Batumi, Georgia
Batumi is located on the Black Sea, on the side of the ancient Greek colony of Batis. It has been know from 11th century for its fortifications. A part of Georgia since the Middle Ages. The town is home of all the major religions of the Caucasus, with mixed populations of Georgian Orthodox, Catholics, Muslims and Jews. A very attractive sea side resort town built mostly as residential area with old wooden houses with parks and appealing Old Russian Colonial architecture.

Canakkale, Turkey
From Canakkale take optional excursion to the ruins of Troy, the home of unhappy lovers Troilus and Cressida. Troy consists of nine cities superimposed in rings on a massive mound rising above the windswept Plain. It was one of these cities that Paris brought the beautiful Helene after her abduction, thus igniting the Trojan War.

Dubrovnik, Croatia
It was george Bernard Show who said, "Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik", medieval walled city with museums, histories churches, monuments. Crowned by the Minceta Tower, the 10th century city are proud symbol of Dubrovnik's colorful history. This was the seat of the Republic of Ragusa, a powerful Renaissance-era city-state boasting a fleet of 500 ships.

Istanbul, Turkey
The former capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Istanbul offers incomparable diversity of churches, mosques,palaces and fortifications. An optional fullday includes the Blue Mosque, topkapi Palace, Hagia sofia and the Grand Bazaar.

Kavala,Greece
Hilly harbor town, crowned with a Byzantine castle. It was a Roman naval base and after Paul landed here on his first journey to Europe, became an early Christian bishopric.

Kopar, Slovenia
Enjoy wandering the cobble stone lanes of this charming town of red tile rooms and faded pastel homes. Take optional excursion to Postojna Caves. Here you'll walk and ride a narrow open train into the galleries and chambers adorned with colorful stalactites and stalagmites.

Korcula, Croatia
Charming island town whose most famous native son was Marco Polo. The pale wheat colored stone Cathedral of St. Mark houses a treasures trove of Dalmatian and Italian art, including works of Tintoretto and Titian.

Kotor, Montenegro
Set in the spectacular Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, Kotor , southern Europe's longest fjord. The old town of Kotor is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean region and was an important artistic and commercial center in the Middle Ages. The narrow streets and squares, with cultural monuments dating from the Roman, Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance periods contributed to Kotor being placed on UNESCO's, The World Natural and Cultural Inheritance list.

Levkas, Greece
Thre capital city with its 8000 thousands inhabitants, narrow streets, squares, beautiful shops, cafes, restaurants is tourist's paradise. The city is surrounded by pier where a variety of boats and yachts are moored. Visit medieval fortress San Mauro with its drawbridge, the lighthouse and its windmills.

Monemvasia, Greece
A rocky outcrop rising high above Greece's Peloponnesian Peninsula, Monemvasi is a Byzantine-Medieval-Venetian fortress city. Stroll along the narrow, stone-paved lanes, where the medieval houses give the impression of being built one on top of the other.

Samsun, Turkey
Samsun is the largest city on the Black Sea coast and it is the major commercial port. The city by the name Amissos in ancient time, was important during the Turkish Independence War as the spot where Ataturk landed on May 19m 1919 to organize the defense of the country. Afternoon optional tour you will visit many memorial objects from the Turkish War of independence.

Saranda, Albania
Saranda serves as gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint, an unspoiled microcosm of almost 3,000 years of Mediterranean history. The sixth-century B.C. fortifications evoke the city's military power, and its third-century B.C. amphitheater symbolizes the rich Roman and Greek cultures that once thrived in this ancient commercial port.

Sevastopol, Ukraine
The city of Sevastopol was founded in the 18th century as a fortress. The city is famed for the Crimea War, when it was attached by French, English, and Turkish forces. The great Russian writer Tolstoy took part in the defense of the city. The highlights of the optional tour isthe great work if art called the "Panorama of the Savastopol Battle", the world's biggest work of it's kind.

Sibenik, Croatia
This 9th-century city looks like a vast amphitheater crowned with ancient fortifications. Of interest is 15th century St, Jacob's Cathedral with its unusual vaulted concrete roof. Later in the morning, an optional excursion along the Krka River revels deep canyon through limestone in a dramatic series of waterfalls in a beautiful Krka National Park.

Sochi, Russia
The Black Sea city of Sochi has been a popular Russian resort area for nearly two centuries. Located about 1500 miles from Moscow, city is famous for its favorable climate, beautiful landscapes, beaches, parks, health resorts, spas with mineral springs. Today, Sochi with more than 200 hotels is well know international sea side resort who hosted major international conferences.

Split, Croatia
The 1700-year - old capital of Dalmatian with its palm-lined oceanfront promenade, is reminiscent of the French Riviera. The city's crown jewel is Roman emperor Diocleian Palace built from 295 to 305 AD.

Trabzon, Turkey
Trabzon is an important center by the ancient Greeks. Explore the frescoed Byzantine church of Aya Sofya; the Gulbaharhatun Mosque, Ataturk's Art Nouveau cliff-side home and gardens, and the 13th century Byzantine Sumela Monastery.

Venice, Italy
Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Dodge's Palace, listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape a the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

Vlora, Albania
The archaeological site of Apollonia, an ancient city founded by the Greeks in the fifth century B.C. that later become a Roman cultural center. Long forgotten, the town was "discovered" by 19th- century archaeologists just to the north of Montenegro create spectacular views of the Bay of Kotor.

Yalta, Russia
The well known resort on the "Crimean Riviera". The Russian Imperial family loved their summer residence "Livadia", the site where in 1945 Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill signed the Yalta Treaty.

Zadar, Croatia
Zadar's Old Town is located on a narrow peninsula in northern Dalmatian. It has the look and feel of an ancient Mediterranean city: the streets are paved with gleaming white stone, and high protective walls-with portions dating to Roman and early medieval times. Zadar's 9th century Church of St. Donatus was built on the remains of a Roman Forum and is one of the region's most famous monuments. Other sights include the ancient City Gates, the Franciscan Monastery.