Discover the delectable cuisines and spirits of Spain and France at their authentic best. Treat your palate to Europe’s best seafood in Spain’s Galicia region, to sweet port in Porto, cognac in La Rochelle, and world-famous wines in Bordeaux. Spend time absorbing the culture, history, and landscapes that have gone into the creation of each delicious mouthful.

Poised as if to kiss the continent of Africa, Andalusia hugs the southern coast of Spain and embraces cultural influences from both sides of the strait. This is the birthplace of Don Juan and Carmen, evening paseos by women in lace mantillas, cape-twirling matadors. In short, it is quintessential Spain. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are legendary. And behind lie equally magnificent mountain ranges sheltering picturesque "white villages.

Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.

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.

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.

In Spain, a land bursting with flavour, artistry, and passion, there's no such thing as going halfway. Start in the 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 region offering its ...

Embrace the joys of island-hopping from treasure to treasure, pausing in Sicily, Sardinia and the Balearics, as well as exploring mainland gems like splendid Florence, epic Rome, Ancient Carthage and beautiful Barcelona. Coast through the sparkling panache of Monte Carlo and the Cote d'Azur. Absorb tranquil, timeless whispers at the Pantheon and the elusive secrets of Pompeii. Then sample Palermo's architectural and culinary delights and Sardinia's fine white sands before looping back through Spanish charms.

From the stirring soul of San Juan, we trace the shores of colourful Antillean islets, pausing to stroll on the smooth sands of Antigua and Saint Barthélemy and discover the sparkle of Florida Keys. Indulge in every mind-body luxury, poolside wonder and culinary pleasure aboard EXPLORA II, with an unforgettable night under starlit Bermuda skies. The scenery of the Azores regales us with its stories before the claps of castanets draw us to Andalusia, and onwards to art-filled Barcelona.

Experience the dolce vita, from the old-world sophistication of Monte Carlo to the wild coastline and Renaissance elegance of Italy. Linger on sun-drenched shores and marvel at the beauty of Sicily, Sardinia and the Balearic Islands. Barcelona's brilliance guides us towards the rural idylls of Provence and Cannes, then onwards to breathtaking nature in Cinque Terre and Monte Argentario. We wrap up our adventures by treading in the footsteps of Caesar in historic Rome.

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.

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.

Embrace Caribbean scenery and Mediterranean charms on an enchanting odyssey from Miami to Barcelona. Stroll through the old town at San Juan and dive into turquoise waters at Philipsburg's Great Bay.

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.

Mediterranean marvels await as you sail from enchanting Monaco to the seduction of Saint Tropez and Corsica's rugged coastline. Savour the wild soul of Sardinia and absorb the mystique of Rome's treasures and the secrets of Pompeii. Barcelona beckons with its arty allure, a gateway to Spanish gems in the Balearics.