Civitavecchia (Rome), Amalfi, Gallipoli, Taormina, Lipari, Trapani-, Calvi, Montecarlo

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.

The Amalfi Coast is considered one of the most picturesque parts of the Italian coastline. Villages perched on hillsides, steep streets and a great view of the turquoise waters of the ocean. The Amalfi Coast is known for producing the famous limoncello. Lemon orchards are found everywhere along the coast and the smell of lemon pervades the air. It has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

Taormina is a small town on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The site of the old town is crowned by a very steep rock, with a Saracen castle situated on its top.

Lipari is the largest, busiest and most accessible of the eight Aeolian Islands, located in the volcanic archipelago off the north coast of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Traces of human history date back to 5.000 BC, revealing a rich past, which is depicted on the many archeological wonders, such as the 16th c. walled fortress, built upon an ancient Greek acropolis and also some Greek and Roman ruins visible in the Diana District Archeological Park. In your free time, wander through the shops on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, check out a largely reconstructed Norman-era church and a fine archeological museum or choose a scenic driving tour to witness stunning Mediterranean views.

Calvi is one of Corsica's grandest cities and the perfect destination for a holiday in Corsica. The Citadel, standing high above Calvi port from where it towers over the sea, is the main part of the town, and its most important historical monument. It was a military outpost in the 15th century that helped guard the city against international attacks. Places of interest in the Citadel include the restored palace of the Genovese governor, the remains of a house that is rumoured to be the place where Christopher Columbus was born, the Museum of Corsican Ethnography and Cathédrale St-Jean-Baptiste. For many visitors Calvi’s beach is the big attraction and center of a visit. The beach is a long, narrow strip of white sand and serene, shallow water that stretches nearly 6 km along the length of the bay.

Monte Carlo is a distric of the Principality of Monaco, built in 1866 in honor of Prince Charles III. It hosts an internationally famous Casino, luxury hotels and leisure facilities, Larvotto beach, the Monte Carlo Sporting Club, the Opera House, built in 1893 by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opera House, the Oceanographic Museum, dedicated to marine science and oceanography, Monaco Cathedral (1875), and of course, Prince's Palace, located in a unique setting upon the rock of Monaco and Fort Antoine on the northeastern tip of Le Rocher.