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Eastern Mediterranean & the Black Sea
Sevastopol, Ukraine
Sevastopol is fascinating. More than a city, its one big museum crammed with over 1,800 monuments, memorials and landmarks plotting the Crimeas past.
" Visit the cliff-top capital of Thira, which crowns the islands crater. Set high
above the sea, it offers up spectacular views.
" Oia - dripping in beauty with a pinch of cosmopolitan allure, this towns
steeped in history and, if legend is to be believed, haunted by vampires!
" Dont miss the Panorama, a circular building specially constructed for the
monumental painting The Defence of Sevastopol depicting the 349-day siege of Sevastopol by the allied troops in 1855. " Take in key places of the Crimean War, like Sapoune Heights, where Lord Raglan observed the Battle of Balaklava. Learn about the famous battle while you look down on the Balaklava Valley, the infamous Valley of Death and site of the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Trieste, Italy
Whether youre sipping cappuccino in a cobbled piazza, gazing at gorgeous old churches, or craning your neck to look at the spires and turrets of fairytale castles, this place has got a touch of magic about it.
" Head up San Giusto hill to see the cathedral of the same name. It was built
in Medieval times on the site of an old Roman temple. Right next door is a Medieval castle. The terrace is the place for incredible views over the city. " Say arrivederci to Italy and head to Slovenia. Dont miss the Postumi Caves - theyve got a natural concert hall with an echo lasting up to six seconds.
Thessaloniki, Greece
The cultural corner of Greece, Thessaloniki is a holiday spot that ticks all the right boxes. Its crammed with sights, sprinkled with chic café bars and sits in a region fringed with fabulous beaches.
Valletta, Malta
As your ship cruises into Valletta, a skyline of soaring steeples and bulbous church domes rises to greet you. This is Maltas quintessential capital, a city steeped in history.
" Scale the heights of the acropolis for a panoramic view of the city. " See some great examples of Byzantine art in the basilica of Hagia Sophia
and the church of St George.
Thira, Santorini
Prepare to fall head over heels for this sun-blushed beauty. Santorini is the essence of Greek charm. Sugar-cube houses cluster together. Blue domes add a splash of colour. And steep cliff-sides fall to an impossibly clear sea.
" Stroll the colourful streets of Valletta, taking in sights like the beautiful
Grandmasters Palace, the House of Parliament and Castille Palace.
" Visit Mdina, an impressive walled city dripping in Medieval & Baroque
architecture. They call it the Silent City because cars are forbidden. Instead, horse and carriages trot through the streets.
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