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Dubrovnik, Croatia
It was george Bernard Show who said, "Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik", medieval walled city with museums, histories churches, monuments. Crowned by the Minceta Tower, the 10th century city are proud symbol of Dubrovnik's colorful history. This was the seat of the Republic of Ragusa, a powerful Renaissance-era city-state boasting a fleet of 500 ships.
Venice, Italy
Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Dodge's Palace, listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape a the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
Piraeus
The port of Athens, Piraeus, is very much an integral part of the city. The historical attractions of Athens are world-renowned. The Acropolis, overlooking the city of Athens from the top of a rocky hillside, is the dominant monument of ancient
Greece, the site of the first temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and the stunning Parthenon.
Among the magnificent ruins of the Acropolis, and the fascinating artefacts of the Acropolis Museum, the ancient civilisation surrounding the Parthenon, Herod Atticaus Odeon, Dionysus Theatre, Muses Hill, the Agora, Hephaestus Temple and the Apostles Church come to life.
In addition to its magnificent ancient monuments, Athens has much to offer the visitor, including colourful street markets and shops. Plus, of course, delicious Greek food such as the speciality meze and desserts including baklava.
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Istanbul
Istanbul, is fascinating town standing two continents, proudly keeps the heritage of its past life. Visit the Blue Mosque with its internal panels of blue and ceramic tiles.
Enjoy a panoramic view over the ancient Hippodrome that was the center of Byzantine public life. Continue to the Sophia Church to admire a wonderful Byzantine mosaic. The tour continues to the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the center of Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th Centuries that also housed the Sultans and their courts.
During your visit to Istanbul also see a typical carpet demonstration and or shop in the world famous Bazaar.
Odessa
Located on the northern banks of the Black Sea, the town of Odessa was founded by Catherine the Great 1794.
Enjoy a walking tour along on the mail promenade of Odessa to admire a Potemkin Staircase, build in 1841 and rise 460 feet from the sea to the upper level of Odessa.
Pushkin’s Monument and the exterior of the Opera House. Visit the Museum of the Fine Art to admire a beautiful collection of Ukrainian and Russian Art. Visit a Shevchenko Park to have a view over the Black Sea.
Yalta
Visit Livadia Palace (White Palace), summer residence of the Russian imperial family where Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin signed the Yalta Treaty in 1945 and this world conference decide the future of the Europe.
Stop for photos at the Swallow’s Nest, turreted medieval castle perched on a cliff hanging over the sea. Continue to the center of Yalta with the visit to the Alexander Nevsky Church,
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