 Itinerary 1
Country(ies): Italy, Switzerland Budget: $1500
Style: Romance Start: island of the Borromean island, Isola dei Pescatori
Important locations: Stresa, Locarno, Lake Otra, Isola di San Giulio
Number of days: 5 Start of by visiting the most picturesque island of the Borromean island, Isola dei Pescatori. Travel from Stresa to locarno, Switzerland in one of the most magnificent train ride, the Centovalli Express. In the evening return to Stresa where you can relax and just explore the region of Stresa. Depart the lake region towards the Italian Rivera and on your way there you might want to stop at Lake Otra, you can take a boat and ride to Isola di San Giulio and walk the ground of what is still a working convent. After experiencing all of the little cafes of this magnificent lakeside resort you cam continue your journey to the Italian Rivera.  Itinerary 2
Start: Italian Riviera
Important locations: Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, Cinque Terre, lucca, Countries: Italy
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Arrive at the Italian Rivera and one of the best towns to start your seaside experience will be the town of Santa Margherita Ligure. Here you can take a boat ride to the town of Portofino. After exploring Portofino continue your way into Cinque Terre. When you arrive at Cinque Terre take the train for a spectacular journey trough their many villages. After visiting the Italian Rivera make your way to lucca. This town is encircled by 16th century Renaissance walls originally built to defend the town. Visit the 14th century century Cathedral of San Martino, Lucca’s medevial streets, Pizza S. Michele in Foro and Pizza Napoleone.  Itinerary 3
Start: Cortona Important locations: Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Venice, Countries: Italy
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance  One of the best way to start you vacation in Italy is to stay at Cortona from there you can take many day trips to different parts of Italy. From Cortina you can drive to Florence and learn about the fresh ingredients that are used in Tuscan recepies. You could also walk to many attractions including the Academemia and the Statute of The David, La piazza del Duomo, and the Piazza della Signoria. On your second day at Cortona you can take another day trip Siena and San Gimignano. At Siena walk through their narrow gothic streets and spectacular cathedral. Then you could arrive at the hill top town of San Gimignano, giving the best views of the Tuscan hills below. On your third day you can take another day trip to the Tuscan country side were you can visit on of the many wineries. After Cortona you can make to your final destination Venice. In Venice you could visit the Clock tower, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the legendary Bridge of Sights.
 Itinerary 4
Start: Madrid Important locations: Toledo, Guadarrama Mountains, Segovia, Salamanca, Countries: Spain
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Arrive at Madrid and visit Puerta del sol and plaza mayor. Take a tour of the world famous Prado Museum. Then from Madrid you can travel to Toledo, the capital of medieval Spain. There you can visit the Gothis Cathedral and the 14th century synagogue of Santa Maria Del Blanca. From Madrid you can travel into the Guadarrama Mountains and into the city of Segovia. View the medieval wall, the Roman Aqueduct, and the Alcazar Castle. From Segovia you can travel to Salamanca. On your way there stop by the beautiful city of Avila- a medieval city encircled by 11th century walls. When you arrive at Salamanca you can visit the Old Cathedral, University, the New Cathedral, the pontifical University and the main square.  Itinerary 5
Start: Leon Important locations: Burgos, Alcala de Henares Countries: Spain
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Visit the historic city of Leon. This countryside is rich with legends including El Cid, the Spanish hero who fought against the Moorish occupation. You could also stop by the famous pilgrimage route of Santiago. You could take many local tours. Most of them will show the expansive façade of the 16th century convent, San Marcos. View the museum of Contemporary Art. From Leon you can travel to Burgos. Here is the birth place of El Cid. Here you can visit the 13th century Cathedral of Burgos. From Burgos you can end your trip visiting Alcala de Henares. Here you can visit the Parador of Alcala de Henares.  Itinerary 6
Start: Athens Important locations: Thermopylae, Kalamba, Meteora Countries: Greece
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance 
Athens is probably the best way to start exploring Greece. You can start by seeing the ruins of the temple of Zeus, the royal palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Olympic stadium. Also visit the acropolis. From Athens you can travel to Thermopylae where you can visit the monument dedicated to Leonidas. After this you can make your way to Kalamba, which is at the foot of the Pindos Mountains. From kaklamba you can travel to Meteora, a unique landscape of limestone rock towers.  Itinerary 7
Start: Delphi Important locations: Olympia, Athens, Myokonos, Santorini Countries: Greece
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Start at Delphi, one of Greece’s most important religious center. Here can visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Doric temple and the theatre. From Delphi make your way into Olympia where you must visit the sanctuary of Zeus and Olympic stadium, where the first Olympic games where held. From Olympia you can travel to Athens where you can explore what this very famous city has to offer. After you are done exploring Athens you can take a ferry from here that will take you to Myokonos. This is very charming city. From Myokonos you can take another ferry to the beautiful island of Santorini. Here you can visit the archeological Museum, and travel thought fascinating landscape of vineyards, white washed chapels and volcanic cliffs to the spectacular town Oai. From Santorini you can fly to Athens were you can end at your final Destination.  Itinerary 8
Start: Paris Important locations: Normandy coast, Omaha Beach Countries: France
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance 
Start your vacation exploring the magnificent city of Paris. Here you can visit many famous sites including the Arc de Triomphe; the Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame with its lovely Rose windows; the historic Place de la Concorde and its commanding obelisk from the tomb of Rames II in Egypt; place vendome, Louvre Museum and the Champs-Elysees. From Paris you can depart to the Normandy coast were you can visit the Memorial Museum for Peace that was built to commemorate those who died in the battle of Normandy in 1944. Later you can visit the cemetery in Omaha Beach. After this you head back up to Paris and finish sightseeing here.  Itinerary 9
Start: Paris Important locations: Avignon, Aix-en-Providence, St. Paul de Vence, Monaco Countries: France
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Paris is the best city in France to start your vacation. After you have done everything that Paris has to offer go aboard the TGV train to Avignon. In Avigon you can take a delightful tour that explores the town’s hidden treasure. After exploring Avigon you can make your way over to Aix-en-Providence. This city is full of fountains and tree-lined avenues. Here was also the home of famous artist Paul Cezanne. Next, Travel to the village of St. Paul de Vence. This is a walled town with 16th century ramparts almost intact. Then after this you are of to Niece. In Niece you can see Place Massena, the towns center of activity, and the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais. Visit Monaco where you can go to the Monte Carlo Casino.  Itinerary 10
Start: London Important locations: Cambridge, York, Hadrian’s Wall Countries: England
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Begin your trip in London were you can view The Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the changing of the guard. After London you can travel to Cambridge, home of the world famous university which is nearly 800 years old. After this you can go to the city of York and the famous “Shambles” a quaint and narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Also visit the 13th century York minister. Finish your trip by visiting Hadrian’s Wall, which once marked the northern border of the Roman Empire.  Itinerary 11
Morocco Start: Volubilis Important locations: Fez, Casablanca Countries: Morocco
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance Start your journey in Volubilis , the extensive ruins of an important Roman city, Intricate and amazingly preserved mosaics from the 2nd and 3rd centuries. After this you can continue to the city of Fez. Here you can sight see and visit Bab bou Jeloud, the entry to this great city. Also see the Medersa Attarine and the Fez-el-Bali. After Fez you can visit the world-famous Casablanca. Some of must see sihts in this city will be the Place Mohammed V, the city’s art deco center , the Habbous Quarter, and the Hassan II Mosque- the second largest Mosque in the world.  Itinerary 12
India Start: Old Delhi Important locations: New Delhi Countries: India
Number of days: 5
Budget: $750-$1500
Style: Romance  One of the best ways to start to explore India is by visiting the Old Delhi. There are many interesting things you can see. Start of by visiting the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid. Afterwards, you can explore this fascinating town by walking through its narrow streets. Then, you can take a tour of New Delhi. The best places to visit are the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb, the India Gate war memorial, and the palatial Ratrapathi Bhawan. From Delhi you can fly to Udaipur. Visit the exquisite City Palace, the Jagdish Tempke, and the Sehelion-ki-Bari garden.
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