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The Sicilian town of Taormina was destroyed by the Arabs in the ancient world and had to be re-built in the Middle Ages. The mild climate and many tourist attractions such as the ancient theater, built by the Romans, make Taormin a magnet for tourists. In addition, the city offers an excellent view of Mount Etna.

Zakynthos is the third largest and southernmost of the Ionian Islands. The capital of the island is the city of the same name. Of particular interest is the marine national park, which is a nesting site of sea turtles. From the mountains, you have a wonderful view of the island and the surrounding area.

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The port city of Kotor lies at the southeastern end of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city is surrounded by up 2000 meter high mountains. In 1979 the city was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 4.5 km long city wall and the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Tryphon Kotor are among the attractions. Kotor is an incredible historic city with several cathedrals and churches in the older part of the city.

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Hvar is situated in the Adriatic Sea off the Croatian coast and is the fourth largest of the islands there, with a population of 11,500. Hvar is characterized by its lavender and rosemary fields and the many narrow country roads, from which one has a wonderful view of the turquoise sea.

Situated on the Adriatic coast is the Italian seaport of Ancona. The city offers sights such as the Cathedral of Ancona, the Marble Arch of Trajan and the Episcopal Palace.

The Slovenian city of Koper on the Adriatic coast is a few kilometers from the Italian coast. Koper has the only seaport of the country and has a lot to offer. A stroll through the narrow streets is recommended and see the cathedral and old city wall.