Europe
An Art Lovers Taste of Europe with Petra Bagust
Rome - Orvieto - Florence - Nice - Carcassonne - Barcelona - Madrid
Join Petra Bagust, New Zealand television presenter, radio host and podcaster on a 14-day premium tour through Italy, France, and Spain, departing 18 August 2025.
Hosted by beloved New Zealand media personality and art enthusiast Petra Bagust, this exclusive tour offers art lovers a unique opportunity to explore Europe’s most renowned galleries and cultural treasures. From the Vatican Museums and Florence’s Uffizi Gallery to Barcelona’s Museu Picasso, guests will enjoy expert-led insights, exclusive insider experiences, and luxurious stays in handpicked accommodations. “Art, food, and fabulous company—what’s not to love?” says Petra. “This tour is about uncovering the stories behind the masterpieces and indulging in the best of European culture.”
Travelling with Insight Vacations, you’ll journey in style from Rome to Madrid, experiencing art and architecture as well as some great local food and breathtaking scenery.
Your inclusions
- 13 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 $11,999 per person share twin
- From $14,581 per solo traveller
- Tour departs: 18 Aug 25
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: Belstay Roma Aurelia Hotel Rome
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: Belstay Roma Aurelia Hotel Rome
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: Belstay Roma Aurelia Hotel Rome
Travel to Orvieto where you will indulge in a wine tour and tasting at a local winery.
Next, explore the Museo Claudio Faina for Etruscan art and artifacts.
This evening dinner is at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Grand Hotel Italia Orvieto
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 tot 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: Radisson Blu Hotel Nice or similar
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
ACCOMMODATION: Radisson Blu Hotel Nice or similar
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: Tribe Hotel Carcassone or similar
Visit the Musee des Beaux-Arts for regional art and artifacts in Carcassonne.
Travel to Barcelona.
On arrival, visit Guell Park, designed by Antoni Gaudi.
Dinner is at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Melia Hotel Barcelona Sarria or similar
Visit the Museu Picasso to see an extensive collection of Picasso's early works.
Next visit Sagrada Familia (subject to availability) with a Local Specialist.
There's free time for you to explore at your leisure.
This evening is free.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Melia Hotel Barcelona Sarria or similar
Today we travel to the Spanish Captial of Madrid. On arrival settle into your hotel, where the rest of the day is free.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Barcelo Emperatriz Hotel Madrid or similar
An orientation this morning takes in the city sights before a visit the Prado Museum this morning with a Local Specialist.
In the afternoon, Insight choice - your choice of a visit to the Reina Sofia Museum, or a Women history walk.
This evening enjoy a farewell dinner of local flavours at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Melia Castilla Hotel Madrid or similar
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 near Orvieto
- 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
- Explore the Prado Museum in Madrid
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 16 June 2025. 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
