Circumnavigation Of The Black Sea
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- Visit a cliffside monastery in Turkey and Histria in Romania
- See Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district and the 17th century Blue Mosque
- Visit the largest Roman ruins in Bulgaria, the 2nd-century Roman thermae (public baths)
- Enjoy energetic performance of traditional Georgian dance, accompanied by lunch with wine
- Board on Danube River Delta cruise to search for over 200 species of birds
- Discover the grand city of Odessa, including a tour of the magnificent Opera House
- Enjoy a tour of the dramatically-situated Byzantine Sumela Monastery with brilliantly-colored frescoes
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- All group activities and excursions
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Accommodation: Pera Palace Hotel,
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Today we dock in Bartin and travel inland to Safranbolu, a World Heritage Site. Once an important center of saffron production and stopover for Silk Road caravans, Safranbolu boasts a wealth of well-preserved Ottoman architecture. A walking tour visits the marketplace...
The charming port of Sinop has been continuously occupied since the 7th century B.C. Tour the ancient fortress walls; the small archaeological museum, with fascinating artifacts spanning the centuries; and the 11th-century Alaaddin Mosque. After lunch there is free time to explore on your own.
Ancient Greeks settled in Trabzon along a branch of the Silk Road from Asia. A highlight of our visit takes us to a stunning alpine setting within a national park. Here, we find the Byzantine Sumela Monastery perched dramatically on a cliff face in the monastic tradit...
Today the ship docks in the charming port of Batumi. Here we visit the colorful farmers market and take a relaxing walk through the lovely Botanical Gardens. We savor regional delicacies and Georgian wines during lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy a fantastic folk...
This Russian mineral-spring resort community with a subtropical climate is sometimes called the Russian Riviera. This morning we explore the town with a special visit to Stalin’s dacha. Well-hidden among trees on the outskirts of town, this house was a favorite summer retreat for the infamous leader. After hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi has taken its place on the world stage.
Odessa’s European-Russian heritage is evident as we ascend the Potemkin Steps to explore cobblestone streets lined with shady plane trees. Explore the compact central district’s spectacular architecture, including monuments, statuary, parks, and ornate 19th-century ge...
The Danube is Europe’s second longest river as well as a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Board a local boat to explore this wetland habitat looking for over 200 species of birds, including pygmy cormorants, purple herons, white-tailed eagles, and Dalmatian pelicans. On board, sample local vodka and Romanian snacks.
Histria was Romania’s earliest-founded city and flourished as an extraordinary trading center, later to be abandoned and swallowed by alluvial deposits and sand. The site has been under excavation since its rediscovery in 1914. We walk through fascinating seaside ruin...
The modern port city of Varna was once the Greek colony known as Odessos. We disembark in the morning and visit Varna’s archaeological museum that chronologically traces the progress of human society in the region over the course of millennia, and includes the oldest ...
After disembarking mid-morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.
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