Princess Cruises Europe Cruises

Culture, historical attractions, and a wide array of cuisine and music are all in store for those on a cruise to Europe with Princess Cruises. Whether it’s a cultural explosion in the Mediterranean or a historical journey in Northern Europe, the experience will inspire you—making you wish for a second home in Europe. Join the Spaniards for an arousing football game at Camp Nou. Find your faith at the Vatican, or comb the Viking towns of Copenhagen. Charming personalities, incredibly tasty cuisine—it’s all waiting for you on a Europe cruise with Princess Cruises.

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Things to Do on an Europe Cruise with Princess Cruises

Take in the entire view of Europe on a Princess Europe cruise. Europe has major highlights like St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice or the Casino in Monaco, but it also has amazing little known spots like the Mt. Floyen funicular in Bergen and the fairytale statues in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Highlighted below are some of the best ways to spend your time when cruising to Europe with Princess Cruises:

• Monte Carlo, Old Monaco, Royal Palace & Cathedral (Cannes, France)
  This is a grand tour of the uber rich principality of Monaco. Your first stop is the Casino, which is also an opera house with beautiful gardens. Then you’ll see the changing of the guard at the palace. After enjoying lunch at a charming restaurant, take a walking tour of the Old Town.
   

• Legends of Witches’ Hill & Baltic Gold (Klaipeda, Lithuania)
  Visit the oldest fisherman’s village in Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see wonderfully old houses and discover where amber was once mined. On the Hill of Witches there are 80 giant statues of characters from Lithuania fairytales, and you’ll learn their stories from your guide.
   

• After Hours Visit to St. Mark’s Basilica (Venice, Italy)
  St. Mark’s Basilica is the focal point of Venice and you’ll get to experience it after its doors close – meaning, without all the crowds! Here you’ll learn about this churches history and see its beautiful mosaics and bronze statues. Be sure to note the marble floors and gilded walls.
   

• Mt. Floyen Funicular & Hike (Bergen, Norway)
  The Funicular ride lasts 8 minutes and takes you up 1,000 feet for panoramic view of Bergen and its nearby fjords. You’ll then have a three-hour guided walk through the area. You’ll find some serenity in the beautiful woods and Skomakerdiket Lake.
   

• Andalusian Horse School & Sherry Tasting (Seville, Spain)
  First learn about how fortified wine, known as sherry, is made. Then head to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art where you’ll learn about the breed known for their grace, speed and dancing ability. You’ll get to see the fancy footwork when the horses and their riders perform for you.
   

• Peterhof Palace & Gardens (St. Petersburg, Russia)
  Peter the Great chose this swath of land to build his Peterhof Palace where you will be amazed at the furnishings and landscaping. He even helped design the fountains in the gardens. You’ll have a guided tour of the palace and have time to explore the grounds.