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Northern Europe touring and cruising holidays

Medieval cities, picturesque waterways, vivid tulip fields and emerald pastures: our escorted tours to Northern Europe reveal a charming world of contrasts and sights, many of which have managed to stay off the mainstream tourist radar.
 
From delightful Holland to lush green Liechtenstein and historic Belgium, we’ve crafted our range of Northern European holidays to cover some of the area’s most fascinating destinations and cities.

However you like to travel – whether you want to cruise Northern Europe or take one of our escorted tours of Northern Europe – our Rhine river cruises and pan-European itineraries will unravel a string of intriguing places and discoveries at the perfect pace.

Tour or cruise Northern Europe

Cruise to Northern Europe by ferry or Eurostar and depending on your chosen itinerary, we’ll transport you to beguiling Belgium. Lose yourself in charismatic Brussels, with its fine Art Nouveau architecture and magnificent Grand Place flanked with Baroque halls, tempting chocolate shops, cosy cellar restaurants and lively, brass-trimmed bars. It’s one of Europe’s finest squares and dates back to the 12th century, so it’s well worth making time for.

Some of our escorted tours to Northern Europe also visit Liechtenstein. Wedged between Austria and Switzerland, this tiny principality measures just 25 kilometres by six, but packs a massive scenic punch, thanks to its soaring mountains, chocolate-box towns and oh-so-quaint, castle-topped capital of Vaduz.

Alternatively, why not cruise Northern Europe with us? Many of our Rhine river cruises feature time in Holland. Topping the agenda is its elegant capital, Amsterdam. Famed for its gentle canals, step-gabled merchants’ houses and pretty, arched bridges, this irresistible city is packed with highlights, including glittering diamond centres and its poignant Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum, to name a few.

When you cruise in Northern Europe on one of our Rhine river journeys, you can also discover more of Holland. See the delightful UNESCO-listed windmills at Kinderdijk, which date back to the 15th century. Meander through idyllic West-Friesland to Volendam, a charming wooden fishing village where many residents still wear traditional Dutch costume. And dive into Holland’s oldest town of Nijmegen, whose beginnings stretch back to a Roman military camp in the 1st century AD.

Have a closer look at our Northern European tours and related itineraries here.

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Scenic Europe & Bernina Express

10 DAYS FROM £889 per person

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12 Oct 2013

Admire the Alps from the Bernina Express and delight at lovely lakes and medieval towns as you traverse the heart of Europe.

Lakes & Mountains of Switzerland

8 DAYS FROM £1005 SAVE £40 per person

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14 Sep 2013

Enjoy breathtaking views, invigorating mountain air and exhilarating train rides as we take you on a panoramic Alpine tour.

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Lakes & Mountains of Switzerland + Interlaken
+ 7 extra nights from £480 per person Staying at Chalet Swiss

Standing in the shadow of the spectacular Jungfrau Mountains, between the glorious Lakes Brienz and Thun, Interlaken is one of Switzerland's most beautiful areas. A favourite with visitors and locals is the fashionable Höhenweg: a long boulevard, lined with trees, grand Victorian hotels, restaurants and shops. For those who prefer a more rural walk, there are numerous country trails in the area. On day 6 (Thu) of your tour you will transferred to your chosen hotel for a week's stay before rejoining the tour the following Thursday and travelling on to Lucerne. During your stay, a sensational excursion to the summit of the Jungfraujoch, worth around £70 per person is included.

15 days from £1535per person

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22 Jun 2013

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Six Countries, Venice & Paris

8 DAYS FROM £735 per person

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02 Dec 2013

Experience the charms of Venice and the vibrancy of Paris on this tour across six of Europe's most inspiring and unique countries.

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  • 03 Jun 2013 to 16 Dec 2013

Cosmopolitan Europe

15 DAYS FROM £1189 per person

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07 Dec 2013

Immerse yourself in sophisticated cities such as Prague, Vienna, Rome, Venice, Florence and Paris, and marvel at the spectacular natural wonders of the Alps on this journey through the heart of cosmopolitan Europe.

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  • 20 Jul 2013 to 17 Dec 2013

A Taste of Europe

8 DAYS FROM £705 per person

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14 Dec 2013

Sample Europe's wonders on this introductory tour, taking in an array of splendid cities and spectacular natural landscapes.

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  • 01 Jun 2013 to 26 Dec 2013

European Jewels

10 DAYS FROM £869 per person

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20 Dec 2013

Explore Europe's jewels, from the Romantic Road and Italy's irresistible charms to the sparkling Swiss lakes and the chic city of Paris.

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  • 01 Jun 2013 to 20 Dec 2013

Imperial Capitals

13 DAYS FROM £939 per person

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03 Dec 2013

Enjoy a treasure trove of fascinating cities, from Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest, to Prague and Berlin, and wonderful scenery like the Moselle Valley and beautiful Lake Balaton.

The Wonders of Europe

12 DAYS FROM £1059 per person

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02 Dec 2013

Delight in Europe's many wonders, from picture-postcard medieval villages and vibrant, modern cities to the snow-capped Alps and vineyards of France.

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  • 01 Jun 2013 to 21 Dec 2013

Europe's Highlights

13 DAYS FROM £1149 per person

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05 Nov 2013

Journey through the blissful, rural panoramas of Germany and Italy to the snow-capped Swiss Alps and picturesque France.

Focus on Italy & Paris

15 DAYS FROM £1239 per person

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26 Oct 2013

Discover Italy's most famous classical treasures and fascinating history, explore the romance capital of the world - Paris.

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