The Mediterranean and the Crux of Civilisation
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Renaissance Florence, glamorous Milan, romantic Venice and the eternal city of Rome, are the urban highlights of Italy. Those seeking a quieter holiday will find peace and solitude beside the waters of the Italian lakes or on the idyllic islands of Ischia and Sicily. Spain, Portugal and Morocco offer an exotic blend of cultures and flavours while in Greece we unearth the infancy of civilisation itself.
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Picturesque French rail tour featuring a cruise on the River Rhone
Avignon is a superb base for this shortbreak - full of history, charm and atmosphere. It is well placed for our excursions to Roman Provence and a great starting point for our lovely river cruise to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Departures from May to October
from £938
Picturesque, peaceful and perfectly placed for visits to Verona, Milan and Venice. This is a wonderful choice for a holiday and a great way to experience both the pretty lakeside country of Northern Italy as well as the vibrant city life of Milan and Venice.
Departures from April to September
from £1,095
Discover the fascinating cultural heritage of the beautiful southern Spanish cities, including the magnificent Alhambra in Granada, the towering Giralda in Seville and the amazing Mezquita in Cordoba, journeying through the rugged Andalucian countryside.
Departures from September to September
from £1,198
At this time of year Viareggio is alive with mysterious masks, elaborate costumes, dynamic music and more. Calling on centuries of traditional, the Carnival at Viareggio is a feast for the senses!
Departures from March to March
from £1,225
Spring comes early to the French Riviera and Nice, with glamorous Monaco to the east and the beautiful Provencal Alps behind. This is the perfect destination for a spring break, especially with the added zest of the Nice Carnival.
Departures from February to February
from £1,325
Avignon, the Rhône & Provence 2010
Simply Lake Garda 2010
The Beauty of Andalucia 2010
Tuscany & the Viareggio Carnival 2011
The Côte d'Azur & Nice Carnival 2011
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Aside from being the birthplace of Western civilisation and hosting a horde of magnificent cities, the countries around the Mediterranean possess an increasingly rare quality; respite. Even in the bustling cities there is an other worldly sense that no one really takes things seriously. Taxi drivers honk their horns at the traffic but they're not doing it out of spite, they just know it's what they're supposed to do and not doing so would be silly. As you travel towards the coast this semi-serious way of life fades away entirely. So long as there is food in your belly and good company nearby nothing in the world can disturb the Mediterranean summer.