Europe Trips with Village Visits

Join a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the Scenic Pearl, exploring charming canals, historic cities, and tasting local delights. Highlights include Kinderdijk’s windmills, a private concert in Trier, and breathtaking views along the Rhine Gorge.

Sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard Emerald Destiny. Visit traditional Christmas markets in Cologne, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Discover historic landmarks, learn local holiday customs, and stroll through medieval towns lit up for the season. Enjoy guided tours, festive treats, and seasonal activities throughout.

Join a 10-day river cruise on the Emerald Sky to explore four European countries along the Danube. Experience a blend of history and modernity in cities like Vienna and Budapest, where rich cultural heritage meets vibrant contemporary life.

Enjoy an 8-day Danube cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Emerald Star, exploring rich cultural landmarks. From Budapest's grand architecture to Vienna's imperial Ringstrasse and Melk Abbey, experience immersive tours and regional flavors along the way.

Set sail on the Rhine River on an 8-day Emerald Luna cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Explore tulip gardens, medieval towns, and cultural landmarks across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. Enjoy guided tours, excursions, and scenic cruising for a complete experience of the Rhine’s historic and picturesque waterways.

Explore Central Europe on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Emerald Sky. Discover cities like Bratislava, Vienna, and Passau with guided tours, active hikes, and bike rides. Enjoy regional culture with local tastings, folklore performances, and UNESCO-listed sites along the Danube River.

Discover the charm of the Danube on an 8-day Emerald Luna journey from Munich to Budapest. Wander through Bavarian villages, medieval Český Krumlov, and Melk Abbey. Explore Vienna’s Ringstrasse and Bratislava Castle, then enjoy walking tours, hikes, and bike rides before a guided visit to Budapest’s markets and landmarks.

Join an 8-day Rhine cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Emerald Dawn, exploring Basel, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and historic cities like Heidelberg and Cologne. Finish your journey in Alkmaar, which is famous for its traditional cheese-making.

Experience a 16-day cruise on the scenic Lower Danube River aboard the Scenic Crystal, uncovering the rich history and culture of Eastern Europe. Enjoy intimate moments with locals, from a meal with a Croatian family to exploring ancient fortresses and charming villages.

Explore Scotland on an 8-day cruise on Le Laperouse, visiting Glasgow, Oban, Stornoway, Stromness, Portree, and Tobermory. Discover prehistoric sites, Viking heritage, colorful harbors, museums, and Highland scenery. Visit the Hebrides, Orkney and the Isle of Mull while experiencing Scotland's rich history, culture, and coastal landscapes.

Join a 14-day river cruise through Normandy on the Scenic Gem, exploring historical sites like the Somme Battlefield, Claude Monet's home, and the chateau of Napoleon. Conclude your journey in Paris, and an extension to London for royal sights and a West End show.

Embark in Glasgow and sail Scotland’s Hebrides on a 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Explore the Treshnish Isles, Skye’s Loch Scavaig, Canna, Callanish Stones, Ullapool, Portree, and Tobermory. Spot puffins, seals, and seabirds, and learn local history in museums and cultural centers