15124, Maroysi, Athens, Greece

Dover, Dublin, Holy Loch, Tobermory, Stornoway, Heimaey, Reykjavik, Isafjord, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, St johns, St pierre , La Baie (Saguenay river), Quebec City, Montreal
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Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. These white cliffs face the European continent at the narrowest part of the English Channel and have long been a semaphore of welcome and farewell. From its founding by Rome more than 2 millennia ago, the city has become a global center of almost everything: history, theater, art, architecture, literature, sports, business, fashion, and rock and roll. Cruise visitors can explore 13th century Dover Castle which dominates the harbour and journey into London, Britain's ever-fascinating capital. There, they can explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels, visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.
City of literature, music, commerce, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin is a gracious and cosmopolitan city on the mouth of Liffey river. Surrounded by green space, including the Phoenix Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green, it is an intimate place that is easy to explore. Stroll along the city, pay a visit to Dublin Castle, walk along Ha' Penny Bridge or survey the gray, stone façades of Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university. Grafton street is the place for shopping, either souvenirs or popular design brands.
Tobermory is the capital of the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is located in the northeastern part of the island, near the northern entrance of the Sound of Mull. Tobermory is a pretty little holiday village with brightly coloured houses and spectacular sceneries. It is worth
Stornoway is an idyllic town on the Isle of Lewis, in the Western Isles, an island chain off the west coast of mainland Scotland. Stornoway was founded by Vikings in the early 9th century. Today, it is the main port of the island due to its sheltered location. The Western Isles offer stunning sceneries and have a rich history. It is worth visiting the prehistoric Callanish Stones, a local landmark on the Isle of Lewis, constructed 1000 years before Stonehenge.
Heimaey is the largest of 15-18 islands in the Westman Islands archipelago, 13.4 km2, located just off the south-west coast of Iceland's mainland. It is considered the "Pompeii of the North", after the Icelandic eruption in Heimaey in 1973, which buried around four hundreds of houses. An entire museum, Eldheimar has been built around the remains of one of the homes. It's totally worth seeing the museum and get closer to the history of Heimaey. Everything is within walking distance. While in town, you will see the extraordinary Stafkirkjan, a Norse timber church, a gift from the Norwegians to commemorate 1000 years since Christianity, the Aquarium and Natural History Museum (Sæheimar).There are hiking paths all over the island so any reasonably fit traveler should be able to enjoy the sightseeing on foot, choosing exciting natural trail tours.
Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland is noted for its abundant parks, brightly colored houses, steaming thermal pools and an incredibly vibrant music scene. Although small in populations, the world’s most northerly capital has everything larger cities have to offer. For passengers spending time in the city there is a wide choice of museums, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. Just a few minutes drive outside the city is unspoilt countryside where you can encounter a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders, geology and history. Tours outside the city give you an idea of the many contrasts of Iceland’s natural beauty from lush valleys to barren higlands, from thunderous waterfalls to silent, mystical glaciers, from lava fields to sandy coastlines, from hotsprings to geothermal spas. If you have the opportunity, don't miss a dip in the pleasant waters of the Blue Lagoon.
The port of Ísafjörður is the largest of all harbours located in the Westfjords region of Iceland, located in the Skutulsfjörður. It is also the country's third busiest port of call for cruise ships which make a dramatic journey up the Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. This natural harbour is a perfect jumping-off place for hiking, biking and kayaking. Close to the cruise quays is the Maritime Museum, located in one of the oldest houses in Ísafjörður, which traces the life and history of the settlement with a fascinating array of fishing gear and variety of boats. You will also see the oldest group of houses in Iceland, merchant properties dating back to the 18th century.
Greenland's southernmost town, Nanortalik is cruise destination surrounded by the steep mountain peaks of Tasermiut Fjord, whose rugged landscape and lush vegetation attracts serious climbers all year long. Inside the fjord are the ruins of an Augustinian monastery and the towering trees of the Qingua Valley.Visit the old town around the colonial harbor, thought to be the last point of departure of the Norse voyagers when they sailed to or from Greenland. Visitors opt for a chilly trip to the ice cap by boat or warm up in the natural hot springs at Uunartoq
Qaqortoq is the fourth-largest town in Greenland, with about 3200 inhabitants. The name "Qaqortoq" means "the White Place," and indeed, 85% of the area is under ice. Explore the small town and learn how people survive on this immense, remote island administered by the Danes but desperate for individual recognition of its distinctive culture. In the streets of Qaqortok there are many artistic sculptures made on stones, like totems, and a nice museum devoted to the expeditions to the northern part of the globe. You will also see the town fountain, the oldest in Greenland, built in 1927, the fish market, the older of two Lutheran churches in Qaqortoq, established in 1832.
Saint John is the largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, known as the Fundy City due to its location on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the St. John River. It hosts 13 National Historic Sites of Canada, with most notable Carleton Martello Tower (1815), Fort Charnisay (1645), the Imperial / Bi-Capitol Theatre (1913), facing onto King's Square, the Loyalist House (1817), one of the oldest residences in the city and a survivor of the Great Fire, St. John's Anglican Church / Stone Church (1826), Saint John City Market (1876), a rare and notable surviving example of a 19th-century market building and Saint John County Court House (1829), a neoclassical court house typical of early-19th-century, British public buildings in Canada. Partridge Island Quarantine Station (1830), one of two major quarantine stations in Canada in the 19th century, established to protect the citizenry from contagious diseases carried by passengers and crews of in-coming ships. The Bay of Fundy is known for having the highest tidal range in the world.
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.
Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.
Montreal is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec, on the Island of Montreal which is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. By arriving at the port of Montreal visitors are struck by the amazing contrast between the rich architectural heritage of the Old City and the towering skyscrapers of the city’s modern core.