European Tours & Cruises in 2026

Explore the Danube on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Hike to Dracula’s Tower, bike Vienna’s Ringstrasse, and see Belvedere Palace. Experience Wachau Valley vineyards, Grein’s historic theater, Mauthausen Memorial, and Engelhartszell Abbey.

Sail the Danube River on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Oltenita aboard Avalon Passion. Explore Vukovar, Ilok, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Golubac, Vidin, and Rousse. Enjoy guided walking, city, and bike tours, local wine and beer tastings, historic fortresses, cultural sites, and scenic river views.

Unravel the beauty of some of Europe’s timeless treasures on an 8-day cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II. From Budapest’s gilded landmarks and Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg and the medieval architecture of Nuremberg.

Embark on an 8-day Vida Portugal cruise aboard Avalon Alegria. Begin and end in Porto, visiting historic towns like Salamanca, Lamego, and Amarante. Explore UNESCO sites, vineyards, artisan markets, and ancient villages.

Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.

Board Avalon Expression for an 8-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Visit Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava, sail through the Wachau Valley, and enjoy optional experiences such as a Linzer Torte cooking class, wine tasting, or a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace before ending in Budapest.

This 8-day river cruise aboard Avalon Passion begins in Vilshofen, Germany, and ends in Budapest, Hungary. Explore Passau, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, and Bratislava with guided tours, hikes, and biking options. Discover abbeys, castles, and city landmarks while sailing through scenic stretches of the Danube, including the Wachau Valley.

Experience the Danube Symphony westbound on a 6-day Avalon Expression river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Ybbs, and Linz with guided sightseeing, biking, wine tasting, pastries, castles, and cultural landmarks along the way.

Experience a 5-day Christmas Markets cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard Avalon Panorama. Explore Breisach and the magical Black Forest, stroll through Strasbourg’s La Petite France and winter markets, and visit Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat. Enjoy festive foods, mulled wine, and charming towns, combining guided excursions with free time.

Embark on an 8-day cruise through the Sporades, Northern Evia, and Cyclades on the Elysium, exploring stunning beaches, historic sites, and charming villages. Enjoy swimming, scenic strolls, and delicious local cuisine across Greece's captivating islands.

Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean Wonders Cruise from Spain to Greece aboard National Geographic Orion, explore ancient ruins, medieval towns, and local cuisine. Visit Menorca’s prehistoric stones, Bonifacio’s citadel, Sardinia’s artisan villages, savor Sicilian wine, swim in Kefalonia’s waters, and explore Delphi.

On this 12-day Portugal to Ireland cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse, explore five nations along the Atlantic Coast. Visit Lisbon, Vigo, Ferrol, Aviles, and Bilbao with its Guggenheim Museum. Continue to San Sebastian, Bordeaux’s vineyards, Concarneau’s walled town, the Isles of Scilly, and finish in Dublin.