Ireland, the Emerald Island. The hills, covered with lush, emerald green grass are full of mystical stone buildings from prehistoric times, Celtic monuments, medieval forts, and monasteries. The island is the home of legends, music, poetry, and dance. The capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, has many sights worth taking a look at, for example Trinity College, St. Patrick Cathedral, Parliament, and the National Gallery. Includes: Glendalough,...

Greece is the cradle of European civilization, a quarry of mythology and ancient relics. On the Chalkidiki Peninsula we can visit the city of Thessalonica, the beaches of Katerini and Paralia, and from the boat take a look at the mystical monastery republic, Athos. Near the legendary Olympus Mountain see the 'rocks of gods, ' the Meteora monasteries built on the sky-high cliffs. Be sure to visit Athens's well known building, the Acropolis. Includes...

This central Italian region is known as sunny Tuscany. There are a myriad of books and films propagating its landscape and beautiful cities. There are rustic, old houses hiding among the hills, the vineyards, and olive gardens, where one can buy good wine, olive oil, honey, and fine cheese. Tuscany is the birthplace of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Petrarca, Puccini and many other famous artists. Includes: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano,...

Budapest, capital of Hungary, is the pearl of the Danube and a constantly changing metropolis. Hungary was once a kingdom but then came the Turks who were followed by the Hapsburgs and Maria Theresia who became "Queen of Hungary." The historic centre of Budapest is dominated by its noble castle that towers above the banks of the Danube. A one hundred metre long cable railway that dates back to 1870 is both a practical and fascinating way to ascend...

Morocco fulfills fantasies and dreams about the Tales of 1,001 Nights, even today. It is an exotic and romantic country with the thousand miracles of the Arab world; old cities, mosques, bazaars, natural beauties from palm tree gardens to sand dunes, and from the frosty tops of the Atlas mountains to the beaches of Agadir. There are the oases in the Sahara, the colorful buildings of Marrakesh, the Anti-Atlas's green valleys, and the forts of the Foreign...

Spain, a country on the Iberian Peninsula, has a 2,000 year old history steeped in art. In Madrid, we take a look at the Royal Palace and the treasures of the Prado, and from here, we take an excursion to Escorial. On the coast of Catalonia, the Costa Brava, such famous places can be found as Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar. Barcelona is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, saturated by the spirit of Gaudi and Dali. We move on with our journey...

Wandering among the endless hills, lakes, and mountains of Southeast Poland, one can find cities, medieval castles, grandiose palaces, and rich museums, each one more interesting than the previous. The city core of Krakow, with its old streets and squares offer us the feeling of happy days. In the Wawel district, which is built on a hill, fort walls and bastions protect the royal palace and the cathedral. Includes: Ojcowi National Park; Katowice;...

Among the plains, the lakes and the hills ancient cities are located: the red-bricked Malmo, the port Gothenburg, the medieval Ystad, Helsingor and Helsingborg, and the university town Uppsala which is always full of life. Stockholm, built between Lake Malaren and Baltic Sea, rivals any European capital city. Near to it, there are castles which enchant the travelers, for instance Skokloster Castle or Gripsholm Castle.

"Münich offers much more than the Oktoberfest, the pretzel, large cups of beer and huge shopping malls. The neo-gothic palace of the City Hall, the unique domes of the Cathedral of Our Lady, the pillars of the generals, the city gates, the eclectic buildings of the Residenz are all there for the eyes, while the markets and the taverns all serve the needs of the body. Besides that, parks full of statues and fountains, temples from the middle age,...

Discover the wonderfully wild cultures of the Berber, Gnawa and Tuareg peoples of Morocco. Composer/adventurer Chuck Jonkey takes you on a Sonic Safari that begins in Marrakesh and transports you to the deep medina for a look at ancient artifacts. Visit the sizzling coastal town of Essaouira - protected from pirates by a gigantic stone fortress.