If you are going to take a cruise this year on vacation, forget the Caribbean, Europe is the destination of choice. Think of all the culture, all the history, all the great food that will greet you at every European port.
European cruises leave from almost every main seaport in Europe. They often cover a specific region of Europe, although some companies do offer a whirlwind tour of the major sites right around the European coastline.
Centered in Northern Europe, the Baltic States and Scandinavia are popular cruise spots, particularly the ones within the fjords of Norway. Here, you are able to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes where mountains stand tall as towers in each way, and where glaciers and waterfalls are practically within your hands’ reach. The cities are quite majestic as well. If you are feeling adventurous and do a little research you can find great walking tours of all the major cities of Scandinavia and fit them right into your European cruise.
Ireland, France, the Low Countries and the British Isles are all apart of a European cruise. Scottish castles, the emerald green landscapes of Ireland and a visit to a French vineyard and chateaux are just some of the highlights of a cruise around Western Europe. Another option would be incorporating trips to historical ports of call like England’s Portsmouth, in which Nelson’s ‘Victory’ could be visited.
Take in the amazingly beautiful and historical Mediterranean Coastline as you move deep into the southern areas like the Mediterranean Sea. The French Riviera, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, and Spain all boast their very own sites to visit. Those who have selected a European cruise on the Mediterranean can expect to see the Salvador Dali’s birthplace, the famed Turkish bazaars, Monaco’s grandiose vista and the coliseum of Rome.
Each region of the Mediterranean has their own specialist tours as well. Visit Spain’s Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera Islands and get lost in the legends of what happened to their earliest inhabitants and enjoy your Mediterranean cruise.
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