On the Nile's east bank sits Luxor, a onetime stronghold for Egyptian pharaohs. Key sites include Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.

The metropolitan center of southeastern France, vibrant Lyon abounds with stunning architectural masterpieces, gastronomic delights, and immersive museums. This spectacular city, founded by the Romans centuries ago, rivals Paris as a cultural and social hub for exploring the best that France has to offer.

Salvador da Bahia, often simply called Salvador, is a city where the soul of Brazil truly shines. As the capital of the state of Bahia and one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas, Salvador offers a rich tapestry of Afro-Brazilian culture, vibrant music, and historic architecture.

The Irish Republic's second largest city is a surprisingly appealing place - you'll find time passes effortlessly during the day, and by night the pub scene is lively. The town center is uniquely situated on an island between two channels of the Lee River.

The commercial and cultural center for the Ruhr region on the Rhine River, Duseldorff is also the site of the Felderhof Cave where Neanderthal man was found in 1856.