A blend of the traditional and modernity makes Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. With approximately 1.62 million inhabitants, Barcelona is also the second-largest city in the country. Among the attractions are the Nou Camp, Sagrada Família, Park Guell and the beautiful Las Ramblas promenade. In addition to the many cafés, tapas bars are found all around the city and provide a culinary highlight.

Alghero is situated on the Sardinian coast and offers a gorgeous, long, sandy coastline and a beautiful old town. The city was founded by the Genovese family of Doria in the 7th Century and impresses with numerous monuments, churches, palaces and picturesque. Alghero has a rich tradition and offers fascinating sights.

Ajaccio, Corsica's capital, exudes Mediterranean, like most the towns along the Cote d'Azur. One of the attractions of the city's Musée Fesch, which houses a large collection of Italian paintings from the 14th to 18th Century and the cathedral Notre Dame de la Misericorde. Visitors enjoy varying landscapes, with rugged canyons on rushing rivers,great lakes and stunning cliffs.

The Strait of Messina is a strait between mainland Italy and the island of Sicily. It connects the Ionian Sea to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The strait is 32 km long and Messina in Sicily is its main port. Due to its location, it was frequently the site of battles in early history.

Messina is situated at the northernmost tip of Sicily and the regional government headquarters are located here. Messina has some of the finest palaces in Italy and the Cathedral of Messina is a must-see for visitors.

Naples is the third largest city in Italy, with about 1 million inhabitants. The port city sits next to a beautiful beach promenade and the city boasts many interesting buildings, such as castles, palaces,churches and monasteries. The historic center of Naples was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Naples food scene is exquisite with tantalizing Italian food, unforgettable seafood dishes and more the choice is endless.

Civitavecchia is located in the province of Rome and is a gateway to the city. Rome is Italy's largest city, and is bursting with Italian history and culture. The Old Town, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. In the 'Eternal City' there is so much to discover, such as many theater performances to enjoy and museums with fascinating exhibits. A highlight of Rome is the food available, with the huge number of bars, restaurants and cafes sure to satisfy. Highlights of Civitavecchia Visit the historic Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum Enjoy typical Roman cuisine in an Italian cafe or restaurant See the many beautiful squares and fountains in the city