Mediterranean Europe is the cradle of Western civilization with an unparalleled cultural legacy.

The region's celebrated galleries and museums house a considerable chunk of the Western world's combined our collection.

Add to that the promise of long, lazy days on the beach and you'll find Mediterranean Europe is short.

Offer something to suit your style.

Yeah, Rome's Famous Hills offers some superb vantage points.

A favorite is the Palatine Hill of gorgeous green, expansive, evocative ruins on unforgettable views over the Roman Forum.

Fanciful and profound, inspired by nature and barely restrained by its Gothic style, Barcelona's quirky temple soar skywards within almost playful majesty's.

From its grand squares, marble palaces and labyrinthine streets, Venice has a surprise around every corner and truly lives up to its fairy tale image.

Since it was built in 18 89 Theo elegant iron structure of the Eiffel Tower has become the iconic symbol of the city of light.

No one could imagine Paris today without it straddling Europe and Asia visually stunning City of Istanbul has served as the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

It is quite simply one of the world's greatest cities on the highlight for any traveler to the Mediterranean.

High season runs June through August.

Spring brings low prices on the coast and sunny days hot enough for the beach.

Travel costs in Mediterranean Europe can range from less than 70 euro a day for dorm beds and self catering toe over 170 euro.

If you enjoy a high end hotel and dining at top restaurants, there is an extensive network of Busses across the region.

Trains are fast frequent and generally punctual for travel between the region's main cities, from the ancient ruins of the Greeks and Romans toe all inspiring art, legendary cities and some of the world's most sought after sun kissed beaches.

Mediterranean Europe truly has it all.