Treasures of the Black Sea: Aboard Le Levant
 
 
  • Visit Istanbul's splendid Hagia Sophia Basilica, built by the Emperor Justinian in the sixth century.
  • Explore the massive Topkapi Palace, which served as the home of the sultans and seat of the Ottoman Empire for four centuries, and is now a museum filled with priceless treasures.
  • Gaze upon the opulent, waterside palaces, embassies, and mansions as Le Levant cruises the Bosphorus Strait.
  • Tour the Italian Renaissance-style Livadia Palace, venue for the Yalta Conference where Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill met in 1945 to determine the fate of Europe after World War II.
  • Admire Nessebur's winding cobbled streets, timbered houses, and intricately decorated Byzantine churches.
  • Enjoy specially arranged music and folkloric performances and, if you choose, visit with a Ukrainian family in their home.
    • TRAVELER COMMENT
  • “ Istanbul and the Black Sea were new to me. What we learned was a great thrill and will lead to further exploration.”

    —Smithsonian Traveler, Treasures of the Black Sea


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