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Genoa, Italy
Wander the narrow medieval caruggi lanes of Genoa's UNESCO-listed old town. Sample freshly made focaccia and pesto, both inventions of this proud Ligurian city.
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Rome, Italy
Port at Civitavecchia gives easy access to the Eternal City. Visit the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain. Finish the day with cacio e pepe in Trastevere.
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Naples, Italy
Gateway to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, Naples is also the birthplace of pizza. Head to Spaccanapoli for street food and baroque churches, with Vesuvius looming on the horizon.
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Palermo, Italy
Sicily's capital blends Arab-Norman architecture with buzzing street markets like Ballarò. Try arancini and cannoli fresh from a local pasticceria while exploring the Palatine Chapel.
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Valletta, Malta
Europe's smallest capital packs an incredible punch with baroque palaces and the stunning St. John's Co-Cathedral. Explore the Three Cities by water taxi and sip local Kinnie at a harbour café.
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Athens, Greece
Port at Piraeus connects you to the Acropolis and the vibrant Monastiraki flea market. Dine on fresh mezedes in Psiri neighbourhood and catch a sunset view from Lycabettus Hill.
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Santorini, Greece
Anchor in the dramatic caldera and explore the iconic white-and-blue villages of Oia and Fira. Watch one of the world's most famous sunsets and taste local Assyrtiko wine from volcanic-soil vineyards.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Pearl of the Adriatic stuns with its intact medieval walls and crystal-clear waters. Walk the full city walls at sunrise to beat the crowds, then kayak around the old town sea cliffs.
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Kotor, Montenegro
Nestled inside a dramatic fjord-like bay, Kotor's fortified old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hike up to the fortress for sweeping views over the Bay of Kotor and the terracotta rooftops below.