Arrive Bilbao, Spain, Guernica & the Coast - A Legacy of Remembrance, Bilbao - Masterworks of the Guggenheim, Sebastián - Sun, Surf & Cider, Pamplona - Hemingway's Haunts, Bordeaux, France - Along the Coast to France, Bordeaux - Wines of the Châteaux’s Cellars, Bordeaux - Delicacy of the Coast, Depart Bordeaux
Sip and savor delicious European cuisine paired with famous destinations and little-known fishing villages during this deliciously delightful exploration of Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Browse more than 155 works spanning 83 years, including ceramics created by Picasso at the Fundación Museo Picasso de Málaga. Ride in a scenic gondola to Gibraltar’s summit and enjoy panoramic strait views in the company of resident Barbary apes.
Price Per Night: $327.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Douro Valley - Coa Valley, Alentejo Farmstay, Lisbon
Uncover the flavours of Galicia and Portugal on this eight-day adventure full of culinary delights, local wines and European hotspots. Take a tour of the central markets of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy a francesinha dinner in Porto. Discover how centuries of invasion and trade have given Portuguese cuisine a mixture of Mediterranean, African and Middle Eastern influences. Sip port and local wines among the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley and roll up your sleeves for dinner at an Alentejo farm stay. Explore coastal Lisbon, rubbing shoulders with locals at a canned fish hotspot and tuck into a glass (or two) of ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur) and the famed Portuguese tarts.
Price Per Night: $386.78 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Barcelona, Logrono, San Sebastian, Bilbao / Picos de Europa National Park, Oviedo, La Coruna / Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela
Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Northern Spain on this food-focused adventure. Immerse yourself in local history and culture as you sample produce at La Boqueria Market, whip up Catalan specialties in a cooking class, enjoy tapas bars in Logrono, discover the medieval streets and underground wine caves of Laguardia and venture north to San Sebastian, home to beaches and a thriving arts scene. Experience a traditional Asturian sidreria (cider house) near Oviedo, attend a centuries' old farmers market in the Potes and taste fresh seafood on the coast in Galicia. With Santiago de Compostela in your sights, your Spanish food pilgrimage is a path worth taking.
Price Per Night: $396.06 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Barcelona, Logrono, San Sebastian, Bilbao / Picos de Europa National Park, Oviedo, La Coruna / Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Douro Valley - Coa Valley, Alentejo Farmstay...
Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.
Price Per Night: $254.89 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Madrid, Madrid/Granada, Granada, Granada/Cordoba/Seville, Seville, Seville/Barcelona, Barcelona
With some destinations, you always have to compromise on something, whether it's cuisine, history, or just things to do. Luckily, in southern Spain, there’s no such thing. This tour covers the major highlights of Andalucia (southern Spain): the ornate palace of Alhambra in Granada, Córdoba (an architectural mainstay of Islamic culture), and the Andalucian capital of Seville, home of flamenco dancing. Pair it all up with time in Madrid and Barcelona, and you’ll never run out of fun things to d...
Dynamic culture, compelling history, to-die-for cuisine - the Iberian Peninsula really is a true example of riches for every sense and interest. On this adventure, you’ll soak up the Moorish history of Lisbon and Cordoba, be treated to a lively flamenco performance in Seville, explore the astounding red-clay fortress of the Alhambra, and witness Gaudí’s Barcelona with your own eyes. If that sounds like a lot, be prepared; we’ve only just begun.
In Spain, a land bursting with flavour, artistry, and passion, there's no such thing as going halfway. Start in Madrid, then travel south where the Andalucian capital of Seville will ignite your soul with the heart-pounding rhythms of flamenco. Then head north to explore the vibrant Basque and Catalan regions: soak up the energy of Barcelona, sip your way through Logroño’s wine country, indulge in San Sebastián’s legendary cuisine, and marvel at Bilbao’s striking architecture. With each regio...
Price Per Night: $563.33 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Welcome to Hobart, City Sights and Salamanca Market, Hobart - Strahan, Strahan - Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain - Launceston, Farewell from Launceston
The wild West Coast of Tasmania awaits. From Hobart to Launceston, World Heritage listed wilderness areas, off-the-map cruises, and so many opportunities to sample local produce are all on the agenda. Tours to Tasmania don’t get much better than this, uniting a Gordon River cruise with a Cradle Mountain tour and Hobart tour. The Apple Isle in a scenic snapshot.
Price Per Night: $524.33 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Welcome to Hobart, City Sights and Salamanca Market, Hobart - Strahan, Strahan - Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain - Launceston, Farewell from Launceston
The wild West Coast of Tasmania awaits. From Hobart to Launceston, World Heritage listed wilderness areas, off-the-map cruises, and so many opportunities to sample local produce are all on the agenda. Tours to Tasmania don’t get much better than this, uniting a Gordon River cruise with a Cradle Mountain tour and Hobart tour. The Apple Isle in a scenic snapshot.
Capture the drama of a Mediterranean adventure, from the clifftop scenery of Sorrento to the setting of Much Ado About Nothing in Messina, and onwards to dreamy Sardinia and Menorca.
Price Per Night: $911.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Ibiza, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer(Nice), Genoa, Portofino, Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario), Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily)...
Balmy summer nightlife, picturesque piazzas, pristine island hideaways and ancient relics await us as we slip through the gentle waves through the Balearics, Cote d'Azur, Portofino and Tuscany's Monte Argentario.
Price Per Night: $1,212.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily), Tunis/La Goulette, Carloforte, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Saint-Tropez, Montecarlo, Ajaccio (Corsica)...
History has soaked deep into the streets of Rome, where we begin our exploration. The Tyrrhenian Sea wafts us to energetic Naples and sunlit Sicily. Tunis beckons from across the waves before the Cote d'Azur offers a slice of jet-setting luxury. From Corsica, we sail to white sands and Mediterranean beauty, darting back to Sicily and Sardinia. Sip cocktails as you admire the stunning scenery in Menorca, then arrive in cosmopolitan Barcelona for tapas and a warm Spanish welcome.
As dawn lights the bustling city of Barcelona, we set sail to retrace the steps of Grace Kelly through glittering Monte Carlo and Cote d'Azur panache. Explore the rugged coast of Corsica, relax on the golden beaches of Sardinia and admire the rocky cliffs of Sicily.
Capture the drama of a Mediterranean adventure, from the clifftop scenery of Sorrento to the setting of Much Ado About Nothing in Messina, and onwards to dreamy Sardinia and Menorca. Add Barcelona's arty atmosphere and chic summer vibes along the Balearics and Cote d'Azur to medieval surprises in Genoa and the elegance of Portofino and Monte Argentario. From historic Rome and Naples, loop back through the azure waters, admiring Mediterranean islands, to the rich heritage of Tunis and the Spanish spirit of Barcelona.
Price Per Night: $665.48 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Ibiza, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer(Nice), Genoa, Portofino, Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario), Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily)...
Balmy summer nightlife, picturesque piazzas, pristine island hideaways and ancient relics await us as we slip through the gentle waves through the Balearics, Cote d'Azur, Portofino and Tuscany's Monte Argentario.