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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $4,349
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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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Variable
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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Woman visiting roman theater in Ohrid city
from $4,479
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Highlights of Albania and Northern Greece

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tirana's iconic landmarks
  • Visit Ohrid's UNESCO Heritage Site
  • Take a kayak in Lake Ohrid
  • Discover Korça’s authentic culture
  • Hike the Vikos Canyon
  • Visit Zagoria in Northern Greece
  • Walking tour of Gjirokastra trails
  • Enjoy local culinary experiences
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Tirana / Tirana
Activities
Hiking, Cooking Classes, Kayaking
Activity Level
Moderate
Take a 9-day Albania Northern Greece tour through Tirana, Ohrid, Korça, Vikos Gorge, Zagoria villages, and Gjirokastra UNESCO. Kayak on Lake Ohrid, hike Vikos Gorge Northern Greece, enjoy local culture in Korça, and see Ottoman architecture in Gjirokastra. Ideal for an adventure holiday in the Balkans.
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Young female with albanian flag enjoying panoramic view of Gjirokaster city
from $3,767
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Discover Albania

9 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Albania's rich traditions
  • Experience Ionian village life
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Try authentic dishes with locals
  • Discover Durrës's history
Starts / Ends
Tirana / Tirana
Activity Level
Relaxed
Embark on a 9-day Albania cultural tour exploring UNESCO sites, local villages, and coastal towns. Connect with locals, cook traditional dishes, and uncover Albania’s rich history and artisan heritage on this immersive small group journey through the Balkans. Visit Berat, Gjirokastra, Butrint, Kruja, Tirana, Saranda
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Strasbourg Canal
from $8,950
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Classic Cruise - Alsace and Lorraine

Strasbourg - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache
  • Explore Strasbourg historic city
  • Stroll Saverne charming town
  • Taste wines at Domaine Lorentz
  • Wander Lutzelbourg village
Starts / Ends
Strasbourg / Niderviller
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Panache through Alsace, starting in Strasbourg, with a champagne welcome. Discover historic towns and cultural landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic hikes, and art at every port before disembarking in Strasbourg.
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Waterways of Libourne
from $7,379
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Taste of Bordeaux

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadolce
  • Visit the Atrium
  • Tour Arcachon
  • Explore the Castle of Roquetaillade
  • Enjoy wine tasting
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Amadolce and enjoy 2 nights in Bilbao and 2 nights in San Sebastian leading up to a 7-night round-trip river cruise from Bordeaux, followed by 2 nights in the Loire Valley and 1 night in Paris. Visit world-famous wine estates tasting Grand Cru wines including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Pichon Longueville and Château Gruaud Larose.
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Stop in historic Regensburg on your Danube river cruise
from $3,697
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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna to Nuremberg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Be amazed with art
  • Get a taste for pastries
  • See Nuremberg
  • Enjoy visiting markets
Starts / Ends
Vienna / Nuremberg
Activities
Christmas Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy centuries-old Christmas markets and historical landmarks on a 7-day river cruise on the Avalon Impression from Vienna to Nuremberg. Taste Austria's tastiest holiday delicacies. Tour the beautiful 11th-century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries. Discover Nuremberg's medieval castles and gothic churches.
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Kirkjufell Mountain
from $3,280
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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.
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Waterfall Skogafoss in South Iceland
from $3,028
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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Golden Circle
  • Enjoy Dalvík
  • Circumnavigate Ring Road
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.
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Northern Lights
from $3,280
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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike at Vatnajokull glacier
  • Enjoy Arctic Whale Watching
  • Visit to Ingvellir National Park
  • Wander along Diamond Beach
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this fantastic 8-day road trip along the Ring Road, explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's "Golden Circle." Experience the Aurora Borealis, commonly considered one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world.
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Christmas in old town of Colmar, Alsace
from $1,347
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Savory Delights And Holiday Traditions On A Rhine River Cruise

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
  • Savor the magic of Christmas
  • Make Alsatian Christmas cookies
  • Explore Christmas markets
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activity Level
Variable
Join MS Beethoven in a memorable 5-day Christmas cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Explore the festive international Christmas markets in Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Gambsheim,
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Visit beautiful and historic Strasbourg
from $7,029
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSerena
  • Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
  • Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Basel
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.
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Christmas Market in Prague
from $5,934
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Visit The Great Synagogue
  • Explore Rathaus
  • Take a guided bike ride
  • Sample Bavaria’s specialties
Activity Level
Variable
Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Start your journey with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg & finishing with 3 nights in Prague.
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Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfossar waterfalls
from $7,985
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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.
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Helsinki Cathedral illuminated at dusk overlooking Senate Square
from $13,000
Free Hotel
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The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Kemi - Helsinki - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Join Kemi's snow castle exploration
  • Enjoy the Santa Claus Village
  • Stroll at Oulu riverside market
  • See Helsinki's neoclassical center
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Paris / Helsinki
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Finnish Lapland from Kemi and Oulu, cross into Swedish Lapland at Lulea, and visit UNESCO-listed Rauma. Experience reindeer sleds, husky rides, snow castles, and ice fishing.
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Explore the colorful canary islands
from $3,223
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Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime

Lanzarote to Tenerife - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans
  • Explore Lanzarote’s volcanic wonder
  • Savor Fuerteventura goat cheese
  • Enjoy La Palma Views
  • Discover Tenerife’s Majestic Teide
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Arrecife / Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Activities
Wine Tasting, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day Canary Islands cruise aboard MV La Belle des Océans visits Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and more. Enjoy volcanic landscapes, cultural excursions, fine dining, and onboard experiences.
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Night scenery of Stockholm, Sweden
from $20,060
Free Hotel
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The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Helsinki to Kemi - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit Stockholm Gamla Stan streets
  • Explore Rauma UNESCO town
  • Visit Kemi's snow castle
  • Discover Oulu riverside markets
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Helsinki / Paris
Activities
Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Board Le Commandant Charcot in Helsinki for a 9-day Arctic and Baltic cruise. Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, Rauma’s UNESCO wooden town, Lulea’s church-town, Oulu’s riverside markets, and Kemi’s snow castle. Participate in Arctic excursions, sled rides, and onboard lectures, combining cultural discovery with polar-class exploration.
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Arles overview
from $8,790
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Sensations of Lyon and Provence

Lyon - Marseille - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté
  • Explore Lyon
  • Discover Chalon-sur-Saône
  • Experience Tournon
  • Uncover the rich history of Arles
Starts / Ends
Lyon / Marseille
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Marseille to Lyon for another fun and exciting 8-day cruise along the Rhone and Saone Rivers. Emerald Liberté offers comfortable accommodations before exploring different cities.
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Relax in the colorful Canary Islands
from $3,223
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Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime

Tenerife to Lanzarote - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans
  • Visit Mount Teide and Tenerife
  • Uncover La Palma's beauty
  • Experience La Gomera's charm
  • Uncover Fuerteventura’s secrets
  • Enjoy Timanfaya tastings and views
Starts / Ends
Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Arrecife
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the breathtaking Canary Islands, from Tenerife’s Teide National Park to Lanzarote’s Timanfaya and volcanic vineyards. Experience historic towns, unique traditions, and local delicacies on this 8-day cruise aboard MV La Belle des Océans.
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