Barcelona
Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso
Istanbul
With its skyline aglow with the glimmer of domes and minarets, arriving in Istanbul is an unforgettable experience. The labyrinth of streets. Bustling bazaars. The serenity of the surrounding waters. This city offers one intriguing adventure after another. Explore Istanbul’s most famous monuments, from the Hippodrome to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the old city walls. Its sheer size, wealth and beauty await you.
Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Turkish Lira (YTL)
Places of Interest Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque
Sochi
Set at the foot of the Caucausus Mountains, the spa town of Sochi enjoys a pleasant climate, warm seas, lush vegetation and the curative powers of its springs at Matsesta. The city played a prominent role during the 1917 Revolution when Lenin decreed that resort facilities for working people should be provided. Relax by the beach, visit the botanical gardens and look out for the many Trees of Friendship around town – citrus trees with buds grafted on by visitors from all over the world as a symbol of peace and friendship.
Country - Russia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Russian Ruble (RUB)
Places of Interest
Botanical Gardens
Trabzon
Trazbon has been an important trading city since it was founded by merchants from Sinop in around 1000BC. Over the centuries the city has been ruled by Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Goths and Ottomans. Invaded by the Russians in World War I, the city is rich in historical treasures. The most significant building, the thirteenth-century St. Sophia Byzantine church, was used for centuries as a mosque and is now a museum containing splendid frescoes and examples of Byzantine painting.
Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 600kms
Currency - Turk Lirasi (YTL)
Places of Interest
St Sophia Byzantine Church
Sinop
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Sevastopol
The historic city of Sevastopol built on the tip of the Crimean peninsula with a vast natural harbour, has long been of great strategic importance. Discover more about the Charge of the Light Brigade on a full-day "Crimean War Highlights" tour; alternatively, visit the Museum of the Black Sea fleet and the Panorama, an evocative circular painting depicting the 349-day siege of Sevastopol. There will also be visits to the ancient Greek city of Chersonesus founded in 422 BC and Bakhchisaray, home to the ruling Khans in the fifteenth century.
Country - Ukraine
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Hryvnia (UAH)
Places of Interest
Museum of the Black Sea
Varna
Country - Bulgaria
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Currency - Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
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Kusadasi
Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus, now known as Kusadasi. Marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or, journey to three monumental cities of antiquity – Priene, Miletus and Didyma, renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.
Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 75kms
Currency - Turkish Liyra (YTL)
Places of Interest Ephesus, St John's Basilica, The Bazaar
Piraeus
Piraeus is located to the south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture and belongs to the Athens urban area. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens and it was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains one of the busiest shipping and industrial centres of the Mediterranean.
Country - Greece
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Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)
Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.
Athens
You reach the bustling port of Piraeus, just a hop away from the ‘Mother of Civilisation’, peerless Athens. Redolent with mythology, what better place could there be to start the day than with a visit to the Acropolis? Now in ruins, the grandeur of this magnificent city is still breathtaking. You may also view the dramatic landscape of Attica at Cape Sounion.
Country - Athens
Distance from port to City - 11kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest The Acropolis, Hill of the Muses, Hadrian's Arch