[gallery size="medium" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_input="Summer Destination Guide" ids="150956,150955,150953,150954,150957,150952"] By Mariam Nihal Saudi Gazette Summer break has finally arrived which means its time to abandon all excuses and explore the world. Move out of your comfort zone and jump into the wild with our chosen destinations. Lviv Lviv, with its old Latin name Leopolis meaning "The City of the Lion", is thought to have housed settlements since the 5th century AD. Its exciting, modern, and cosmopolitan nature, alongside its centuries of history, means you really should add Lviv to your top destinations list! Flights from Jeddah starting at SR 2363 Dubrovnik The city was rebuilt with the help of UNESCO after suffering extensive damage during the civil war in the early 1990s. Today, Dubrovnik is a major tourist destination in Croatia. The combination of the old and the new makes this historical city a fascinating place to visit. Flights from Jeddah starting at SR 2541 Bari Bari is the largest city in southern Italy after Napoli, and it is famous for the Fiera del Levante held each September, one of the largest trade fairs in the world. This fair has made the city one of the most important centers of commerce in the Adriatic. Despite its forward thinking, Bari still retains much of its medieval charm, and you'll see a distinctive combination of Roman, Byzantine and Arabic influences in the culture and architecture of the city. Flights from Jeddah starting at SR 2169 Constantine Having hosted many civilizations in history, this beautiful city with its old streets and mysterious nature, is built on top of a plateau. Famous for its magnificent bridges, Constantine is one of the most interesting destinations in the center of Algeria. Gantaret El Hibal- The bridge in the city center is one of the most famous of the seven bridges. Constantine was the center of commerce during the Roman period. Flights from Jeddah starting at SR 1833 Skopje Traces of Turkish architecture can be seen in this old Ottoman city. Skopje's population is predominantly Macedonian, followed by Albanians and Turks. The town's buildings fall into one of two categories – traditional and modern – and the Soviet influence is also clear to see. Skopje is a wonderful tourist destination which stands out due to its natural beauty and cultural richness. Flights from Jeddah starting at SR 2237 Artvin Situated close to the border with Georgia, Artvin is a province with many geographic irregularities, steep mountains, plateaus and valleys, and beautiful beaches. You can also visit the beautiful Georgian city of Batumi by joining one of the daily tours departing from Artvin city. If you are traveling between Hopa and an international location, please select Batumi as the destination instead of Hopa. Or call Turkish Airlines for more information. Flights from Jeddah starting at SR 1686 *All prices are subject to change depending on travel dates.
