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The birthplace of the Renaissance dazzles with beauty everywhere you look. From the Uffizi Gallery, home to ground-breaking paintings by old masters, to the Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia, Florence is a vibrant contemporary city whose real riches await discovery in artisan studios, culinary experiences and lesser-known museums away from the crowds. Learn about the city’s development at the fascinating Palazzo Vecchio Museum and Florence’s religious growth at the world-class Cathedral Works Museum, which offers a contemporary view of the city’s most iconic architecture.

Nothing can prepare you for arriving in Venice at sunset as the golden light shows the lagoon city in all its majesty. Glide through the narrow inlets and beneath the graceful bridges in a gondola before heading for the Grand Canal. A visit to a Murano glassworks is a must to discover how generations of artisans have shaped sand into sought-after ornaments. The magnificent St. Mark’s Square is a marvel to behold, home to the namesake basilica with its landmark gilded domes, while the Doge’s Palace revives bygones in its illustrious halls. Graze on seafood at a canalside eatery as life drifts slowly by.

They say you can’t see Rome in a day; even if you tried, justice wouldn’t be done to this city of astonishing history and heritage. From the Colosseum, inaugurated in AD 80, to the Imperial Forums, once the center of the Roman Empire, hours can be garnering glimpses of the past before embarking on a tour of contemporary Rome, through the picturesque piazzas, opulent fountains and prestigious shopping streets. A Roman holiday is incomplete with a visit to the Vatican City and St. Peter’s Square, constructed in the 17th century according to plans by architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

One of the most beautiful seas in Italy is that of Sicily, thanks to the splendid beaches it can boast of; this divides the eastern Mediterranean from the western one and enchants all those who are lucky enough to spend time in the Sicilian Region.