Discover the Black Sea area, a collection of different cultures and landscapes. Explore Turkey, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania Black Sea coast in unique cruise which combines private tours with a luxury cruise. Visit Nesebar, an ancient Bulgarian city, before you arrive to Constanta- the most important port in Romania. Visit the Ancient Roman city of Histria, also called the Romanian Pompei, and drive around the Sinoe Lake. Continue your tour with Danube Delta, the largest and the best preserved of Europe’s delta which hosts more than 300 species of birds. Discover the beauty of Yalta Riviera once you arrive in Sevastopol, an important city in Crimea region. End your trip in Odessa and visit the city and the catacombs before you leave back home. Cruise departure dates: <<>>

Istanbul (Byzantium, and later Constantinople) is the world's 3rd largest city and Turkey's cultural and financial center. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is therefore the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.

Enjoy a private airport transfer today with a car/driver and airport assistant.

Boasting a wonderful location, the Sultanhan Hotel (4*) is a warm guesthouse reflecting Turkish hospitality, authentic decor and oriental east culture. Located on one of the most popular streets of Istanbul, Sultanhan Hotel is close to the tram stop and all the major attractions in the city. The hotel is within walking distance of St Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Golden Horn, Archaeology Museum, Obelisks, Suleymaniye, underground cistern and the covered Bazaar.

Overnight at Sultanhan (4*).

Enjoy a privately guided full day tour of Istanbul and see the most important sights. Visit the St. Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture (excluding the Gallery floor); the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles; Byzantine Hippodrome, where once chariot races were held; and the Grand Bazaar, world’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops. Visit Topkapi Palace, the famous residence of the Sultans (The Harem section is not included in the tour).

Also, visit the Underground cistern, the largest of the underground water reservoirs from the Byzantine era. The pillars were brought from antique cities of Asia minor. The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that still lie  near the south-west of Hagia Sophia, which was founded by Justinianus I, a Byzantine Empire (527-565) This cathedral-sized cistern is an underground chamber of 143 by 65 metres, capable of holding 80,000 cubic metres of water.

Overnight at Sultanhan (4*).

The Black Sea was a busy waterway on the crossroads of the ancient world: the Balkans to the West, the Eurasian steppes to the north, Caucasus and Central Asia to the East, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia to the south, and Greece to the south-west. Take a cruise journey through this ancient waterway, as you explore the region's rich cultural and historical past, all the while relaxing aboard a premium cruise vessel as you sail between ports.

Enjoy a full day tour with private vehicle and guide. Drive to Dolmabahce Palace to visit the beautiful 19th century residence of Ottoman Sultans, located on the banks of the Bosphorus. Visit the Underground cistern, the largest of the underground water reservoirs from the Byzantine era. The pillars were brought from antique cities of Asia minor. Then drive to Suleymaniye mosque, commissioned by Suleyman the magnificient, this mosque is a masterpiece of the grand architect Sinan. Continue your tour with Kariye Museum Church of St. Saviour in Chora, an ancient Byzantine church later converted into a mosque in the 15th century AD. It is now a museum of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. Entrance fees are included in the total cost.

In Istanbul, enjoy a port transfer with a private vehicle and driver.

Embark on the ship in the afternoon. The ship will leave the port in the evening.

Port charges of USD 290 per person are included in your tour cost. 

The twin-hulled M/Y Pegasus, built in 1990, completely refitted in 1997 and renovated in the winter of 2009-10, accommodates up to 49 guests in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere. On board, you will enjoy magnificent sea views as you stroll our 2,500 square feet / 240 m2 of open deck furnished with comfortable deck chairs or have a delightful meal al fresco. The intimate M/Y Pegasus is a 23-cabin vessel distinguished by its exceptional amenities, comfortable accommodations and traditional Mediterranean hospitality. Specially designed to enter smaller ports and inlets, the M/Y Pegasus, is ideal for cruising the isles of the Adriatic Sea. You can relax with friends in the handsomely appointed lounge, browse in the well-stocked library or enjoy ocean-view dining in the convivial and spacious restaurant area. A platform on Pegasus stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Optional Private tour of Nesebar Ancient City and Sozopol.  Nesebar is an ancient town located in Burgas Province on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", it is one of the most prominent tourist destinations and seaports on the Black Sea, and its abundance of historic buildings prompted UNESCO to include Nesebar in its list of World Heritage Sites in 1983. Sozopol is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The first settlement on the site dates back to the Bronze Age. Undersea explorations in the region of the port reveal relics of dwellings, ceramic pottery, stone and bone tools from that era. Many anchors from the second and first millennium BC have been discovered in the town's bay, a proof of active shipping since ancient times. Contact us for a quote.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Excursion in the city and to Ancient Histria, also called the Romanian Pompei, along Lake Sinoe. Ancient Histria or Istros was a Greek colony on the Black Sea coast, established by Milesian settlers to trade with the native Getae. It became the first Greek town on the present day Romanian territory. Originally situated on a peninsula about 5km east of the modern Romanian commune of Istria, on the Dobruja coast, the ancient seashore has since been transformed into the western shore of Sinoe Lake, as the Danube's silt deposits formed a shoal which closed off the ancient coastline.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Early morning the ship will start sailing from Constanta to the Danube Delta, a UNESCO Heritage site. The waters of the Danube, which flow into the Black Sea, form the largest and best preserved of Europe's deltas. The Danube delta hosts over 300 species of birds as well as 45 freshwater fish species in its numerous lakes and marshes.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Enjoy an optional excursion by boat into the Danube Delta. In the evening the ship will leave Sulina and sail overnight to Crimea.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Explore Yalta and its palaces in a full day private tour. Discover the beauty of Livadia Palace, a favourite summer refuge of the last remaining Russian tsar, in the southern part of Ukraine. It was here that many memorable times were spent with his family before their untimely death by the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution. Continue your tour with a visit of The Vorontsovsky Palace an historic palace located in the town of Alupka, Ukraine. It is situated at the foot of the Crimean Mountains. The palace was build between 1830 and 1848 and it used to be a summer residence of the general governor of the Novorossiysky Krai, Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov. View the Swallow’s Nest, a decorative castle near Yalta on the Crimean shore in southern Ukraine. It was built between 1911 and 1912 near Gaspra, on top of 40-metre (130 ft) high Aurora Cliff. Being one of the most popular visitor attractions in Crimea, the Swallow’s Nest will definitely impress you with its beautiful architecture. Enjoy a tour to the Yalta Riviera.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Discover Balaclava Bay and witness the Genoese fortress silently looking down from the Kastron Mountain on life of modern Balaclava. Explore the Khan's Palace or Hansaray which was built in the 16th century. The walled enclosure contains a mosque, a harem, a cemetery, living quarters and gardens. The palace interior has been decorated to appear lived in and reflects the traditional 16th century Crimean Tatar style. It is one of three Muslim palaces found in Europe, the others being Topkapi Palace in Turkey and the Alhambra in Spain.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Enjoy a half day tour of Odessa with a private vehicle and guide. During the tour you will view the Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, with a drive through some of the most important boulevards in the city. Continue your tour with a visit to the Odessa Art Museum which was established in 1899, in a palace designed by architect Franz Boffo. The collection reflects the history of painting from the old Russian icons, classical art and works by contemporary Odessa artists, showcasing the development in both the realistic and avant-garde trends. The museum is located in the center of Odessa and has an underground grotto which is open for visitors. The entrance fees to the museum are included in the tour cost.

Enjoy a half day tour of the catacombs in Odessa which appeared as a result of the extraction of the limestone used for the construction of the city. In times past, the catacombs gave shelter to the homeless, to those who were in hiding and pursued, and to the thieves and smugglers. They are mostly known for the use that the partisan movement in Odessa made of them during World War II. When the German and Romanian army occupied Odessa during the war, the Soviet Military headquarters gave the order to organize the partisan resistance. The partisan unit was fighting with the Nazi and Romanian army during the period of occupation. You'll walk in underground tunnels, where conditions of a partisan camp are reconstructed and where you will hear all about the history of the struggle. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel.

Overnight at M/Y Pegasus.

Odessa is a major seaport located on the shore of the Black Sea. Local attractions include; Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater, Tolstoy Palace, Vorontsov Palace, Novikov Palace, Potocki Palace (Fine Arts museum) and Gagarin Palace (Literary museum). It is also known for its huge outdoor market, the Seventh-Kilometer Market, the biggest market of its kind in Europe. It has an international airport, and passenger ships and ferries connect Odessa with Istanbul, Haifa, and Varna.

Enjoy a full day tour to Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in the company of a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Situated 85 km from Odesa it is one of the oldest towns in Ukraine. Visit the fortress - a priceless medieval historical and architectural monument. Located on the high bank of the Dniester River estuary and on the foundations of the antique town of Tyra (5th century B.C.) the fortifications were renovated in 1433-1454 by the Turks and the round towers were connected with high ramparts to form an enclosed citadel with inner courtyards. After 1812 the fortress continued to be one of the strongholds of the south frontier defence system of the Russian Empire. Enjoy your time with your own vehicle and English Speaking guide and drive along the vinyards and Black Sea Coast before being dropped back at your hotel at the end of the day.

Originally built in 1824 and fully renovated in 2000, the elegant Londonskaya Hotel (4*) is conveniently situated in the heart of Odessa, overlooking Primorsky Boulevard. With wonderful views over the Black Sea, the hotel is an architectural monument with the building’s front facade replicating the spirit of the early Italian renaissance. The hotel offers 53 majestic, yet comfortable guest rooms with modern facilities. Dine in the beautiful 19th century dining room, sure to offer a classical and unique dining experience, and among other things, enjoy the use of the hotel’s Casino, fitness center and its beautiful summer terrace.

Overnight at Londonskaya (4*).

Enjoy a private airport transfer by vehicle in Odessa.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).