Encounter the heart of Europe.
ENRICHING SHORE EXCURSIONS

We've designed our itineraries to give you the best possible balance of cruising past scenic landscapes, leisure time in ports to explore at your own pace and a wide-ranging variety of enriching shore excursions virtually every day of your vacation.

Your onboard Cruise Manager accompanies all shore excursions, and English-speaking local guides join you to provide in-depth insight and show you the hidden gems as only locals can. And you don't have to worry about a thing-we've arranged everything from transportation to entry fees.
Panoramic city tours provide you with an excellent overview and valuable tips on what sites to explore in more depth on your own. Some, like your Amsterdam canal cruise, include entry to famous landmarks such as the renowned Rijksmuseum with its extraordinary collection of fine art. Walking tours in bustling market towns and charming villages guide you through narrow cobblestone streets and bring you the essence of Europe. Visit lush vineyards to taste regional wines and feast on local specialties in traditional restaurants. Tour opulent palaces, grand baroque abbeys and magnificent soaring Gothic cathedrals. Enjoy an organ concert in a German church, an exotic Moscow Circus performance or an exhilarating exhibition of expert horsemanship by Hungarian "cowboys."

Our shore excursions often have built-in leisure time so you can shop for local handicrafts, do some people watching over espresso at a sidewalk café or browse through an interesting museum. Some port stops feature a generous amount of leisure time so you can really explore in depth at your own pace-or take advantage of one of our rewarding optional tours further afield.

We don't just show you the real Europe-we take you into its heart.