Stand on the sands of El Alamein where Field Marshal Montgomery's men faced Rommel's panzers. Rediscover the ancient treasures of Tripoli and its neighbor, the extraordinary Roman city of Leptis Magna. Marvel at the achievements of Hannibal from his base in ancient Carthage. Discover the significance of the eight points of the Maltese Cross and why Palermo's Fontana Pretoria was dubbed the 'Fountain of Shame' Add to these some classic sights you'd always promised yourself you'd see, from Giza's Pyramids to Gaudi's extraordinary Sagrada Familia. Right along the Mediterranean, you're set to enjoy a wealth of exotic menus, colorful souks, customs and traditions that go back centuries.