Europe Urban Exploration Tours

Discover the beauty of Holland on a 6-day cruise through its canals, the cheese museum, the mills of the seventeenth century, old fishing ports, and the village of Giethoorn. The Keukenhof Gardens, a true haven of peace, are considered the most beautiful floral gardens in the world.

Sail through Belgium’s festive season aboard a MS Raymonde. Explore Bruges’ and Ghent’s Christmas markets, sample Belgian specialties, tour a Flemish brewery, and cruise past scenic canals and medieval architecture. Enjoy guided tours, tastings, and the charm of Belgium’s holiday traditions.

Cruise the Romantic Rhine on a 5-day voyage between Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, and Mannheim aboard Ms Beethoven. Sail past castles, vineyards, and the Lorelei rock. Explore historic towns, visit Heidelberg, taste regional wines, and walk old city streets along one of Europe’s most scenic river routes.

Embark on a 5-day cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium aboard MS La Boheme. Start in Amsterdam and end in Antwerp while visiting Wijk bij Duurstede and Rotterdam. Enjoy full board, onboard entertainment, and guided city experiences. Travel by river for a relaxed, scenic way to see the region.

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.

Set sail on this 8-day adventure from Barcelona to Monte Carlo aboard World Traveller. Explore Valencia’s Arts & Sciences complex. Witness a solar eclipse at sea, then visit Palma de Mallorca’s La Seu Cathedral & Sierra de Tramuntana. Hike Sete’s Mount St. Clair & visit the artistic Quartier Haute before concluding your journey in Monte Carlo.

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.

Explore the United Kingdom on a 10-day cruise aboard World Voyager starting in London. Sail along the River Thames and view Tower Bridge, Greenwich, and central landmarks. This itinerary stands out for combining major United Kingdom cities with coastal towns and nearby European destinations.