National Geographic Encounter Ocean Odyssey

Free pick up transfer from the hotel in Istanbul to the ship is arranged between 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and live music upon arrival on board. The ship follows a route including views of historical sites, Ottoman palaces and the two beautiful bridges illuminated at night. Just relax and enjoy the evening cruising around the Bosphorus Strait. Let’s not forget delicious onboard meals superbly prepared by the chef. It’s possible to choose fish or meat menu consisting of three courses. What will make the evening more memorable is a rich show programm including Gypsy Dance, Dervish show, Henna Ceremony, Belly Dance, Caucassian Show, Anatolian Dance Show, Drum Show and Live DJ performance. Return transfer to the hotel is arranged at midnight. Deffinitely join this tour when you are on holidays in Istanbul. Stunning panoramic views over the city at night, delicious cuisine and amazing entertainment programm will stay in your memory for a long time. 

What is Included: Healesville Sanctuary entry Historic Steam train ride Friendly & informative tour guide Take a small group day trip from Melbourne to check out the Healesville Sanctuary and the Puffing Billy Steam Train. At Healesville Sanctuary you’ll meet Australia’s native animals including koalas, kangaroos, monitor lizards and dingos. Then head to the Puffing Billy Steam Train for a ride through the rainforest on the century-old steam train. After pickup from the centrally located meeting point on Flinders Street in Melbourne, travel by comfortable modern mini-buses about one hour through the Dandenong Ranges, known for cool-climate rainforest and extensive Eucalyptus forests. First you’ll visit the Healesville Sanctuary, one of the best places in Victoria to see and interact with native Australian wildlife. You’ll walk through a stunning bushland setting where you can see wombats, birds of prey, platypus, wallabies and other amazing animals that are native to Australia. Once you have enjoyed all Healesville Sanctuary has to offer, you’ll reboard your mini-bus and head to the Puffing Billy Steam Train in Belgrave. Climb aboard the century-old steam train, maintained in mint condition by dedicated volunteers. The Puffing Billy still runs on its own mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook, through the heart of the rainforest. Travel back in time as you chug through the gorgeous Sherbrooke Forest waving at friendly bystanders as you go. In the late afternoon you’ll be returned to 570 Flinders Street in Melbourne where your tour ends.

Please note: Entry ticket is not included, this must be purchase separately. Enjoy the Dolphins Interaction at Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park. Get to know, stroke and play with the dolphins. A unique experience where you will discover how talented these energetic mammals are in and out of the water! On 26th of November four specimens of bottlenose dolphins arrived to Lanzarote, from Duisburg and Nuremberg (Germany), which were successfully transported in a specially equipped transport airplane in the company of a team of veterinarians, biologists and caregivers. Their acclimatisation to the new facilities built for them is satisfactory in every way. Their health is optimum, they feed normally and thoroughly enjoy the seven million litres of seawater that fill the spacious and deep pools of their new home. Conditions: Adults and children must be 8+ years old and 1.10+ meters high. Each child from 8 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult (18+), who also participates and pays for the interaction.  The groups are limited to 12 people to secure maximum enjoyment! Participants must bring a swimsuit and towel, the use of sun tan cream is not permitted. Participants must remove all jewellery prior to entering the water. Combine your visit to Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park with a visit to Go Karting

Your entire experience will be approximately 1 hour which includes check-in, safety briefing, and 15 – 17 minute helicopter flight. The customer experience center includes; a Chicago history exhibit, flight simulator, helipad viewing lounge, interactive games, and snacks & refreshments available for purchase.  Chicago Helicopter Experience operates a fleet of Airbus AStar helicopters. The aircraft accommodates up to 6 guests plus a pilot per flight and is climate controlled. You will enjoy unobstructed views of the sights with spacious seating and listen to the live tour narration through Bose noise cancelling headsets.  All tours depart and return to Chicago Helicopter Experience Downtown Heliport; 2420 South Halsted St. Free Parking on site. Roundtrip shuttle service is available from downtown hotels for an additional charge. Ticket Terms Maximum weight per passenger is 250 lbs (113kg) Children 3 years old and above Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to schedule tour departure time Passengers under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to fly – no refund will be given for the cancellation All flight times are approximate and are susceptible to current weather conditions. In the event your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, your ticket can be rescheduled or refunded for the full amount

Disneyland Park A magical kingdom is yours to discover  Explore lush jungles Greet Princesses straight from a fairy-tale  Navigate the seas with Pirates  Rocket into a star-spangled sky Disneyland Park is the original Theme Park opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955 to much fanfare. Broadcast on live television in the United States, it was watched by over half that country's population. Since then successive generations from all over the world have visited "the Happiest Place on Earth" to make their dreams come true. With 8 richly themed lands there is much to see and do. Explore - Main Street U.S.A. Fantasyland Tomorrowland Frontierland Mickey's Toontown Adventureland Critter Country New Orleans Square     Disney California Adventure Park   Here in 7 imaginative lands Disney and Pixar Characters await your discovery. Fantastic tales become reality via spectacular entertainment, attractions and even themed dining. Visit -   Buena Vista Street Cars Land Paradise Pier Grizzly Peak Pacific Wharf "a bug's land"  Hollywood Land.    Dazzling days are followed by enchanting evenings at Disney California Adventure Park - a fun-filled destination for children of all ages.

Gatorland Alligator Adventure  At 110- acres, Gatorland provides affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators & crocodiles to see, an aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, award-winning gift shop and one-of-a-kind reptilian shows including the Gator Wrestlin' Show, Gator Jumparoo and the Up-close Encounters Show. Take a ride on the Gatorland Express train and then head on over to Gator Gully Splash Park where kids of all ages can enjoy a good ol' fashion squirtfest! Don't miss the new rare white alligators on display for a limited engagement at Gatorland's newest exhibit, White Gator Swamp. Featuring four of the world's largest white leucistic alligators known to roam the planet, these giant Ivory colored reptiles are each ten to twelve feet in length and weigh over 800 pounds. Their piercing blue eyes are believed to have the ability to command good fortune to those lucky enough to make eye contact with the blue eyed beauties. Gatorland with Airboat Let our experienced Master Captains take you into the breathtaking beauty of natural wonders, including wet-lands, cypress trees, and wildlife. Ride with a certified U.S. Coast Guard Captain and see Florida alligators, turtles, birds, and more in their natural environment. This safe, exciting, and educational airboat ride is filled with surprises and fascination. View wildlife on a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected 17-passenger airboat. Each airboat tour is a unique experience and never the same. You will enjoy whisking across the surface of the water at speeds up to 45 mph while shooting between walls of tall grass.