Southampton is a historical port city located in Hampshire county, southern England. A popular city in its own right, with attractions including the Tudor House, the stunning gardens of Mottisfont Abbey, and more, most of its appeal is held in its status as your gateway to the metropolis of London. Most cruise lines visiting Southampton will start or end their cruise here, or will offer excursions to explore nearby London. There you can enjoy everything from history to culture, cuisine and everything in between. The Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and a whole lot more await.

Cartagena is located in southeastern Spain. The port city has not only one of the largest ports in Spain, but also many historical buildings. Among the things to see are the ruins of the castle "Castillo de la Concepcion", which offers a great view of the city and surrounding areas.

Cagliari, the largest city in Sardinia is home to the beautiful Cathedral of Caliagri which should be top on your to-visit list. The city offers beautiful sights for visiting such as its wooden carved crypts and towers, from atop of which you can enjoy a view of the entire gulf of Cagilari.

The small port town has about 300 inhabitants and is the starting point for trips to Olympia. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. Impressively, visitors can see remains of the Temple of Zeus, the stadium and the Temple of Hera.

Dubrovnik, known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', is one of the main tourist locations in the Mediterranean. The Old Town and its many sights is the main attraction of Dubrovnik. This pedestrian-only Old Town holds a wealth of attractions from the city, and can be best discovered with the help of a tour guide. Dubrovnik has a very interesting history, including several wars, and this history can be explored from the city's ancient city walls. The main thoroughfare, also known as Stradun, is perfect for relaxing, enjoying a drink in a nearby cafe and watching the world go by.

Gibraltar lies at the western entrance to the Mediterranean to southern Europe and is bordered by Spain and Morocco. The British Overseas Territory is divided into three parts; The Old City (North Town) is characterized by numerous historical buildings, including the Moorish Castle dating from the 8th Century. In the second part, Southtown, there is the Europa Point. The third part is home to the famous monkeys.