Berlin

Berlin is a capital city with a turbulent past, the crucible of a century of history. Reduced to rubble by World War II bombing, and starkly divided by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, the city has survived and prospered through the courage, optimism and determination of its citizens. Today, Berlin has a population of nearly four million. The city is situated on the North German Plain about 100 miles south of the Baltic Sea and 50 miles west of the Oder River, the modern border between Poland and Germany. Berlin is one of three German cities that comprise a separate Land although it is completely surrounded by Land Brandenburg. Berlin lies between oceanic and continental stamped climate. During the summer-months daily-temperatures reach 22-23 °C (72°F), but there are also days with temperatures up to 30°C (86°F). In winter highest temperatures are between 2-3°C (35°F). Longer periods with snow and ice are not unusual.

Berlin is a city of cultural superlatives: three opera houses, two concert halls and eight symphony orchestras – more than in any other city in the world. Over 150 theaters and playhouses offer boulevard theater, classic opera, classics of world literature as well as the young creative Off-Scene. The Friedrichstadtpalast, Europe’s largest and most modern revue theater, four major musical theaters and numerous cabarets also provide top class entertainment every night. Berlin has over 170 museums – more than the number of rainy days in a year. They exhibit the unique and the extraordinary – the Egyptian Nofretete, the Greek Pergamon Altar, the painters of the Bricke and the Bauhaus, and works by Baselitz and Beuys. The Berggruen Collection shows works by Picasso and his contemporaries and the Hamburger Bahnhof, a former train station, houses the new Museum of Contemporary Art. The Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind became an attraction to the public because of its distinctive architecture even before its official opening in September 2001.

Poland

Poland is in Central Europe, east of Germany border countries: Belarus , Czech Republic , Germany , Lithuania , Russia , Slovakia , Ukraine. temperate with cold, cloudy, moderately severe winters; mild summers with frequent showers and thundershowers mostly flat plain; with mountains along southern border, Poland is situated in the heartland of Europe, it has been both a bridge and a front line between eastern and western Europe.

Poland hopes to join the European Union in the not too distant future. The economy is represented largely by industry. Industry accounts for 22% of the overall national workforce. Some of the main industries are machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding and food processing. The transport network of Poland consists of 23,420 km of railways and 381,046 km of highways.

Antalia

 Antalia (almost 400 000 inhabitants) is a coast city located in south-west part of Turkey. There is a big international airport which makes Antalia tourist center of Turkish Riviera. There is a cliff kind of coast which makes it impossible to lie on a beach but one can appreciate color of Mediterranean Sea.

Situated on a steep cliff, Antalya is a picturesque city surrounded by mountains, forests, mediterranean sea and many ancient ruins; with one notable archaeological museum. With its airport it is a gateway for Turkey’s coastal resorts which took the name Turkish riviera because of the natural and historical beauties of it.Combining history and culture it deserves the title of “the capital of Turkish tourism”. Today the city of Antalya is reliving a golden age. It has been transformed into a cultural and touristic hub with thematic hotels with concepts like Venice, Topkapı Palace, and cathedrals in Moscow. Kaleici, the rustic old town where historic Turkish and Greek houses are under protection, is the most popular center in Antalya. It is situated between the yacht harbour and the main city. Old houses that are separated by narrow, cobble-stone roads are now hotels and tourism-related shops. Traces of Lycian, Byzantine, Roman and Seljuks architecture and culture can still be seen. Also Antalya museums house the finds belonging to historic ages of Anatolia.

Greece

Greece is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and borders in the north on Albania, Macedonia and Bulgaria, in the northeast on Turkey. The eastern part of the country is situated on the Aegean Sea, the western part on the Ionian Sea. Euboea, the second largest island is situated eastwards of Attika. The Peleponesian peninsula is divided through the Gulf of Korinth. In the south of the peninsula (Cape Tarinaro) there is the deepest point of the Mediterranean Sea (5,515 m). In the north there are several mountain chains (Pindus). The highest mountain in Greece is the Olymp (2,917 m) and the second highest Smolikas (2,637 m). The islands take almost 20% of the country’s space. The most islands are situated in the Aegean Sea between the Greek and Turkish coast. The seven Ionian islands are situated in western Greece f. e. Corfu. The Aegean islands consist of the Dodekanes in front of the Turkish coast f. e. Rhodes, Limnos, Lesbos, Chios and Samos. The Sporades are very close to the continental Greece. The Cyclades (Santorin, Myconos) consist of 39 islands. Crete is the largest Greek island.

Greece is full of archaeological sites and monuments of distinctive prestige and charm, on which all known periods of its long-standing history have left their mark. Visitors have the opportunity to make a unique “journey” through the rare “mosaic” of historic and cultural memory which has left an indelible mark on every region of the country and effortlessly highlights the manifold manifestations of Greek culture to date.

Malta

The group of Maltese islands, including Malta (91.5 sq. m.), Gozo (24 3/4 sq. m.), Comine (1 sq. m.) and a few inconsiderable islets, lies 58 miles south of Sicily and about 180 miles S.E. by E. of Cape Bon in Tunisia. Malta is the headquarters of the British Mediterranean fleet, and the principal coaling station in the Mediterranean.

Malta has no rivers or lakes, no natural resources, and very few trees. It is, however, of great strategic value and was an important British military base until 1979. Following the withdrawal of British forces, the country faced severe unemployment; it has since made progress in diversifying its economic base. Manufacturing and tourism are now the main industries. Electronics, textiles, processed food, clothing, tobacco products, and construction materials are manufactured. Ship construction and repair, performed in state-owned dry docks, are also important. Although the soil is poor, there is some agriculture, producing potatoes, cauliflower, grapes, wheat, barley, and cut flowers.

Each year, the population of Malta is tripled by an influx of tourists – the nation’s main source of income. The Maltese islands offer the attraction of clear blue waters, secluded bays and sandy beaches while, in the towns, medieval walled citadels and splendid baroque churches and palaces reflect the rich history of the islands.

Austria

Austria is a pipe-shaped, landlocked country lying in the bosom of Europe. It extends 560km (347mi) from east to west, 280km (173mi) north to south, and is surrounded by Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The Alps occupy the southern and western portions of the country, and peak at the Grossglockner‘s 3797-metre (12455-foot) summit. The upland forests of the Bohemian Massif run north to the Czech border, while the Danube Valley and the fertile lowlands of the east provide the bulk of Austria‘s arable land. There are numerous lakes in Carinthia and the Salzkammergut region; Lower Austria, Burgenland and Styria are the most important plonk-growing regions.

Due to its strategic location, the culture of Austria has grown over the years into a magnificent mix of different European heritages. Here you can find outstanding cultural sites as Schonbrunn, Graz and the well preserved old towns in Vienna and Salzburg. Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Jugendstil architectural styles coexist in Graz reminding of its rich history and cultural heydays. Dubbed “the Rome of the North” Salzburg blends urban architectural design, historic treasures and a vivid musical tradition. A capital of Austria and a vibrant cultural centre, grandiose Vienna combines modernity and tradition in an extraordinary way. The city is dominated by the imposing St Stephens Gothic Cathedral. The famous Ringstrasse, the numerous palaces, churches and parks as well as the affluent Habsburg’s collections furthermore contribute to the imperial flavour of the city.

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Rome, Italy

Situated on the River Tiber, between the Apennine
Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the ‘Eternal City‘ of Rome (Roma) was once the administrative centre of the mighty Roman Empire, governing a vast region that stretched from Britain to Mesopotamia. Today, it remains the seat of the Italian government and home to numerous ministerial offices but is superseded by Milan, in the industrial north, for business and finance. 

Rome is a striking city, which origin goes back as far as 3000 years ago. It has layers of history one on top of the other and a massive concentration of monuments and antiquities. From Etruscan tombs, imperial sanctuaries and Christian sites to medieval palaces, Renaissance frescos and Baroque cathedrals – Rome has it all.

About Cyprus

The copper land, Cyprus is a remarkable combination of spectacular scenery, benign climate and more than 9000 years of history. This small land was a playground of different civilizations for centuries. The Greeks were the first to settle the island 3000 BC. The island of Cyprus is however still split into two parts. The Northeast of the island is the Turkish Republic of Cyprus, while the South is the Republic of Cyprus.

With 9000 years of legend and history there is much to enchant you. Mountainous villages, crystal clear waters to tempt you, sandy beaches, green valleys and beautiful landscapes, all bathed in sunshine for 340 days each year.