Enjoy Lisbon's rich buzz and strong architectural, cultural, and historical ties. Wander cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado, and nature. Visit Fatima, hill villages, learn Portuguese cooking, and hear Lisbon blues. Escape to Cascais for quiet beaches. Soak up the light and enjoy petiscos and fado.

Enjoy Lisbon's rich buzz and strong architectural, cultural, and historical ties. Wander cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado, and nature. Visit Fatima, hill villages, learn Portuguese cooking, and hear Lisbon blues. Escape to Cascais for quiet beaches. Soak up the light and enjoy petiscos and fado.

Step back in time in Cádiz, where cobbled streets, horse-drawn carriages, tapas, and Andalusian horses evoke Spain's soul. Tour sherry wineries in Jerez, then flamenco in Seville. Explore baroque churches, palaces, Gothic cathedrals, aristocratic mansions, and medieval buildings. With three UNESCO World Heritage sites, Cádiz is truly inspiring.

At the crossroads of Europe and Africa, Tangier keeps its bohemian, artistic feel. Watch the scene from Petit Socco, then wander the Kasbah and Grand Socco through color-saturated streets of tiles and painted shutters. Must-visits: Librairie des Colonnes, Café Hafa for sunset mint tea over the Strait of Gibraltar, and El Morocco Club for rooftop drinks or the city's only piano bar.

Enjoy the epitome of Spanish charm. Slowly discover Andalusian riches to reveal Picasso's birthplace, the Alhambra in Granada, Mezquita in Cordoba and the Ronda valley. Explore ancient heritage sites, dance the flamenco, dare to hike the Caminito del Rey trail and delve into white villages sprinkled amongst mango groves and avocado orchards. Sip cocktails by day and sangria by night. And as you watch the sun slip down, reflect upon this gateway of delights.

Enjoy the epitome of Spanish charm. Slowly discover Andalusian riches to reveal Picasso's birthplace, the Alhambra in Granada, Mezquita in Cordoba and the Ronda valley. Explore ancient heritage sites, dance the flamenco, dare to hike the Caminito del Rey trail and delve into white villages sprinkled amongst mango groves and avocado orchards. Sip cocktails by day and sangria by night. And as you watch the sun slip down, reflect upon this gateway of delights.

Cagliari fans out from Il Castello, the steep hilltop citadel built by Pisan rulers in the 13th century, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Elephant Tower, where trophy heads once hung. Seven-kilometre Poetto Beach stretches from the Devil's Saddle on the St. Elia promontory past beachfront eateries serving Sardinian seafood with chilled Vermentino. Offshore, Capo Carbonara Marine Reserve teems with coral fans and colourful sea life.

Immerse yourself in la dolce vita in Trapani, the City of Salt and Sail. Explore historic sites, authentic Sicilian life, and nearby Agrigento's UNESCO-listed Greek ruins. Shop for Ortigia products, taste traditional Sicilian dishes, visit scenic Erice, sail to the Aeolian Islands, and see the salt pans. In Monreale, wander hilltop lanes and admire the Norman cathedral amid orange, olive, and almond groves.

Naples, between Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, is rich in history and Italian culture. See Baroque churches, Renaissance palazzi, and Neoclassical opera houses; ride the funicular to Castel Sant'Elmo for views over the Bay of Naples, Sorrento Peninsula, and Amalfi Coast. Explore the city's underground tunnels, and visit nearby Pompeii, Herculaneum, or Capri.

Rome is more than ancient architecture: it offers hidden gems, fashion, street art, Vespa rides to the Appian Way, and coins tossed into fountains. Visit the Vatican's Sistine Chapel and private quarters by appointment, plus the Colosseum, Caravaggio churches, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. Make pasta, hunt truffles, enjoy gelato and coffee, or unwind in a 3,000-year-old pool. In Rome, old and new blend so you can indulge in it all.