A blend of the traditional and modernity makes Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. With approximately 1.62 million inhabitants, Barcelona is also the second-largest city in the country. Among the attractions are the Nou Camp, Sagrada Família, Park Guell and the beautiful Las Ramblas promenade. In addition to the many cafés, tapas bars are found all around the city and provide a culinary highlight.

Provence is a geographical region and historical province of southeastern France. While it has been part of France for more than five hundred years, it still retains a distinct cultural and linguistic identity, particularly in the interior of the region.

Monte Carlo is a city of the rich and famous, but also offers numerous attractions for regualr tourists. The Duke's palace high above the city, the casino and the Botanical Gardens are just a few of the highlights. AS Monaco is one of the most successful football clubs in the French League and a Formula 1 race takes place each year around the streets of the tiny nation.

Livorno is situated on the Western coast of Tuscany, and is a major Italian port. In spite of the large-scale destruction during the second World War II, the city still has many historic buildings, most of which can be explored with guided tours. The Fortezza Vechia is an example of these historic forts and climbing to the top of the Mástio di Matilde will provide you with a great view of the city and port. The Terrazza Mascagni is a wide promenade on the waterfront and is ideal for taking a stroll and enjoying the views as the sun goes down on the Ligurian Sea.

Civitavecchia is located in the province of Rome and is a gateway to the city. Rome is Italy's largest city, and is bursting with Italian history and culture. The Old Town, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. In the 'Eternal City' there is so much to discover, such as many theater performances to enjoy and museums with fascinating exhibits. A highlight of Rome is the food available, with the huge number of bars, restaurants and cafes sure to satisfy. Highlights of Civitavecchia Visit the historic Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum Enjoy typical Roman cuisine in an Italian cafe or restaurant See the many beautiful squares and fountains in the city

Unique scenery awaits you on the Sorrentine Peninsula; hills interspersed with valleys and high mountains. A wonderful fragrance hangs around the island, from the orange, lemon and olive trees and vines that are planted around the region. On the Sorrentine Peninsula, you will find plenty of old towns with old monasteries and churches.

A fabulous scenery, the scent of lemon, crystal clear waters, lush vegetation and numerous bays along the coast are just some of the outstanding features of the city of Amalfi. The extent of the city's beauty does not end there! There are gorgeous pastel-coloured houses built atop the steep cliffs. As for sights worth seeing, there's plenty of that as well! Swing by the old shipyard or visit the Civic Museum or the Sant'Andreas Cathedral, which dates back to the 10th century, to really get a memorable experience!

The port city of Kotor lies at the southeastern end of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city is surrounded by up 2,000-metre-high mountains. In 1979, the city was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 4.5-kilometre-long city wall and the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Tryphon Kotor are among the attractions. Kotor is an incredible historic city with several cathedrals and churches in the older part of the city.

Sibenik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. Sibenik has about 51 000 inhabitants and is the twin town of Herford in North Rhine-Westphalia. A sight definitely worth seeing is the cathedral. Jakova, which is included in the UNESCO of World Heritage List.