European Cruises
Have you ever dreamed of visiting some of the oldest, most beautiful places in the world?
Can you think of a better way to see Europe than by ship? Several cruise lines offer
vacations to Europe's most splendid cities. Visit places that you've always pictured or
read about in books and leave the transportation up to someone else. Make your dream a
reality and get ready for one of the most memorable vacations ever. Book a European Cruise
today.
3-Night Cruises From Barcelona
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines offers a 3-night European Cruise. Departing from Barcelona,
Spain, stops along the way include Cannes and Palma with the ship returning to Barcelona
at the end of the voyage. Cannes has become known throughout the world in recent
years as a result of the Cannes Film Festival. Travelers can not only see where the stars
play but learn about this village's rich history. Mallorca is an island that is surrounded
by the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean. The capital of the island, Palma, has
everything from shopping and dining to bull rings and music halls. Travelers will also
have plenty of time to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Barcelona. The city is
brimming with museums, libraries and architecture.
4-Night Cruises From Barcelona
Royal Caribbean also offers a 4-Night European Cruise. Departing from Barcelona, stops
include Villefranche, Ajaccio and Palma with the ship returning to Barcelona at the end of
the voyage. Villefranche, France is a medieval city dating back to the 13th century.
Shopping is abundant in the boutiques, flea markets and local craft stands. Ajaccio,
Corsica was discovered by the Greeks in the 6th century BC. This beautiful island is also
the birthplace of the famed Napoleon Bonaparte.
12-Night Cruises From London
Norwegian Cruise Lines offers a 12-Night European Cruise that departs from London,
England. Stops along the way include Warnemunde, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki,
Stockholm and Copenhagen with the ship returning to London. Travelers will have plenty of
time to visit the cultural heart of the United Kingdom and no one should miss the
opportunity to see Buckingham Palace. Warnemunde, Germany is located along the Baltic
coast. Travelers may boot around the this quaint coastal town or board
a train for an excursion to Berlin. Tallinn, Estonia, a medieval city, is a bubbling
cauldron of history and artifacts. Visit the gothic Domed Church or any of the local
cemeteries or convent ruins. St. Petersburg Russia is a cultural Mecca. Be sure to catch
an evening ballet or a concert at the famed Smolny Cathedral. These opportunities are
provided for Norwegian Cruise guests exclusively. The next stop is Helsinki, Finland. Here
travelers will see everything from the domed Tuomiokirkko to the 1952 Olympic Stadium.
Travelers may soak up Stockholm, Sweden either by bus, on foot or glass enclosed boat. Be
sure to visit Blue Hall in City Hall where the Nobel Prize awards are held. Copenhagen,
Denmark will take your breath away. This majestic city is home to castles and the Danish
Crown Jewels. Throughout the voyage the ship will cruise through the Baltic Sea, the
Swedish Archipelag and the North Sea.
12-Night Cruises From Rome
Norwegian Cruise Lines also offers another 12-Night European Cruise, this time departure
is from Rome, Italy. Stops along the way include Florence/Pisa, Genoa, Cannes, Marseille,
Barcelona, Cadiz, Lisbon and Le Havre. At the end of the journey the ship will dock in
London, England. Rome is one of the world's most beautiful cities and is over 2,000 years
old. Visit the Coliseum, fighting arena for gladiators in years gone past. In Florence,
travelers will easily be able to discern why this majestic city has become
known as the place that gave birth to the Renaissance. Genoa is the heart of Italy's
trading center. Marseilles, located in Southern France is home to the World Championship
Windsurfing competition. This beautiful seaside community has been attracting sun
worshippers for hundreds of years. A stop in Cadiz, Spain allows travelers to visit the
world's largest gothic building that is located in Seville. Lisbon, Portugal is an
architect's dream. Whitewashed houses, black and white mosaic sidewalks and red tiled
roofs make this a beautiful city to behold. Le Havre, France was destroyed as the result
of over 170 airstrikes during World War II. Since then, the city has rebuilt itself. Even
the famed Church of Notre Dame has successfully been restored. Also during the cruise, the
ship will pass through waters such as the Straight of Gibraltar, the Bay of Biscay and the
English Channel.
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