Mediterranean ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT


Ponder an age-old enigma as Giza’s mighty pyramids continue to puzzle and mystify today. Mostly, they inspire a profound awe to all who stand before them, just like the riches they once contained. Many of these now reside at Cairo’s superb Archaeological Museum, notably Tutankhamen’s mask of gleaming gold inset with deep blue lapis lazuli.


ALICANTE, SPAIN


Admire the Costa Blanca’s vibrant heart as you follow its main promenade, swirled with mosaics and lined with cafés and palm trees. Or appreciate an elevated perspective from Alicante’s enduring symbol, the 16th century Castillo de Santa Bárbara on Monte Benacantil; its sculpture-filled gardens afford panoramic views across both city and glittering Mediterranean.


ATHENS (FROM PIRAEUS), GREECE


It’s impossible not be drawn to that undisputed icon, the Parthenon, maintaining its 2,500-year vigil from the Acropolis. The Temple of Zeus and Theatre of Dionysus are other ancient must-sees, while the colourful Plaka district – an enticing jumble of café-lined alleys, flower-decked balconies and brightly painted shutters – and the chic Kolonaki area are also well worth exploring.


BARCELONA, SPAIN


Tick off any number of unmissable experiences as you follow lively Las Ramblas past street vendors and imaginative performance artists, then delve into the Picasso Museum or Miró Foundation. Explore the genius of Gaudí too, as you survey the city from Parc Guell, witness the extraordinary Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, and marvel at his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia.


CANNES, FRANCE


Expect chic, chic and more chic on the fashionable Côte d’Azur. Your starting point must be La Croisette, the famous promenade that threads together golden sands, art deco hotels and designer boutiques. The medieval Le Suquet district also beckons, its streets winding down from the 11th century Castre Tower to the old port, where wooden fishing boats bob beside sleek yachts.


CEPHALONIA, GREECE


The largest of the Ionian Islands, Cephalonia was the verdant, pine-scented backdrop for Captain Corelli's Mandolin - both Louis de Berniere's novel and the Hollywood film. You'll want to capture its natural beauty on camera too, like the forested Mount Enos at its centre, enticing ribbons of sandy beach and dramatic caves such as those at Melissani and Drogarati.


CASABLANCA, MOROCCO


Welcome to cosmopolitan ‘Casa’, a name synonymous with North African mystique. Wind through its bazaar in search of leather, ceramic and wooden souvenirs then follow the scenic Corniche promenade which arcs along the coast. It leads to the stunning Hassan II Mosque, rising in smooth marble from a rocky outcrop crowned by a majestic 210-metre minaret.


CORFU, GREECE


This lush emerald isle is memorably etched with golden coves and scented with eucalyptus, fig trees and lemon groves. Amidst pastel-fronted Venetian buildings, its capital Corfu Town also offers a surprising dash of French flair along the Liston, an arcaded boulevard modelled on Rue de Rivoli in Paris; its nearby shops may tempt you with gold jewellery and local lacework.


DIKILI, TURKEY


Set foot on a coastline dotted with thermal springs; indeed Cleopatra herself was said to have bathed in the mineral-rich mud here. Classical history scholars may prefer to immerse themselves in the ancient city of Pergamum, whose acropolis housed the Alter of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan and a 10,000-seat theatre clinging to the incredibly steep hillside.


DUBROVNIK, CROATIA


The Pearl of the Adriatic guarantees a fairy-tale first impression, looming out of crystalline waters and topped with amber rooftops that are best seen during a meander along the curved city walls. Within their protective embrace, watch the world go by over coffee on the Stradun or chance upon Gunduliceva Square, its morning market piled with fresh flowers, cheese and fish.


EPHESUS (FROM KUSADASI), TURKEY


Prepare for an incredibly preserved snapshot of life two thousand years ago here on Turkish soil. You can almost imagine your ancient counterparts rushing between the beautiful columns of the Celsus Library, various public bath complexes, terraced houses and an array of temples – or settling into the 25,000-seat hillside theatre, which still hosts summer festivals to this day.


FLORENCE (FROM LIVORNO), ITALY


When it comes to Tuscany’s Renaissance treasures, few cities command awe like Florence. The Uffizi Gallery brims with priceless marbles and canvases, guarded by a replica of Michelangelo’s iconic David. Some cite the Duomo as its most evocative symbol, for others it’s the attractive Ponte Vecchio, where gold and silver workshops huddle together over the River Arno.


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