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.
Umbria, Italy
Umbria is a region of historic and modern central Italy. It is the only region having neither a coastline nor a common border with other countries. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is appreciated for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy and influence on high culture.
Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands and has great tourism infrastructure and extremely interesting natural environment. You'll find beautiful beaches, historic sights, cultural and religious interest, and unique natural phenomena, such as underground caves and the national park of Enos. The capital, Argostoli in a protected natural harbor lies in the beautiful rolling hills filled with vegetation that reaches the sea. A contemporary city offering to the visitors, all the comforts.
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.
Durres/Tirana, Albania
Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about 33 km west of the capital Tirana.
It is one of the most ancient and economically important cities of Albania.
Durrës is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari and Brindisi .
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.
Korcula, Croatia
Korcula is a pretty island in the Adriatic Sea, in Croatia. It is a very popular destination especially in summer. It has a magnificent, historic town with many sites to visit. Especially , from the cathedral tower the views are spectacular. The picturesque alleys make the walk an unforgettable experience. The stretching vineyards make the landscape unique. This place has amazing beaches with heavenly shores where you can relax and enjoy swimming. It combines perfectly the rich tradition of a medieval town with the modern restaurants and the modern way of life.
Limnos, Greece
Lemnos is mostly flat (hence its more than 30 sand beaches), but the west, and especially the northwest part, is rough and mountainous (highest elevation: Mount Vigla, 470 m). The chief towns are Myrina, on the western coast,
and Moudros on the eastern shore of a large bay in the middle of the island.
Myrina (also called Kastro, meaning "castle") possesses a good harbour,
which is in the process of being upgraded through construction of a west-facing sea wall.
Monemvasia, Greece
Monemvasia is a small historic town in eastern Peloponnese, in the prefecture of Laconia. It is better known by the medieval fortress on the homonym "Rock of Monemvasia", which is literally a small island connected by a bridge formed in neck with total length of 400 meters with the current coastline flat against the city on the Laconian coast. The surviving buildings and structures in the castle include defensive structures of the outer castle and several small Byzantine churches.
Rijeka, Croatia
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia and is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea. Historically, because of its strategic position and its excellent deep-water port, the city was fiercely contested, especially among Italy, Hungary, and Croatia, changing hands and demographics many times over centuries.
Venice, Italy
Venice is a magnificent city and the best way to see it is through canals with a romantic gondola ride, starting from the Grand Canal. Then visit the Doge's Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs and enjoy a coffee in San Marco Square with its imposing buildings and the Cathedral, aged 900 years ago. Do not forget to visit an exhibition of glassware where you can see artisans at work and buy authentic Venetian glass items.
