Europe Trips with Village Visits

Experience an 8-day cruise on the MS Amacello through Burgundy, where you indulge in wine tastings in Seurre, Tournus, Macon, and Lyon. Savor the region’s authentic cuisine while exploring its rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes.

Embark on an 8-day cruise through the stunning Cyclades on the Gemaya, exploring charming islands like Milos, Sifnos, and Delos, rich in culture and natural beauty. Experience pristine beaches, delightful hiking, and vibrant local cuisine before concluding your adventure in Lavrion.

Embark on a cultural journey through Athens with the 4-day Athens City Explorer. Experience the unique and captivating journey through the ancient and modern wonders that describe Athens. Discover its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning beauty as Greece's capital city.

Travel across Arctic Norway on a 12-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail Svalbard fjords, explore Bear Island, kayak icy bays, and visit Soroya and Senja.

Embark on an 8-day luxury yacht cruise aboard Emerald Kaia through Croatia, Italy, and Greece. Start in Venice, Italy, and end in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Explore Rovinj, Sibenik, Trogir, Vis, Hvar, and Korcula.

Join this 8-day cruise aboard the Le Champlain featuring a special onboard talk by Nobel laureate Lech Walesa in Gdansk. Explore vibrant cities, historic landmarks, and stunning UNESCO sites from Helsinki to Copenhagen.

Embark on a 10-day cruise through Iceland and East Greenland aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail from Reykjavík, explore the Westfjords, Siglufjörður, Húsavík, Grímsey, Borgarfjörður Eystri, and the Westman Islands. Navigate Greenland fjords, kayak, hike, Zodiac cruise, and watch whales, seabirds, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.

Embark on an 8-day Iceland Voyage roundtrip from Reykjavik aboard Le Bellot to explore the Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys experts. You visit Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Grimsey, Akureyri, and Isafjordur while experiencing breathtaking fjords, observing whales, and exploring geothermal wonders on this unforgettable Arctic adventure.

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, exploring historic towns, iconic capitals, and stunning landscapes. Highlights include Gdansk’s amber charm, Stockholm’s ABBA legacy, Tallinn’s medieval allure, and Helsinki’s Art Nouveau beauty, with curated excursions at every port.

Explore a 9-day cruise from Venice to Athens aboard Le Bougainville, visiting Hvar, Split, Ploce, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Saranda, Itea, and the Corinth Canal. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient cities, historic monuments, local traditions, regional cuisine, and coastal landscapes across Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. Visit museums.

Set sail from Venice to Athens on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. Explore Venice’s canals, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the Stari Grad plains on Hvar, Dubrovnik’s ancient walls, Kotor’s medieval streets, Saranda’s Ionian harbor, and Delphi’s UNESCO Sanctuary.

Explore Scotland and Norway on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse, visiting historic towns, islands, and fjords. Discover Glasgow, Loch Linnhe, Portree on the Isle of Skye, Kirkwall, and Lerwick. In Norway, admire Olden's glacier landscapes, explore Gudvangen near Naeroyfjord, and visit Bergen's historic quarter.