Steeped in culture and history, the Black Seas' ancient lands gave us Orpheus, the great musician of Greek myth; and their beauty inspired the Russian poet Ovid, dramatist Chekov and writer Pushkin.
| Cruise Line |
Crystal Cruises, MSC Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Swan Hellenic Cruises, Yachts of Seabourn.
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| Who should Go |
People who've loved the history, art and architecture of the Mediterranean ports and are now wanting something a little different, and a lot less crowded. This is a destination which requires a lot of walking for you to see the best of it.
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| Best Time |
The cruise lines concerned never offer many Black Sea cruises and most tend to be in September/ October
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| Ports of Call |
May include Istanbul, Yalta (Ukraine), Sevastopol (Ukraine), Odessa (Ukraine), as well as the better known ports of Venice and Athens.
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| Highlights |
Horseback riding in the Crimean Forest. Wines and Palaces of Yalta. Catacombs of World War 2 in Odessa. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
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Europe - Black Sea
