Doge’s Palace: The city’s 14th-century palace-once the official residence of the city’s chief magistrate-features a massive late-Gothic gate and operates today as an art museum. Along both sides of the canal, enjoy views of beautiful architecture that ranges from neoclassical to Venetian Gothic. Cruise the Grand Canal in a gondola to tour Venice as it was meant to be seen. A hop-on, hop-off bus tour is any easy way to reach top attractions, including the Duomo cathedral and Piazzale Michelangelo, arguably the best spot to get a snapshot of the city. After taking in the lifelike musculature of this 14-foot-tall, white-marble statue, check out the artist’s unfinished Prisoners sculptures. Michelangelo’s David is on display at the Galleria dell’Accademia. It’s also one of the most ornate, boasting the architectural flair of Michelangelo and sculptures by Bernini. 
Peter’s Basilica: Also in Vatican City, this church holds up to 60,000 people, making it the largest Christian church in the world. Perhaps the main draw, though, is the Sistine Chapel, whose famous ceiling-and The Creation of Adam-was hand painted by Italian master Michelangelo.
Tour Vatican City: The expansive gardens alone are reason enough to visit this attraction. Stroll around the outside to get a feel for its massive size. See the Colosseum Built in 72 AD, this amphitheater hosted some of the Roman Empire’s bloodiest gladiator battles. Witness history in the making at La Sagrada Familia, a whimsical Antoni Gaudí–designed church that has slowly taken shape over 130 years it’s estimated to be finished by 2026. Picasso Museum: With 4,251 paintings, this museum houses the world’s most extensive collection of artworks by Pablo Picasso, including the entire 58-painting Las Meninas collection. 3 nights of standard accommodations at the Comfort Hotel Mouffetard/Latin Quarter in Paris. 
2 nights of standard accommodations at the Hotel Alexander in Venice. Second-class rail from Florence to Venice. 3 nights of standard accommodations at the Hotel Meridiana in Florence. Second-class rail from Rome to Florence. 3 nights of standard accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express San Giovanni in Rome. 
3 nights of standard accommodations at the EuroHotel Diagonal Port in Barcelona. 
You’ll have time to explore each of five cities on your own, so you can guiltlessly spend an afternoon at the Colosseum in Rome or lounging in a gondola in Venice. This 15-day vacation takes you to many of Western Europe’s top travel destinations-you can experience Spanish nightlife, admire Italian art, and savor French cuisine. Explore Europe’s Most Iconic Destinations
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