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: $404.00 (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: $271.89 (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...
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...
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.
Price Per Night: $428.33 (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.
Fill your senses with the aromas, flavours and spectacles of an extraordinary odyssey through ancient grandeur and luscious landscapes. From Rome's architectural splendour and Pompeii's fascinating history, follow a trail of Mediterranean island beauty on the shores of Italy and Spain. Seek out fields of lavender and lemon, olive groves and hidden lagoons. The allure of Tunis leads us over the sea and beyond, whirling between islands until we return to iconic Barcelona.
Price Per Night: $445.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Cadiz, Funchal (Madeira), St. John's (Antigua), Tortola/Road Town, San Juan, Miami, Saint John/Cruz Bay, Deshaies, Bridgetown...
From Andalusian allure in Cadiz to Madeira's lush Funchal, set sail through turquoise waters and history-suffused charms. Relish unmatched restorative wellness aboard EXPLORA I, then welcome St. John's vibrant shores and Road Town's tropical warmth before you drift to the cobblestone romance of San Juan. Absorb the buzz of Miami, Cruz Bay's elegance and Deshaies' hush, then savour rum sundowners in Bridgetown. The verdant rainforests of Roseau and the marine beauty of Phillipsburg provide the perfect conclusion to this journey.
Price Per Night: $874.29 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Ibiza, Marseille, Cannes, Genoa, Portofino, Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario), Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily)...
From Ibiza's sunlit days to warm Riviera nights, we traverse Provence's rich fields and Cannes' seafront glamour. The Cinque Terre's colourful villages, Monte Argentario's dramatic scenery and Rome's eternal flame are yours to unearth. The spirit of discovery ignites your thirst for adventure in Naples, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona. Spend idle days relishing unparallelled luxury in Monaco, Saint Tropez and Corsica, then create memories on Sardinia's soft sands.
Price Per Night: $490.38 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Cadiz, Funchal (Madeira), St. John's (Antigua), Tortola/Road Town, San Juan
Awaken the senses and quiet the mind during a voyage across a timeless sea. Firstly, fall under the spell of Cadiz and Funchal then find fathoms of peace enjoying the well-appointed amenities and a restorative wellness journey aboard EXPLORA I. After 6 languid days at sea, the sun rises with calls in St. John's, Road Town and San Juan.
Price Per Night: $739.52 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily), Tunis/La Goulette, Carloforte, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Montecarlo, Saint-Tropez, Livorno (Florence)...
The romantic relics of Rome set the scene for an adventure through the Tyrrhenian Sea to Naples, Sicily and Tunis, taking in tiny islands, clear blue waters and golden beaches. Sun-hazed days on the French Riviera lead to the majestic mountains that cradle Corsica's citadel. Indulge in rich wines and delicacies on the paradise shores of Sorrento and Sardinia before floating into the serenity of Spanish coast and relishing the beauty of the Balearics and Barcelona.