East Mediterranean Cruises take you to places that are so diverse in culture, are epitomes of classiness and are rich in history and culture. The Mediterranean is divided into two halves and is divided at the bottom of Italy While on an East Mediterranean Cruise, you can visit the countries of Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt among others.

While in Greece, make sure you visit the islands of Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Santorini and Corfu. Greece has a whole lot of legends to share with the tourists. For instance in Crete, Greece's largest island, the ruins of the four thousand year old Minoan empire can be witnessed. Apart from that, the strong Byzantine influence in Greece cannot be ignored.

While enjoying a cruise down Turkey on an East Mediterranean Cruise, what will catch your attention first are the fantastic ruins all along the coast. Though not exactly comparable to the great Greek ruins, these beautiful ruins will be a sight you would not like to miss at any cost.

Istanbul, which ranges over Asia and Europe, is a major tourist attraction and surely make the most of your visit to the Turkish capital while on the cruise vacation. The highlights of the city include:

Church of St. Sophia

The former house of the sultan at Topkapi Palace

The Blue Mosque

The Grand Bazaar