In the vibrant, bustling Spanish capital Madrid, Michael enjoys an Ecuadorian feast, tries suckling pig at the world's oldest restaurant, and visits El Teatro Real opera house and the Royal Palace.

Michael explores historic Prague, from the castle to St Vitus Cathedral, samples a traditional Chlebicky open sandwich, and discovers a Soviet nuclear bunker at his hotel.

In Italy's capital of fashion, design and industry, Michael races fast cars, see the sites from the back of a 1960s Lambretta and learns the skills of Italian coffee making.