Visit Sardinia

Liguria’s pastel coast of fishing villages, pesto and cliff paths — including the five lands of Cinque Terre

Greek temples, Arab-Norman cathedrals, baroque towns and Etna — Sicily is a Mediterranean civilisation of its own

Rolling cypress hills, Renaissance cities and Sangiovese wine — Tuscany is the Italy of the imagination

Italy's gastronomic heartland — Parmigiano, prosciutto, balsamic, tortellini and Ferrari, all in one region

Explore the glamorous French Riviera along the Mediterranean coast. Stroll the Promenade des Anglais in Nice (7km waterfront lined with palm trees and belle époque hotels), visit the Palais des Festivals in Cannes (home of the famous film festival), try your luck at the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco, and admire the luxury yachts in Saint-Tropez's old port.

Sardinia's mysterious Bronze Age stone tower-fortress — the finest of the island's 7,000 nuraghi

Explore the beautiful lake district of Masuria (Mazury) in Poland, known for its over 2,000 lakes and sailing opportunities.

From Venice and Verona to Prosecco hills and Dolomite peaks — Veneto spans lagoon to mountain