Line to take guests to famous landmarks and new destinations on the East Adriatic Coast this summer
By
Rebecca Gibson |
Norwegian Cruise Line is to take guests to famous landmarks and new destinations along the East Adriatic Coast during its summer 2016 itineraries.
The line has put together a top ten list including destinations such as the Greek island of Santorini, Dubrovnik in Croatia and Kotor in Montenegro.
“These new summer destinations add another string to our bow when it comes to offering our guests top-notch European experiences and show just why we have been awarded with the prestigious World Travel Award as Europe’s Leading Cruise Line for eight consecutive years,” said Christian Boell, managing director of EMEA at Norwegian. “There are so many hidden gems within Europe so even holiday makers who have cruised there before can continue to explore and experience something new with these itinerary updates.”
The top ten include:
1.City Walls and Forts in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Cruise guests can walk the 2km stone wall surrounding Dubrovnik’s iconic Old Town, as well as small alleys, churches and squares within the Old Town.
2. Acropolis in Athens, Greece
The Acropolis, and the Parthenon in particular, is the most characteristic monument of the ancient Greek civilisation. It is the symbol of democracy and the Greek civilisation.
3.Corfu Old Town in Corfu, Greece
Another UNESCO World Heritage site, the Old Town dates back to the eighth century BC and offers an old fortress, a new fortress, a café-lined Town Hall Square and the Asian Art Museum.
4. Imerovigli in Santorini, Greece
Famed for its ‘balcony to the Aegean’ sunset, Imerovigli has houses built amphitheatrically around the caldera of the former active volcano.
5. Diocletian’s Palace – Split, Croatia
Diacletian’s Palace is an ancient palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD that today forms about half the old town and city centre of Split, in Croatia.
6. Sea Gate in Kotor, Montenegro
While in Kotor, guests can visit the Fortress of San Giovanni and see views of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and Europe’s southernmost fjord.
7. Iraklio Wine Country in Iraklion, Crete, Greece
Guests will be able to visit several of Iraklion’s 24 wineries, which together produce around 70% of the wine in Crete.
8. Kourion in Limassol, Cyprus
Also known as Curium, the archaeological site is near Limassol in Cyprus and features mostly Ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins.
9.Palace of Grand Master of Knights in Rhodes, Greece
Located at the highest point in the old town, the palace is built on the site of an older Byzantine citadel by the Knights of St. John, a Catholic military order, who ruled the island from 1309 to 1522.
10.St George Cathedral in Piran, Slovenia
Built in the Venetian Renaissance architectural style and dedicated to St George, the cathedral was the life work of the stonemason Bonfante Torre from Venice.