Day 1 RomeFrom the incredible Colosseum to the Sistine Chapel's vibrant artwork, Rome is a feast for the senses. Why not savour a gelato in one of the lively piazzas? Days 2-3 NaplesHead to the nearest pizzeria and relish the city's finest slice. Perhaps wander the eerie remnants of Pompeii or enjoy a seaside interlude on the dazzling Amalfi Coast. Day 4 Bari/Overnight FerryHead across Italy and board an overnight ferry bound for Greece. Days 5-6 CorfuExperience the best of both worlds - relax by the sea or head to the hills for breathtaking views across the Aegean. Days 7-8 AthensBe sure to visit the iconic Acropolis for sweeping views over the ancient city. Why not take a day trip to the Peloponnese peninsula? Days 9-10 SantoriniCross the sea to an island in the sun. Clamber to the top to overlook the caldera or unwind on the black sands - Santorini spoils its visitors with a bevy of beautiful beaches. Day 11 MykonosNamed in honour of Apollo's grandson, Mykonos is a classic Greek island with squat white houses brightly juxtaposed against the cerulean sea. Follow narrow flower-bordered paths past ancient churches and tiny restaurants to secluded sandy beaches, and spend the afternoon soaking up the rays and splashing in the clear waters. With free time visit Delos - one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Days 12-13 LesvosDiscover the coastal resorts and fossilised forest of the Emerald Island. Watch the sunset over a nip of ouzo. Day 14 AyvalikCross the Aegean to Turkey and stay overnight in a beautiful traditional pension. Days 15-16 IstanbulSee how the sultans lived at Topkapi Palace or witness devotions of faith at the Blue Mosque. Haggle with locals at the Grand Bazaar and feast on traditional Turkish fare. Day 17 PamukkaleStroll the gleaming calcium travertines that frame pools renowned to have healing powers. Day 18 SelcukTake time to explore the ancient city of Ephesus. Perhaps take a dolmus over the hills to Sirince to sample the local wines. Days 19-20 FethiyeIsland-hop around the bay, check out the famous Oludeniz beach, hike along the Lycian Way or explore an eerie ghost town. Want more? Why not take to the skies and paraglide from the top of Mt Baba? Day 21 AntalyaWander the palm-lined boulevard in the restored Kaleici. Check out the nearby Hellenistic cities or just sit back with a coffee and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. Days 22-23 GoremeExplore the fascinating underground cities or hire a bike and visit the fairy chimneys and pigeon houses nearby. Perhaps even get the lowdown on the ancient art of carpet weaving. Day 24 Nemrut DagiCome face to face with the giant heads of Nemrut Dagi. Explore this remote area of Turkey and uncover the legends of King Antiochus. Day 25 SanliurfaExperience Urfan hospitality at a homestay. Perhaps take a day trip to a village of 'beehive' houses where construction methods have remained unchanged for 3,000 years. Days 26-27 AleppoExperience frenzied haggling at the incredible covered souq or unwind at a hamam. Days 28-29 DamascusSyria's glamorous capital is a maze of ancient alleyways, lively bazaars and gorgeous architecture contributed by the Persians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs. Discover one of the Arab world's best preserved medieval cities, and leave time to make a visit to the mausoleum of the legendary Muslim leader Saladin. Day 30 AmmanCross the border into Jordan. Days 31-32 PetraEnjoy a Dead Sea stopover en route to Petra. Marvel at Petra's incredible rock-cut facades. Day 33 Wadi RumTake a jeep safari through the incredible desert landscapes and camp under the stars or snuggle into a camel hair tent. Days 34-35 Red Sea Beach CampSnorkel amid the kaleidoscopic underwater garden then perhaps settle in for a fresh seafood feast and a spectacular sunset. Day 36 Mt SinaiClimb the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Ascend on foot or camelback for sublime views across the desert. Days 37-38 CairoBe enchanted by a city where modern cultures and ancient traditions mesh. No trip to Egypt would be complete without seeing Giza - only a stone's throw from Cairo.
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