Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
St. Peter's, with its breathtaking Sistine Chapel, newly restored to its former glory, the Spanish Steps, where all Rome passes by, the Colosseum, where the real gladiators fought to the death, the Pantheon, considered to be the most perfect architectural statement of the ages. Life is not lived if you haven't been to Rome!

Capri, Italy
Capri, where the Emperor Tiberius held notorious bacchanals at his Imperial villa, has gradually become one of the most popular resorts in southern Italy. Famous for its beautiful scenery and mild climate, Capri offers the luminescence of the Blue Grotto, the striking Faraglioni rocks and Palazzo al Mare. Marina Piccola beach on the island's south side is believed to be the spot where Odysseus nearly succumbed to the Sirens' song.

Amalfi, Italy
Situated on the Amalfi coast, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most beautiful coastlines, the town of Amalfi was once a maritime power the rival of Venice. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery, Amalfi scenic seafront setting, many cafes and shops and the mild climate make it a hugely popular resort. For a sense of Amalfi's medieval glory, wander through the Duomo di Sant’Andrea, containing the remains of St. Andrew.

Naxos, Taormina, Sicily, Italy
This picturesque Sicilian town is perched on the shoulders of Mt. Etna overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Taormina inspired Goethe to say that "It is the greatest work of art and nature". Stroll along the city’s pedestrian-only streets, or visit the Greek amphitheater that rests on a hillside and offers extraordinary views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean.

Kotor, Montenegro
You might think you were sailing up a Norwegian fjord. In fact, this stunning rock-walled chasm splitting the coastal mountains of Montenegro is the longest arm of the sea in Southern Europe. As you venture deep into the heart of Boka Fjord, you’ll see several charming villages along the shore, but at its very end, Boka harbors one of the prettiest, unspoiled towns you’ll ever see, the medieval city of Kotor. Founded by the Romans, fortified with massive walls during the Byzantine era, then ruled by Venice for much of its history, Kotor has been naturally preserved by its isolation.

Dubrovnik, Croatia
It was George Bernard Shaw who said, “Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik.” Indeed, Dubrovnik is a treasure by any measure made more precious by its miraculous restoration. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the whole of the Adriatic, helped by its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, in the middle ages it was the only eastern Adriatic city to rival Venice. Crowned by the Minceta Tower, the 10th century city walls are the proud symbol of Dubrovnik’s colorful history

Split, Croatia
The second largest city of Croatia, Split remains one of the Adriatic’s most fascinating seaports with a long and eventful history. This 1700-year-old harbor is an organic fusion of its antique heritage and of modern architecture, set up in the beautiful Mediterranean environment and full of a sober and thoughtful atmosphere of a big city. From the city, one can visit beautiful Adriatic islands, sporting some of the world’s best clothing-optional beaches.

Rovinj, Croatia
Rovinj is considered a top sight in Croatia and one of its most romantic spots. With its pastel-colored houses clustered together on steep winding streets and topped by a Venetian bell tower, the town itself was declared a cultural monument in 1963.
(Rovinj offers in close proximity nice clothing-optional beaches.)

Ravenna, Italy
Ravenna, situated in northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, lays inland, but is connected to the Adriatic Sea by a canal.
Ravenna was for a time the capital of the Western Roman Empire and later became the Italian capital of the Byzantine Empire. During these periods, the city’s famous and precious mosaics were created, leaving a fascinating historical-artistic heritage and the richest and best-preserved testimony of Early Christian and Byzantine Art in Italy. Eight religious buildings with their precious mosaics have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Venice, Italy
Venice is the heart and soul of romance. Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on the golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Doge's Palace, listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape at the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, glide in gondola down the Grand Canal. And know that love is always in the air in Venice.