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Glorious palaces and châteaux abound in this part of France where centuries of sovereigns - some distinguished, some notorious - are celebrated amidst opulent staterooms and galleries. Giverny, synonymous with Monet, is close by for a switch from the lavish to the natural, where colours of a different sort take over.

Itinerary Highlights

• Half board accommodation
• Palace and Gardens of Versailles
• Monet's Garden
• Vernon & the Old Mill
• Vaux le Vicomte

The ancient Roman civilisation has arguably had the greatest influence on the development of the western world. As its cradle, Rome is overflowing with historical and archaeological marvels. It has a dazzling array of museums, statues, galleries and mosaics amongst the iconic monuments.

Itinerary Highlights

• 4 * Hotel Meditteraneo (or similar)
• Art Churches of Largo di Torre Argentina
• Piazza Navona
• Church of San Pietro in Vincoli
• Imperial Forums

With its wild Atlantic coastline, dramatic scenery, historic towns and varied cultural treasures, Portugal’s Silver Coast offers something for everyone. Medieval towns are tucked into the idyllic scenery and embellished with Portuguese tiles.

Itinerary Highlights

• Hotel Vila Galé, Cascais
• Lisbon
• Sintra
• Jerónimos Monastery
• National Tile Museum

Tucked between the golden beaches of the Mediterranean and the dramatic peaks of the Pyrenees, Catalonia is an ancient and fiercely independent region. The creative playground of Dalí and Gaudí, inspirational Catalonia is rich with a quirky and unique aesthetic.

Itinerary Highlights

• Half board accommodation
• Tossa de Mar - an attractive and bustling beach resort
• Girona - a historic beauty
• Besalú - a hidden gem
• Santa Pau - a medieval village amongst dramatic landscapes

With evocative ruins clinging to craggy mountainsides, glorious sunshine piercing the sapphire waters, & forgotten towns just begging to be explored, northern Cyprus offers a return to the Mediterranean as it once was. Northern Cyprus is bursting with authentic cuisine, warm and friendly people, & bustling markets which rub shoulders with traces of a more ancient past.

Itinerary Highlights

• Half board accommodation
• Nicosia
• St Hilarion Castle - a magnificent stronghold
• Bellapais Abbey - a striking medieval monastery
• Kyrenia - enjoy lunch in this pretty harbour

Transylvania is a rural, Romanian tapestry of verdant vales and cultural treasures. A variety of fascinating castles spiral out from the landscape, baroque buildings line grand squares, and Saxon villages harbour fortified churches.

Itinerary Highlights

• Bed & breakfast accommodation in Bucharest
• Bucharest - visit the Palace of Parliament
• Bed & breakfast accommodation in Braşov
• Bran Castle - Bram Stoker's inspiration
• Braşov - medieval and charming

In Bologna, rose-red palaces glow, lavish churches shine and teetering towers strive for the skies; hidden amongst the shadows of its porticoes is a veritable treasure trove of ancient delights. Beyond the city, the gloriously verdant countryside of Emilia-Romagna is dotted with proud towns rich with Etruscan history and dynastic legacies.

Itinerary Highlights

• Bed & breakfast accommodation
• Bologna - incredible art and wonderful food
• Ravenna - glittering with astounding mosaics
• Ferrara - rich with dynastic history
• Parma - home of Verdi

Klosters, located in the east of Switzerland, is a region known for its dramatic mountain scenery, stylish resort towns and chalet-lined villages. It is also home to spectacular railways which lace through snow-tipped peaks, verdant meadows and rushing rivers.

Itinerary Highlights

• Half board accommodation
• Klosters - a picturesque Alpine village
• Chur - Switzerland's oldest city
• The Albula Railway Museum & Albula Line train journey
• St Moritz - a glamorous spa town

With glowing medieval cities emerging from the vast Castilian plain, truly enviable collections of art, & a sense of sophistication that has been refined over centuries, central Spain is a feast for the senses. Madrid has a vibrancy like no other, alongside some of the world’s finest art museums, innovative gastronomic experiences & wonderful architecture.

Itinerary Highlights

• Bed & breakfast accommodation in Madrid & Ávila
• Museo del Prado - Spain's iconic national art museum
• Reina Sofía - Spain's national contemporary art collection
• Toledo - home to a mighty cathedral
• Museo del Greco - the work of Toledo's most famous painter

We offer exclusive group charters on which the ships are solely for you and your group. Enjoy the beauty of the Croatian coast on a small ship offering both comfort and luxury; this really is island-hopping in style!