Europe

Feel the holiday spirit when you experience the Christmas season in London, a world within a city. Explore London’s colourful Christmas markets and beautifully decorated streets. Join a local expert on a walking tour of London. See the Norwegian fir in Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the festive lights adorning Buckingham Palace. Travel to magnificent Blenheim Palace, an incomparable display at Christmastime, and enjoy Afternoon Tea in the charming surrounds of the festive palace. Embark on a relaxing journey as you discover the colourful history and regal pageantry only found “across the pond.”

Discover the holiday spirit throughout Germany, France, and Switzerland on a festive tour of Christmas markets. Experience the 600-year-old tradition of the Christkindesmarkt in Germany among Christmas stalls in Regensburg. Be enchanted at the German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and visit Strasbourg, known as the “Capital of Christmas,” to sample its joyful atmosphere and Alsace cuisine. Step into a fairy-tale winter wonderland during a day in Colmar. And Lucerne, the “City of Lights,” shines at Christmastime, the perfect bow on top of a festive journey. Immerse yourself in the traditions and joys of the season across the region’s most enchanting destinations.

When you think of Italy, your mind probably goes to the Roman Colosseum, Florence’s stunning Ponte Vecchio, or the enchanting canals of Venice. Now picture those iconic landmarks transformed by twinkling lights, charming artisan markets, and the irresistible scents of holiday treats. It’s pure magic, isn’t it? With cobblestone streets and ancient architecture dressed in festive splendour, this nine-day tour is the perfect way to experience Italy at its most enchanting.

Enjoy an extended stay and experience comfort and relaxation at your own pace. Discover Sunset Beach Club in Benalmádena, a large beachfront complex offering fully equipped studio and one-bedroom apartments with balconies. Close to Torremolinos, where you can walk to the promenade with its huge park surrounded by gardens and the famous marina, one of the main attractions of the town. Benalmadena is considered the big sister of Torremolinos and its town centre is located on the hill.

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Vineyards, olive groves, and cities that float. Incredible history, indelible culture, and unforgettable cuisine. This is l’Italia at its most iconic. Enjoy the natural beauty and calm of the Alpine lakes region. Snake along the edge of the sea to the colourful villages of Cinque Terre. Aboard off-road vehicles, explore the marble quarries of Carrara, where Michelangelo obtained the marble for his statue of David. Relax during a leisurely 4-night stay at a Tuscan villa. At a family-owned villa, learn the fine art of creating Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class. Explore Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover Venice, a city of winding canals and bridges. From medieval masterpieces to bustling piazzas, be swept away by the legendary treasures of northern Italy.

Sail Europe’s most iconic rivers: the Main, lined with quaint villages; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Moselle with its steep vineyards. Enjoy Privileged Access to Prague’s Lobkowicz Palace. Delve into Nuremberg’s history at the Imperial Castle and the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Savor Czech, German and French cuisine. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europe’s most luminous ports.

Sail across the Atlantic and discover charming European ports, from the shores of Bermuda to the dramatic fjords of Norway. Experience iconic destinations, scenic cruising, and unforgettable moments along the way.

In Greek mythology, the Scylla and Charybdis were two sea monsters located in the Strait of Messina between Sicily and the Italian mainland, endangering ancient mariners and inspiring the expression “being caught between a rock and a hard place.” Will you find yourself in such a predicament on this Undiscovered Tour of Southern Italy and Sicily? On the contrary, you’ll delightfully find yourself caught between Byzantine and Roman cultures, flanked by Norman and Italian influences, and in the midst of a cross-cultural wonderland. Your comparison of cobblestones, customs, and cuisine gets underway in Rome, heads down to the dramatic Sorrento Coast, and then kicks the fun from Italy’s heel to its toe and all the way into the great melting pot of Sicily. From Italy’s lower half to its largest island – ruins, resorts, and a rich history await.

If you're dreaming of colorful flowers swaying in the breeze, charming windmills turning, cobblestone streets, scenic canals, and mouthwatering Dutch delights, this Avalon cruise through the Netherlands is your perfect escape. Set sail during tulip season, when Holland is in full bloom, and watch your imagination come alive with rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. From the time-honoured fishing villages of the Low Countries to the cutting-edge achievements of Dutch science and engineering—this journey takes you from A to Zuiderzee in unforgettable style.

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Cross the ocean from continent to continent, relaxing on days at sea. Explore bustling cities, sun-washed islands, and iconic landmarks, from England's Stonehenge to the Madeira's dramatic coastline.

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Depart from Southampton for a 12-night exploration of the British Isles. Savor an Irish coffee in Cork and walk through the basalt formations of Giant's Causeway in Belfast. In Glasgow, wander the halls of Inveraray Castle to see a collection of royal portraits and admire Georgian architecture in Edinburgh. Enjoy a breakfast crepe at a sidewalk cafe in Le Havre and visit the Orkney Islands, home to some of the oldest Neolithic sites in Europe.

View rolling landscapes in every shade of green imaginable. Visit Scotland’s Isle of Skye and vibrant Glasgow, a thriving city with a renowned culinary scene.

Sail roundtrip from Rotterdam to discover Iceland’s dramatic fjords and Scotland’s historic coastal towns. Explore ports like Reykjavík, Akureyri, Edinburgh, and the Orkney and Westman Islands, with unforgettable scenic cruising along the way.

Embark on an unforgettable voyage from Copenhagen through the breathtaking fjords of Norway and the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, before exploring the historic shores of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Experience scenic cruising, charming coastal ports, and unforgettable destinations along this spectacular Northern Europe adventure.

Experience the extraordinary destinations of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the Balkans. You’ll cruise through the rich landscapes and cultural locales of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest, the lively Hungarian capital, and sail into beautiful Croatia. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Vukovar and discover Ilok with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition. Take a fascinating guided tour of the Serbian capital of Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, where the Sava River meets the Danube. Cruise through the dramatic views of Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Visit Bulgaria’s Belogradchik, and see the fascinating rock formations sculpted by natural elements for over 200 million years. On an excursion to the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo, you’ll visit Arbanassi’s Church of the Nativity, housing an impressive collection of frescoes.

Cunard's Queen Victoria visits picturesque Riga for the first time on this 16-nihgt voyage, which also brings you up close to the fasincinating medley of architecture in Gdansk, on a tour from Gydnia in Poland.

From trend-setting Reykjavík, explore the wilds of Iceland, Scotland and Norway. Cruise through shimmering fjords and amble the fairy-tale streets of Edinburgh, Ålesund, and more.

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The Rhine holds a remarkable concentration of medieval heritage, and this 7-night sailing from Basel to Nuremberg follows it port by port. Tracing the river and the Main through walled Franconian cities, half-timbered market towns and centuries-old cathedrals, the itinerary tells a thousand years of European history.

Discover the best of Northern Europe, from London and the historic streets of Bruges to the canals of Amsterdam and the colorful charm of Copenhagen and Aarhus. Explore Hamburg and nearby Berlin, experience the beauty of Normandy, and enjoy unforgettable days filled with history, culture and European flair.

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Explore Europe from Denmark and England’s fairy-tale landscapes to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Experience the spectacular 2027 Solar Eclipse at sea, off the coast of Gibraltar, for a truly unforgettable moment.

Enjoy overnight stays in Tilbury (London) and Barcelona, giving you more time to discover iconic sights, vibrant culture, and unforgettable local experiences.

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