Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Capital of Greece, cradle of democracy, birthplace of Western Civilization - Athens is a vibrant city where old and new co-exist.The majestic Parthenon rises above the city, its ancient glory still visible in the time-worn stone, and the National Archaeological Museum holds countless treasures from Athens' Golden Age.

Mytilini (Lesbos), Greece
The birthplace of Sappho, a famous poet in ancient Greece, Lesbos is a charming island of picturesque villages like Agiassos.The Monastery of Leimonos and its museum and beautiful frescoes are of special interest.

Istanbul, Turkey
As you approach Istanbul from the sea, the gra-ceful minarets of countless mosques appear on the horizon and the Islamic call to prayer car-ries over the water. Istanbul's blend of East and West has resulted in some of the most magni-ficent architecture in the world, including Agia Sofia and the Blue Mosque. At the Topkapi Museum, formerly Sultan's Palace, the treasures of the Ottoman empire are on view. Bargain for your own treasures in the Grand Bazaar.

Nessebur, Bulgaria
Nessebur is one of the oldest and most picturesque towns existing in the Balkans. It was founded by Thracians and colonized by Greek settlers from Megara in the 6th. century to which they gave the name of Messemvria. Nessebur today has a rich cultural heritage seen either in numerous Byzantine churches, beautiful old houses or Roman ruins.

Yalta, Ukraine
A veritable paradise washed by the warm waters of the Black Sea,Yalta is a first-class resort located on the southern coast of the Crimea.The famous 1945 conference between Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt was held at Yalta's white Livadia Palace.

Kos, Greece
Kos is known as the home of Hippocrates, father of medical science.The town is an archeological repository of Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman ruins.Take a tour to the ancient Asklepeion and the island's archaeological museum.

Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., Alexandria is Egypt's center of culture, learning and science. It's lighthouse, the world's first, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Port Said (Cairo), Egypt
At the entrance of the Suez Canal, Port Said is a bustling city and free port. To the south, Cairo and the ancient monuments of the Egyptian empire have fascinated visitors throughout the centuries. The mystifying Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, over four thousand years old, stand majestically on the outskirts of the desert. Cairo's Museum of Antiquities holds one of the finest collections of artifacts in the world, including the astounding treasures of King Tutankhamen's tomb.

Limassol, Cyprus
Cyprus reflects both Greek and Ottoman influences as well as a century of British occupation. See the historic ruins of Paphos, and also the Kolossi castle of the Knights and the Graecoroman archaeological site of Curium.

Mykonos, Greece
On Mykonos you will find beautiful beaches, chic boutiques, and elegant nightclubs. Beneath its sophisticated surface, lies a quite essential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny cha-pels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over its picturesque harbor.