Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Italy’s northern cities are lively centres of history, art and gastronomy. Enjoy visits to four of Italy’s most iconic cities, Venice, Verona, Milan and Bologna, with easy centre to centre connections by rail.

Embark on an exciting adventure by land and sea, taking you from the UK to Northern Norway via Hamburg, Copenhagen, Oslo, Trondheim, Bodø and the famous Hurtigruten Coastal Express service up to Kirkenes, far above the Arctic Circle.

Take a festive break to Belgium for two great Christmas market destinations. Spend time in Brussels' Winter Wonders, featuring a ferris-wheel, ice rink and nightly sound and light show in the magnificent Grand Place, before moving on to lovely Bruges, with its pretty canals and central Christmas market.

Enjoy a stunning holiday taking in the beautiful Spanish region of Galicia and the verdant landscapes of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This suggested itinerary includes stops in San Sebastian, the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, lovely Porto, Pinhão in the Douro Valley and historic Salamanca.