Merry England has much to offer cruise guests sailing around the United Kingdom. London’s museums, royal attractions, and boutique shopping are all remarkable in their own right. Travel to Scotland and enjoy the beautiful culture, ample wildlife, and rich heritage. The charming countryside, abundance of outdoor sports, and the welcoming locals make Wales a must-see stop on any United Kingdom cruise. And then, of course, there’s Ireland. Known for it’s traditional pubs and glorious, green hills, the Emerald Isle is full of ancient castles to explore and golf courses to play.

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The Scandinavian kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden lure visitors with sophistication and enchantment. Denmark boasts small green farms, blue lakes, and white coastal beaches. Rural areas are sprinkled with thatched cottages, castles, and windmills across a gentle landscape which lends itself well to cycle touring. The cities are modern and bustling, but an air of medieval charm has been preserved in old sections of colorful buildings and cobblestone streets.

Crisp and clean, tranquil Sweden offers a variety of experiences within its elegant cities, picturesque medieval villages, coastal island archipelagos, peaceful lakes and forests, and icy tundra. Mountainous Norway offers breathtaking natural landscapes, intriguing lessons in Norse Mythology, numerous museums, and an endless list of outdoor activity options.

The rich cultural heritage of Russia is evident nearly everywhere. Unsurpassed musical and theater entertainment, incredibly detailed architecture, and exquisite palaces dot the landscaping of this European gem. Grand cities and quaint villages offer a most well rounded vacation experience

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Europe is a paradise for cruise ship guests who get to take advantage of visiting many countries in one vacation. Romantic France provides countless art galleries, indulgent cafes, and beautiful castles to spend time in. Germany is the ideal gateway for any tour of the subcontinent. Its land is wide and varied with turreted castles nestled below snow-capped mountains, lush river valleys, dark and mysterious forests and bustling medieval villages.

Discerning travelers seeking culture and charm rather than pizzazz and parties will love the Czech Republic. Westernized and cosmopolitan, the capital Prague is a beautiful city of spires and a visual feast of medieval, baroque, and art nouveau architecture. Leave the city behind to find a magnificent undulating landscape of mountains and plains, forests and farmland.

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Countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea are rich and vibrant, and full of culture and traditions. Spain’s hundreds of miles of coastline offers ample opportunities to get off the beaten path, and the country’s vibrant cities and colorful festivals will amaze and delight even the most seasoned traveler.

The Italy of today is littered with the relics of more than 3,000 years of history, and an atmosphere that ranges from the Armani-wearing, scooter-driving, espresso-drinking buzz of its cities to the quiet, pastoral existence of its hillside olive farms and seaside fishing villages. From the depths of the canals in Venice, which floats on a series of islands in an Adriatic lagoon, and the bleached sands of San Remo on the Riviera, to the rocky crags of the Alps, Dolomites and Apennines, Italy has everything from beach vacations to mountain ski getaways.

Greece attracts visitors by offering simple pleasures: delicious food at reasonable prices, local wine, beautiful beaches, sunshine, quaint villages, a seemingly endless lacework of coastline, and little islands full of scenic surprises. Greece and its locals welcome the thousands of visitors that flock to admire their national assets every year with open arms. No one leaves without having been warmed, both by the sun and the hospitality.

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