Agios Nikolaos
The capital of Lassithi prefecture since 1904, Agios Nikolaos is a picturesque town in the eastern part of the island built on the northwest side of the peaceful bay of Mirabello. It is named after the charming 7th century Byzantine chapel of St.Nikolas, erected on the spot called "Nissi" during the 7th AD century, with its bell tower, drum and dome. The chapel has a number of well-preserved frescoes of the 19th, 10th and 11th centuries and rewards its visitors with a breathtaking view of the town and bay.
The name Agios Nikolaos means Saint Nicholas who is the patron saint of sailors and of all of Greece. Agios, as it is referred to by all the islanders, retains a traditional, quaint and tranquil fishing town lifestyle which hasn't lost its charm with its busy tourist infrastructure. The small, especially well attended port of Agios Nikolaos, has its own charm, as it is surrounded by the picturesque tile-roofed houses and it is illuminated in the evenings by the lights of the shops and those of the "kaikis", fishing boats moored at the big dock

Alicante
Alicante is the second most important city in the Valencian community, and is located at the centre of the bay which bears its name, between the capes of la Huerta and Santa Pola. You will visit the Castle of Santa Barbara, located on the top of Mount Benacantil. Iberians, Romans and Arabs settled there. Its numerous rooms, towers and battlements mainly date from the XVI-XVII centuries. You will walk through the Spanish Esplanade (Maritime Harbour), the historical centre, the municipal archive, the town hall, and you will view Saint Mary's church.

Almeria (Granada)
a city with prestigious and exceedingly beautiful Moorish buildings and a luxuriantly green setting over which the city looks out to the snow-capped Sierra Nevada on the horizon. You will first visit the 14th century Generalife (740 mt above sea level), the summer palace of the kings of Granada, which is particularly enjoyable for its cool, green terraced water gardens and the views it offers of the Sierra Nevada, Darro valley, across to the old quarter of Albaicin and the gypsy haunts of Sacromonte.

Barcelona
Barcelona is a major economic centre with one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports, and Barcelona International Airport is the second largest in Spain after Madrid-Barajas Airport. Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the Counts of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, it became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination and has a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is well known in recent times for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona.As the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona houses the seat of the Catalan government, known as the Generalitat de Catalunya; of particular note are the executive branch, the parliament, and the Supreme Court of Catalonia. The city is also the capital of the Barcelonès comarca (shire).

Bizerte
You begin your drive, in the company of a local guide , along the coast to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said. This is an artist's paradise, with blue and white sugar-cube houses scattered across the hillside above the sea. There will be time to stroll and admire the typical architecture and local handicrafts , or to relax in one of the local tea houses with some delicious mint tea. Just down the hill from Sidi Bou Said lie the impressive ruins of Carthage. According to legend, the city of Carthage was founded in 800 B.C. by the Phoenicians, and it was from here that Hannibal began his journey. It was destroyed by the Romans in 146 B.C., then refounded by Julius Caesar and eventually became the Empire's second city after Rome.

Cadiz
Cadiz is a splendid city that has once served as home to bona fide voyagers like Ferdinand Magellan and Amerigo Vespucci . Cadiz is close to Seville, another beautiful city of Spain, thus it is not a wonder that it is a favorite harbor among elegant cruise ships. In fact, the number of cruise ships that dock in this city reaches up to almost 4 dozens in just a month.

Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia and its main port. The city dates back to the pre-historic times and has been dominated by various people through the ages. After meeting the guide, you will leave the pier by coach for a panoramic drive. Stop will be made for a visit at the sanctuary of Bonaria, built in the early XIV century by the Aragonese and its small museum with a collection of votive offerings. From Monte Urpino, you will admire the ancient part of Cagliari and the coastline. The tour will continue to the historical centre with the Cathedral, dating back to the 17th Century and known for its ornate Baroque interior, the Towers and the magnificent Bastions, the part of the town named "Castello" from which terraces splendid views over Cagliari can be admired.

Casablanca
Principal city in Morocco and capital in all but administration, Casablanca is now the largest port of the Maghreb busier even than Marseilles, the city on which it was modeled by the French. A visit of Casablanca city should include the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and a full tour of the famous Hassan II Mosque. Departing from the pier you will stop at Mohamed V Square after passing by the United Nations Square. It's worth ducking into the Marché Central (Central Market) nearby, a high-class souk whose wares are offered to the locals, to catch a glimpse of the everyday life of the city. It's essentially a foodstuffs market, but there are handicrafts there as well. It's lively and vivid. If you had a place to cook, you could even buy a couple of turtles, for soup! Visit of the interior of Hassan II Mosque: built for the 60th birthday of former Moroccan King Hassan II, is the largest religious monument in the world after Mecca.It has space for 25.000 worshippers inside and another 80.000 outside. The 210-meter minaret is the tallest in the world and is visible day and night for miles around.

Civitavecchia (Rome)
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!

El Heirro
The name of the island is derived from the Guanche language toponym Hero, which by the process of folk-etymology was transformed into "Hierro," meaning "iron" in Spanish, due to its similarity to that word. Thus, Ferro (Latin ferrum, "iron") was and is used as an alternative name for the island. Most likely "hero" is the original name of what we to-day call a "cistern", due to the way the bimbaches saved water from trees. It is the name for the island in other languages, including French, German, and Danish. Pliny the Elder, who used Juba II as his source, names a series of Canary Islands, and it is believed that his Capraria may have been Hierro.

Genoa
Genua was a city of the ancient Ligurians. Its name is probably .Ligurian, meaning "knee", i.e. "angle", from its geographical position, thus akin to the name of Geneva. Or it could derive from the Celtic root genu-, genawa (pl. genowe), meaning "mouth",i.e., estuary, or from the Latin word of Celtic origin "ianua", meaning "door". Part of the old city of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) in 2006 The main features of central Genoa include Piazza De Ferrari,around which are sited the Opera and the Palace of the Doges.There is also a house where Christopher Columbus is said to have been born.

Gibraltar
The Rock of Gibraltar is located at the entrance of the Mediterranean. Its strategic location and history have made it an international symbol of solidity and strength, and it frequently features in the world press and media.
Gibraltar is connected to Spain by a sandy isthmus, a ferry to Morocco and flights to London. The subject of repeated conquest and sieges, Gibraltar has been a British Territory since 1704. Ceded forever to Britain by Spain in the Treaty of Utrecht (1713), Gibraltar joined the EU in 1973, under the British Treaty of Accession.The locally elected Government of Gibraltar has created a solid economy. In a modern Europe, this has its base in Offshore finance, shipping, tourism and the Internet rather than the military past. There is, however, much of that for the tourist to see, along with the famous apes.

Heraklion
Heraklion is the largest city in Crete and is the capital of Crete as well.Heraklion is also called Iraklio, and for centuries was known as Candia.The most popular visitation spot in Heraklion are the ruins of Knossos,which was the biggest center of population on Crete during Minoan times. This was the palace of King Minos, and is believed to be the starting point for the mythological Minotaur’s labyrinth. There are speculations that aport has existed in Knossos since 2000 BC, although no archeological evidence has been found to support the speculation. The current city of Heraklion was founded by the Saracens in 824 AD.

Ibiza
Ibiza (Catalan: Eivissa) is an island and town located in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 km off the coast of Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands autonomous community (Spain). With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza Town (Catalan:Vila d'Eivissa or simply Vila), Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Eivissa is the official Catalan name (pronounced locally [əiˈvisə] and [əiˈβisə] in Standard Catalan), but the name in Spanish is Ibiza, usually pronounced using the standard Spanish variation [iˈβ̞iθa]. In British English, the name is usually pronounced the Spanish way

Istanbul
İstanbul; historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see the other names of Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, largest city proper and second largest metropolitan area in Europe, and fourth largest city proper in the world with a population of 32.6 million. Istanbul is the cultural and financial center of Turkey. The city covers 27 districts of the Istanbul province.[2] It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the Europe (Thrace) and on the Asia (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Modern Istanbul - frequently hosts the exhibitions of renowned Turkish and foreign artists. Pera Museum and Sakıp Sabancı Museum have hosted the exhibitions of world famous artists and are among the most important private museums in the city. The Doğançay Museum - Turkey’s first contemporary art museum - is dedicated almost exclusively to the work of its founder Burhan Doğançay. The Rahmi M. Koç Museum on the Golden Horn is an industrial museum that exhibits historic industrial equipment such as cars and locomotives from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as boats, submarines, aircraft, and other similar vintage machines from past epochs.
Istanbul Archaeology Museum, established in 1881, is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world. The museum contains more than 1,000,000 archaeological pieces from the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. Istanbul Mosaic Museum contains the late Roman and early Byzantine floor mosaics and wall ornaments of the Great Palace of Constantinople. The nearby Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum displays a vast collection of items from various Islamic civilizations. Sadberk Hanım Museum contains a wide variety of artifacts, dating from the earliest Anatolian civilizations to the Ottomans.
Occasionally, in November, the Silahhane (Armory Hall) of Yıldız Palace hosts the Istanbul Antiques Fair, which brings together rare pieces of antiques from the Orient and Occident. The multi-storey Mecidiyeköy Antikacılar Çarşısı (Mecidiyeköy Antiques Bazaar) in the Mecidiyeköy quarter of Şişli is the largest antiques market in the city, while the Çukurcuma neighbourhood of Beyoğlu has rows of antiques shops in its streets. The Grand Bazaar, edificed between 1455–1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror also has numerous antiques shops, along with shops selling jewels, carpets and other items of art and artisanship. Historic and rare books are found in the Sahaflar Çarşısı near Beyazıt Square, and it is one of the oldest book markets in the world, and has continuously been active in the same location since the late Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods.
A significant culture has been developed around what is known as a Turkish Bath. It was a culture of leisure during the Ottoman period, the finest example being the Çemberlitaş Hamamı (1584) in Istanbul, located on the Çemberlitaş (Column of Constantine) Square.[67]
Live shows and concerts are hosted at a number of locations including historical sites such as the Hagia Irene, Rumeli Fortress, Yedikule Castle, the courtyard of Topkapı Palace, and Gülhane Park; as well as the Atatürk Cultural Center, Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall and other open air and modern theater halls.

Katakolon
Katakolon is a seaside town in western Ilia in the municipality of Pyrgos. The town center is within a gulf overlooking the Ionian Sea. Katakolon is situated on a peninsula and has a lighthouse found in the southwest. The Lighthouse of Katakolon was first opened in 1865 and the town has a population of 612 inhabitants
Katakolon is your gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four years for more than a millennium to celebrate the sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of the Sanctuary, with its athletic quadrangles, stadium,temples and treasuries; then browse in the modern Archaeological Museum, a treasure house of Archaic, Classical and Roman sculptures, including the famous Niki Winged Victory.Olympia Museum

Kusadasi
Kusadasi is a popular Turkish port only is it a bustling resort town full of shops, bars and restaurants, but it is also the main access point for the famous archeological site at Ephesus, where extensive excavations have revealed an ancient city through which visitors can now wander and observe the wonders of a bygone civilization.

La Gomera
Let yourself be amazed by the many facets of the second smallest island of the Canarian Archipelagos: Rugged mountains, earthy valleys, tropical misty forests and a fascinating ocean.

La Palma
La Palma, like the other islands of the Canary Island archipelago, is a volcanic ocean island. The volcano rises almost 7 km above the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Proportional to its size, it is alleged to be the steepest island in the world. There is road access from sea level to the very summit at 2423 metres, [1] which is marked by an outcrop of rocks called Los Muchachos ("The Lads"). This is the site of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, one of the world's premier astronomical observatories.

La Valletta
Valletta, Malta’s capital and a World Heritage site, is nothing short of an open-air museum. It is a living experience of Baroque architecture, a monument donated by the Knights of St John nearly five centuries ago. Throughout the years, Valletta has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets and is now the permanent seat of the Maltese government.

Lanzarote
Lanzarote is the island's most easterly of the Canary Islands. Discover the beaches and the most interesting places to visit, plan your vacation with our Lanzarote Guide, download the map of Lanzarote, displays the best photos and videos of Lanzarote

Las Palmas
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, is located in the north-eastern part of the island set in a magnificent scenery composed of two bays and their beautiful beaches – Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras.
Founded in 1478, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria boasts an important historical and cultural heritage, much of which can be found in the district of Vegueta, the oldest quarter of the town, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.

Lisbon
Lisbon, an European capital with a splendid history. In the area of Belem, you will view the Monument of the Discoveries where there is an opportunity to have a photo stop at Belem Tower, an elegant Manueline structure. Visit Jerónimos Monastery, founded by King Manuel and designed by the architect Boytac, considered the jewel of Manueline art. Your next stop will be the Portuguese Royal Palace at Queluz, built in the second half of the 18th century to house the Royal Family and hosting splendid rooms with heavily gilded ceilings and furnishings.

Livorno
Livorno was defined as an "ideal town" during the Italian Renaissance. Today, it reveals its history through the structure of its neighbourhoods, crossed by canals and surrounded by fortified town walls, through the tangle of its streets, which embroider the town's Venice district, and through the Medici Port characteristically overlooked by towers and fortresses leading to the town centre. Designed by the architect Bernardo Buontalenti at the end of the 16th century, Livorno underwent a period of great town planning expansion at the end of the 17th century. Near the defensive pile of the Old Fortress, a new fortress, together with the town-walls and the system of navigable canals, was then built.

Madeira
Madeira was rediscovered by Portuguese sailors some time between 1418 and 1420. The archipelago is considered to be the first discovery of the exploratory period initiated by Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It is a popular year-round resort, noted for its Madeira wine, flowers, and embroidery artisans, as well as its New Year's Eve celebrations that feature a spectacular fireworks show, which is the largest in the world according to the Guinness World Records[1]. Its harbour - Funchal - is important due to its commercial and passenger traffic and for being a major stopover for cruisers en route from Europe to the Caribbean.

Malaga (Granada)
Enjoy a pleasant drive to the Gibralfaro, a Muslim castle constructed by an 8th century emir and commanding a spectacular panorama of the city below. Delight in a visit of the Cathedral, known to the locals as La Manquita one armed as to this day the east tower of the edifice is incomplete. The cathedral boasts an 18th century baroque façade and the ornate interior is a combination of Gothic and Renaissance architecture The Alhambra Palace , The Alhambra of Granada (694 mt above sea level), a fortress from the 9th century, is perched on a hill overlooking Granada and it comprises two principle parts; the fortress and the Nasrid Palace with the lush gardens. It is one of the most remarkable castles ever constructed and it boasts architectural splendour and lush surroundings

Marseilles
For 2,600 years, Marseilles has been a port: from Massalia, the Phocean city, to Marseilles gateway to the East, maritime adventure and the rapid expansion of trade in the 19th century are evoked from the Old Port. The large historic buildings representing many political and religious symbols, which tell the story of the city can be seen on this itinerary. These are all there: Saint Victor Abbey, Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, the cathedrals, Palais Longchamps, and the famous Old Port with The Canebière. Also, you can see all the large residences, villas or mansions, chose the exceptional site of the Corniche: architectural surprises, extravagance or elegance, splendid views of the sea, Castle of If, can be seen everywhere

Messina
Founded by Greek Colonists in the 8th century BC, Messina was originally called Zancle from the Greek: ζάγκλον meaning "scythe" (though a legend exist that attributes the name to King Zanclus), because of the shape of its natural harbour. A comune of its province, located at the southern entrance of the Strait of Messina, is to this day called 'Scaletta Zanclea'. In the early 5th century BC, Anaxilas of Rhegium renamed it Messene in honor of the Greek city Messene (Greek: Μεσσήνη). See also List of traditional Greek place names. The city was sacked in 397 BC by the Carthaginians, then reconquered by Dionysius I of Syracuse.

Mykonos
One of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands and quite justifiably attracting visitors from all over the world, Mykonos is a contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches. Hora, the capital, spreads around a colorful harbor in which fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts. The brilliant white cubic houses with white-washed balconies built close together with little shops and tiny churches, make up the backstreets of the town. The harbor is overlooked by a variety of tavernas, and is a popular meeting place as the sun goes down, turning the brilliant whites to beautiful shades of pinks and reds.

Naples
Ancient and rich town of the Oscan period, Pompei represents a magnificent and historical example of life in the 1st century A.C. The town was entirely covered by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.C. The excavations started in the XVIIth century and have brought to light items of immeasurable value. At the pier you will be met by your local guide and by coach you will reach Pompei in approximately 45 minutes. The tour of the excavations starts from Porta Marina, the gate to the forum that was the economical and political centre of the town. Afterwards you will walk through the remains of some ancient shops and homes. You will proceed visiting the Roman Baths. Afterwards drive back to the ship.

Nice
Nice itself is an attraction: the rich blue-green sea, diverse shopping, splendid dining and lovely art-deco façades. But there are several spots that a tourist simply must see, such as the Cours Saleya Flower Market, the Matisse Museum, ancient Roman ruins, the Russian Cathedral and more. Nice is second only to Paris in the number of museums and galleries. Be sure you know which spots have the most allure before you visit.

Palermo
Palermo (Sicilian: Palermu, Greek: Panormus) is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the autonomous region Sicily and the province of Palermo. The city is noted for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old. Palermo is located in the north-west of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The city was founded by the Phoenicians, but named by the Ancient Greeks as Panormus meaning all port. Palermo became part of the Roman Republic and eventually part of the Byzantine Empire, for over a thousand years. For a brief period it was under Arab rule where it first became a capital. Following the Norman reconquest, Palermo would become capital of a new kingdom from 1130 to 1816 the Kingdom of Sicily. Eventually it would be united with the Kingdom of Naples to form the Two Sicilies until the Italian unification of 1860.
The metropolitan area of Palermo is the fifth most populated in Italy and in the top eighty of the largest in all of Europe with around 1.2 million people. In the central area, the city itself has a population of around 670 thousand people, the inhabitants are known as Palermitans or poetically panormiti, the languages spoken by its inhabitants are the Italian language and the Sicilian language.
The religion of Roman Catholicism is highly important in Palermitan culture, the patron saint of the city is Saint Rosalia, her feast day on July 15 is perhaps the biggest social event in the city. The area attracts significant amounts of tourists each year and is widely known for its colourful fruit, vegetable and fish market at the heart of Palermo

Palma de Mallorca
From the port, a short motor coach drive admiring the olive trees and the local vegetation will transport you to Valldemossa, one of the most beautiful villages of Majorca. Located on the western area of the island and at almost 400 m. above the sea level.

Its origin goes back to the times when the Arabs were establishing their first farmsteads, although some traces of prehistoric settlements have also been found. Once in Valldemossa, you will visit La Cartuja, built as a hunting lodge at the beginning of the fourteenth century by the King Sancho. But finally in 1400 was progressively transformed into a monastery inhabited by Carthusian Monks. A small chapel, an ancient pharmacy, the prior's cell with a private oratory, a library that houses the monk's books and manuscripts, and other monk's cells that shows their way of life, will be discovered by you during the course. A ten minutes piano concert will be the perfect ending to the view to this village, considered like a balm to the spirits.

Promenade reaching the Bellver Castle, one of the most important examples of Gothic civil architecture in Mallorca. It was built by Jaume II at the beginning of the 14th century. It was conceives as a defensive redoubt and royal residence. But it became most famous, or infamous, as a prison, from the Middle Ages until the Civil War. Next stop will be at the Cathedral which presides the city and frames its silhouette. Constructed between the 13th and the 14th century it is one of the finest pure Gothic examples of the continent. The visit to the Cathedral's Museum can not be passed by as it contains interesting works of Gothic painting.

Next to it stands the Almudaina Palace, a monument which was converted from an Arab fortress into the residence of the Kings of Mallorca. Guides will point out the most important aspects of this monument from the outside. Next, you will pass by the Bull Ring and after you will be driven to the ship.

Patmos
This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. In the 11th century, the Abbot Christodoulos founded the Monastery of St. John on one of the island's highest points. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury.

Piraeus
Piraeus is Greece's third largest city in terms of population and its biggest port. It was first settled in the ages of Themistocles, when the Long WallS were built (478 BC), and the town was being laid out to the plans of the architect Hippodamus. It gained considerably in importance when Athens became a naval power. The ancient harbours of Piraeus were Zea and Munichia. Zea, now called Pasalimani, is one of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean. Munichia, also known as Mikrolimano or Tourkolimano, is a pretty little harbour with yachts and fishing-boats and ringed with fish tavernas. Above Mikrolimano is the hill of Kastella, much mentioned in popular songs, with its traditional houses and offers a panoramic view. Above it is the Church of the Prophet Elijah and the Veakeio Theatre, well known for its summer performances, is nearby situated. The commercial harbour of Piraeus is one of the most important in the Mediterranean. The city itself with its suburbs is an industrial zone of particular importance or the Greek economy, but nevertheless its centre has broad streets,spacious squares, tree-lined avenues, and parks.

Port Mahon (Menorca)
It is 47 km east of Majorca, is about 48 km long by 16 km wide, with a total land area of approx. 702 sq km.
The population is approximately 69,000 and is home to a diverse range of culture, language and outstanding natural beauty

Portoferraio (Elba)
This small island boasts 91 miles of Mediterranean coastline. For those traveling on foot, the waterfront with its elegant shops and the town square with its old churches and terraced streets are appealing places. Visit the two forts, Falcone and Stella, the Piazza Napoleone, and the Villa dei Molini, Napoleon’s official residence during his exile on Elba

Rhodes
The beautiful island of Rhodes (Island of Roses) has a rich and varied history. The beach at Lindos is among the best on the island, whose capital, Rhodes Town is a bustling mecca for both sightseers and shoppers alike. This thriving port provides access to the many beautiful sights on this popular island. On the Eastern coast of Rhodes, poised high above two spectacular bays is the Acropolis of Lindos below which one can find a labyrinth of winding streets and dazzling white buildings. Lindos was once the principal city of the island before the founding of Rhodes Town in 408 BC.

Santorini
The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. Around 1500 BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed the center of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a harbor formed in the volcano's caldera.

Tangier
At the cross-roads of Europe and Africa, of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Tangier opens the door onto Morocco. Look, listen and smell: the diversity of the bustling crowds, the heavy fragrances in the markets, the murmurs of the sea and city blending together a feast of sensations that stuns the senses. There is still an air of mystery about the city, going back to the time when Tangier was an international zone. Tangier the white, the star of many films, the city of many stars - The city you fall in love with. Many are those who came here just to visit and then decided to settle permanently. Since its foundation, Tangier has been coveted by many different people and many different powers. Conquered, won back, liberated - but its power of seduction remains the same. It attracts tourists from all over the world, as well as Moroccans enchanted by its refreshing climate. You set out to conquer Tangier, but you are the one who will be conquered.

Tenerife
Tenerife is often called a paradise island and for good reason! The island experiences sunshine around the year, has an abundance of world class hotels and offers an exceptional choice of cuisine set against the stunning background of Mount Teide. Most people going on holidays to Tenerife stay in the main tourist resorts of Los Christianos and Playa de las Americas, located side-by-side in the south west of the island.

Tripoli
Tripoli is the largest city, the principal sea port, and the largest commercial and manufacturing centre in Libya. It is also the site of Al-Fateh University. Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. The climate is typical Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers, cool winters and some modest rainfall.
Tripoli" may also refer to the shabiyah (top-level administrative division in the current Libyan system), Tripoli District

Tunis
Tunis is the capital of the Tunisian Republic and also the Tunis Governorate, with a population of 1 200,000 in 2008 and over 3,980,500 in the municipal area. It is Tunisia's largest city.

Situated on a large Mediterranean gulf, (the Gulf of Tunis), behind the Lake of Tunis and the port of La Goulette (Halq al Wadi), the city extends along the coastal plain and the hills that surround it. At the centre of more modern development (colonial era and post) lies the old medina. Beyond this section lie the suburbs of Carthage, La Marsa, and Sidi Bou Said.