I would've rather taken the trip abit further down south. For interesting culture, go to Greece and Italy. You might even get some sun and sea aswell. The greek islands can be very nice if you can get out of the touristy ones. And the toursity ones can be really nice if you want to party.
I might be biased, since I'm european and all. But I still think that Rome and Greece has a lot more culture to offer. Especially if you're interested in ancient history. Oh, and it's cheaper too! Being a backpacker, that's a huge plus!
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