Marseille has been designated European Capital of Culture for 2013. For film fans the Mediterranean city is where Gene ‘Popeye Doyle‘ Hackman hunted down drug lords in The French Connection II. Then there’s iconic St Tropez, a jetsetters’ playground, where actress Brigitte Bardot, one of the best-known sex symbols of the Sixties, was ‘discovered’. Think Cannes and it’s probably the .
Beautiful historic cities and a scenic, rugged coastline; spectacular monasteries and a James Bond casino; great food and excellent wines to match – all part of the route that takes you from Lisbon to Oporto. Explore the land of the medieval explorers: a three-day self-drive holiday itinerary that leads you to some of Portugal’s outstanding World Heritage sites along the .
Norfolk is steeped in Norman history, with traces of many medieval castles dotted around the county. It’s also where the British royals chill out at their Sandringham estate, and was a base for thousands of American airmen during World War Two. Within easy reach of London, there is lots to see along the way – as shown in this itinerary .
Verona to Venice: it’s a journey that leads to some of Italy’s finest art treasures and stunning architectural gems. It’s also an itinerary for those who enjoy the works of Shakespeare. Located about a two-hour drive from Milan and around ninety minutes by car from Bologna, Verona makes an excellent departure point for this voyage of discovery. Total drive approx: 200 .
