Scandinavia, The Baltic & Iceland

Yalta, Ukraine

The Pearl of Crimea is indeed rich in treasures. Warm waters and lofty elegance attracted aristocrats and inspired writers like Chekov, who spent his last five years here. Wander the winding streets and broad promenade and appreciate the mild climate.

Highlights

ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL
Built in 1902 in memory of the emperor Alexander II. The impressive gleaming golden domes and three-storied belltower of the cathedral cannot be missed

WHITE PALACE OF LIVADIA
Where Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin met to re-draw Europe’s map after World War II at the Yalta Conference. View photographs and documents from this remarkable meeting in the museum housed here.

CHEKHOV'S HOUSE
This house still contains the furniture used by Chekhov, his piano and his leather coat. The museum houses photographs, theatre programmes and first editions.