Europe Culture Tours

Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Lisbon to Porto aboard the Scenic Azure, exploring Portugal's rich heritage through the Douro Valley. Enjoy guided tours, regional cuisine, and iconic landmarks, including Lisbon and the historic Sintra National Palace.

Sail on an 8-day round-trip cruise from Athens aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring northern Greece. Visit Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Mount Athos, Kavala, Limnos, and Hydra. Discover UNESCO sites, historic towns, and coastal trails. Highlights include Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, and local cuisine along the Aegean coast.

Sail around Iceland on an 8-day expedition aboard L'Austral and visit Reykjavik, Surtsey, Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Akureyri, Grimsey, and Isafjordur. Encounter volcanoes, Arctic landscapes, puffin colonies, dramatic fjords, and vibrant local culture with expert guides.

Explore the French and Italian Rivieras on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Bougainville. Visit UNESCO sites and cultural landmarks in Port Vendres, Marseille, Nice, Portofino, Porto Venere, and Livorno. Enjoy expert-guided excursions from Carcassonne’s medieval fortress to Pisa’s Leaning Tower, experiencing the art, history, and coastal landscapes of the Mediterranean.

Discover the Adriatic on this 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Venice aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore UNESCO-listed cities, Roman ruins, coastal fortresses, and Byzantine mosaics in Croatia and Italy. Stops include Trogir, Zadar, Rijeka, and Ravenna, each offering a unique look into the region’s layered history and culture.

Join the Scenic Eclipse II for an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Valetta, exploring southern Italy and Malta. Visit iconic destinations like Capri, Amalfi, and Taormina while immersing yourself in local culture and history.

Sail round-trip from Glasgow on a 10-day expedition cruise to Scotland’s remote Hebrides, Shetland Islands, and the Faroe Islands. Spot puffins, hike wild landscapes, and explore UNESCO-listed St Kilda aboard Le Lyrial.

Sail aboard Le Boreal on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise featuring a rare total solar eclipse. Travel from Nice with stops in Corsica, Marseille, Barcelona, and Port-Vendres. Join astronomy experts for eclipse viewing and educational sessions.

Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.

Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.

Embark on a 9-day Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean cruise from Valletta to Athens, exploring Syracuse, Reggio di Calabria, Gallipoli, Parga, Gythio, Monemvasia, and Nafplion. Discover a mix of ancient ruins, medieval towns, and coastal views aboard Le Bougainville. Each stop offers insight into centuries of Mediterranean culture and heritage.

Join an 11-day cruise from Prague to Budapest on the Scenic Crystal, starting with three nights in Prague to explore iconic sites like the Astronomical Clock. Visit medieval towns and enjoy cultural highlights, ending your journey in Budapest with options for Jewish heritage sites or a charming Danube town.