Holidays

Rome - Assisi - Florence - Nice - Carcassonne - San Sebastian - Barcelona 

Join Petra Bagust, New Zealand television presenter, radio host and podcaster on a 14-day premium tour through Italy, France, and Spain, departing 01 May 2026 

Designed for travellers who appreciate the fusion of art, culture, and cuisine, this immersive 15-day premium tour takes guests on an extraordinary adventure through Italy, France, and Spain. Highlights include a Local Specialist-led visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome, masterpieces at the Borghese Gallery, Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and the iconic Sagrada Família and Museu Picasso in Barcelona. Guests will also enjoy exclusive Insider Access moments such as a foodie walking tour in Rome, a wine tasting in Perugia, and a life drawing class in Florence.

Travelling with Insight Vacations, you’ll journey in style from Rome to Barcelona, experiencing art and architecture as well as some great local food and breathtaking scenery.

Paris - Dijon - Lyon - Avignon - Bordeaux - Paris

This 11-day culinary adventure includes destinations synonymous with the food and wine of which France is famous for. Sample the regional specialities of each city, and travel in comfort aboard the world-famous TGV trains. Don’t pack too much luggage as we can guarantee you’ll be bringing a few things home with you at the end of this great holiday by rail.

Paris - Strasbourg - Lyon - Avignon - Nice - Marseille - Bordeaux 

If you’re ready to experience France’s enduring allure, this rail vacation is sure to do just that! The Grand France is a 14-day adventure that will introduce you to the beauty and excitement of Paris, the fairy tale town of Strasbourg—with its German and French influences, and the charming mis of cobblestone alleyways, boutique shops, and restaurants in gorgeous Lyon.

From there, you’ll travel directly to the Provençal town of Avignon to explore its UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historic bridges. And that’s just the beginning!

From Avignon, you’ll take a highspeed train to the glamorous French Riviera. Once in Nice, enjoy strolling through prestigious art galleries, dining at fancy restaurants, and sun bathing on incredible beaches. Then, visit Marseille for amazing French-Mediterranean cuisine and sample some of the world’s finest wine in Bordeaux.

Your France rail vacation wraps up with a train ride from Bordeaux to Paris.