Itineraries for Europe History and culture

Les Bateaux: Avignon to La Voulte-sur-Rhône with Belmond

7-day luxury river cruise from £8,405 pp incl. flights

Cruising the Rhône Valley by luxury barge, you'll explore everything from fortified cities and Roman aqueducts to award-winning wineries and working truffle farms, all the while enjoying Belmond's world-renowned hospitality.

Highlights of the Basque Country

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,060 pp incl. flights

Explore everything from postcard-perfect coastlines to medieval cities and tempting vineyards of, all the while staying in Renaissance palaces, seaside villas and thousand-year-old castles. This is northern Spain at its best.

Porto & the Douro Valley

5-day tailor-made holiday from £1,435 pp incl. flights

The perfect introduction to Portugal, this short break combines the historic charm of Porto and the rolling viticulture of the Douro Valley with stays in some of the region's finest hotels.

Greek Island Hopping - Mykonos & Paros

8-day tailor-made holiday from £1,755 pp incl. flights

There are very few experiences in the world quite like ‘hopping’ around the Greek islands. Whilst the Greek islands share some general characteristics, each island has its own character.

Highlights of Iceland Self-Drive

10-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,480 pp incl. flights

Explore the best of Iceland on an action packed road trip. Expect everything from the classics of Reykjavik and the Golden Circle to the off-the-beaten-track wonders of the Eastfjord and south-coast waterfalls.

The Sound of Music in Salzburg

4-day tailor-made holiday from £1,525 pp incl. flights

If you're a fan of the classic film The Sound of Music, then this short break will be right up your street. Indeed, it's a superb opportunity to experience the original setting of the film first hand, with city and location tours paired with an elegant city centre stay.