Europe Trips with Village Visits

Embark on a 7-day cruise from Arles to Sete aboard Anne-Marie and explore southern France. Tour Roman ruins in Arles, see flamingos in Camargue, visit medieval Aigues-Mortes, and taste oysters at Etang de Thau. Discover olive oil farms and bull herding traditions.

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Nice to Lyon on the Scenic Sapphire, exploring the Rhone and Saone rivers. Experience France’s rich heritage through its historic cities, medieval villages, and culinary delights amidst stunning landscapes.

This river journey from Paris through the countryside of Normandy is the best way to uncover the region's numerous charms, historic landmarks, and Normandy beaches. This eight-day tour on the enticing Viking River Cruises visits La Roche Guyon, Giverny, Rouen, Les Andelys, and more.

Join this 8-day expedition and tour lands of fine wine & cuisine from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking River Cruises. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy.

Cruise along the Seine River and explore Paris on this 4-day extension cruise aboard MS Boticelli. With just four days, the cruise hardly leaves Paris, allowing you to explore the city in all its modern wonder and romantic charm. This makes for the perfect add-on to any other cruise or European itinerary!

Embark on a 9-day Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Finnish Lapland from Kemi and Oulu, cross into Swedish Lapland at Lulea, and visit UNESCO-listed Rauma. Experience reindeer sleds, husky rides, snow castles, and ice fishing.

Discover the Arctic on this 18-day expedition from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, to Reykjavik, Iceland, aboard MV Discoverer. Visit Kongsfjorden, Bear Island, the Lofoten Islands, Jan Mayen, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Northeast Greenland National Park while exploring Arctic wildlife, polar history, remote communities, glaciers, and fjords.

Embark on a 19-day Portraits of Eastern Europe Cruise from Prague to Bucharest aboard S.S. Beatrice. Begin in Budapest and journey through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Discover historical landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant local cultures as you explore captivating cities like Belgrade, Vukovar, and Bucharest.

Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.

Travel on this 10-day Arctic expedition from Reykjavik, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cross the Arctic Circle, visit Dynjandi, explore Scoresby Sound and Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland, discover Jan Mayen Island, and search for Arctic wildlife during Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac excursions.

Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the World Voyager, exploring Greenland's glaciers, Arctic wildlife, Ny-Alesund's history, and Iceland's rugged beauty.

Explore Switzerland and Southern France on a 12-day river cruise from Lausanne to Arles aboard the Emerald Liberte, featuring guided tours, wine tasting, and local experiences. Enjoy unique activities like biking in Lyon and a Provencal dinner by Chef Fabien Morreale while discovering stunning landscapes and rich culture.