Amalfi
Amalfi is in the province of Salerno, in Campania, 35 km southeast of Naples. Located in a deep gorge, surrounded by impressive cliffs near the coast. It is a popular tourist destination in the region and is included in the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. The Amalfi has monuments of medieval architecture, such as the Cathedral of St.Andreas.
Chioggia (venice), Italy
Chioggia is widely considered to be the miniature version of Venice, as it is also built around canals and boats. Be sure to indulge in the seafood restaurants available at this port! The oldest documentation cites Chioggia as part of the Byzantium Empire in the 6th Century A.D.
Crotone, Italy
Crotone is a city and comune in Calabria. Founded c. 710 BC as the Achaean colony of Kroton and it was known as Cotrone from the Middle
Ages until 1928, when its name was changed to the current one. You can visit, the Cathedral, originally from the 9th to 11th centuries, but largely rebuilt. It has a neo-classical façade, while the interior has a nave with two aisles, with Baroque decorations. Noteworthy are a baptismal font (12th century) and the Madonna di Capo Colonna, the icon of the Black Madonna which, according to the tradition, was brought from East in the first years of the Christian era. The 16th-century Castle of Charles V. It houses the Town Museum, with findings excavated in the ancient site of Kroton. Notable are also the remnants of the walls, of the same century, and of various watchtowers. The ancient castle built on an island, with accessibility on foot limited to a narrow strip of land, is referred to as Le Castella.
Catania, Italy
Catania is located on the east coast of Sicily. At the foot of the city there is the largest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. It is a sleek, modern town and important industrial center of technology in Europe. Catania is also an arts' center with rich baroque architecture, medieval castles and Roman theaters.
Elba (Portoferraio)
Elba, a popular touristic destination
Elba is the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia. Many hills and low mountains are the feature of the landscape. It is about 10 km away from the mainland of Italy. There is access by boat or by air. The island is known from antiquity for its rich iron deposits.In 1860 Elba was united with the Kingdom of Italy. More recently it has become known for its wine, and is also popular as a resort.
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Take advantage of this beautiful Italian port, Livorno, as the starting point for exploring the nearby Pisa with its famous leaning tower, or to visit the walled city of Lucca, famous for its silk and olive oil production. Otherwise drive through the countryside of Tuscany to Florence to do the best shopping in Italy and admire the statue of David by Michelangelo and other artworks of the Renaissance.
Kotor (Montenegro)
In the southeastern edge of Kotor Bay, is located the namesake city, with its medieval color intact, a World Heritage site, under the protection of UNESCO. The walls of the city, stretching for 4.5 kilometers, were gradually growing over the centuries and nowadays create points with stunning view. The natural beauty is inherent in the rich history and tradition, and a host of cultural events organized every year in the region, attract many tourists to the medieval natural harbor of Adriatic. The traces of Illyrians, of the Roman culture,of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque era, are particularly strong and are reflected in the many attractions and monuments of different historical periods.
Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy
Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the province of Rome. A sea port which is located 80 kilometres west-north-west of Rome. The harbor is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse.
Sorrento
Discover the charm of Sorrento, a beautiful city at the top of the cliff, overlooking the Mediterranean, at the legendary Amalfi coast of Italy. Go for a ride by car or make new explorations to Vesuvius, the only active volcano in Europe and to the classical Roman city of Pompeii, the most exciting excavation uncovered from the ashes of Vesuvius. Don't forget to visit the romantic island of Capri, which is famous for its luxury villas, sea caves and stunning landscapes.
Taranto - Italy
The province of Taranto is found in the Puglia region of Italy, which is the region that forms part of the heel of Italy's boot. The beaches on the coast of the Ionian Sea offer plenty of places to sunbathe, swim, and snorkel. Taranto is one of Italy’s oldest and most beautiful port cities. It was founded by Greek sea-faring colonists from Sparta around the 8th century B.C.E. Near Taranto are remains that date back to the Bronze Age (3000-4000 B.C.E.). There are many caves and some dolmen, which are upright stones that date from the Neolithic period. Also nearby are many caves and grottos adorned with frescoes.