France’s famed southern coast and Italy’s Renaissance treasures take center stage on this eight-day Mediterranean sojourn. Immerse yourself in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the South of France, call on historic Montpellier and picturesque Marseille, and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea.

Dive into beauty and history as you explore the medieval cities, tranquil lakes, stunning coastlines and quaint villages of Croatia and Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s romantic capital city. Discover the richness of Opatija, the "Riviera of Croatia" and an Istrian gem. Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park by foot and by boat, a place where waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs connecting sixteen pristine lakes. Step back into Roman times in Split’s Diocletian’s Palace. Enjoy visits to ...

Classic Italy explores Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, the Amalfi Coast and more... features an after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums... and is filled with art, architecture, and a taste of the "real" Italy - cultural immersion, Tauck Style!

14 Days, featuring: Budva Excursion To Cetinje And Kotor

Fall in love with the dramatic landscapes and rich cultures of Europe. Lose yourself among the cobbled roads, colorful buildings, and incredible vistas in Villefranche-sur-Mer - a picturesque town situated along the French Riviera - or recline on one of the nearby idyllic beaches. Nestled on the west coast of Tuscany, charming Livorno offers the freshest seafood, awe-inspiring forts and splendid coastal views with ample cafes and boutiques that await your discovery.

Fall in love with the Mediterranean as you cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Ravenna, Italy aboard Norwegian Pearl®. Toast Malta’s local culture while sampling vintages at one of the island’s best wineries or visit several prehistoric monuments that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and see mesmerizing underground caves in Ghar Dala. Game of Thrones fans will enjoy a tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town where several historic sites were featured in the hit TV show.

Trace spectacular Adriatic shores and uncover the glories of the Venetian and Hellenic Empires on a journey between romantic Venice and classic Athens. Discover Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, explore the palace at Split and stroll Dubrovnik’s medieval streets. Sail through scenic fjords to remarkably preserved Kotor, Montenegro’s gem. On Greek shores, call on scenic Corfu, with its inviting Old Town, and Katakolon, gateway to the Peloponnese and Olympia.

Smaller groups averaging 24 Tauck guests, enjoy an in-depth look at Tuscany and Umbria The sun-soaked hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria in the heart of Italy seduce the senses with a kaleidoscope of daily life which Tauck guests experience firsthand: wine tastings in bountiful vineyards, a chef-hosted cooking class, ceramic making, truffle hunting, hand weaving, medieval crafts, age-old basilicas adorned with frescoes and more...

Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the "birthplace of democracy," and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.