Visit Kamianets-Podilskyi

The cherry-blossom capital of Transcarpathia, a castle and Europe’s longest linden alley along the Uzh.

Explore Carcassonne, a fortified medieval city in southern France. Walk the double ring of ramparts of the Cité de Carcassonne (a UNESCO World Heritage site with 52 towers), admire the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus (known for its 12th-century stained glass and Gothic choir), and cross the Pont Vieux (a 14th-century stone bridge offering panoramic views of the city).

Medieval capital on the Yantra gorge.

Fairytale medieval walled city, UNESCO-listed.

Storybook fortress on a rock island ringed by a river canyon.

Visit Lviv, a historic city in western Ukraine. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its cobblestone streets and landmarks like Rynok Square (central market square with Renaissance and Baroque townhouses) and the Latin Cathedral (Gothic church dating to the 14th century). Sample local specialties such as Lviv coffee (served in atmospheric cafes) and try Lviv syrnyky (cheese pancakes).

Visit Odessa, a historic port city on the Black Sea in Ukraine. Walk the iconic Potemkin Stairs (192 steps leading to the seaport, featured in Sergei Eisenstein's film Battleship Potemkin), explore the Odessa Catacombs (over 2,500 km of tunnels, one of the largest networks in the world), and relax at the Arcadia Beach (popular seaside district with nightlife and entertainment).

Freedom Square, one of Europe's largest, and the constructivist Derzhprom building, in Ukraine's second city.