3 mins | 21 Feb 2025
From old-world wineries to architectural marvels, rich cuisines to breathtaking coastal views, there is never a shortage of fresh European experiences to enjoy. When you take a Europe cruise, you may see a variety of destinations while traveling in comfort, connecting with specialists who are eager to show you cities as you’ve never seen before.
Cruise ships stop in over 50 European destinations, allowing you to visit places like the Greek Isles, the United Kingdom, Scandinavian treasures, and France’s wine regions. And, while visiting various ports in Europe and their surrounding towns, you will never have to unpack your luggage. Everything will stay in your roomy cabin, saving you the trouble of checking in and out of hotels during your European holiday.
Despite being eclipsed by more glamorous locales in the South of France, Marseille is a must-see city. Marseille, founded by the Greeks around 600 BC, is a multicultural melting pot with new museums, galleries, and trendy restaurants. Its edgier side exudes a vibrancy not found in Cannes or St. Tropez. Wander the charming Vieux Port or the street-art-filled bohemian enclave of Cours Julien, or venture out to sea to see the fabled Chateau d’If, a fortification and, subsequently, jail from which Alexandre Dumas’ Count of Monte Cristo fled. As the entryway to Provence’s breathtaking countryside, you’re also close to the charming towns of Arles, Avignon, and Aix-en-Provence.
Seville, Spain’s southern metropolis, will entice anyone with its flamenco rhythms, orange groves, Carmen theatrics, and exquisite architecture. There are Roman ruins, Baroque churches, and the Moorish Alcázar Palace, all of which are worth visiting. Furthermore, the city’s beautiful 15th-century cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece as well as the world’s largest. Explore Seville on foot, from the beautiful Parque de María Luisa to the jasmine-scented Barrio de Santa Cruz (the historic Jewish enclave).
Pack your luggage and board the next cruise departing for Kotor before everyone else realizes how magical it is. It’s a fairy-tale medieval hamlet at the head of Boka Bay, surrounded by magnificent mountains and the blue Adriatic Sea. The atmospheric old town is home to 12th-century churches, Venetian palaces, café-lined squares, and numerous museums. Bring your walking shoes and explore the town’s old walls, or take a trip to the UNESCO-listed fortress (which will reward you with breathtaking views). In the evening, Kotor comes alive around the old harbor, where pub tables flow out onto the streets and live musicians perform.
Skagen is a rural village located on Denmark’s farthest northern edge, where the Baltic and North seas tumultuously collide. The windswept beaches here are rugged and magnificent, and as dunes shift and move in the changing air, you may notice the remains of churches, houses, and World War II bunkers that have been gobbled up by whirling sands over the years. Skagen is beautifully tranquil in the winter, but in the summer, it attracts many Danish visitors who wish to take advantage of the town’s picturesque streets and outstanding seafood restaurants.
Akureyri, the picturesque tiny harbor that serves as the entryway to the magnificent volcanic craters, lava lakes, and waterfalls that make up the ‘country of fire and ice’, has a long list of fantastic things to see and do. Head downtown to the streets of Hafnarstraeti and Skipagata for independent cafés and boutiques, climb the steps of the Church of Akureyri for views of the surrounding fjord and mountains, or take a dip in the geothermal outdoor pools at Myvatn Nature Baths, where temperatures range from a comfortable 81°F to a sizzling 108°F in the ‘hot pot’. Finally, we propose exploring Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland’s longest fjords, by boat on a whale-watching excursion, where you may encounter a spectacular humpback.
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