Europe Culture Tours

Experience an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Venice aboard S.S. La Venezia. Discover the Doge’s Palace, Burano’s colorful houses, Chioggia’s markets, and the Po Delta’s tranquil waterways. Visit castles, art museums, artisan studios, and lively piazzas, while enjoying authentic cuisine and unforgettable views of the Venetian Lagoon.

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Vilshofen, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary on Avalon Impression. Experience guided hikes, city walks, and optional excursions through Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Esztergom, and Budapest. Cruise along the Danube, explore historic towns, and enjoy cultural and scenic highlights on board and ashore.

Experience an 8-day river cruise with Viking River Cruises, exploring Paris and the scenic Normandy region along the Seine. Discover historic landmarks, local customs, and delicious cuisine, while enjoying exclusive tours of iconic sites.

Embark on a 9-day cruise from Romania to Budapest aboard Avalon Passion. Explore Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, and Mohacs through guided tours, bike rides, cultural sites, and historic towns along the Danube River.

During this 8-day main river cruise aboard S.S. Emilie, experience the best of Germany’s Classic Christmas markets on traditions on this magical river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.

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. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard MS Amalea!

Sail the 8-day Romantic Rhine River Cruise (Northbound) aboard Avalon Envision from Switzerland to Holland, visiting France and Germany along the way, with guided tours of historic cities, scenic sailing, and cultural highlights.

Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

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.

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Tranquility II from Remich to Amsterdam, exploring the Rhine and Moselle rivers. You visit historic destinations including Trier, Bernkastel, Cochem, Koblenz, Düsseldorf, and Nijmegen. Experience medieval castles, charming vineyards, and ancient Roman ruins along the scenic waterways.

Discover Slovenia and Italy on a 14-day cruise from Ljubljana to Rome aboard S.S. La Venezia. Visit Lake Bled, Venice’s Doge’s Palace, Chioggia’s markets, and the ancient wonders of Rome. Savor regional wines, explore medieval towns, and enjoy private after-hours access to St. Mark’s Basilica.