Ottoman traces

Odessa (Odesa)

A tailored tour of Odessa organised by Olyanna Travel is a great way to learn about the history and soak up the atmosphere of this famous and exotic Black Sea port.

Odessa is full of life. It has its own special character and is used to welcoming strangers. As the main port for Russia it was a melting pot for all the nations that arrived by sea—including one fugitive Brit who built the steps made famous in the Eisenstein film “Battleship Potemkin”.

Victory day celebrations

Sailors who mutinied over some maggoty meat on the battleship Potemkin were slaughtered by Tzarist guards, the tragedy horrifically depicted in Eisenstein's film. This is their heroic memorial.

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Odessa and the Black Sea Tour

Enjoy the convivial atmosphere of Odessa where the locals are reknowned for their relaxed humour. See the lush Danube Delta and the extraordinary fauna.

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Holiday in Yalta & Crimea

Discover some of the fascinating history of Crimea - see the old Tartar capital at Bakchisarai, and Sevastopol centre of the Crimean War where you can visit the Valley of Death and see what it was really like in the Panorama Museum.

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