The Tajiks belong to an old group of the inhabitants coming from the Pamir Mountains who are believed to be the only genuine descendants of the Aryan cult. Due to its strong inaccessibility, the country has been safeguarded from many attacks and intruders. An exception to this is the discovery of the city by the Alexander the Great on the location of current Khojand known as the Alexandria Eskate meaning Alexandria the Furthest.

Tajikistan Tourist Attractions

• Dushanbe:
  This is the capital of the country located in the Hissar valley that is only three hours away from the Afghanistan border. The city is named after its famous Monday market where Monday in Tajik means Dushanbe. Prior to 1929 and introduction of the Trans-Caspian Railway, it was actually a village. All the places of attractions are nearby the Prospekt Rudaki that is near the railway station. It offers the main mosque, a synagogue belonging to the late 19th century, a Russian church, and a columned opera house. In addition, other interesting places are the Tajikistan Unified Museum exhibiting the snow leopards and Marco Polo sheep located north of the station at Ploshchad Aym and the ethnographic museum situated on Ulitsa Somoni.

• Hissar Port:
  Located at 16 km from Dushanbe, the port was erected somewhere between the 16th and 19th centuries that offers a fort, two Islamic seminaries (madrassahs), a caravanserai, and a mausoleum.
• Sogdian Fort:
  This is the ruined citadel situated at Penjikent on the Uzbek border and the area is currently under excavation. The worth visiting here are the frescoes that are superbly exceptional.
• Muragazor Lakes:
  This is a worth visiting place of seven lakes whose colors tend to alter with the changing light. To see so, head to the south of Penjikent.
• Buddhist Temples Remains:
  This is located near Kurgan-Tyube in the south. It is precisely at this place from where the biggest Buddha was found in Central Asia. This statue now can be seen in the capital that is now         sculpted into 60 pieces.
• The Pamir Mountains:
  Regarded as the heart of Asia and the Roof of the World, these mountains are still left to be discovered completely. Located at a great height, climate being cold, and location being remote; these are the real eye catchers for the climbers since years. Situated in the semi-autonomous region of Gorno-Badakhshan, you must know that a few entities are conducting an armed movement for more sovereignty.

• Khorog:
  This is the most vital town of tourist importance on the Pamir Highway that lies from Dushanbe until Kyrgyzstan. It is also the capital of the eastern Tajik region of Gorno-Badakhshan. Khorog is a miniature one-street town offering a museum full of animals along with an exhibition of Lenin’s photographs. The journey from the Tajik capital to this town is one of the toughest one on Earth.
• Lake Sareskoye:
  Located at the core of the Pamirs, do visit this stunning lake formed in 1911 due to dislodging of the mountain side that fell in the river path by an earthquake.
• Lake Kara-Kul:
  Situated in the north of the Pamirs, the significance of this lake is that it was formed 10 million years ago due to a meteor at a height of 3,915 m that makes it unsuitable for any aquatic life.
• Pik Lenina and Mount Garmo (formerly Pik Kommunizma):
  Situated at the west of Lake Kara-Kul over 7,000 m, these are the two peaks rising high over the country and the adjacent republic of Kyrgyzstan to the north. A popular belief holds here that the yetis still exist in this world and that they dwell in this remote area. If you wish to be at the pinnacle of these peaks, luckily helicopter flights are available.
• The Silk Road:
  This vast road expands from northern China passing via the lonely desert and mountainous landscape and reaching to the ports of the Caspian or Mediterranean Sea. The road is an old trading route through which the silk merchants used to pass right since the 2nd century until the 14th century. Now, only parts of this road welcome tourists. In Tajikistan, the key of interest on this road for visitors is its beautiful natural views against the Pamir and Fan mountains, rich valleys, and blue lakes. For trekking, tours are ideally set from Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
• Hiking:
  Do not forget to explore the mountains on foot. The tour operators arrange for the hiking tours in the southwest of Tajikistan and its enclosing mountains mostly in the summers. Beginning mostly in Moscow, these tours are usually scheduled for 14 days around the ancient Sogdian lakes such as Iskander-kul north of Dushanbe and Muragazor lakes that ends in Samarkand in Uzbekistan. In addition, a itinerary is also arranged to the mountain passes of the Kara-Tak at north of Dushanbe that includes 8 to 10 km walk per day with the luggage on donkeys’ back and accommodation in mountain villages.

• Skiing and Hunting:
  This is possible in the hills lying at the rear of the capital, Dushanbe.

Attractive landscapes are the worth visiting thickly forested Carpathian Mountains, the largest marshland of the continent – the Danube Delta, and beaches of the beaches stretching 70 km (43 miles) on the Black Sea Coast. The nation’s valleys and mountain slopes are home to many of the relaxing health and winter resorts.

Tourists enjoy exploring the cultural heritage in the Saxon towns of Transylvania, also holding the Dracula famed Bran Castle, the tinted monasteries of Bucovina, and the pastoral settlement of Maramures. Some titles of honor to its urban and medieval cities have been the pride of the inhabitants here that further act as tourist pullers. Bucharest, the capital of Romania has been crowned with an epithet of ‘Paris of the Balkans’, while the striking ancient city of Sibiu in Transylvania was honored as the ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’.

Tourists’ Attractions

• Bucharest
  Wonder at the Ceausescu’s Palace of Parliament that emerges from the city as a mammoth cake for its colossal size and extraordinary amenities. You will consider yourself as lucky to be among the ones who have discovered this second largest building after the Pentagon on Earth. After this, you can trip ahead to the palaces of Mogosoaia, Buftea, and Heresti and ancient buildings and monasteries in Snagov, Cernica, Pasarea, Caldarusani, and Tiganesti. To add to your list of visits, go out for a stroll in the most vital streets – Calea Victoriei (Victory Road) offering The Vernescu House and Boulevards, Gh. Magheru, Carol I, Calea Mosilor, Calea Dorobantilor, and Soseaua Kiseleff.

• Constanta
  Discovered in the 6th century B.C., this is the Greek/Byzantine port. Also, do make a visit to the veer inland that offers exciting archaeological sites – the historic Greek city ruins of Histria, Tomis, and Callatis.
• Bran Castle
  Also known as the Dracula castle, this is the renowned home of the medieval king, Vlad the Impaler, who encouraged Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula.

• Sibiu
  This is a must see city of the Transylvanian Saxons. You can expect here the ancient four walls, medieval 40 towers, and some spectacular museums of Romania amidst the beautiful blue, red, apricot, and green colored homes. In addition, do not miss the several attractive UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Saxon fortified churches – the outstanding being the Biertan Church that proudly rests on the summit of a hill ignoring the Biertan village.
• Monasteries of Bucovina
  This is a must trekking visit in Moldavia covering Voronet, Sucevita, Moldovita, and Humor. Listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, these monuments are adorned with frescoes on their exteriors. Kindly note that you can see them only during daytime.
• Cultural Exploration
  Do join a restaurant or a hotel to look out for traditional folk music and dance.
• Water Sports
  Try this out on the white sandy and family friendly beaches of the Black Sea Coast. The main locations are Constanta, Costinesti, Eforie Nord, Eforie Sud, Jupiter, Mamaia, Mangalia, Navodari, Neptun, Olimp, Saturn, Techirghiol, Venus, and Aurora.
• Thermal Springs
  Revitalize yourself by experiencing the thermal springs possessing medicinal properties, salt waters, and mud of Lake Techirghiol.
• Spas
  Retrieve yourself from pains by indulging Riviera spas such as Mangalia, Eforie, and Neptun. Further, you can also rest at the well-resourced spa towns such as Baile Felix or Baile Herculane in west Romania.
• Carpathian Mountains
  These ranges of dense forests offer hiking and horse riding.

• Skiing and Bob-sleighing
  Skiing is best offered in winter at the Poiana Brasov and Predeal in Eastern Europe, while bob-sleighing can be a thrilling experience at Semenic and Sinaia.
• Fagaras and Retezat Ranges
  These mountainous ranges offer splendid lakes that have the capability to calm you down.
• Caves
  There are more than 10,000 caves in Romania out of which several are in the Apuseni, Bihor, and Mehedinti areas.

• The Danube Delta
  A biosphere reservation, do explore the trip of a cruise to watch more than 300 species of birds and foxes, otters, wildcats, and boars, which forms a sprawling span of wilds. Even this is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Maramures
  This is a scenic parish settlement that holds villages of Budesti, Sirbi and Calinesti famous for their wooden churches and conventional activities.
• Shopping
  If you love to shop, do not forget to bring national crafts at home that can be woodcarving, pottery, ceramics, wooden architecture, and glass paintings. You can find all these items from any part of the nation.

The maximum islands nearly 1,400 in number are densely grouped in the Aegean along the Greek and Turkish coasts, whereas the others are the Ionian Islands along the west coast in the Ionian Sea. Some islands such as Kefalonia and Amorgos are calm in nature, while Mykonos and Páros are known for their party time.

In the 5th century B.C., Greece achieved its pinnacle due to Athens that got its recognition as the Mediterranean’s cultural and artistic hub. Superb architectural buildings, sculptures, drama, art, philosophy, and literature earned a good fame for Greece that continues spreading its magic even in today’s modern era. Among these attractions, the frequently visited ones are Athens’ Parthenon, Delphi’s Temple of Apollo, and the ruins of the Minóan city of Knossós on Crete Islands.

The formal language here is Greek. However, English, French, German, and Italian are also spoken among the tourism people and young ones.

Greece Tourists Attractions

• Athens:
  Known as the capital of Greece, explore the Acropolis rock that is the abode of the 5th century B.C. Parthenon. Further, visit the ancient civic, political, and commercial centre – the Agora and the excellent National Archaeological Museum exhibiting old marble statues, jewelry, and ceramics.
• Delphi:
  Once believed to be the centre of the world, this charming religious area on a hillside location offers traditional temples, theatre, stadium, and the world-class Archaeological Museum.

• Corinth:
  Formerly the region of riches, style, and wickedness, now it offers temples, theatre, and a museum. Further, do visit the adjacent Acrocorinth that is an extensive citadel exhibiting Byzantine, Turkish, and Venetian aspects on a peak.
• Mycenae:
  This is also a treasure of Greece, a hilltop citadel adorned with the Cyclopean Walls. It was precisely at this place that the Golden treasure with the ‘Mask of Agamemnon’, was discovered.
• Race Track in Olympia:
  This is mother of Olympics hosted here between the 8th and 4th centuries B.C. Run on the track to feel as you are in the competition too. Then, do visit the Archaeological Museum and the adjacent Museum of the Olympic Games.
• Meteora:
  This is the memorable landscape famous for its six medieval monasteries built upon peculiar and rugged pinnacles. Originally, these were 24 in number that were created using pulley systems. Today, steps are carved for the visitors to make these monasteries accessible.
• Thessaloniki:
  This is considered as the second city of Greece that offers excellent Archaeological Museum of old marble statues and gold jewelry from Macedonia. It also is the home of splendid Byzantine churches that form a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Knossos:
  This is the famous historical site of vast relics. Do visit the 3000-year-old frescoed Minoan Palace that was once the abode of the earliest civilization of Europe. Next, explore the excavations of this area in the Archaeological Museum situated in the close Venetian-style port of Iralkio on Crete – the largest island.
• Ia and Thira:
  These are Santorini’s towns whose lands naturally emerged on a cliff. They overlook the caldera that is a spherical watery depression created due to a volcanic explosion around 1600 B.C. It offers memorable sunsets, beaches of black sands, and the whitewashed cubic structures, and boutique hotels.
• Rhodes:
  This is the famous ancient town of Greece situated within an impressive 14th century fortress built during the crusades by the Knights of St. John. Expect a visit to the Palace of the Grand Masters, mosques, and 16th century hammam (Turkish baths) created by the Ottomans. It has its name in the World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO.
• Corfu:
  This is another medieval fortified town considered as the UNESCO World Heritage sites as Rhodes.
• Caves:
  Take yourself underground to view some 6,000 karst caves out of which the maximum are located in Crete. Among the 20 show caves that welcome guided visits, Perama is the largest and most stunning due to its stalagmites and stalactites.
• Springs:
  Greece is blessed with several spring and mineral waters. You will find several spas and hydrotherapy centres in Greece out of which a few offer chic health centres.
• Hellenic Festival:
  Held from June to September, this festival is full of music, dance, and theatre performances held in the Odeion of Herodes in Athens and traditional dramas in the amphitheatre in Epidaurus whose erection dates back to 4th century B.C.
• Beaches:
  You can find a beach according to your mood. Lalaria, an immaculate white rocky beach on Skiathos and Plaka, a beach of clean sand on Naxos are the famous ones.

• Sailing:
  Explore the myriad islands as per your wish by either renting a boat or via being a part of the group guided by an expert. Many tour operators and companies in Greece offer sailing packages.
• Windsurfing:
  Try this out on the excellent spots of Vassiliki on Lefkada, Kefalos on Kos, Kokkari on Samos, Ialisos on Rhodes, Chrisi Akti (Golden Beach) on Paros, and Agios Georgios and Mikri Vigla on Naxos.
• Climbing:
  Try this on the Mount Olympos (2,917 m) that is considered as the abode of Zeus and Mount Pasnassos (2,457 m) near Delphi.
• Hiking:
  Do so at Samaria Gorge (18 km) on Crete or the Vikos Gorge (14 km) in Epirus.

• Skiing:
  Offering many good ski resorts, the nation’s best-equipped spot is the Parnassos Ski Centre on Mount Parnassos. In addition, you can also opt for Helmos on the Peleponnese or Vermion in Macedonia.
• Greece Water Sports:
  These include rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and sea kayaking due to the shallow and fast-flowing rivers. In addition, even though scuba diving is not allowed to protect stealing of artifacts, dive centers with instructions can be seen at the Attica coast, Corfu, Kalamata, Kalymnos, Mykonos, Paros, Preveza, Rhodes, Skiathos, and Zakynthos.
• Bird Watching:
  Holding 11 marshlands and over 190 important bird areas, the nation is the home of herons, storks, pelicans, and eagles. The best places are the Nestos Delta in Thrace and the Prespa Lakes in Macedonia.