She explores the breathtaking vistas of the Amalfi Coast and nearby island of Capri, full of ancient history and glamor. But there’s more to the good life than vintage cars, stunning architecture and world-class art - natural beauty can take your breath away too. Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than an auctioneer': Elon Musk reveals first human has. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Bettany then breakfasts at the famous literary haven Le Deux Magots in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area of Paris, before taking part in the great Parisian institution of lunch at an haute-cuisine bistro, where she discovers the city’s gastronomic delights. In Bologna, Bettany focuses on the culinary, delving into the city’s rich food culture, home of the renowned pasta Bolognese, before making a pilgrimage to the former residence of her favorite romantic poet Byron in picturesque Porto Venere. From there, she checks into five-star boutique L’Hotel – playwright Oscar Wilde spent his final days before his death in 1900 here and it now has a cosy cocktail bar named after him.Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse.

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.Even Queen Victoria visited on a sketching holiday once a year, taking a steamer boat into the middle of the water to capture the scenery with her watercolours. Watch Bettany Hughes' Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome and more acclaimed documentaries on BBC Select today. Bettany explores Florence, one of Italy's most beautiful cities, and studies one of her favourite paintings, Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus.

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. These legendary joints offer up a smorgasbord of mouthwatering indulgences, and one epic dish will be inducted into the Pig Out Hall of Fame. In the 18th century, those seeking culture and an artistic education would take a 'grand tour', exploring Europe's rich heritage and cuisine. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.I still fancy my beautiful wife but we sleep in separate beds: Debbie Hayton reveals how gender reassignment.