Wander through Montmartre and make the climb up to the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Be sure to linger over the spectacular view at the top; at sunset, you'll get the best light as the sun dips below the city skyline.

Spend an afternoon relaxing by a fountain on the public chairs in one of Paris' many parks – the Jardin du Luxembourg is particularly peaceful.

You'll find Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art at the Centre Pompidou (or Beaubourg as it's often called), housed in a striking building covered in pipes and scaffolding. Inside, you'll find temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent collection that includes masterpieces like Duchamp's Fountain, and recognisable works by Frida Kahlo, Robert Delaunay and Wassily Kandinsky.

Enjoy a day relaxing at the luxurious QC Termetorino spa, set in a 19th century palace. It's a beautiful spot, with manicured gardens, outdoor and indoor pools and saunas. You can book extra treatments, too.

Visit the grand 16th century Palazzo Reale for an insight into Turin's royal past. Its lavish, gilded interiors are so richly decorated it's hard to take everything in, while the stately Giardino Reale was designed by the same person as the gardens at the Palace of Versailles.

Head to the pedestrianised streets of the Quadrilatero Romano, Turin's old Roman quarter that's still home to some buildings fro that era. The bars and restaurants come alive here in the evening.

Stroll through the pretty streets of Verona's historic centre, Shakespeare fans will love the famous balcony that Juliet stood on when Romeo famously declared his love for her.

Head to Piazza San Zeno on Sunday mornings to browse the large flea market, the stall holders sell all kinds of objects - look out for the classic Italian antiques.

Taste the freshest local food at the Mercati di Rialto (Rialto Market). The bustling stalls on the banks of the Grand Canal offer a vast range of regional produce.

The Collezione Peggy Guggenheim comprises some of the most important European and American modern art of the twentieth century. It's housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Peggy Guggenheim's former home, and you can see works by Modernist masters like Kandinsky, Picasso and Pollock as well as regular exhibitions revealing the lesser-known painters and sculptors represented in the collection.

Visit the island of San Francesco which is home to a peaceful monastery. The beautiful gardens and Medieval cloisters are a lovely spot for an afternoon walk.

Visit the striking Castello Sforzesco (Sforza's Castle) and the surrounding Sempione Park for a peaceful afternoon wandering through vast castle rooms and relaxing by the lake.

Spend an evening at the Teatro alla Scala – better known as La Scala. One of the world's most iconic theatres, the Neoclassical building provides a suitably graceful setting for opera and ballet performances. 

Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper is a must-see at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Reservations are essential to view The Last Supper, choose from a range of options and book tickets for guided tours here.