Top Europe Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Discover Passau’s historic allure
• Admire Linz’s cultural vibrance
• Experience Vienna’s elegance
• Stroll Bratislava’s regal streets

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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Sail the Danube on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amabella. Explore timeless cities, majestic abbeys, and UNESCO sites, discovering the romance and history of Old World Europe.

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
• Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Enjoy Dutch specialties

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Explore Budapest’s vibrant charm
• Hike Bratislava Castle’s path
• Admire Vienna’s regal landmarks
• Visit Melk Abbey’s Baroque beauty

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Festival Visits

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring the enchanting Danube River. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture in Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, and enjoy the musical beauty of Salzburg and the scenic Strudengau Valley.

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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

• Discover Nuremberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
• Admire Passau’s scenery
• Stroll Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens

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Nuremberg / Budapest

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Embark on an 8-day cruise on the MS Amareina, starting in historic Nuremberg and ending in vibrant Budapest. Enjoy scenic biking and hiking while exploring medieval towns, elegant Vienna, and the stunning Wachau Valley.

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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

• Explore Bratislava’s panoramic view
• Discover Vienna’s imperial grandeur
• Wander Durnstein’s cobbled streets
• Admire Melk’s grand abbey

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Budapest / Nuremberg

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on the MS Amareina, discovering art and culture in iconic cities like Vienna, Passau, and Regensburg. Enjoy stunning landscapes in the Wachau Valley and marvel at Europe's Continental Divide, connecting its waterways.

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Best of the Danube - Cruise Only

Roundtrip Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

• Explore Bratislava’s medieval charm
• Marvel at Wachau Valley’s scenery
• Discover Melk’s rich history
• Wander Linz’s vibrant streets

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Budapest / Budapest

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Sail the Danube on this 8-day cruise aboard MS Amareina, exploring imperial capitals, UNESCO treasures, and architectural gems. Discover Vienna, Bratislava, and Salzburg, where history, music, and Old-World charm come to life.

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Flavors of Burgundy - Cruise Only

Port of Dijon - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacello

• Explore Dijon’s medieval center
• Wander Seurre’s charming streets
• Tour Chalon-Sur-Saone’s riversides
• Stroll Macon’s historic streets

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Dijon / Lyon

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Biking

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Experience an 8-day cruise on the MS Amacello through Burgundy, where you indulge in wine tastings in Seurre, Tournus, Macon, and Lyon. Savor the region’s authentic cuisine while exploring its rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes.

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Sparkling Cyclades

Roundtrip Lavrion - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Gemaya

• See pristine waters of Milos
• Explore Sifnos' vibrant culture
• Enjoy swimming in Despotiko
• Visit ancient ruins in Delos

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Lavrion / Lavrion

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Embark on an 8-day cruise through the stunning Cyclades on the Gemaya, exploring charming islands like Milos, Sifnos, and Delos, rich in culture and natural beauty. Experience pristine beaches, delightful hiking, and vibrant local cuisine before concluding your adventure in Lavrion.

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Highlights of Classical Greece

7 Day Itinerary

• Visit Athens, the capital of Greece
• See iconic landmark in Athens
• Visit Archaeological site of Mycena
• See the charming town of Nafplion
• See iconic site in Olympia
• Explore Delphi, naval of the world
• See the rock formation in Meteora

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Athens / Athens

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Relaxed

This 7-day tour of classical Greece will explore Athens and its rich cultural heritage. Visit the charming town of Nafplion and its beautiful architecture. Learn about Greek mythology and history at the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Finally, see the stunning rock formations of Meteora and the monasteries perched atop them.

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from $2,368

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Athens City Explorer

4 Day Itinerary

• See iconic landmark in Athens
• Visit Athens, the capital of Greece
• Take a leisurely walk in Plaka
• Visit Archaeological site of Mycena
• See the charming town of Nafplion
• See the lovely sea front of Athens

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Athens / Athens

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Urban Exploration

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Relaxed

Embark on a cultural journey through Athens with the 4-day Athens City Explorer. Experience the unique and captivating journey through the ancient and modern wonders that describe Athens. Discover its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning beauty as Greece's capital city.

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from $18,990

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Adriatic, the Corinth Canal and the Greek Islands

Dubrovnik - Athens - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Kaia

• Explore Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town
• Wander Korcula’s medieval lanes
• Experience Kotor’s Venetian charm
• Uncover Corfu’s Old Town

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Dubrovnik / Piraeus

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Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Emerald Kaia, exploring the Adriatic, Ionian, and Aegean seas from Dubrovnik to Athens. Discover scenic landscapes, historic sites, and charming ports, including Kotor, Corfu, and Lefkada along the way.

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from $24,580

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The Greek Islands, the Corinth Canal and Adriatic

Athens - Dubrovnik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Kaia

• Explore Delos archaeological site
• Wander Mykonos town
• Transit narrow Corinth Canal
• Discover Lefkada castle ruins

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Piraeus / Dubrovnik

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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Athens to Dubrovnik aboard the Emerald Kaia, exploring the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Visit historic sites, enjoy local culture, and relax in stunning coastal towns before concluding your journey in Dubrovnik.

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from $12,250

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Take a loop around Sicily
• Discover Sicily's beautiful cities
• Visit Syracuse
• Explore Palermo

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Valletta / Valletta

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During this 9-day cruise around Sicily aboard the new luxury expedition ship Le Bougainville, you'll be able to explore mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Discover Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient sites.

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from $8,740

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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Discover Mediterranean islands
• Experience ancient ruins
• Admire Byzantine-Arab mosaics
• Explore medieval towns
• Discover local cuisine

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Valletta / Nice

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Explore the heart of the Mediterranean on this 8-day Mediterranean Island Cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Valletta to Nice aboard Le Bougainville. Discover Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba's historical civilizations that left mark on these islands' language, cuisine, art, and architecture.

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from $16,390

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Normandy & Gems of the Seine

Roundtrip Paris - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Gem

• Explore Paris iconic landmarks
• Visit Vernon’s Giverny gardens
• Discover Rouen’s medieval streets
• Taste Normandy’s creamy cheese

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Paris / Paris

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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.

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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Scapa Flow visit
• Shetland island exploration
• Sail past Surtsey island
• Hike Heimaey volcano crater

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Edinburgh / Reykjavik

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Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

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Embark on an 11-day cruise in Edinburgh aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail north to Orkney, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands before reaching Iceland. Explore Kirkwall, St. Magnus Cathedral, Leitisvatn, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Hike, navigate fjords, visit volcanic sites, and experience Viking history.

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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

Roundtrip Helsinki - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Discover Helsinki’s architecture
• Cruise Arctic fjords
• Marvel at Alkefjellet cliffs
• Explore the 14th of July Glacier

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Helsinki / Longyearbyen

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Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing

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Variable

Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure starting in Helsinki and journeying to the remote wilderness of Spitsbergen aboard Ultramarine. Marvel at breathtaking glaciers, search for polar bears, and witness vibrant tundras. This journey includes visits to iconic sites like Alkefjellet, Hinlopen Strait, and the 14th of July Glacier.

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from $10,790

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Gems of the Danube

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber

• Explore Budapest’s architecture
• Visit Durnstein vineyards
• Discover Melk, magnificent abbey
• Explore Regensburg, medieval town

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Budapest / Munich

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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.

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