Italy

Trevi Fountain. One of the most beautiful fountains that I've seen. The famous custom is to throw a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome. Throw a second coin and you can make a wish.

Colosseum. The massive structure could seat 80,000 and featured bloody gladiatorial combat and wild beast shows that resulted in thousands of human and animal deaths.

Bridge of Sighs. Connects the Palazzo Ducale to Venice's old prisons. The bridge evokes romantic images, probably because of its association with Casanova, a native of Venice who was incarcerated in the prisons.

Gondola Rides. Representing the romantic Venice, it is one of the most enjoyable rides. We realised that some of these guys who steered the gondola (the most well-known boat in the world) are actually part-time opera singers too. No wonder they sang quite nice during the gondola ride!

St Peter's Basilica and Square. The largest and most famous church in the Christian world, San Pietro stands on the site where St Peter was buried.

Switzerland

Lion Monument. Carved out of natural rock in 1820, is dedicated to the Swiss solders who died in the French Revolution.

Swiss Folklore Show. Tried the cheese fondue which is placed in the casserole on a spirit lamp. The flame is regulated just high enough to keep the fondue cooking gently during the meal. Spear a piece of bread with a fork, dip it into the fondue ...

Mount Titlis. Travel from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cablecar and enjoy the beautiful scenery of green fields of Lake Trubsee. Hear the cow bells ringing and the chirpings of the birds! This glacier paradise at 10,000 feet (3020 m) offers a snow and ice experience on the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland.

Germany

Black Forest. Home of the cuckoo clock. Gets its name from the dark canopy of evergreens where the fictional Hansel and Gretel encountered their wicked witch. Also a quiet countryside with huge traditional farmhouses.

Belgium

Atomium. Space-age leftover from the 1958 World Fair.

Manneken Pis. The famous statue of a small boy weeing, who is dressed according to special occasions.

France

Eiffel Tower. Faced massive opposition from Paris' artistic and literary elite when it was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair). It was almost torn down, but proving an ideal platform for transmitting antennae, was spared. The tower is 320m high, and there are 3 levels open to the public. After the first failed attempt to reach Eiffel Tower in time at night, we made our way again during our second night in Paris. Got a very panaromic view of Paris from the second level!

Notre Dame. Paris' most famous cathedral, is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. It begun in 1163 and completed around 1345. Exceptional features include the 3 spectacular rose windows, and the window on the north side of the transcript.

Arc de Triomphe. Paris' second-most famous landmark is in the middle of place Charles de Gaulle. This is the world's largest traffic roundabout and the meeting point of 12 avenues.

Louvre Museum. One of the largest museums in the world. Its collections include Oriental antiques, egyptian antiques, greek, etruscan and roman antiques, paintings, sculptures and objets d'Art from the Middle Ages to 1850. Get to see the painting of smiling Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci at the Denon wing.

Versailles. The site of France's grandest and most famous chateau. Representing the finest and most accomplished achievement of the 17th century French art. King Louis XIII's former hunting lodge was transformed and enlarged by his son Louis XIV, who installed his court and government there. The Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, and the Garden are the must-sees.