Visit Valletta

Visit Mdina, the historic fortified city and former capital of Malta. Walk through its narrow, winding streets and see landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral (built in the 17th century on the site of an earlier Norman church), the Mdina Gate (a Baroque entrance featured in Game of Thrones), and the Palazzo Falson (a medieval palace housing art and antique collections). Enjoy panoramic views of the island from the bastions and sample local pastizzi (savory pastries) at a traditional cafe.

Visit Athens, the historic capital of Greece. Explore the Acropolis (ancient citadel with the Parthenon temple, built in the 5th century BC), wander through the Plaka district (old neighborhood with narrow streets and traditional tavernas), see artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum (one of the world's greatest museums of ancient Greek art), and watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.

Visit Monaco, the second-smallest sovereign state in the world. Explore the Prince's Palace (official residence of the Grimaldi family with daily changing of the guard), try your luck at the Casino de Monte-Carlo (iconic Belle Époque building featured in James Bond films), and stroll through the Jardin Exotique (botanical garden perched on cliffs with over 1,000 succulent plants).

Visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Explore the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad) with St. Mark's Church (colorful tiled roof depicting medieval coats of arms) and the Lotrščak Tower (19th-century cannon fired daily at noon). Stroll through the Dolac Market (one of the largest open-air markets in Europe, known for fresh produce and local crafts) and see the Museum of Broken Relationships (unique collection of personal objects and stories about failed relationships).

Visit Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and the world's last divided capital city. Explore the Venetian Walls (16th-century fortifications surrounding the old town), see the Selimiye Mosque (originally a Gothic cathedral converted after Ottoman conquest), and walk along the Green Line (UN buffer zone splitting the city into Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides).

Visit Tirana, the capital of Albania. Explore Skanderbeg Square (central hub with the National History Museum and Et'hem Bey Mosque), take the Dajti Ekspres cable car to Mount Dajti (offering panoramic views of the city and Adriatic Sea), and see the Pyramid of Tirana (former museum turned into a cultural center).

Visit Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, known for the Rock of Gibraltar and its strategic importance.

Visit Split, Croatia's second-largest city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient cellars and a peristyle). Walk along the Riva waterfront promenade, climb Marjan Hill for panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, and explore the Cathedral of Saint Domnius (originally Diocletian's mausoleum, one of the oldest Catholic cathedrals in the world).