Europe Urban Exploration Tours

Explore Christmas traditions in Strasbourg and northern Alsace on a 4-day cruise aboard MS Gerard Schmitter. Visit pottery villages Soufflenheim and Betschdorf, attend a show at the Royal Palace Music Hall, and walk Strasbourg’s historic center, cathedral square, and famous Christmas markets across the city.

Sail through Greece on a 12-day luxury cruise aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, from ancient Athens to sun-soaked islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Patmos. Explore iconic ruins, whitewashed villages, and hidden gems with guided tours, hands-on culinary experiences, and exclusive cultural encounters that reveal the true heart of the Greek Isles.

Sail from Venice to Athens on a 9-day Adriatic voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece. Discover Diocletian’s Palace in Split, walk Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, cruise Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, and visit the Greek islands of Corfu and Cephalonia before transiting the historic Corinth Canal.

Embark on an 8-day Burgundy & Provence cruise from Arles to Lyon aboard the S.S. Catherine. Visit towns like Avignon, where medieval charm and the majestic Palace of the Popes await. Next, explore the quaint village of Viviers and its storied past, and then explore the twin wine villages of Tain-l’Hermitage and Tournon.

Embark on a captivating 8-day Enchanting Danube Cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Visit Bratislava to explore historic squares or hike to the castle. Discover the scenic Wachau Valley with wine tastings, saffron talks, or bike rides between Dürnstein and Melk. Savor local flavors and learn history at every stop.

Embark on a captivating 11-day Christmas & New Year's river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Explore historic Grein, Melk Abbey’s baroque treasures, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Savor wine tastings, festive Christmas markets, and evening concerts featuring Mozart and Strauss.

Visit three Europen countries during this 8-day cruise along the beautiful Danube River. Discover Budapest, Hungary, known for its fairytale architecture. Sail to Austria's famous cities of Vienna and Krems, full of history and charm. Visit the picturesque towns of Passau and Regensburg, in Germany, where you will learn about medieval history.

Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Paris aboard the Avalon Tapestry II, combining the scenic beauty of the Seine River with the historic allure of Normandy. Visit Monet's gardens, explore Normandy Landing Beaches, stroll through Rouen's medieval streets, and enjoy excursions to Auvers-Sur-Oise or Malmaison while savoring wine and culture.

Sail the Danube on an 8-day cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard Avalon Impression. Discover Passau, Vienna and Bratislava while exploring castles, hiking or cycling scenic landscapes, and enjoying guided cultural tours and breathtaking river views.

Aboard Avalon Panorama, a 10-day Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Lucerne with 2 nights in Lucerne, you travel through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. You explore Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Rhine Gorge, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, the Black Forest, Basel, and Lucerne with Active & Discovery excursions.

The Avalon Panorama hosts this 8-day Tulip Time cruise along Amsterdam's elegant canals lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Tour Keukenhof, dubbed "Europe's Garden," and the centuries-old diamond trading of Antwerp, then continue your exploration of Middelburg's astonishing historical structures.