Gems of the Adriatic & Mediterranean Autumn Sun

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Europe is a continent of incredible contrasts and ancient cultures, and this month-long extravaganza brings you the very best it has to offer. From Bulgaria, with its rich medieval history, to sun-drenched Limassol in Cyprus; from Istanbul, where east meets west in a glittering array of minarets and street bazaars, to ancient Athens; and from the Cannakale’s towering Trojan Horse welcoming you to ancient Troy to the proudly British high-rise exclave of Gibraltar, Europe will become a colourful and absorbing pageant that will delight and thrill.

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.