Visit Tyre

A Crusader sea castle, a soap museum in an old khan and the vaulted souks of a Phoenician port.

The "museum without walls": grassy royal burial mounds, the Cheomseongdae observatory and Silla-dynasty treasures across the town.

Colonnaded Roman avenue and one of the largest hippodromes ever built.

Visit Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Explore the National Museum of Beirut (home to Phoenician artifacts and Roman mosaics), stroll along the Corniche (seafront promenade with views of the Pigeon Rocks), and try local dishes like manakish (flatbread with za'atar) at the historic Souk el Tayeb market. Discover the city's resilience through sites like the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque (blue-domed landmark) and the Roman Baths in the downtown area.

Visit Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located in Lebanon. Explore the ancient Phoenician ruins, including the Crusader Castle with panoramic Mediterranean views, and wander through the historic souk (market) lined with traditional shops. Don't miss the Roman amphitheater and the Byblos Wax Museum showcasing Lebanese history.

A city built on water with no cars — gondolas, Byzantine mosaics, and getting happily lost in the back canals

Visit Krakow, the historic former capital of Poland, known for its medieval Old Town, Wawel Castle, and vibrant cultural scene.

The Renaissance in one walkable city: Michelangelo's David, Brunelleschi's dome, and the Uffizi