Up to 1996 Sevastopol was a Russian Naval Base, off limits to all except officials. What a contrast to see this Ukraine travel destination overrun by rich Russian holidaymakers today.
Odessa – "Pearl of the Black Sea"
November 11, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today’s sightseeing tour gives us our first taste of Odessa, “Pearl of the Black Sea”. Then, we get to bounce down the famous Potemkin Steps, all 192 of them.
Arriving in Odessa and Airport Transfer
November 11, 2009 by 3 Comments
Arriving in Odessa for our Dnieper River Cruise and arranging our own airport transfer.
Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise + Gallipoli Dawn Service
June 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Gallipoli Dawn Service River Cruise: The ANZAC Day dawn service at Gallipoli has become a very popular event and each year the crowds at Gallipoli get bigger and bigger. Whereas in the past, it was the older generation who were interested in participating in this special remembrance ceremony, these days more and more younger people [...]
River cruise and Oberammergau Passion Play
May 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Combine your river cruise with a visit to Oberammergau: If you’re planning a river cruise in 2010 and would like to attend the Oberammergau Passion Play, there are cruises that will allow you to do this. The following cruises by General Tours combine your river cruise with a visit to Oberammergau for the Passion Play. [...]
River cruise | Amsterdam to Budapest
May 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Amsterdam to Budapest | Magnificent Europe: Magnificent Europe, European Jewels or Grand European Tour – these are some of the names given to this 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. This is one of the most popular European river cruises and all the major cruise companies like Avalon Waterways, Uniworld and Viking River Cruises [...]