Cheapest trips from Istanbul

Young, buzzing capital with Ottoman-era mosques, the Newborn monument, and great coffee at low prices.

Where East meets West in the literal sense — Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian avenues, and ćevapi on every corner.

Ancient culture, stunning monastery landscapes, legendary hospitality, and one of the world's oldest wine regions.

Red Sea diving paradise in the Sinai Peninsula with Ras Mohammed reefs, desert stargazing, and year-round warmth.

Thermal baths, ruin bars, and grand Habsburg architecture straddling the Danube.

Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and 5,000 years of civilization on the Nile.

Greece's cultural capital with Byzantine walls, a legendary waterfront, and the best food in the country.

Fairy-tale spires, Charles Bridge at dawn, excellent beer, and one of Europe's best-preserved old towns.

Meticulously rebuilt Old Town, buzzing food scene, and a powerful history that shaped modern Europe.

Colorful, chaotic, and full of surprises — Albania's fast-changing capital with Bunk'Art, great food, and mountain day trips.