Following the Summer Breeze Through the Aegean Sea

Tour Mycenae, a World Heritage Site
Enjoy the laidback lifestyle
Explore the Temple of Artemis
Discover Bosporus

Starts / Ends:: Piraeus / Istanbul
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Visit Mycenae, one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites and home to the fabled Lion's Gate, a World Heritage Site. Embrace the laid-back atmosphere of the Greek island kingdoms to experience divine tranquility. St. John's Monastery on Patmos, a significant pilgrimage …

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$3,350

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Classical Greece

8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony G

Explore the beautiful Cyclades
Visit the peaceful town of Chora
Tour the old quarter of Nafplion
Experience archaeological sites

Starts / Ends:: Athens / Athens
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling
Activity Level:: Variable

Board the Harmony G for a week-long round-trip cruise. On this 8-day cruise from and back to Athens, see Greece at its best: the beautiful white-washed Cycladic Islands of Santorini and Mykonos; Crete, the largest and southernmost Greek island; and the Peloponnese, with its historical treasures in …

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$2,830

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The Beautiful Blue Danube

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven

Discover Bratislava
Hiking in the Little Carpathians
Explore Wachau Valley
Visit Konzerthaus concert hall

Starts / Ends:: Vienna / Vienna
Activities:: Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:: Relaxed

On this 8-day cruise aboard the MS Beethoven, hop on a one-of-a-kind Danube trip and discover the many treasures of Austria and Hungary. Enjoy Bratislava's colorful alleys, which twist around one another like a fairy-tale village, and the Puszta, Hungary's true soul and heart. See the …

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Sail across the heart of Porto vineyards

$2,115

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Hike in Porto, the Douro Valley, and Salamanca

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Infante Don Henrique

Discover Porto illuminated at night
Hike the Natural Park of Alvão
Explore famous vineyards
Visit Braga, Portugal's Rome

Activities:: Hiking, River Cruises
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Admire breathtaking views of cities and the ocean on this magnificent 8-day cruise on the Douro River. Relax and enjoy the wonderful landscapes and scenery as you cruise from Porto all the way to Salamanca, Spain, and back to Porto. Discover the mountainous scenery, granite statues, deep valleys, …

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$15,495

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Svalbard in Depth

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Sail to Spitsbergen’s coastline
Spot Arctic wildlife
Enjoy lovely tundra hikes
Look out for birdlife

Starts / Ends:: Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:: Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Enjoy the best of Svalbard, a world of endless daylight where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from sea cliffs and beluga whales rise from the sea. Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers and look out for arctic foxes, or discover historic camps of explorers and …

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An polar bear makes its way across the rocks.

$14,195

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Across the Arctic Circle

15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

Visit strongholds of Scottish clans
Encounter Neolithic sites
Search polar bears and walrus
Experience Svalbard

Starts / Ends:: Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Onboard the Greg Mortimer, embark on a 15-day Arctic Circle expedition cruise. The Orkney and Shetland Islands reveal a rich Scottish heritage, while Vikings, fjords, and fishing communities appear along Norway's stunning coastline, including a visit to the famous Lofoten Islands. Crossing the …

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$11,695

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Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

View iconic arctic wildlife
Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
Cruise in Zodiac to explore Arctic
Hike the tundra and polar desert

Starts / Ends:: Helsinki / Longyearbyen
Activities:: Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Connect with the unique Arctic wildlife as you travel to Spitsbergen for 12 days aboard Ultramarine. Your Arctic voyage begins and ends in Helsinki, Norway’s vibrant capital city. Fly by private charter to Longyearbyen. The archipelago is home to the iconic polar bear, as well as whales, …

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$12,350

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Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

View polar bears on the pack ice
Observe walruses and other wildlife
Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
Enjoy superlative photos ops

Starts / Ends:: Oslo / Oslo
Activities:: Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

A high Arctic archipelago situated beyond Norway’s fjord-fretted coast, a mere 600 miles from the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, and massive sheets of ice glowing under the midnight sun. It’s a magnificent polar bear habitat that provides …

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Tour the charming city of Valletta, Malta.

$7,420

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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

Starts / Ends:: Valletta / Valletta
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Cruise around Sicily aboard the new luxury expedition ship Le Bougainville, while exploring mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Discover Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient sites. Valletta, the capital of Malta, is the departure point. Then, …

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$7,199

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Grand Christmas & New Year's

Nuremberg to Budapest - 13 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

Tour to the Regensburg old city
Visit the Bavarian Forest village
Walk through the beautiful Passau
Enjoy an evening of music at Vienna

Starts / Ends:: Nuremberg / Budapest
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Christmas Market Visits, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:: Relaxed

If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays and welcome the New Year in incredible style, this special cruise is for you.Visit stunning churches and sample delicious wines in enchanting baroque villages. Ring in the New Year dancing in a real Viennese palace and see how a dusting of snow adds …

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$7,390

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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky

Discover the charming Koblenz
Visit a Black Forest village
Discover the beauty of Strasbourg
Tour Heidelberg Castle

Starts / Ends:: Amsterdam / Basel
Activities:: River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:: Variable

Join an enchanting cruise along the beautiful and storied Rhine river. Begin your journey inAmsterdam, and stop atUNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Explore the town ofKoblenz and visit the twin-towered façade of the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner.A wine tasting is …

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$3,999

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Highlights of Eastern Europe

Budapest to Bucharest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

Tour Belgrade by bicycle
Cruise the Iron Gates along Danube
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Starts / Ends:: Budapest / Bucharest
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, River Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Follow a path forged by crusaders, kings and conquerors through Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Immerse yourself in new cultures and make new friends as you travel from splendid Budapest to dynamic Bucharest, discovering the best that the revitalized nations of Eastern Europe have …

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$3,799

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European Holiday Markets

Nuremberg to Vienna - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

Experience Europe on the holidays
Visit holiday markets in Europe
3 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Starts / Ends:: Nuremberg / Vienna
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Christmas Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:: Relaxed

This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Europe. Those looking to experience Europe at its most magical will enjoy the chance to discover the delightful holiday traditions and treats of Germany and Austria. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls …

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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market

$3,699

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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa

Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market
Experience a Slovakian Christmas
Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Discover Vienna Art History Museum
Step into Benedictine Monastery

Starts / Ends:: Budapest / Passau
Activities:: Archaeological Site Visits, Christmas Market Visits, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Celebrate the season in the birthplace of many beloved holiday traditions on this 8-day cruise through the Danube. Budapest has celebrated Christmas for a thousand years, since the reign of St. Stephen, the king who founded Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity. In Bratislava, where a …

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$5,400

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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Spitsbergen Circumnavigation - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Discover unspoiled wilderness
Spot iconic arctic wildlife
Explore the arctic's landscapes
Watch for the elusive beluga whale

Activities:: Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Embark on this 10-day voyage around Spitsbergen, where you have chances to see the King of the Arctic, walrus, reindeer, various bird species, and surprisingly beautiful flora. Aboard the Ortelius, explore the Arctic shores on this polar expedition cruise. Take in the history of the region with …

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$4,279

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The Romantic Danube

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

Tour historical sites in Prague
See old-world architecture
Bike along the Inn River
Choose from optional excursions

Activities:: Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Travel through captivating cities, beginning with a 3-night stay in fairytale Prague followed with an 8-day river cruise on the timeless Danube River from Vilshofen to Budapest. Explore a 2,000-year-old city and visit Europe’s largest pipe organ, savor local wines throughout the Wachau …

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$3,399

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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel to Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette

Visit Basel’s Christmas Market.
Tour to Doktorenhof vinegar estate
Wander through Mainz’s Old Town
Walk through the Cologne Old Town

Starts / Ends:: Basel / Cologne
Activities:: Christmas Market Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, River Cruises
Activity Level:: Relaxed

This cruise is the best way to discover the roots of our Christmas traditions as you explore some of Europe’s most charming towns. Browse for unique ornaments in Basel’s Christmas Market. Sip vin chaud and stroll to Place Kléber to behold the enormous, brilliantly lighted tree that …

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