Europe Culture Tours

from $82,500

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Private Charter - European Classic Cruise - Alsace & Lorraine

Krafft - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache

• Explore Route des Vins d'Alsace
• Visit the Meteor Brewery
• Tour Sarrebourg
• Tour Strasbourg

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Panache’s 7-day voyage through Alsace & Lorraine allows you to appreciate the very best of the region. Pass through storybook villages along the way, visiting places such as Strasbourg, renowned for their Baroque and Romanesque architecture, and Route des Grands Vins, where the finest wines of Alsace are produced.

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from $79,500

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

Venarey-les-Laumes - Lezinnes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Belle Epoque

• Savor Burgundy’s cuisine
• Visit Forges de Buffon
• Wander Saint-Vinnemer village
• Explore Commarin for falconry

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Experience a 7-day private cruise on La Belle Epoque, exploring Burgundy’s cultural and culinary gems. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and gourmet dining, with stops at historic sites and charming towns, before returning to Paris.

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from $82,500

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Germany & Luxembourg

Koblenz - Remich - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile

• Tour Trier’s Roman heritage
• Explore Cochem castle views
• Visit Winningen for Mosel wines
• Taste Zell wines at Dr Weiss’s cell

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Join a 7-day private cruise on the La Nouvelle Etoile along the Moselle River from Koblenz to Remich, featuring wine tastings and cultural tours. Explore historic landmarks like Burg Eltz and Trier, culminating in a final dinner in Luxembourg’s capital.

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from $69,500

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Upper Loire & Western Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Renaissance

• Enjoy wine tasting
• Visit Gien
• Tour Château de la Bussière
• Cruise the aqueduct at River Loire

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Spa Relaxation

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Board the luxury hotel barge Renaissance and take a 7-day private cruise through the rivers and canals of France. Cruise across the Loire River on Gustav Eiffel's famous aqueduct. Take some time to explore Montargis's picturesque village and canals on foot or by bicycle.

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from $59,000

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Ireland

Glasson - Killaloe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Shannon Princess

• Explore Lough Ree’s forested island
• Visit Clonmacnoise university site
• Experience Leap Castle with music
• Tour Kilbeggan Distillery

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Wildlife Viewing

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Experience a 7-day private cruise on the Shannon Princess, exploring Ireland’s River Shannon from Glasson to Killaloe. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, whiskey tastings, and a falconry experience while traveling through scenic waterways and charming villages.

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from $49,500

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Scotland

Muirtown - Banavie - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Scottish Highlander

• Stroll Muirtown sea lock
• Explore Clava Cairns
• Visit Culloden Moor
• Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens

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Join a 7-day private cruise on the Scottish Highlander through Scotland's stunning Caledonian Canal, exploring sites like Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Experience guided tours, whisky tastings, and scenic walks, concluding your journey in Banavie with transportation back to Inverness.

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from $45,000

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Gascony

Montauban - Boe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa

• Stroll Montauban’s redbrick heart
• Discover Moissac’s Abbaye St-Pierre
• Explore Ramier for tastings
• Sip wine at Chateau Bellevue

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Experience a 7-day private cruise on the Rosa through southwest France along the Canal de Garonne, featuring wine tastings, historic tours, and charming villages. Enjoy daily scenic journeys with highlights, including a visit to a dairy farm, a tour of Abbaye St-Pierre, and tea at Chateau de Lamotte-Bardigues.

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from $45,000

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Bordeaux

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa

• Explore Saint Emilion’s streets
• Visit the historic town of Nerac
• Discover the village of Lagruere
• Visit Chateau Franc Mayne

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Experience a 7-day private cruise on the Rosa through southwest France, starting with a champagne welcome in Castets-en-Dorthe. Enjoy guided tours to charming towns, local tastings, and picturesque sights, culminating with the Captain's Farewell Dinner in Bordeaux.

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from $8,910

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Visit Valleta a UNESCO-listed city
• Visit Valley of Temples
• Witness a fiery volcano
• Discover Trapani's diverse heritage

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Valletta / Valletta

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Set sail on a 9-day Sicily cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit UNESCO sites like Valletta and the Valley of Temples, admire Stromboli’s volcanic activity, explore vibrant cities such as Palermo and Syracuse, and discover ancient ruins, diverse cultures, and beautiful coastal views.

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from $5,710

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Croatia's Dalmatian Coast by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Venice - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore Venice historic canals
• Hike Mljet pristine trails
• Climb Rovinj bell tower
• Discover UNESCO listed sites
• Discover Primosten coastal village

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Venice / Dubrovnik

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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting

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Embark on an 8-day Adriatic cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting historic cities, medieval towns, and beautiful islands. Explore Venice’s iconic canals, the stunning Dalmatian coast, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Discover local culture, ancient landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable journey through the Adriatic.

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from $1,675

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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS San Spirito

• Discover Vis' preserved nature
• Explore Mljet National Park
• See the city of Dubrovnik
• Sail across Hvar Island

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Join this 8-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard MS San Spirito, which sails to the amazing islands and towns in Croatia such as Biševo Island, Korcula Island, Mljet Island, Hvar Islands, the city of Dubrovnik, and many more.

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from $1,703

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Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain)

Roundtrip Porto - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Miguel Torga

• Enjoy scenic Douro cruising
• Visit Mateus Palace gardens
• Taste wines on Douro route
• Enjoy themed onboard evenings

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Porto / Porto

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Small Ship Sailing

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Enjoy a 6-day Douro Valley cruise aboard MS Miguel Torga, sailing round-trip from Porto through the stunning Douro Valley to Salamanca. Discover Porto’s charm, Mateus Palace, the Port Wine Route, and Salamanca’s cultural treasures.

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from $1,473

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Porto and the Douro Valley

Roundtrip Porto - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gil Eanes

• Discover Porto by night
• Explore historic Lamego town
• Taste wine and olive a a quinta
• Visit Bolsa Palace grandeur
• Enjoy folk gala evening

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Porto / Porto

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Embark on a 6-day Porto and Douro Valley cruise aboard MS Gil Eanes. Explore Lamego’s heritage, visit Porto’s tram museum, see Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, and walk through Afurada’s streets while experiencing local culture along Portugal’s waterways.

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from $1,473

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Porto and the Douro Valley

Roundtrip Porto - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Miguel Torga

• Explore historic Porto landmarks
• Explore historic Lamego town
• Taste wine and olive a a quinta
• Visit Porto’s Tram Museum
• Stroll Quaint Afurada Streets

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Porto / Porto

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Be part of a 6-day cruise along the stunning Douro Valley aboard MS Miguel Torga. Discover Porto, Lamego, Guimarães, and charming Afurada, while enjoying cultural experiences like a traditional folk evening on board.

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from $1,188

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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet

• Explore Strasbourg Christmas Market
• Visit charming Rüdesheim town
• Midnight Mass in Boppard
• Celebrate Christmas Eve dinner

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Festival Visits, Christmas Market Visits

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Cruise the Romantic Rhine this Christmas on a 4-day journey aboard MS Monet. Discover Strasbourg’s festive market, visit Rüdesheim and Mainz, and celebrate Christmas Eve with optional Midnight Mass in Boppard.

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from $1,036

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Springtime in Holland

Amsterdam to Antwerp - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet

• Discover enchanting Amsterdam
• Visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans
• Explore Old Antwerp

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Sail from Amsterdam to Antwerp on a 5-Day Springtime in Holland Cruise aboard MS Monet. Discover Holland’s tulips, windmills, and traditions as you explore Keukenhof Gardens, UNESCO-listed canals, and charming villages like Volendam and Zaanse Schans.

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from $1,036

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Springtime in Holland

Antwerp to Amsterdam - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet

• Explore Antwerp’s old city
• Visit colorful Keukenhof Gardens
• Visit Volendam, Zaanse Schans

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Antwerp / Amsterdam

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Biking, Urban Exploration

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Experience springtime in the Netherlands on a 5-day MS Monet cruise from Antwerp to Amsterdam, exploring historic cities and scenic canals. Enjoy optional visits to Keukenhof Gardens, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans for a true Dutch adventure.

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from $3,830

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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista

• Join a Black Forest excursion
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
• Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

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