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Istanbul to the Black Sea

A magical cruise through the heart of the Black Sea. Discover Ukraine’s famouscities such as Odessa, Sebastopol and Yalta, all steeped in the country’s heroicpast and boasting a wealth of medieval architecture. Le Levant then takes you on a magical journey up the Danube, which will forever be known as the “blue river”since Johan Strauss dedicated the finest waltz of all time to this mirror of Europe. Today classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Danube delta is a valued nature site and some of its many tributaries allow you to get very close to the extraordinary vegetation and varied wildlife. Truly this is a little corner of paradise on earth!
Departures
Istanbul to the Black Sea
20 August, 2012 to 27 August, 2012 Make a booking request

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Pont Champlain Fwd €2100.00 EUR pp
Pont Champlain Tpl €2478.00 EUR pp
Pont Champlain €2478.00 EUR pp
Pont La Pérouse Tpl €2676.00 EUR pp
Pont La Pérouse €2676.00 EUR pp
Bougainville €2864.00 EUR pp

Istanbul to the Black Sea itinerary:

Day 1: Istanbul (Turkey)
Embark Le Levant in the late afternoon.
Day 2: Nessebur (Bulgaria)
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the “city of 40 Byzantine churches” is a small medieval town perched on a rocky peninsula jutting out into the Black Sea. A real little gem on the Bulgarian coast, Nessebur will lead you through its serpentine streets to picturesque houses and small courtyards planted with fig trees.
Day 3:Danube River Delta (Romania)
Sailing the Danube River Delta.
Day 4: Odessa (Ukraine)
Famous for the 192 steps of the Potemkin Steps, Odessa was immortalised by film maker Sergei Eisenstein in 1925. Founded in 1794 on the ruins of a Turkish fortress, Odessa is today a big commercial port which has retained the old-world charm of its neo-classical period. Its magnificent, world-renowned Opera and Ballet Theatre was built in the 19th century by two Viennese architects and harmoniously blends Baroque and Renaissance styles. The historic centre and long tree-lined avenues bordered by pristine white buildings never fail to inspire.
Day 5: Sevastopol (Ukraine)
Situated on the extreme south-western tip of Crimea, Sevastopol glories in a rich historic past where each period has left its mark. There are numerous sites and monuments built in honour of the heroism and bravery of those who defended the city during the Crimean War. You will also find some magnificent ruins of the Greek Chersonese city from the 5th century BC. Not far from Sevastopol is Balaklava, a pretty sheltered village in an azure blue cove, and the Ouspenski Byzantine monastery embedded in the limestone rock and containing some marvellous icons.
Day 6: Yalta (Ukraine)
Nicknamed the Pearl of the Crimea, the mythical seaside resort of Yalta is encircled by mountains and has been the holiday resort of choice for russian aristocrats for centuries. A mild climate, long promenades by the sea and 19th century villas surrounded by palm trees have earned it the title “Russian Riviera”. It was here in the Livadia Palace where the famous 1945 Yalta agreements were signed. Other attractions include Pushkin’s house and the neo-Byzantine cathedral.
Day 7: At sea
At Sea
Day 8: Istanbul (Turkey)
Disembark this morning in the historic city of Istanbul.
Map for Istanbul to the Black Sea

Le Levant

At first sight, the fine lines of Le Levant's silhouette strike you with their distinctive elegance. In a sophisticated and harmonious setting, the elegance and the discretion of our crew will give another dimension to your cruise. On board, you can live at your own rhythm, free to enjoy some time alone or to share friendly moments and unique experiences.

 

  • Length: 100 m / 330 ft
  • Beam: 14 m / 46 ft
  • Draft: 3,5 m / 11,5 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 14 knots
  • Classification Bureau Veritas
  • French Flag
  • Guests capacity (double occupancy): 90
  • Normal Crew Size: 55
  • Standards Hull Mach, AUT-UMS, AUT-PORT and REF-STORE SDS
Cabin layout for Le Levant