Europe Urban Exploration Tours

Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon View. Explore Amsterdam canals, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, the Black Forest, and Basel’s city center. Optional guided excursions are available throughout the journey.

Sail from Nuremberg to Budapest on an 8-day Danube River cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II, visiting Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, and Vienna. Explore medieval landmarks, imperial palaces, scenic valleys, and vibrant cultural treasures along the way.

Join an 8-day Christmastime on the Legendary Danube cruise on the Avalon Panorama, sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest to visit historic Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. You explore Regensburg, Passau, Melk, and Vienna, enjoying holiday treats, medieval architecture, and winter landscapes along the river.

Experience an 8-day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard the Avalon View. Visit festive markets in Strasbourg, Heidelberg, and Cologne. Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge and enjoy traditional treats and historical sites on this holiday river journey through Switzerland, France, and Germany.

Unravel the beauty of some of Europe’s timeless treasures on an 8-day cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II. From Budapest’s gilded landmarks and Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg and the medieval architecture of Nuremberg.

Board Avalon Expression for an 8-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Visit Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava, sail through the Wachau Valley, and enjoy optional experiences such as a Linzer Torte cooking class, wine tasting, or a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace before ending in Budapest.

Experience the Danube Symphony westbound on a 6-day Avalon Expression river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Ybbs, and Linz with guided sightseeing, biking, wine tasting, pastries, castles, and cultural landmarks along the way.

Embark on an 8-day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the Avalon View. You visit festive markets in Germany, France, and Holland; discover the Black Forest, explore Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, see Heidelberg Castle, and sail the scenic Rhine Gorge before enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Experience a 5-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama through Switzerland, Germany, and France. Travel along the Rhine River from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Breisach and the Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, and Heidelberg’s castle, with festive villages and seasonal traditions along the way.

Embark on a 12-day Danube River cruise aboard MS Vivaldi, starting in Romania and ending in Austria. Visit Constanta, Bucharest, Ruse, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Mohacs, Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Experience guided city tours, folklore evenings, cultural excursions, and scenic cruising through the Iron Gates gorge.

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.

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.