A Jourmey of Anciant Wonders & Mysteries Along the Silk Road Cruise on Explora I from Fusina (Italy)

Fusina (Italy)

Zadar (Croatia)

Is a city in the Dalmatian Region, in the modern Croatia, capital of the county of Zadar, in the centre of the country and infront of the islands od Uglian and Pasman, from which it is separated by the Zadar Strait. The different layers of the walls of the city, are the renaissance, baroque and gothic monuments, that prove the turbulent past of the city.

Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Dubrovnik is situated on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia, at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik, Nerevta country. Places to visit: Lokrum is an island in front of Dubrovnik and because it takes only 15 minutes by ferry to get there from the Old Town it is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. Zaton, another place to find natural peace and beauty, it takes 20 minutes by bus to get from Dubrovnik to Zaton. Other tourist attractions are: Franciscan monastery, fortresses, Medieval walls encircling the city and Sponza palace.

Bari (Italy)

Bari is the capital city of the province of Bari and of the Apulia region, on the Adriatic Sea. It is the second most important economic centre of mainland It is well known as a port and university city, as well as the city of Saint Nicholas. Bari is made up of four different urban sections. To the north is the closely built old town on the peninsula between two modern harbours, with the splendid Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the Swabian Castle built for Frederick II, which is now also a major nightlife district. To the south is the Murat quarter, the modern heart of the city, which is laid out on a rectangular grid-plan with a promenade on the sea and the major shopping district

Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha is an archipelago formed by different islands, and is located in the Southern Atlantic. The access to the island is complicated, it is named in the Guiness Book of Records as the farest inhabited place in the world.

Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha is an archipelago formed by different islands, and is located in the Southern Atlantic. The access to the island is complicated, it is named in the Guiness Book of Records as the farest inhabited place in the world.

Cesme (Turkey)

The popular city of Cesma is located opposite the Island of Chios, on the costal line of Asia. Constructed on a costal plain, about 85 kilometers from Smyrna, Cesme in a picturesque city with manor houses, a beautiful dock for cruise boats, sailboats and yatchs, a vibrant lifestyle and a good touristic infrastructure.

Syros (Greece)

Syros, Siros or Syra is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. It is the most important and is surrounded by manny little islands and compose the Cyclades. Animated and bautiful island, full of light and with building of architectonic interest, it is active at any time and assembles people of all ages. In the north of Syros we can find the mountains, where Ano Meria or Ano Syros, the catholic church of Saint George constructed in the medieval years takes control.

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.