Southern France, Northern Italy & Barcelona Exploration with Wine Tasting & Perfume-Making Class

Discover the shimmering waters of the French Riviera and be swept off your feet in northern Italy on this small-group tour through some of the Mediterranean’s most romantic destinations. Follow the Catalan modernist artwork of Gaudi to the soaring towers of the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona. Cross the border to southern France for a full-bodied Rhone Valley wine tasting, climb Carcassonne’s World Heritage-listed citadel and unveil the secrets of perfume-making in a hands-on class on the Cote d’Azur. Welcome the flavours of Spain and Italy when you indulge in a sumptuous Catalan welcome dinner and a mouth-watering meal at a traditional ristorante in Venice. Get to know the ebb and flow of the Italian landscape as you glide across Lake Garda and drift along in a Venetian gondola.

Unspool the history of Nimes – the birthplace of denim – and stitch together the story of ‘alta moda’ clothing in the fashion capital of Milan. Expand your understanding of the region’s rich history with the expertise of local English-speaking guides, enjoy private transport throughout your adventure and rest easy in handpicked accommodation. Each day brings a plethora of awe-inspiring landscapes, tantalising cuisine and immersive local experiences – whether you’re wandering the medieval town of Girona, marvelling at the heights of the Pont du Gard aqueduct in Avignon, or uncovering the truth behind Romeo & Juliet’s star-crossed love in fair Verona.