Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Aqaba, Alexandria, Civitavecchia (Rome)

Abu Dhabi is the lavish capital of the United Arab Emirates, built on a small peninsula surrounded by small islets. During your visit at this marvelous city of contrasts, with the fascinating blend of modern-day development and intriguing history, you can ride the world’s fastest roller-coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park, spend an afternoon at the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, infused with the region’s culture and religion or Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, situated in a contemporary building of typical Islamic design with arched columns, elaborate courtyards, and well designed gardens and beautifully carved doorways. Also interesting and one of the most important highlights, is the Qasr al-Hosn fort, known as :the white fort", the oldest stone building in the city and seat of the government for more than 170 years.

The capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat is a beautiful Middle Eastern city offering visitors diverse attractions, a low-rise gem, wedged between Arabian Gulf and scenic mountains. Once ashore witness lavish palaces, Zawawi Mosque, its pink marble crowned by a gilded dome and Muttrah Souq, a jumble of crafts and clothing perfumed with spices and frankincense. Take time and explore Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th and 14th centuries, the impressive forts Al-Jalali, in the harbor of the old city of Muscat and Al Mirani, which overlooks the Sea of Oman, visit the spectacular Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, enjoy a stroll through Qurum National Park. Muscat also offers several museums and, further afield, the unique opportunity to watch camel racing and bull fights. 

The seaside resort of Aqaba is located in the far south of Jordan and forms a great base from which to explore various places of interest in the South of the country and the Red Sea. Aqaba is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer, including a fascinating history with some outstanding sites - the Aqaba Fort (only outside), the Aqaba museum and a 4th c. roman church- , excellent hotels and activities, superb visitor facilities, good shopping and welcoming people. It is an aquatic playground, offering some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world. From Aqaba you can visit Petra, a World Heritage Site and Jordan's cultural treasure. You will be amazed as you pass through the Siq, a deep, twisting sandstone passage that leads you at al Khazneh ("The Treasury"), a monumental Greek-influenced edifice that emerges from the cliff. Among the sights, you will marvel the Street of Facades,the Roman Theater and the Monastery.

Founded in c. 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became an important center of the Hellenistic civilization and remained the capital of Hellenistic and Roman & Byzantine Egypt for almost one thousand years. Alexandria flourished as the most important harbor and capital of Egypt and today is the second biggest city in the country. The Royal Library or Ancient Library of Alexandria, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The impressive city wad built on the delta of the river Nile and often is characterized as the "bright pearl of the Mediterranean". It is filled with museums and provides access to the Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Our gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century, boasting a long and venerable history. Its location near the modern city, made it a perfect vacation resort for emperor Trajan, who built a pleasure villa. while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City, the ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2.000 years, is our main reason to be here. YYou can visit the ruins of the Forum and the Colosseum, throw a coin in Fontana di Trevi to make sure you return to Rome one day, take a photo in front of the Vatican, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter and enjoy a delicious gelato, in the glamorous area.