Enjoy the scenic trip through the rolling French countryside to Paris and spend the day savoring it’s gardens, museums and historic sites. Visit the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Take a boat ride along the Seine and a stroll along the Champs Elysee. Or visit historic Rouen or the battlefields of Normandy.

Cherbourg is one of France’s great Channel ports and a cornerstone of French naval history. Among the sites you may visit is the famed Cité de la Mer, a spacious Art Deco Gare Maritime building where ocean liner passengers embarked and disembarked – including those of the Titanic. Tour Muséum Emmanuel Liais, which is set in a picturesque public garden and offers wide-ranging displays of archaeology and ethnography, including Ancient Egyptian works. You may also visit Musée Thomas Henry featuring Henry’s prized collection who a native of Cherbourg and became a leading art expert at the Louvre.

Wine lovers, this hidden gem will steal your heart and satisfy your palate. Located in Bordeaux’s prestigious Médoc region, you will find some of the world’s finest vineyards. Indulge in tastings and gourmet dining experiences, tour historic wine estates and bring home exceptional vintages. This charming port is perfect for gourmands.

Wine lovers, this hidden gem will steal your heart and satisfy your palate. Located in Bordeaux’s prestigious Médoc region, you will find some of the world’s finest vineyards. Indulge in tastings and gourmet dining experiences, tour historic wine estates and bring home exceptional vintages. This charming port is perfect for gourmands.

The beautiful beaches of Gijon are singular in their own right. Yet, for art lovers and historians, there is plenty to do in and around the city as well. Namely, there are several uniquely themed museums, including the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, considered one of the most important Roman remains in northern Spain. Visit the aquarium, the botanical gardens or simply stroll through the streets of Cimavilla, the oldest part of Gijon. Gijon offers several shopping districts with ample opportunities to experience the culture of the city as you explore the shops, including the local Ecological and Crafts Market with environmentally friendly products.

La Coruna is a busy port on the Atlantic Ocean that provides a distribution point for agricultural goods from the region. It was the arrival of democracy in Spain after the death of Francisco Franco that caused a major growth in the city. The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse that has been in continuous operation for nearly 2,000 years. The city is also well-known for its characteristic glazed window balconies, called galerías.

This charming Spanish town is the gateway to the Galician capital of Santiago de Compostela. There, you can visit the famous cathedral, home to the relics of Saint James. The cathedral took more than 150 years to build and was finally completed in 1211. Four magnificent squares surround the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and are graced by fountains, framed by historic buildings and dotted with shops and boutiques. The entire Old Town of Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Legend states that Ulysses founded Lisbon, calling it Olisipo. Others claim that the name is Phoenician, but all agree it’s one of Europe’s most fascinating destinations. On All Saints’ Day in 1755 a devastating earthquake destroyed much of the city. The Baixa (Lower City) was rebuilt on neo-classical lines that still form the heart of the city. The elegant ‘City of Explorers’overlooks the River Tagus, and offers a number of distinctive neighborhoods to discover. Tour the Alfama, where the winding streets still retain much of their Moorish atmosphere. Stroll to Bairro Alto and hear the melodious sounds of Portugal’s Fado music. Nearby excursions transport you to the lavish 18th-century palace of Queluz and Sintra’s Royal Palace.