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Experience Europe Dining with an Athenian, a wine-blending workshop in France, kayaking in Croatia...
Highlights of Greece
France’s Bordeaux & Dordogne
Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast
Visit the island of Hydra, dine with an Athenian and discover the local life on Santorini on this 12-day trip idea. You’ll also explore the country’s ancient heritage at the Parthenon and on the sacred island of Delos.
This eight-day self-drive trip recommendation lets you visit the highlights of these regions in southern France. You’ll visit storied vineyards, learn the art of wine blending and explore the subterranean river in Padirac Cave.
From the photogenic waterfalls at Krka National Park to the historic walls of Dubrovnik, this ten-day suggested itinerary offers a look at the cities, islands and crystalclear waters of Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
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Get to know Athens’ classical heritage with a privately guided visit to the Acropolis and its museum. The next day, learn about the modern city with a chance to dine with a local in their own home. A private tour of Milos lets you see where the Venus de Milo was discovered. You can also explore the island’s unique geology, including volcanic fields, beaches lined with red and white rocks, and the ghost town of an abandoned mine. Go beyond Santorini’s glitz with a private tour that examines the local life of small, inland towns. Also, take a catamaran tour around the island to see its enormous crater from the sea.
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From the ferry port at Saint-Malo, you’ll drive south to Bordeaux with a stop in Angers for a private walking tour along the way.
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In Split, take a private tour of Diocletian’s Palace and then hike along the scenic trails of Krka National Park.
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In Bordeaux, you can sample local delicacies, visit a cheese-aging cave and take a wine-blending workshop.
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Take a ferry to Hvar and drive past olive groves and vineyards, before stopping at one of Hvar’s best wineries to enjoy a guided tasting of local wines.
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Drive from Bordeaux to the Dordogne.
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Cruise down the subterranean river in Padirac Cave and stop at a goat’s cheese farm for a tasting.
Explore the island on your own and then join your private guide for a kayak trip to the nearby Pakleni Islands.
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With a private guide, take a walking tour of Korčula’s walled city, often referred to as ‘Little Dubrovnik’, before a sunset cruise around the island.
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Sample local wines and oysters in Ston on your way to Dubrovnik. There, you can take a private tour of the old town and have some quiet time to enjoy the sun.
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Visit Josephine Baker’s Château des Milandes before exploring the sprawling Gardens of Marqueyssac.
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Mykonian cooking from native resident Teta in a lively cooking class at her home.
Head back to Bordeaux for one last evening exploring the cobblestone streets and remarkable bistros of the city’s medieval old town.
From £5,625 per person*
From £2,550 per person*
10-12 On Mykonos, learn about traditional
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From £4,425 per person* *All prices include flights, accommodation, activities and transfers.
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