Walk in the shadows of Gaudi's architectural splendors and sip decadent Spanish red wines paired with savory tapas during an overnight stay near the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Master the toasty, crackling craft of perfect socarrat as you cook up paella from regional ingredients at an exclusive cooking class hosted in a Malaga home.

Discover a different side of the Mediterranean this winter, one where you’ll find plenty of elbow room at popular attractions and get to rub elbows with the locals during their most congenial time of year. This itinerary offers a perfect combination of small towns and large, major attractions and new discoveries, all when locals are most relaxed.

Enjoy Italy, southern France, and Spain at an unhurried pace in exclusive off-season coastal haunts of reclusive celebrities, savvy travelers, and approachable locals. Stretch your overnight port stay at Livorno into an indulgent exploration of uncrowded iconic landmarks, intimate cafes, and inviting artisan shops in Florence, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy quiet moments with unobstructed views of artistic works by Renaissance masters.

This comprehensive exploration of France includes an overnight in Rouen (Paris), and visits the Normandy, Brittany, and Aquitaine regions of France. Treat your palate to fine wines in Bordeaux and cider in Brittany. Taste regional specialties like Cancale oysters and Breton galettes. And feast your eyes on timeless scenery: the abbey on Mont St. Michel, St. Malo’s pink sandstone cliffs, Monet’s garden in Giverny where water lilies still have the power to inspire.

Explore breathtaking, white-washed towns perched high on dramatic cliffs overlooking the azure Aegean Sea, discover sun-drenched hidden beaches with crystal-clear waters, and engage with local fishermen and charismatic villagers in charming small ports where larger ships can’t go. Roam the romantic mainland town of Nafplio and take in views from the hilltop Castle of Palamidi, one of the best-preserved castles in Greece. Visit the Grotto of St.