The approach typically showcases the dense urban grid of the city, the Kalmius River, and the surrounding rolling plains of the Donets Basin.
The right side offers a magnificent view of the Greater Caucasus mountains and the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus, shortly after departure from Kutaisi.
The right side provides an iconic view of the Bosphorus Strait upon departure and a spectacular panorama of the Crimean Peninsula's mountainous southern coast during the cruise.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes, including the jagged Zagros Mountains, the Absheron Peninsula, and the majestic peaks of the Greater Caucasus Range.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros mountain folds in Iran, the colorful waters of Lake Urmia, and the distant snowy peaks of the Western Caucasus.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the jagged peaks of the High Tatras and the dense green ridges of the Carpathian Mountains, followed by a crossing of the wide Dnieper River.
The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the urban layout of Thessaloniki, the rugged Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, and the unique coastline of the Crimean Peninsula.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Taurus mountain peaks in Turkey and the unique coastal geography of the Sea of Azov during the final descent into the Donbas region.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Bosphorus during departure and a better angle for viewing the Crimean coastline and the expansive Ukrainian steppes.
The left side provides a more scenic perspective of the major river arteries and the dramatic transition from forest-steppe to the industrial Donbas heartland.
The left side offers superior coastal views of the Mediterranean, the distant island of Cyprus, and a dramatic crossing near the Crimean Peninsula before entering mainland Ukraine.
The right side offers superior views of the Dnieper River's massive reservoirs and the dramatic industrial landscape of the Dnipro and Donbas regions.
The right side offers superior views of historical Russian cities like Tula, the sprawling metropolitan area of Kharkiv during the descent, and breathtaking sunset perspectives on evening flights.