For more than a million years, people have developed distinct cultures and traditions on the Iberian Peninsula. Separated from France by the towering Pyrenees Mountains, this region’s history and culture frequently evolved with an often-iconic non-European character. Expose your senses to the flavorful food, wine, art and enticing climate of Spain and the lively urban centers and monuments of its World Heritage cities. From Flanders to British, absorb the influences of Portugal’s 500-year cultural identity and blend the experience into your own. Land on a celebrated region whose cultural heritage took a different path than the rest of Europe.
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A virtual tour of Troia, with Archaeologist Patricia Brum!
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European Hidden Treasure
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European Heritage Sites
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Discover the Thermal Heritage of Europe
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Must-Try Mediterranean Entrees
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Touring Europe as a Senior Traveler
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Cheers – You’re in Europe!
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Explore Europe Through Your Taste Buds
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Shopping off the Beaten Track
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