Day 9: Naxos Island
The island of Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades island group, containing mountains, beaches, and ancient ruins. Naxos City (also called Chora) used to dominate commerce on the island during the 8th-7th century B.C.; it's now the island's largest town and capital. While Naxos City has around 6,500...
Day 8: Athens, Greece
Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a we...
Day 7: Mykonos, Greece
The narrow passageways of Mykonos are a twisted maze of whitewashed houses, miniature churches, lazy windmills, and tiny cafes serving up Greek specialties. Sample the freshest squid or lobster just snatched from the blue Aegean Sea, or shop for typical flokati rugs.
Day 6: Crete, Greece
Archaeological evidence shows that Heraklion probably arose during the 9th century B.C. and was named in tribute to the Greek goddess Rhea, mother of Zeus. And like most Mediterranean cities, Heraklion has a long and turbulent history. Officially founded by the Saracens in the 9th century, the Byzan...
Day 5: Corfu, Greece
Though once ruled by Venetian doges, Turkish sultans and French invaders, today's Corfiot citizen is as Greek as they come. Marvel at the 17th-century icons in St. George's Church, the medieval Palace of Phrourio or the 19th-century Achilleion Palace. The greenest of the Greek Isles, Corfu also boas...
Day 4: Kotor, Montenegro
This natural harbor on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro was an important artistic and commercial center with famous masonry and iconography schools in the Middle Ages. A large number of its monuments, among which four Romanesque churches and the town walls, were heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1...
Day 3: At Sea Ceremony
One day. One day, you will meet someone who'll go extra mile just to put a smile on your face. Someone whose deeds matches his/her words. Someone who'll remind you how precious you are and will take care of you. Someone who'll understand your sentiments as well as your silence. Someone who'll put yo...
Day 2: Naples, Italy
Located on the Gulf of Salerno, southeast of Naples, Salerno was founded by Romans in 197 BC, and is the site of the earliest medical school in Europe, which still exists. The city's principal interest is the San Matteo, which the sepulchre of St. Matthew and the tomb of Pope Gregory VII. Pompeii by...
Day 1: Rome, Italy
Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll through the streets of the medieval town of Tarquinia. View the resplendent Madonnina at the Resort of Pantan...