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Eastern Mediterranean & the Black Sea
Ephesus, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Constanta, Romania
Corfu
Istanbul, Turkey
Everything about Istanbul is a taste of the exotic. Bazaars echoing with the sound of haggling merchants. Belly dancers shimmying past in a flash of sequins. The call of muezzins wafting from minarets. Youre guaranteed an unforgettable adventure in this part of the world.
Kavala, Greece
Bound in myth and legend and gilded with bounty-like beaches, Kavalas got something for everyone. Whether you want to sink into pillow-soft sands and laze away the day or don your sightseeing hat and discover its intriguing past, the choice is yours.
" See the world famous St Sophia, a magnificent church that rises above
the old city of Istanbul. " Visit the Topkapi Palace and see the light shimmering through the stained glass windows onto 20,000 blue tiles. " Stand before the Blue Mosque and marvel at its spectacularly decorated dome and six soaring minarets. " Lose yourself in the alleyways of the Grand Bazaar, where 4000 shops sell everything from Turkish rugs to embroidered slippers.
" Head for the ancient city of Philippi, an important player in the fate of the
Roman Empire. Among the ruins are a Greek acropolis, a theatre, a Roman forum and St Pauls prison. See, too, the Archaeological Museum which harbours treasures dating as far back as the 5th century BC. " Check out the massive Byzantine fortress, which towers over the old town of Panagia, a patchwork of pastel houses and twisted streets.
Kusadasi, Turkey
Laze away the day on the silky sands of Kusadasi or head for the ruins of Ephesus for more sights than you can point a camera at. Its your holiday, your call.
Itea, Greece
Fringed with beaches, Iteas your gateway to one of the most famous places in the ancient world - Delphi. Get ready to unravel the secrets of this mystical site, once thought to be the centre of the world.
" In Kusadasi, take your pick of beaches, unroll your beach towel, and enjoy
some tanning time. Then head into the town and shop til you drop. Theres everything from shoes, bags and belts to pots, rugs and jewellery. " Take a trip to Ephesus, the Mediterraneans best-preserved classical city. The marble pillars of the Library of Celsus support intricate friezes and sculptures, while the enormous theatre offers up superb views over the city.
" Dont miss a trip to the Oracle of Delphi. People used to flock here to
have their questions about the future answered by the priestess of Apollo. Her answers, often cryptic, determined the course of everything, from when a farmer planted his crops to when to declare war. Today, the city is a showcase of ancient temples, theatres and shrines. " Take a look at the Monastery of Osiou Louka. Built on the slopes of Mount Hellicon its got some of the best Byzantine frescoes in Greece.
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