Visit Moscow

Watch Swan Lake in historic Moscow theatre

Visit Saint Petersburg, Russia's imperial capital. See the Hermitage Museum (one of the world's largest art museums, housed in the Winter Palace with over 3 million items), walk along Nevsky Prospect (the city's main avenue with historic buildings and shops), explore the Peter and Paul Fortress (the original citadel and burial site of Russian tsars), and admire the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (a 19th-century church with intricate mosaics and onion domes).

Visit Novosibirsk, Russia's third-largest city and the unofficial capital of Siberia. Explore the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre (one of the largest opera houses in Russia, known for its grand architecture and performances), walk across the Ob River on the Kommunalny Bridge for panoramic views, and see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (a historic Orthodox church built in the late 19th century). Don't miss the Novosibirsk Zoo, home to over 11,000 animals including rare species like the snow leopard.

Visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Explore Tivoli Gardens (one of the world's oldest amusement parks with historic rides and gardens), see the Little Mermaid statue (iconic bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale), wander through Nyhavn (colorful 17th-century waterfront with historic ships and cafes), and visit the Round Tower (17th-century observatory offering panoramic city views).

Visit Dublin, capital of Ireland. Explore Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript), stroll through Temple Bar (historic cultural quarter with pubs and live music), see St. Patrick's Cathedral (largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191), and tour the Guinness Storehouse (seven-story experience on the history of Ireland's famous stout).

Visit Athens, the historic capital of Greece. Explore the Acropolis (ancient citadel with the Parthenon temple, built in the 5th century BC), wander through the Plaka district (old neighborhood with narrow streets and traditional tavernas), see artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum (one of the world's greatest museums of ancient Greek art), and watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.

Visit Berlin, capital of Germany. See the Brandenburg Gate (18th-century neoclassical monument symbolizing German reunification), explore the Berlin Wall Memorial (preserved section with historical exhibits on Cold War division), visit Museum Island (UNESCO site with five museums including the Pergamon Museum with ancient artifacts), and try currywurst (iconic street food invented in post-war Berlin).

Visit Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. See the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (one of the world's largest mosques with 82 domes and capacity for 40,000 worshippers), explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi (art museum with a striking dome structure and global collections), drive the Formula 1 circuit at Yas Marina Circuit, and stroll along the Corniche waterfront with views of the city skyline.