There's more than meets the eye in Savona, a Northwest Italy port city many cruise ship passengers are lucky enough to find themselves in. The giant Fortezza del Priamàr looms over the water, providing a unique welcome. Be sure to stroll through the city's genteel, impressive medieval center, visit the beautiful Savona Cathedral and see marvelous artistic works from centuries past at the Ceramics Museum.

Bologna, Italy, is a city that effortlessly weaves together rich history, vibrant culture, and renowned gastronomy, making it an irresistible destination for travelers seeking an authentic Italian experience. Often referred to as "La Dotta, La Grassa, La Rossa" (The Learned, The Fat, The Red), Bologna proudly wears these nicknames that highlight its academic prestige, culinary heritage, and distinctive terracotta-colored architecture.

Kom Ombo, a hidden gem along the Nile River in southern Egypt, is a destination that seamlessly blends ancient history, captivating architecture, and scenic beauty. This charming town is renowned for the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky.

There is no other place with such a variety of scenery - deserts, mountains, lush tropical vegetation, and valleys filled with thousands of banana trees. Agriculture here offers everything: lime trees, vine-yards, coffee plantations, sugar cane, almond, tomato and banana crops, as well as, pine and palm forests.

Písek, a picturesque city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, is a hidden gem steeped in history and charm. One of its most notable landmarks is the Písek Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge in the country. Built in the 13th century, this Gothic bridge spans the Otava River and is a testament to medieval engineering.