or see LucasFilm's Letterman Digital Arts Center’s iconic Yoda Fountain. STOP 10 – Golden Gate Bridge (South Vista Point) * Hop-On, Hop-Off: South Vista Point * POINTS OF INTEREST: Great views of San Francisco’s skyline and Alcatraz Island or walk the span of the bridge over the entrance of San Francisco Bay. **Change here for the Double Decker Sausalito Cable Car Tour** STOP 11 - Golden Gate Park / California Academy of Sciences * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Concourse Drive, in front of Academy of Sciences (Sundays and Holidays: 8th Ave. & Fulton) * POINTS OF INTEREST: Music Concourse, De Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, the Botanical and Japanese Tea Gardens. Also nearby, boat rentals at Stow Lake. **Change here for the Golden Gate Park Trolley to Ocean Beach and ** STOP 12 - Golden Gate Park / Conservatory of Flowers * Hop-On, Hop-Off: John F. Kennedy Drive * POINTS OF INTEREST: Victorian glass and wooden greenhouse is home to exotic tropical flowers and plants and is the oldest of its kind. Outside you can find stunning floral layouts and breathtaking architecture.  STOP 13 - Haight-Ashbury District * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Haight Street @ Stanyan (in front of McDonald's) * POINTS OF INTEREST: Eclectic district, famous for its role in the 1960’s Hippie Movement, is still a center for bohemian culture. It is lined with one-of-a-kind shops, trendy cafes, bars and restaurants **Start point for the 'Love, Peace & Haight' FREE walking tour** *Bus and Bike COMBO ONLY bike pickup stop STOP 14 - Haight-Ashbury District * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Haight Street @ Masonic (in front of Magnolia Brew Pub) * POINTS OF INTEREST: For those looking for the full experience, hop off at STOP 14 and walk all the way through the Haight and hop back on at the other side  **End point for the 'Love, Peace & Haight' FREE walking tour** STOP 15 – Alamo Square * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Divisadero and Hayes Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Walk just two blocks to the famous row of San Francisco Victorians to see the houses premiering in opening credits of "Full House" and "Fuller House"! STOP 16 – Civic Center / City Hall * Hop-On, Hop-Off: On Larkin between Grove and Fulton (front of Asian Art Museum)  * POINTS OF INTEREST: Featuring the Beaux-Arts City Hall with its massive gold leaf covered dome, the War Memorial Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, and the Asian Art Museum. STOP 17 - Hilton Hotel * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Taylor and Ellis * POINTS OF INTEREST: Walking distance to Westfield Shopping Center and Market Street’s Muni and Bart stations, and theatre district  STOP 18 - Union Square North * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Post and Powell  * POINTS OF INTEREST: Shopping, cable cars, visit our head office at 478 Post Street **Start point for the 'Gold Rush Daze' FREE walking tour** STOP 19 - Chinatown Gate * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Grant Bush Street – across from Chinatown Gate * POINTS OF INTEREST: Go through “The Dragon Gate” entry to Chinatown. Also nearby, San Francisco’s very own quaint French Quarter STOP 20 - Portsmouth Square * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Kearny Street, between Clay & Washington (in from of Hilton Financial District) * POINTS OF INTEREST: The tallest building in San Francisco, the TransAmerica Pyramid; Chinatown; Fortune Cookie Factory STOP 21 - Broadway * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Broadway and Kearny Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Visit Lawrence Ferlinghetti's City Lights bookstore; North Beach/Little Italy STOP 22 - Washington Square * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Corner of Columbus Ave and Powell Street * POINTS OF INTEREST: Enjoy cultured café’s, restaurants, and gelaterias or walk to Coit Tower, Lombard “the world’s crookedest” Street and Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral STOP 23 - Pier 39 * Hop-On, Hop-Off: In front of Hard Rock Cafe * POINTS OF INTEREST: Experience Pier 39s fun shopping and dining, bay cruise departures, sea lions, and the Aquarium of the Bay **7D experience location for 48 hour ticket holders** STOP 24 – PIER 41-Gray Line Box Office * Hop-On, Hop-Off: Little Embarcadero at Performance Plaza * POINTS OF INTEREST: Hop on a ferry to Sausalito, take a bay cruise, or stroll the waterfront