Europe Trips with Village Visits

Embark on an 8-day Arctic Norway Christmas expedition aboard MS Spitsbergen, sailing round-trip from Tromso to explore the Lyngen Alps, Senja, Vesteralen, and Lofoten. Enjoy festive holiday markets, winter kayaking, and a Christmas Eve dinner onboard while searching for the Northern Lights along the remote, snowy coastline.

Take a 9-day Albania Northern Greece tour through Tirana, Ohrid, Korça, Vikos Gorge, Zagoria villages, and Gjirokastra UNESCO. Kayak on Lake Ohrid, hike Vikos Gorge Northern Greece, enjoy local culture in Korça, and see Ottoman architecture in Gjirokastra. Ideal for an adventure holiday in the Balkans.

Embark on a 9-day Albania cultural tour exploring UNESCO sites, local villages, and coastal towns. Connect with locals, cook traditional dishes, and uncover Albania’s rich history and artisan heritage on this immersive small group journey through the Balkans. Visit Berat, Gjirokastra, Butrint, Kruja, Tirana, Saranda

Set sail on a 12-day Italy cruise aboard Sea Cloud II. Starting in Livorno this cruise takes you through historic cities, scenic beaches, and cultural landmarks across Tuscany, Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily.

Experience a 12-day Danube River cruise aboard the Scenic Amber, journeying through Regensburg to Budapest while exploring historic sites and savoring local flavors. Extend your trip with a five-day guided tour of Bavaria, visiting Munich, Schwangau, and Nuremberg.

Join a 12-day Mediterranean cruise on the Star Flyer, starting in Istanbul and visiting historical sites like Pergamon, Patmos, and the ancient ruins of Knidos. Explore charming towns like Cesme and Fethiye, and conclude your journey in Antalya's Kaleici district.

Embark on a 12-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Berlin aboard MS.Victor Hugo, traveling across the Netherlands and Germany. Explore Amsterdam, Bremen, Hanover, Magdeburg, and Potsdam. Visit historic landmarks, stroll through charming towns, and enjoy guided excursions. Discover traditional Dutch villages, shipyards, palaces, and vibrant cities.

Rendezvous in Paris, the world's most romantic city, before embarking on a 14-day voyage on the MS Amadante on the Seine. Admire the world-famous Eiffel Tower, marvel at Claude Monet's stunning gardens, tour Rouen's Notre Dame Cathedral, and explore the enchanted island abbey of Mont St. Michel.

Join an 11-day Scenic Sapphire cruise from Lyon through Southern France, exploring the culinary delights and vineyards of Burgundy. Enjoy exclusive experiences like cooking classes, truffle hunting, and private concerts amidst historical sites.

Set sail for 11 days on the Star Flyer, starting in Antalya and exploring highlights like Kekova Island's underwater ruins, the charming Greek island of Kastellorizo, and Patmos' Monastery of the Apocalypse. Conclude your journey in Istanbul after visiting Cesme, Bozcaada, and sailing the beautiful Aegean sea.

Sail 10 days aboard Le Lyrial exploring Celtic landscapes. Visit Glasgow, the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Mull, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Galway, Donegal, the Giant Causeway, and the Isle of Man. Experience dramatic coastlines, historic towns, and sheltered ports with stunning scenery and cultural sites along the way.

Experience an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Paris on the Scenic Gem, exploring Normandy's rich heritage. Visit historic sites, enjoy local delicacies, and attend an exclusive classical concert at Chateau de La Roche Guyon along the scenic Seine River.