Europe Trips with Village Visits

Discover the wonders of Hungary, Austria, and Germany on an 8-day Christmas on the Danube cruise. Explore grand cities, medieval towns, & quaint villages, & enjoy the lively festivities of three countries. Experience the holiday atmosphere of Budapest's Christmas markets, Vienna's delightful handmade decorations, and Regensburg's fairy-tale beauty.

Embark on an 8-day Danube Christmas Delights cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Explore Budapest's art nouveau beauty and Christmas markets. Experience winter wonderlands in Bratislava and Vienna. Sail through Wachau Valley's vineyards. Discover Linz's baroque charm and enjoy Linzer Torte. Explore Passau's history at the river confluence.

Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

Set sail for 8 days from Dubrovnik to Venice aboard Sea Cloud II, discovering the Adriatic’s historic cities, islands, and coastal beauty. Explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Hvar’s Venetian harbor, Korcula’s medieval streets, Trogir’s UNESCO architecture, Rovinj’s Istrian charm, and Venice’s Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Square.

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.

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.

Drive through stunning mountain scenery to see the panoramic vistas and serene lakes, and pass through enchanting mountain villages on this 8-day tour to the Dolomites mountain range in Italy. Visit

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.

Discover Italy’s highlights on this 10-day tour, from Lake Como and exploring Milan’s Gothic splendor to savoring limoncello in Amalfi. Visit Pompeii’s ancient ruins and unwind on the stunning Amalfi Coast.

Embark on an 8-day Christmastime on the Blue Danube Discovery cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the Avalon Panorama. Experience the holiday magic of Europe as you visit festive Christmas markets in Vienna, Passau, Regensburg, and Nuremberg, while exploring historic landmarks like Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey.

Experience an 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Trogir on the Nautilus, exploring picturesque islands and UNESCO sites. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and local cuisine aboard a small ship for a more authentic journey.

Experience an 8-day Adriatic cruise on the Nautilus, exploring Hvar's historical sites, enjoying a family farm dinner in Trstenik, and visiting Mljet National Park. Discover Dubrovnik's UNESCO Old Town, rural vineyards, and conclude with a tour of Trogir’s medieval architecture.