Published on 12/15/09

For delicious cuisine, breathtaking sights, and historic destinations, escorted tours in the Western Mediterranean are a Top Choice for 2010 vacations. Countries such as France, Portugal, and Spain are home to world-renown wine, vibrant cultures, and much more, and on an escorted tour to this region with America’s Vacation Center, you can experience it all at outstanding values.

The Remarkable French Riviera

With Brendan Tours, you can enjoy 14 days of exploration, picturesque scenery, and exquisite dining as you travel round-trip from Paris. On the Highlights of France escorted tour, your expert Tour Director will introduce you to the Burgundy wine region, the French Riviera, the fishing port city of Sete, the snowy Pyrenees Mountains bordering Spain, the coast of Normandy, and much more. Starting at $2,325 per person, this escorted tour through the heart of France and along the Western Mediterranean is an unforgettable encounter with the unique beauty and culture of France.

Trafalgar Tours offers several exciting vacations along the French Riviera including the French Escapade tour, which visits Monte Carlo, Nice, and Marseille among other destinations. Through Trafalgar Tours’ exclusive ‘Be My Guest’ program, guests along the 12-day French Escapade will have the opportunity to enjoy an intimate dinner at a local residence in Annecy. Starting at $1,799, this escorted tour provides an in-depth experience in France like none other.

The Culture of Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal stretch along the coast of the Western Mediterranean just South of France, and offer an inviting destination to travelers seeking sunny weather, historical sights, captivating culture, and of course, outstanding cuisine. With Insight Vacations’ Best of Spain and Portugal escorted tour, you will enjoy dedicated personal service and excellent accommodations as you travel for 17 days along the Mediterranean coast and throughout Spain and Portugal. Highlights of this tour, which starts at $3,099 per person, include a dinner and flamenco show in Seville, a visit to the white-washed village of Mijas, a group briefing on local wine pairings, and more.

For travelers ages 18 to 35, Contiki offers unforgettable escorted tours that provide the maximum amount of fun while avoiding the hassles of traveling on your own. The Mediterranean Highlights tour from Contiki starts in Madrid, Spain, and spends 14 days enjoying all that the Western Mediterranean has to offer, including Barcelona, the French Riviera, Madrid, Pisa, and Rome. With an expert tour director and surrounded by friends your own age, this tour is an exceptional value starting at $1,509 per person.

The region comprising the Western Mediterranean is unlike any other place on earth, and with the benefits of escorted tours, you can experience it all with the ease of an expert Tour Director and a team of professionals arranging every detail to ensure that you get the most out of your vacation. Call your America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner today and begin planning the vacation of your dreams to the Western Mediterranean countries of France, Spain, and Portugal!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!