Take a gentle stroll through the narrow alleys of the Fischerviertel (Fishermen's Quarter). You'll be able to enjoy picturesque views of the charming old town, and head to one of the nearby restaurants.

At 162 metres, Ulmer Münster is the tallest church in the world. Climb the staircase to the viewing platform for panoramic views of the city.

Housed in an strikingly modern, block building with a glass front, the Kunsthalle is a private collection owned by Siegfried and Jutta Weishaupt. You'll find works by the luminaries of modern art including Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol and Josef Albers, which are displayed in thematic exhibitions.

Hiking is an ideal way to take in the natural beauty of the park and there are plenty of trails to follow that suit a range of abilities. There are seven offical walking routes that are marked on a map you can pick up at the park entrance. Trails are designed to take between 2–4 hours to complete.

Take the tram (which is really a multi-sectioned bus) to some of the further reaches of the park and hike back through lush forests and wildflower meadows.

Find a moment of peace in St. Jacob's Church, located just off the promenade and on the grounds of the former Benedictine Abbey that gave Opatija its name.

Visit the beautifully-housed Croatian Museum of Tourism, spread across three of Opatija's most historic buildings and surrounded by cultivated gardens and an arboretum.

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.

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.

Cruise along the Grand Canal, the wide stretch of water that winds through the centre of Venice from the train station to San Marco. The vaporetto (water bus) is the local way to travel on the canal – if you want to hire a gondola it's best to head to a gondola station away from the grand canal where it's quieter.

Turin's pioneering food scene is a haven for vegans and veggies. You can find plant-based versions of traditional Italian cuisine, including dishes typical of the Piedmont region, and even gelato made from rice milk – a nice change from a sorbetto every now and then.

Stroll through the delightful Parco del Valentino on the west bank of the River Po. Be sure to visit the palace, a stunning 17th-century French building which now houses the university's architecture faculty.

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.