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 .

How different is the food in the various regions of Spain? You will find an answer to that along the Taste of Northern Spain route -- a gastronomic itinerary that takes you from Catalonia to Aragon and on to the Basque region. If you enjoy good food and wine, this is a drive you have to make. Buen provecha, Bon .