Top Europe Trips & Tours in October 2026

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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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Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting, Biking, Hiking

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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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from $11,250

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Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro

Lisbon - Porto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Radiance

• Visit Ruins of Lisbon
• Experience Roman times.
• Explore Douro Valley
• Amaze with eclecticmix architecture

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Lisbon / Porto

Activity Level

Variable

Immerse yourself in authentic Lisbon before heading to the Douro aboard Emerald Radiance. Leaving the metropolis of Porto behind, navigate a path through Portugal’s countryside, where vineyards and landmarks await. Viticulture in Pinhão, UNESCO Heritage sites in Salamanca, and canoeing experiences in Pocinho provide a new perspective on the Douro.

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from $6,210

$1000 SBC

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Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Barcelona - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Visit UNESCO sites in Valletta
• Indulge in Sicilian seafood
• Stroll Mahon's colorful streets
• Transit the Corinth Canal passage

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Valletta / Tarragona

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Le Boreal cruise from Valletta to Barcelona. Visit Sicily’s historic cities, Sardinia’s archaeological treasures, and the Balearic Islands’ stunning landscapes. Shore excursions, transfers, and expert-led discussions with Smithsonian Journeys.

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from $10,725

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Classic Cruise – Germany & Luxembourg

Koblenz - Remich - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile

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

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Join a 7-day 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 $7,090

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Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

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

• Explore Commarin for falconry
• Stroll canalside paths past Nogent
• Visit Forges de Buffon
• Wander Saint-Vinnemer village

Starts / Ends

Venarey-les-Laumes / Lezinnes

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day 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 $7,090

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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste

• Tour Old Dijon vibrant markets
• Discover Cote de Beaune landscapes
• Taste Beaune wines
• Admire Vandenesse landscapes

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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 7-day cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.

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from $6,850

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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland

• Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
• Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
• Stroll scenic Loch Oich
• Pass beneath Urquhart Castle

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Banavie / Muirtown

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.

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from $6,790

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Classic Cruise – England

7 Day Itinerary aboard Magna Carta

• Taste the English Cream Tea
• Explore Hampton Court Palace
• Experience British Royalty

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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Magna Carta, starting with English Cream Tea in London. Explore historic sites such as Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Stanley Spencer Gallery, while enjoying unique excursions and taking in stunning views.

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from $6,250

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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Marseillan - Le Somail - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anjodi

• Discover Roman Narbonne’s cathedral
• Stroll medieval Carcassonne
• Explore Pezenas theatrical legacy
• Spot wildlife near Portiragnes

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Marseillan / Le Somail

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Variable

Join a 7-day cruise from Marseillan to Le Somail on the Anjodi, exploring the Canal du Midi with visits to Carcassonne, Narbonne, and a private truffle hunt. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza and biking along the Canal de la Robine.

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from $6,250

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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Argeliers - Marseillan - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Athos

• Visit Carcassonne's medieval walls
• Explore Minerve’s hilltop ruins
• Tour Narbonne’s Roman roads
• Admire Capestang’s church

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Argeliers / Marseillan

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 7-day cruise on the Athos from Argeliers to Marseillan along the Canal du Midi, featuring tours of Carcassonne and Minerve, tastings at local producers, and market visits. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and cultural excursions, and end with a visit to the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery.

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from $6,090

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Classic Cruise - Gascony

Montauban - Boe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa

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

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Experience a 7-day 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 $6,090

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Classic Cruise – Bordeaux

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa

• Explore Saint Emilion’s streets
• Visit Chateau Franc Mayne
• Discover the village of Lagruere
• Tour Le Mas d’Agenais

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Boé / Castet-en-Dorthe

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Variable

Experience a 7-day 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 $3,863

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Corsican Cruise

Nice Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans

• Discover Corsica
• Cruise the coast of Gulf of Porto
• Visit Calanques de Piana
• Explore the Balagne Region

Starts / Ends

Nice / Nice

Activity Level

Variable

This eight-day Corsican voyage aboard the MV La Belle des Océans reveals Corsica's hidden riches, a real paradise on earth that appears to have every marvel of the world on its shores or in its mountains. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Cargèse, "the Greek village," and Saint-Florent, Corsica's version of Saint-Tropez.

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from $2,420

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Dubrovnik to Split

Dubrovnik - Split - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Ambassador

• Explore historic Dubrovnik
• Walk Korcula’s charming old town
• Swim in Slano’s crystal-clear water
• Stroll vibrant streets of Hvar

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Dubrovnik / Split

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Split aboard M/S Ambassador, exploring Croatia’s stunning islands, historic cities, and vibrant culture. Enjoy medieval towns, crystal-clear waters, and timeless traditions.

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from $2,420

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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Ambassador

• See the Biševo Blue Cave
• Explore the Island of Vis
• Walk around Mljet National Park
• Visit the city of Dubrovnik
• Wander around Korčula

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Split / Dubrovnik

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Variable

Discover the beauty of unspoiled beaches, historical architecture, blue caves, cobbled streets, national parks, and much more on this 8-day voyage aboard M/S Ambassador from Split to Dubrovnik.

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from $2,420

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Split to Dubrovnik

Split to Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Mama Marija II

• Explore the medieval town of Split
• Visit the island of Hvar
• Admire Korcula's architecture
• Tour historic Dubrovnik

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Split / Dubrovnik

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Variable

Embark on the M/S Mama Marija II for an unforgettable eight-day small ship voyage along the stunning Dalmatian coast. Discover some of Croatia's most popular attractions. Immerse yourself in this enchanted country's culture and rich past.

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from $2,420

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Dubrovnik to Split

Dubrovnik to Split - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Mama Marija II

• Explore Mljet National Park
• Visit Korčula Island
• Enjoy Trogir's heritage
• Stroll through relaxing Omiš

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Dubrovnik / Split

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Dubrovnik to Split on this 8-day Adriatic voyage aboard M/S Mama Marija II. Discover Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, swim in the Adriatic, explore Mljet National Park, visit Korčula Island, and tour historic cities filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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from $2,210

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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Mama Marija

• Explore Split
• Discover Vis
• Experience Bisevo
• Walk through Korcula

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Split / Dubrovnik

Activity Level

Variable

The M/S Mama Marija hosts this 8-day cruise, which visits Trogir, Hvar, Vis, Korcula, Sipan Island, and Dubrovnik while cruising along the magnificent Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. The breathtaking Bievo Cave is one of the highlights of this South Adriatic cruise. Become familiar with the country's history and culture.

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