Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coast, greatly influenced Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican, ancient ruins and iconic works of art. Other important cities are Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo's "David" and Brunelleschi's Dome; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, the Italian capital of fashion.
With one foot in the West and the other in the East, Turkey opens the doors to a new world with inexhaustible riches. From Cappadocia to the Bosphorus, from the Black Sea to Anatolia, Turkey offers its visitors an immense variety of landscapes.
The duality of this country has managed to grow tourism in Turkey, becoming one of the calmest destinations in the Middle East. A country that lives outdoors, something understandable with such splendor of nature dispersed throughout the territory. For example, the immense sandy beaches of the Bodrum peninsula allow us to relax while enjoying quality gastronomy and more charming hotels.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. It was influential in ancient times and is often called the "cradle of Western civilization." Athens, its capital, preserves emblematic monuments, such as the Acropolis citadel from the 5th century BC. C. with the Parthenon temple.
Greece is also famous for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the event resorts in Mykonos
Perfect for getting lost in the streets of its liveliest neighborhoods, visiting museums, shopping in the center or relaxing walking through some of its green spaces, Madrid is the ideal city to take a getaway and also taste its excellent gastronomy, whether in one of its markets or taking a tapas route through its most famous places.
Another of the best things to do in Madrid is to take a pleasant walk through the famous Retiro Park.
Zaragoza is the capital of Aragon, one of the autonomous communities in northeastern Spain. In the center of the city is the baroque basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, facing the Ebro River. It is a popular pilgrimage site with several domes and a tabernacle dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The city has emblematic monuments of Mudejar style (where Islamic and Gothic architecture merge) such as the Aljafería, an Arab palace from the 11th century, and the Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany, which began to be built in the 12th century.
Greece is also famous for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the event resorts in Mykonos
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey, which is located in Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus Strait. The Ancient City reflects the cultural influences of the different empires that ruled the region.
In the Sultanahmet district, the Roman-era open-air Hippodrome was for centuries a chariot racing venue, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Basilica Hagia Sophia has a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
Barcelona, also known as the city of Barcelona, is the capital of Catalonia and Spanish and Catalan are spoken. It is undoubtedly the most cosmopolitan and attractive city in Spain. The charm of its historic center, the avant-garde of its most modern neighborhoods, culture and architecture coexist here. Sheltered by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the city is full of original options that encourage you to visit it again and again.
Because it has a port that gives departure to most Mediterranean cruises, it is a mandatory stop on your next trip.
