Europe Culture Tours

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Emerald Azzurra from Athens, exploring Delos, Bodrum, Rhodes, Santorini, Chania, and Hydra. Discover ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and charming harbors before returning to the historic Greek capital.

Join this 8-day cruise aboard the Le Champlain featuring a special onboard talk by Nobel laureate Lech Walesa in Gdansk. Explore vibrant cities, historic landmarks, and stunning UNESCO sites from Helsinki to Copenhagen.

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, exploring historic towns, iconic capitals, and stunning landscapes. Highlights include Gdansk’s amber charm, Stockholm’s ABBA legacy, Tallinn’s medieval allure, and Helsinki’s Art Nouveau beauty, with curated excursions at every port.

Set sail from Venice to Athens on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. Explore Venice’s canals, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the Stari Grad plains on Hvar, Dubrovnik’s ancient walls, Kotor’s medieval streets, Saranda’s Ionian harbor, and Delphi’s UNESCO Sanctuary.

Experience an 11-day cruise aboard the Scenic Gem, sailing the Seine and exploring Normandy's historical sites, including Joan of Arc landmarks and World War memorials. Enjoy charming villages' regional tastings, and conclude in Paris's vibrant culture and architecture.

This 9-day Southern France and Italian Riviera cruise with Smithsonian Journeys sails from Barcelona to Civitavecchia on the Le Champlain. Explore the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Embark in Valletta for a 10-day Mediterranean cruise to Sicily and southern Italy aboard Le Boreal. Explore Syracuse, Palermo, Lipari, Taormina, and Pompeii. Visit temples, amphitheaters, cathedrals, and volcanic sites. Enjoy views of Stromboli and Etna, then return to Malta aboard a luxury ship with cultural programming and refined comfort.

Join an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Scenic Amber, exploring historic cities along the Danube River. Experience Budapest's architecture, Vienna's musical heritage, and Germany's UNESCO-listed Regensburg while enjoying Central Europe's scenic beauty.

Sail from Malta to France on an 11-day Early Summer Mediterranean cruise aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit. Visit Valletta’s historic streets, Syracuse’s ancient ruins, and Taormina’s views of Mount Etna. Cruise past the Amalfi Coast, visit Capri’s grottos, Corsica’s cliffs, Sardinia’s Catalan past, and Calvi’s beaches. End in St. Tropez and scenic Nice.

Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Athens aboard the Le Bougainville, exploring Patmos, Symi, Amorgos, Santorini, and more. Discover ancient landmarks, serene harbors, and vibrant island life before returning to Athens.

Experience an 11-day cruise on the Scenic Amber, journeying from Prague to Budapest. Discover the stunning Gothic architecture, historic sites, and festive markets while savoring local delicacies.

Experience the Danube Holiday Markets on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Music lovers enjoy special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers delight in picking out unique gifts at Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, and Passau.