What self-respecting world traveler doesn’t want to travel to the south of France and explore the treasures, tastes and traditions of Provence and the French Riviera? Not many that we know! After a quick visit to Paris, take the TGV to Avignon and start your explorations: Chateauneuf du Pape, Les Baux de Provence, St. Tropez, St. Paul de Vence, Cannes, Cap d’Antibes!

Dine with the Comte and Comtesse de Vanssay in their ancestral Chateau de la Barre. Visit the Normandy Landing Beaches and the Abbey at Mont St. Michel. Explore the incredible chateaux of the Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord. Take a cooking class, go wine tasting, visit a mushroom cave, or race your own “dream car” on the Le Mans race track!

With the two spectacular urban centers of Rome and Florence acting as bookends, discover the hidden treasures of Tuscany and Umbria. Visit Bettona, Deruta, Perugia, Assisi and the gorgeous medieval town of Montefalco, called “The Terrace of Umbria.” Attend a cooking class in a farm-house in Tuscany, take a walking tour in medieval Siena and enjoy charming Montepulciano.

Long bypassed by mainstream travelers, Sicily is now coming into its own as dramatic and dynamic destination. Blessed with wonderful Greek and Roman archaeological ruins, spectacular castles, baroque churches, markets, vineyards and private gardens, your journey to Sicily ends with an (optional) hike along the slopes of Stromboli to see the lava flows at sunset.

Dig deep in the heart of France and discover the finest in local wines and cuisine as you take a six-night cruise on the Canal de Bourgogne. Walk along the tow path, cycle into quaint villages, buy fresh cheese from the lockkeeper, There are private wine tastings in the Cote d’Or vineyards around Beaune and discoveries of private chateaux you encounter along the way.

These two great cities straddle two great rivers:  Prague on the Vtlana River in the heart of Bohemia and Budapest on the Danube River. Both alluring cities feature architectural wonders amidst its rich cultural heritage of art and music. In  Prague, Gothic treasures abound among a maze of winding streets and Budapest boasts an incredible collection of  Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings.

Join Tastes & Traditions™ expert Mara Papatheodorou for a unique culinary voyage as you circumnavigate the British & Emerald Isles visiting England, Scotland, Ireland & Wales. Regent Cruises offers an elite luxury experience making it the perfect venue for this extraordinary culinary and cultural exploration. Mara will act as your guide on this tantalizing journey.

From your base in central Provence, explore the culture and cuisine of  St. Paul de Vence, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, and Cap d’Antibes. Experience the magic of Italian countryside living in central Tuscany, in one of our diverse villas which allow you easy access to Florence, Sienna, San Gimignano and Pisa. Visit historical highlights, luscious vineyards, delicious restaurants and impressive shops.

A journey on The Royal Scotsman takes you straight to the heart of the Highlands, through landscapes of towering, pine-clad mountains reflected in mirror-still lochs. Meet local personalities, talk to experts on subjects from salmon fishing to whisky – truly a Scottish rail vacation par excellence. After dinner, over a wee dram, a local clansman recounts tales that bring Scottish history alive.

This classic Greek adventure takes you from Athens and its incredible democratic development during the Golden Age of the 4th century BC, deep into the Peloponnese to Epidaurus with its Mycenaean history, to Olympia to visit the birthplace of the modern day Olympics, into the mountainous terrain around Delphi to the mystical Oracle, and ends with the Minoans at Knossos on the Greek isle of Crete.

In a country of superlatives, both St. Petersburg and Moscow stand very tall.  Stroll the Kremlin grounds, visit the Treasury and the Diamond Fund and marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral. Take a private tour of a real Cold War Bunker. After your fast train to St. Petersburg, explore this European-influenced gem including Peter & Paul’s Fortress, the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof Palace & Park.

Whether visiting England, Ireland & Wales alone or together, you can be sure of a fantastic travel experience. In London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Parliament and the Tower of London, just scratch the surface. Be sure not to miss Bath or the Cotswolds…or the Lake District for that matter. Ireland’s Ring of Kerry is a must and be sure to kiss the Blarney Stone along the way!