St Peter's Basilica, Vatican
Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Carcassone
Vatican
Michelangelo Statue Of David
Europe
An Art Lovers Taste of Europe with Petra Bagust
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.
Your inclusions
- 14 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants - 7 dinners
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Expert Travel Director
- Airport transfer on first and last day
Price from
- From $13,999 per person share twin
- From $17,946 per solo traveller
- Tour departs: 01 May 26
Your itinerary
Welcome to Rome.
One group arrival transfer included.
Tonight meet your Travel Director at a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Welcome Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Radisson Collection Roma Antica
This morning, a foodie walking tour
Later, meet your Local Specialist for a visit to the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel (subject to availability).
Continue on to admire St Peter's Basilica.
This evening is free.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Radisson Collection Roma Antica
Visit the Borghese Gallery, featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian and more.
Spend the afternoon touring Ancient Rome with a Local Specialist. See the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum.
This evening is free.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Radisson Collection Roma Antica
Travel to Perugia first where you will indulge in a wine tasting at a local winery. Continue your journey to the peaceful town of Assisi, nestled on the slopes of Mount Subasio and renowned for its medieval churches, vibrant frescoes and sun-dappled courtyards. In the valley, see the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, revered as the place of St. Francis’
passing. Then ascend to the upper town to meet your Local Expert. Step inside the monumental Basilica of St. Francis, a 13th-century marvel whose frescoes by Giotto marked a turning point in European art. Enjoy free time to soak up the serenity of Assisi. You might choose to stroll along Via San Francesco, lined with quaint stone buildings offering artisan foods, devotional keepsakes and locally crafted wares. This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: BV Grand Hotel Assisi
Continue our journey to Renaissance Florence.
On arrival, walk with a Local Specialist and visit the Piazza della Signoria before marveling at Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery (subject to availability)
This evening dinner is at a local restaurant,
MEAL(S):Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Albani Hotel FLorence or similar
Visit the Uffizi Gallery with a Local Specialist, home to works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio.
There's free time to explore at your leisure before participating in a life drawing class this evening.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Albani Hotel Florence or similar
Travel first to Pisa to view the legendary Leaning Tower.
Continue across the border to the French Riviera and onto Nice.
Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
Start today with a visit to the Musee Matisse, which houses a significant collection of Henri Matisse's works. A local guide is included.
This afternoon travel to the charming town of St Paul de Vence where there is free time to explore.
Return to Nice where this evening is free.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
Continue our French journey to the charming town of Aix en Provence where there is free time to explore.
Continue to Carcassonne.
This evening dinner is in a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: MGallery De La Cite Hotel Carcassonne or similar
Visit the Musee des Beaux-Arts for regional art and artifacts in Carcassonne. Farewell France as we travel to Spain and the resort town of San Sebastian, our home for a relaxing three nights.
On arrival, check into the hotel and freshen up. Tonight, enjoy a dinner of local flavours.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Monte Igueldo San Sebastian
A full free day to relax and enjoy San Sebastian.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Monte Igueldo San Sebastian
A relaxed start – later travel to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum and explore this architectural masterpiece at your leisure. Later return to San Sebastian where the rest of the day is free.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Monte Igueldo San Sebastian
Farewell San Sebastian as we travel to our final destination, Barcelona. On arrival, check into our hotel and the evening is free for you to explore.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Meliá Hotel Barcelona Sarrià
Start the day with a visit to the Picasso Museum. Then with your local guide explore the city including a visit to renowned architect Antoni Gaudí’s famed Sagrada Família (subject to availability).
This evening, a farewell dinner to celebrate your time in Europe.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Meliá Hotel Barcelona Sarrià
Your tour concludes after breakfast. One group departure transfer to the airport is included.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
- Explore Ancient Rome and the Borghese Gallery
- Indulge in a foodie walking tour in Rome and wine tasting in Perugia
- Visit the Uffizi and Academia Galleries in Renaissance Florence
- View the legendary Leaning Tower in Pisa
- Experience the French Riviera
- Discover the Musee Picasso and Sagrada Famila in Barcelona
Terms & Conditions
Valid for new bookings until sold out. The advertised price is in New Zealand dollars, per person, twin share unless otherwise stated. Excludes international and domestic airfares. There are a limited number of singles available at a supplement cost. Room share is available on request (conditions apply). A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required within 5 days of booking. Final payment is due for the tour must be paid by 131 Jan 26. If payment is not received by the due date, Insight Vacations reserves the right to cancel the reservation and apply the appropriate cancellation charges. If unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute hotels. This special departure is based on a minimum passenger number and in the unlikely event that we have to cancel your reservation because of insufficient numbers booked we will use our best endeavours to offer an alternative holiday of similar standard. If you do not accept the alternative a full refund of all monies paid to Insight Vacations will be made. Notice of cancellation must be in writing either directly to Insight Vacations or through your travel agent. A $1,000 fee per person will be charged for all cancellations. We recommend that you purchase insurance coverage for the duration of your holiday including airfare cancellation, baggage and medical coverage. Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full terms and conditions. HOT code: WEBPETRA
