Europe Trips with Village Visits

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Lyon to Nice 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.

Sail from Reykjavík through Greenland and Svalbard aboard Le Commandant Charcot during a 17-day Arctic cruise. This itinerary stands out through rare access to North-East Greenland ice fields and isolated wildlife regions across the High Arctic.

On a Viking River Cruise, take a 10-day trip through the inland waters of the Netherlands and Belgium to see the land of windmills and tulips. Discover the spectacular modern architecture of Rotterdam and the artistic masterpieces of Antwerp on this trip.

Explore Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day expedition from Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Discover Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit, explore Kong Oscar Fjord, and experience Iceland's Westfjords, Vigur Island, and Dynjandi Waterfall while learning about Arctic wildlife, culture, and history.

Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition cruise from Oslo aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring Svalbard's stunning wilderness while witnessing wildlife, glaciers, and icebergs. Enjoy small-ship experiences in one of the planet's most remote and breathtaking regions.

Experience a 14-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, East Greenland’s fjords, and Iceland’s Westfjords. Observe polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and seabirds, visit historic sites, Inuit villages, and museums, and enjoy onboard expert briefings, excursions, and 24-hour daylight.

Embark on an 11-day photography expedition in East Greenland and Iceland’s Westfjords aboard the Sylvia Earle, guided by expert photographers. Capture stunning Arctic landscapes, wildlife, and dramatic icebergs while exploring fjords and cliffs, perfect for all skill levels.

Take an 11-day Greenland expedition cruise on the National Geographic Explorer round-trip from Reykjavík, exploring remote southern fjords and the Norse and Inuit heritage of Qaqortoq and Qassiarsuk. Kayak among icebergs, hike Tasermiut Fjord, and visit Erik the Red’s Brattahlid and the ruins of Hvalsey Church.

Travel from Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine on this 15-day Greenland expedition. Explore East Greenland fjords, Prins Christian Sund, Tasermiut Fjord, Inuit communities, and the Greenland Ice Sheet through Zodiac cruises, hiking, paddling, cultural visits, and helicopter-supported excursions.

Embark on a 15-day expedition aboard the MV Hondius, traversing Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland, and Iceland. Travel from Longyearbyen to Akureyri by navigating colossal icebergs and expansive fjords, encountering polar bears, musk oxen, and narwhals, and visiting historic Thule settlements on this active Arctic adventure.

Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.

Explore Greenland and Iceland aboard Ocean Explorer on an 11-day Arctic journey from Reykjavik to Nuuk. Discover Ilulissat Icefjord, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, and Uummannaq Fjord. Experience glaciers, wildlife, Inuit culture, and dramatic Arctic landscapes on this immersive expedition.