Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Ephesus is the best preserved classical city in the Mediterranean, famous for its Greek and Roman architecture and probably the best place in the world to realize how life was in Roman times. Ancient history comes alive as you walk along the marble streets next to the traces left by the vehicls of the ancient years and overtake the temples, columns, houses and public baths. Visit the extensively restored Library of Celsus that once contained 12,000 scrolls.
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Visit the capital of Modern and Ancient Greece and explore , the "Old City" of Athens, Plaka, with its neoclassical buildings and shops for gifts and souvenirs.
Climb the Acropolis hill, where the Parthenon Temple dominates, and enjoy the wonderful view. Also, take a trip along the beautiful Saronic Gulf - Cape Sounion and ancient Corinth, where you can sunbathe and admire thousand years of history.
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is not only the meeting point of Europe and Asia, but also the place where history meets the modern world. Mosques, racecourses, luxurious palaces of Old Istanbul and what remains of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, will go you back in time. Admire amazing cultural and sacred sites such as the Agia Sophia. Visit the Dolmabahce Palace and see how the sultans of the Ottoman Empire were living.
Naples, Italy
Naples is one of Italy’s most vibrant and historic cities, set on the bay that bears its name, with the imposing Mount Vesuvius as its backdrop. It is the country’s third-largest city and is renowned for its rich culture, its cuisine — pizza was born here — and its unique atmosphere that blends chaos, energy, and authenticity. The city boasts an impressive old quarter, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with narrow streets, churches, palaces, and underground passages that reveal layers of history from antiquity to the present. Naples’ port is also significant, serving as a gateway to the islands of the bay (Capri, Ischia, Procida) as well as a hub for Mediterranean cruises. With its strong character, Naples is a city of contrasts: from the intensity of daily life and bustling markets to art, music, and the sense of walking through a “living museum.”
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is one of the most famous Cycladic islands and a world-renowned destination for cosmopolitan travel. It is celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, luxury accommodations, stunning beaches, and the charming maze-like streets of its main town, featuring iconic windmills. The island combines natural beauty, Cycladic architecture, and high-end services, while also offering easy access to nearby Delos, one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites.
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Katakolo is a seaside port in the region of Ilia, near Ancient Olympia, and a popular stop for cruise ships. It features a picturesque waterfront with cafés, tavernas, and shops, serving as the gateway for excursions to the archaeological site of Olympia (about 30 minutes away), birthplace of the Olympic Games. The area offers access to nearby beaches, local products, and cultural attractions.
Nauplion (Nafplion), Greece
Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.Old Nafplion is one of the most beautiful towns in Greece. The former capital of Greece may remind visitors of the Plaka but it's on the sea. With two mountains crowned by medieval fortresses overlooking the town and the small island fortress called the Bourtzi that once protected the harbor, Nafplion is full of restaurants, shops, cafes, beautiful old buildings,hotels of all catagories and a beach that you can walk to in ten minutes.
Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy
Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the province of Rome. A sea port which is located 80 kilometres west-north-west of Rome. The harbor is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse.