Trace the trade routes that link the civilisations that shaped the modern world by cruising the fortified cities and port towns of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Wherever you cruise, you’ll be impressed by the richness of the architecture, the variety of the landscape and the beauty of the coastlines beneath the Mediterranean sun.
Athens, with its stunning hilltop Acropolis is a must-see, but the wonders of the Ancient Greeks spread far beyond the Greek capital. Santorini, Herakalion on Crete (site of the Palace of King Minos), Limassol on Cyprus and the beautiful islands of Corfu, Cephalonia and Rhodes all owe much to their Ancient Greek heritage.
Malta displays its unique past in its pre-historic temples, early Christian churches and fascinating World War II sites. Of course, these islands also offer the modern attractions of great beaches, watersports, fine Mediterranean food and drink and lively nightlife.
Europe gives way to Asia as you sail via Istanbul through the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus en route to the beautiful resorts of the Black Sea. Minarets, mosques, synagogues and the golden domes of orthodox churches pierce the skyline as cultures converge. The turrets of a medieval castle overlook the Ukrainian port of Yalta.
One of the many impressive buildings of this popular Black Sea resort is the White Palace where Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt drew up the map of post-war Europe. Odessa has many ornate Byzantine buildings with lavish décor, making this city of arts a real treat. The Black Sea also provides a great coastline with beaches that rival any in the Med.
View our live Eastern Mediterranean cruise webcams to see which ships are in port
Take a virtual tour of the Eastern Mediterranean using our Google Earth cruise and see the ports often visited.
If you do not have Google Earth on your computer go to our Google Earth info pages for a step by step guide |
