Itineraries for Europe History and culture

Pousadas of Portugal: Green Portugal & Porto

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,175 pp incl. flights

Discover Portugal's lush interior and national parks with this self-drive between some of the finest pousadas – a series of characterful hotels that were once monasteries, fortresses and castles.

The Rhone: Paris, Lyon & Provence on Tauck

10-day luxury river cruise from £6,305 pp incl. flights

After a luxury stay in Paris and a scenic rail journey across France, this indulgent Rhône River cruise takes in everything from Avignon’s Papal Palace to farm feasts and wine tastings.

River Seine & the best of Normandy

8-day luxury river cruise from £2,695 pp incl. flights

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Take in northern France’s rural idyll, medieval jewels and chateau icons in all-inclusive luxury on this Uniworld small-ship river cruise.

Salamanca Wine Experience‬‬ at Hacienda Zorita

6-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,040 pp incl. flights

Staying in a 14th-century country manor among the vineyards of the Duero Valley, you'll enjoy sommelier-led tastings, spa treatments and the chance to explore Salamanca’s heritage charm.

Tastes of Galicia

7-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,900 pp incl. flights

Uncover the rich past and gourmet delights of Spain’s northwest with everything from winery tastings and seafood dinners to tapas-tavern indulgences hidden among medieval laneways. It's all linked by gorgeous drives and stays in historic paradors.

Barcelona, Costa Brava & Pyrenees

9-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,810 pp incl. flights

From the famous landmarks of Barcelona to pretty mountain towns, idyllic seasides and rural villages, this is your chance to explore the very best of Catalonia’s endless charm.