Europe Trips with Village Visits

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.

Embark on an 8-day Vida Portugal cruise aboard Avalon Alegria. Begin and end in Porto, visiting historic towns like Salamanca, Lamego, and Amarante. Explore UNESCO sites, vineyards, artisan markets, and ancient villages.

Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.

Sail the Douro River on an 8-day festive season cruise aboard the Avalon Alegria, traveling round-trip from Porto. You explore historic towns, visit renowned Portuguese wine cellars, and wander through enchanting holiday markets. Discover the Douro Valley's landscapes, from Castelo Rodrigo's medieval walls to the golden stone of Salamanca.

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 cruise through the Sporades, Northern Evia, and Cyclades on the Elysium, exploring stunning beaches, historic sites, and charming villages. Enjoy swimming, scenic strolls, and delicious local cuisine across Greece's captivating islands.

Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean Wonders Cruise from Spain to Greece aboard National Geographic Orion, explore ancient ruins, medieval towns, and local cuisine. Visit Menorca’s prehistoric stones, Bonifacio’s citadel, Sardinia’s artisan villages, savor Sicilian wine, swim in Kefalonia’s waters, and explore Delphi.

Embark on a 17-day cruise on the M/S Stockholm from Bergen to Svalbard, exploring Norway's stunning coast, historic sites, and wildlife. Discover glaciers, sea ice, and wildlife like polar bears and walruses in the High Arctic.

Embark on a 9-day North Cape Line cruise from Tromso to Oslo aboard MS Trollfjord. Visit the North Cape, cross the Arctic Circle, catch the Northern Lights, and explore Norway’s scenic coast, including Alta, Narvik, Åndalsnes, and Bergen.

Join this 11-day journey through the Bordeaux region aboard the Scenic Diamond. Explore the stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere of Bordeaux before cruising to Libourne and the medieval town of Saint-Emilion. Savor the region’s world-class wines and visit historic landmarks like the Monolithic Church.

Explore Norway and the Arctic on a 14-day expedition from Dover to Longyearbyen aboard SH Diana. Visit Mandal, Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Lofoten and Harstad, cruise Trollfjorden, observe seabirds on Bear Island, and explore Svalbard's polar landscapes before reaching Longyearbyen.