Top Europe Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Guided walking tour in Amsterdam
• See Cologne’s twin-steepled Gothic
• Sail along Rhine Gorge
• Discover Strasbourg’s Iconic Sights

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Biking, Urban Exploration

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon View. Explore Amsterdam canals, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, the Black Forest, and Basel’s city center. Optional guided excursions are available throughout the journey.

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Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Explore Budapest’s Heroes Square
• Walk Bratislava’s Old Town
• Marvel at Melk Abbey
• See Passau’s three rivers

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Experience an 8-day Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Discover Budapest’s grand landmarks, Bratislava’s Old Town, Vienna’s imperial treasures, and the Wachau Valley’s vineyards and abbeys. Explore Linz, Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov, and witness Passau where three rivers meet, before ending in charming Vilshofen.

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The Legendary Danube

8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II

• Explore medieval architecture
• Stroll Vienna’s imperial landmarks
• Enjoy the tour of Roth
• See the city of Budapest

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Nuremberg / Budapest

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Sail from Nuremberg to Budapest on an 8-day Danube River cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II, visiting Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, and Vienna. Explore medieval landmarks, imperial palaces, scenic valleys, and vibrant cultural treasures along the way.

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Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Vienna Ringstrasse Bike
• Belvedere Palace Tour
• Wachau Valley Vineyards
• Mauthausen Memorial Visit

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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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.

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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages along the Douro

Roundtrip Porto - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Alegria

• Cruise the Douro River
• Guided tours to Braga and Guimaraes
• Explore Peso da Regua and Lamego
• Kayak through Douro Valley
• Conclude the trip in Porto

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Porto / Porto

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Land & Sea Exploration

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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.

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Christmastime on the Danube

Eastbound - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Explore the city of Nuremberg
• Have fun exploring Christmas market
• Roam around the city of Passau
• Visit the Benedictine Abbey

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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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.

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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression

• Explore Linz historic sites
• Cruise scenic Wachau Valley
• Stroll Bratislava Old Town
• Taste Wachau Valley wines

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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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.

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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression

• Bike Vienna’s scenic Danube
• Taste Wachau Valley wines
• Visit St. Florian Monastery
• Tour Schönbrunn Palace grandeur

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Small Ship Sailing

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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.

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Gems of the Sporades & Cyclades

Roundtrip Lavrion - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Elysium

• Enjoy Edipsos thermal spring waters
• Explore Oreoi fishing village
• Discover Volos Meteora monasteries
• Swim golden beaches of Skiathos

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Lavrion / Lavrion

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Kayaking, Snorkeling

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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.

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Christmas Time in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama

• Explore Breisach Christmas Market
• Discover Freiburg medieval streets
• Stroll Strasbourg La Petite
• Tour Heidelberg Castle ruins

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Basel / Frankfurt

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Wine Tasting, Christmas Market Visits

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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.

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Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia, and Beyond

Spain - Greece - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
• Explore standing stones on Menorca
• Taste Sicilian wine
• Swim at Kefalonia
• Explore Delphi and Corinth Canal

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Barcelona / Athens

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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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.

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Beautiful Bordeaux

Bordeaux Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Diamond

• Sail through Bordeaux’s waterways
• Tour the Monolithic Church
• Discover Medoc's vineyards
• See the fortified town of Cadillac

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Bordeaux / Bordeaux

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Cooking Classes

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Join this 11-day journey through the Bordeaux region aboard the Scenic Diamond. Explore the stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere of Bordeaux before cruising to Libourne and the medieval town of Saint-Emilion. Savor the region’s world-class wines and visit historic landmarks like the Monolithic Church.

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Solar Eclipse Expedition

Barcelona to Lisbon - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
• Relax on Ibiza beaches
• Visit Cartagena Roman Theater
• Walk Portimão Rock Beach

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Barcelona / Lisbon

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During this 9-day Solar Eclipse Expedition aboard World Traveller, cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon on an unforgettable journey combining historic cities, coastal escapes, and sail into open waters for a solar eclipse guided by an onboard astronomer.

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Polar Horizons Journey

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Discover Oslo landmarks
• Explore Svalbard glaciers
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Explore Tromso museums

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Oslo / Tromso

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Hiking

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Set out from Oslo on a 13-day Arctic expedition through Norway and Svalbard. Travel aboard World Voyager, exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting polar bears, whales, and reindeer. Experience Captain’s Choice Zodiac landings, visit Bear Island and North Cape, and end your voyage in Tromso surrounded by Arctic landscapes.

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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Join Zodiac glacier landings
• Watch whales in fjords

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Tromso / Oslo

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Whale Watching

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Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.

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Isles of the North Atlantic

Troon - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Visit Iona Abbey
• Observe Lunga puffins
• Explore Callanish Stones
• Discover St Kilda

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Iona / Reykjavik

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Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

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Embark on a 10-day Voyage from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Iona Abbey, puffin colonies on Lunga, the Callanish Stones in Lewis, St Kilda’s abandoned village, and the Faroe Islands’ landscapes. Explore Icelandic fjords, black sand beaches, volcanic fields, and unique culture along the North Atlantic route.

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Visit the Great Market Hall
• Tour Vienna by Night
• Explore Melk Abbey
• Take a guided bike ride

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Enjoy the Iconic Christmas Markets on this 8-day journey along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasota. Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures.

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
• Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
• Hike in the mystical Black Forest

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.

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