TURKEY PORTS & CITIES
TURKEY PORTS & CITIES
| Istanbul | Kusadasi | Trabzon |
Istanbul
Black Sea Cruise to Istanbul and see Constantinople at the Same Time - Turkey
Cruise to Istanbul which has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus for 25 centuries. As Constantinople, the city was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages.
Kusadasi
Black Sea Cruise to Kusadasi, Gateway to One of the World's Most Wondrous Sites, Ephesus
Cruise to the charming, picturesque resort of Kusadasi, known as the port for one of the world's most wondrous archaeological sites - the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Walk along the ancient marble streets and see such masterpieces as the Great Amphitheatre, where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians, the Library of Celsus, and the temples of Athena and Apollo.
Trabzon
Black Sea Cruise to Trabzon and Experience the City's Antique Heart - Turkey
Cruise to the former byzantine capital of Trabzon which lies on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey. Situated on a table-like promontory above the harbour, the city's antique heart is characterised by bustling cobblestone streets and ancient wooden houses billowing aromatic smoke. Surrounding 'Meydan', the central square which includes a charming tea garden, you'll find shops, stalls and restaurants. Head outwards from here and you can discover the rickety bazaar district, which sells everything from attractive copper pitchers to silver-blue anchovies – Trabzon's famed speciality. The citadel is one of the oldest remains here and the well-preserved 13th century Hagia Sophia Church and the Ortahisar Faith Mosque are both great examples of the stunning Byzantine architecture of the era. Outside of the city is the beautifully situated Sumela Monastery. Nestled into the side of the rocks in Maçka's Altýndere valley, it offers breathtaking views over forests and streams.
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