The Italian Riviera meets Italy’s beautiful Lake District on a gourmet-filled encounter with the north and its many treasures. All you need to do is live the high life on this most epic of Northern Italy trips, filled with the flavours of prosciutto and parmigiano.

8 days, from US$2,550 per person.

If toasting to epic Tuscan sunsets, soaking up the sun-kissed sophistication of Italy’s most popular cities and olive oil tasting in a real Italian Borgo with new friends sounds like your idea of perfection, this is one of those bellissimo Italy trips that would seduce even the sirens of Capri.

11 days, from US$3,025 per person.

The sun-kissed south and Sicily are the star attractions on this mesmerising southern Italy trip from Rome to Palermo. Taste local Sicilian wine on the slopes of snow-capped Mount Etna, learn about the ancient Greek heritage of Agrigento and get lost in the medieval cobbled streets of Erice.

10 days, from US$3,510 per person.

Spend the night as a French lord or lady in an elegant Loire Valley château! Be inspired like Cezanne was, by the beauty of Provence and visit the playground of Monaco.

13 days, from US$4,595 per person.

Feel the magic of France, from its glamorous capital to centuries of history and glorious sunsets on the French Riviera. Take a stroll along the Pont du Gard and soak up the sun-kissed charm of St. Tropez and Monaco in France’s glorious south.

9 days, from US$3,195 per person.

Travel to the front lines of Europe, where brave soldiers once fought for freedom. On this epic battlefield tour through the countryside of Britain, Belgium and France, you’ll explore the tragedy and triumph of two World Wars.

11 days, from US$3,938 per person.

Discover the ancient treasures of Rome and Renaissance Florence.

13 days, from US$3,250 per person.

Go behind the scenes on an exploration of all the highlights of Great Britain and Ireland, from the haunt of Shakespeare to Edinburgh’s medieval allure, the sweeping Cliffs of Moher to England’s celebrated Lake District. Come face-to-face with the legacies of the Vikings, Romans and Normans, witness the sites of great tragedies and triumphs, and keep a keen eye out for an elusive monster hidden in a famous loch.

16 days, from US$3,114 per person.

East meets West on this 14 day journey across the fairy-tale landscapes and ancient landmarks of Turkey. From the lavish palaces of Ottoman sultans to Roman ruins along the Turquoise coast, you’ll delve into the diversity and colourful multicultural experience that Turkey serves up in spades.

14 days, from US$2,568 per person.

The historic cultural hubs and colourful folklore of Bohemia take centre stage on this 15 day epic encounter with Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic. You’ll witness the triumph of the human spirit, explore the medieval history of enchanting towns and cities and uncover the myths and legends that have shaped this multicultural crossroads at the heart of Europe.

14 days, from US$1,875 per person.