Visit Venice

Experience a traditional gondola ride through the canals of Venice

Visit Milan, Italy's fashion and design capital. See Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' at Santa Maria delle Grazie (a UNESCO World Heritage site), admire the Gothic spires of the Duomo di Milano (the third-largest cathedral in the world), shop in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (a 19th-century glass-vaulted arcade), and catch a performance at La Scala (one of the world's most famous opera houses).

Visit Lecce, the 'Florence of the South' in Italy's Apulia region. Admire the Baroque architecture of the Basilica di Santa Croce (intricate facade with mythological figures and rose window) and the Roman amphitheater (2nd-century AD arena partially excavated in the main square). Explore the historic center's limestone buildings and try local specialties like pasticciotto (custard-filled pastry) and caffè leccese (iced coffee with almond milk).

Visit Rome, the Eternal City and capital of Italy. Explore the Colosseum (ancient amphitheater that could hold up to 80,000 spectators), see the Vatican Museums (home to the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo), toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain (Baroque masterpiece and tradition for a return visit), and walk through the Roman Forum (historic center of ancient Roman public life).

Visit Vatican City, the world's smallest independent state and spiritual center of the Catholic Church. Explore St. Peter's Basilica (home to Michelangelo's Pietà and the dome offering panoramic views of Rome), marvel at the Sistine Chapel (featuring Michelangelo's iconic ceiling frescoes like The Creation of Adam), and wander through the Vatican Museums (housing ancient Roman sculptures and Renaissance art).

Experience the historic carnival with elaborate masks in Venice

Join world's oldest film festival

Visit Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. See the Shibuya Crossing (one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections), explore the historic Senso-ji Temple (Tokyo's oldest temple with a vibrant Nakamise shopping street), and admire the Tokyo Skytree (the world's tallest tower at 634 meters).